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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
The International Forum on Economic Transformation of Coal Regions will take place on 25 September
Remote workers will have to settle in Extremadura for a minimum of 2+1 years in order to get the full amount
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
It’s already legal in Schleswig-Holstein and possibly soon in Hamburg
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
At its last session for 2020, the Bratislava City Council approved two major pieces of legislation – the capital’s budget for 2021-2023 and a total ban on gambling that will come into effect within the next couple of years. Local officials also approved a set of measures for the summer that are meant to help businesses get back on their feet in the aftermath of lockdown forced onto them due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The main ambition of the budget for 2021-2023 is, despite the deteriorating macroeconomic situation, to make progress in the city's projects, especially in the areas of transport and public infrastructure, public spaces and the environment, better maintenance of the city or social justice.
The deputies set aside EUR 33 million for the transport infrastructure, which is intended for the start of construction of the extension of the tram line in Petržalka, project documentation for the modernization of the Ružinovská and Vajnorská radiála tram lines and the Patrónka-Riviera trolleybus line. Another 39 million will be absorbed by the construction and repair of road or pedestrian infrastructure.
In the area of the environment, the budget envisages the planting of trees, the preparation of the construction of facilities for the recovery of biowaste, the construction of new parks in Karlova Ves, Žilinská, work on the Družba fountain on Námestí slobody, the Partizánská lúka project or Comenius Square.
The coronavirus pandemic during 2020 caused direct and indirect losses in the revenues of the city and its organizations in the amount of more than 25 million euros. Therefore, it will probably be necessary to temporarily increase the city's debt above 50% in 2021.
City Councilors also approved a ban on gambling in the city that will come into effect around 2023-2024 as casino and gambling licenses will no longer be renewed by officials and new ones will no longer be issued by government offices. With this regulation, the capital granted the petition of the Stop Gambling Initiative for a ban on gambling in the city. The petition contained more than 70,000 valid signatures of Bratislava residents.
Finally, Bratislava’s local authorities have agreed to extend its policy from 2019 to waive taxes on the use of municipal property by restaurant terraces in order to allow them to quickly get back on their feet during the summer months, despite the probable scenario of continuing difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
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Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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