Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
The city has set up a massive fund that is meant to prevent layoffs and protects workers and business owners from economic fallout
With the spread of the coronavirus affecting pretty much every part of the world, it is up to all levels of governance to assist in combating its effects. To that end, local authorities in Berlin have updated their crisis response strategy and have revealed their new approach to aiding those who are affected by the economic slowdown and downturn caused by the pandemic – namely business owners and their employees.
Berlin authorities have been working hand-in-hand with federal and regional officials to develop a three-stage rapid response approach that would take the pressure off of businesses through funding, and thus prevent layoffs and potential bankruptcies.
The first stage of Berlin’s crisis response strategy is to immediately send aid to those companies who are directly impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The second stage is to prolong, expand and carry out these measures as long as it is necessary for the economy to stabilize. Finally, the local government is already working on its strategy for when the pandemic subsides and local businesses are in need of revitalization.
In terms of concrete measures, the German capital envisions the following:
By providing rapid and effective measures to tackle the crisis, the local government of Berlin proves to be a reliable partner to both citizens and businesses operating in the urban area.
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
The previous mayor was forced out of office following a no-confidence vote in the city council
Modern traffic lights do more than regulate the flow of vehicles at crossroads, they also collect enormous amounts of data
The facility will replace the need to have water supplied by tankers from Valencia
Modern traffic lights do more than regulate the flow of vehicles at crossroads, they also collect enormous amounts of data
The German Aerospace Center in Cologne is looking for volunteers for its next bed rest study
Muksubussi is nature-friendly, too, so they provide 2-in-1 benefit
The facility will replace the need to have water supplied by tankers from Valencia
The intervention has affected the mountainous districts of the Catalan capital
Even an Eternal City had to start from somewhere
On this day 200 years ago, the great poet lost his life in the Balkan country where he had gone to fight for its liberty
Muksubussi is nature-friendly, too, so they provide 2-in-1 benefit
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team