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The lack of affordable housing contributes to a teacher shortage in the Dutch capital
The mayor said that there are no sidewalks in the redeveloped area, and cars and pedestrians will have to coexist
According to Mayor Klaus Luger, unemployment is down compared to 2019, but the city has collected less in taxes
The brightness is thanks to stronger-than-ever participation from the private sector, pointing to signs of economic recovery
According to Mayor Klaus Luger, unemployment is down compared to 2019, but the city has collected less in taxes
An important tool for local lawmakers to capture the citizens’ experiences in the city before they vote on the next budget
This involves the creation of next-generation acoustic panels
The collaboration between the Polytechnic University, the Medical University and the Theatre and Cinematography University offers a broad spectrum of academic expertise, that can result in amazing AI breakthroughs
Erica’ is free and simple to use
Rimac Automobili has received a grant worth EUR 200 million as part of the country’s recovery and resilience plan
The move will include all publicly owned facilities like schools, streetlights, cultural institutions and even the local ski resort
It will soon be shipped to the Netherlands and put into operation
This involves the creation of next-generation acoustic panels
Rimac Automobili has received a grant worth EUR 200 million as part of the country’s recovery and resilience plan
Navidad Accesible can lead the user on a wholesome guided audio tour
Creative idea, and somewhat unexpected, for such a northern city
Villa Aurora, in Rome, includes the only known mural by Caravaggio
The capital has mapped 8 accessible routes for individuals with motor and visual impairments
It will help young citizens between the ages of 15 and 29 enter the labour market
An interview with Ghent’s Alderman for Education, Upbringing and Youth on European Youth Capital 2024 title
Erica’ is free and simple to use
The capital has mapped 8 accessible routes for individuals with motor and visual impairments
An electric scooter
Speed limits will be lowered and police will be involved in the prevention of drunk drivers
At a meeting on Wednesday 7 July, the Finnish Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Haraka met with representatives from several electric scooter companies to agree on new road safety rules. Now, according to the subscription paper Helsingin Sanomat, speed limits will be lowered from 25 to 15 kilometres per hour.
This decision comes after an increasing number of Finnish citizens reported feeling afraid and insecure. In a press release, the Ministry of Transport and Communications explained that pedestrians, elderly citizens, and people with reduced mobility have felt especially concerned. In addition to this, hospitals have recorded a rise in the number of road accidents resulting from e-scooters.
For these reasons, Helsinki-based rental companies Voi, TIER and Lime have announced that they will take measures to reduce the risk of such accidents and injuries. More specifically, they will limit the speeds of e-scooters in the city. Taking this further, certain companies have also voiced their decision to fully ban the use of e-scooters at night or restrict access to areas with bars and restaurants.
Beyond this, the City of Helsinki is mulling the creation of special parking spaces for these light vehicles to guarantee that they do not pose any danger to other road users. It must be noted that the creation of parking spots for e-scooters has already begun in Turku.
Many young adults drive e-scooters after a night of drinking. Unsurprisingly, this is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents. To prevent this, Minister Timo Haraka believes police must be involved: “We suggest that the police should be empowered to prevent drunk people from moving by bicycle or electric scooter.”
It is hoped that the establishment of these new measures will result in increased safety and fewer road accidents.
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According to Mayor Klaus Luger, unemployment is down compared to 2019, but the city has collected less in taxes
The lack of affordable housing contributes to a teacher shortage in the Dutch capital
An important tool for local lawmakers to capture the citizens’ experiences in the city before they vote on the next budget
Erica’ is free and simple to use
This involves the creation of next-generation acoustic panels
Rimac Automobili has received a grant worth EUR 200 million as part of the country’s recovery and resilience plan
That’s the expert advice dished out by researchers from the University of Florence
This involves the creation of next-generation acoustic panels
The move will include all publicly owned facilities like schools, streetlights, cultural institutions and even the local ski resort
Erica’ is free and simple to use
Villa Aurora, in Rome, includes the only known mural by Caravaggio
The capital has mapped 8 accessible routes for individuals with motor and visual impairments
The creations of the young architectural minds are exhibited in one of the city’s galleries until 19 December
Is it gentrification or is it re-adaptation?
Bulgaria’s main port city frantically searches for ways to embrace its past, its spaces and the sea
An interview with Ghent’s Alderman for Education, Upbringing and Youth on European Youth Capital 2024 title
An interview with the mayor of Mérida, the capital of Extremadura region in Spain
An interview with Katja Dörner, the mayor of Bonn, Germany
