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And the value of the artworks can’t be lower than 1% of the price paid for the land lot
This would result in the first renewable energy production projects in the Black and Aegean Seas
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
The design of the new bills will be chosen in 2026
Both the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions have particular agendas to pursue at the largest climate event of the year
It’s all turning into a game of wits between the country’s transport ministry and the public transit workers
Linköping (Sweden) wins in the European Rising Innovative City category
The facial recognition system has been available only for passengers on certain airlines until now
Identification in the Grand Duchy is about to go digital
Nijlen wants to be known as a bee-friendly town, which transforms words into actions
This would result in the first renewable energy production projects in the Black and Aegean Seas
The aim is to make the network in the Catalan metropolitan area the largest in Southern Europe
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
The prohibition won’t apply to e-bikes, though
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
The Dutch capital is vigorously trying to remake its image and reputation and put forward what makes it a breathing livable city
The Dutch capital is vigorously trying to remake its image and reputation and put forward what makes it a breathing livable city
Agueda is the place where you will find the smallest Santa in the world as well
The mayor of Evreux said he also didn’t have enough time to acquaint himself with the security protocol for the event
The English Proficiency Index is an annual ranking which lists the command of English in societies, where it’s not a native language
The prohibition won’t apply to e-bikes, though
The district known as Praha 1 can now sleep more peacefully
2020 European Week of Regions and Cities, Source: European Week of Regions and Cities on Flickr / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
One of the largest forums on regional policy is expected to attract a record number of visitors over the next 3 weeks
Starting today, the European Week of Regions and Cities invites us to its 18th edition. And just like 2020 was different than anything we have seen lately, the major European event on regional policy promises to be like no other in history, but in a good way.
Two main changes will dominate this year’s event – first, it will be available entirely online, second – it will extend for three weeks instead of just one, each focusing on a different topic. See what is in for you over the period of 5-22 October.
The opening week will be dedicated to the various ways to empower citizens. Local and regional governments, but also organisations will tell about their successful experience in forming better local democracy.
The European Commission will explain how it communicates the Green and Digital Recovery and in particular – the corporate communication campaign around #NextGenerationEU and how the plan reached citizens in the uncertain coronavirus-dominated times. Follow the first seven days starting from today at 11:30 CET.
The days in the middle will focus on the core of each Week of Regions and Cities – cohesion policy and cooperation. It will see the inauguration of the first EU Annual Regional and Local Barometer, debated by CoR President, Apostolos Tzitzikostas and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
This week also involves the official opening of the event on 12 October and its closing on 15 October with the participation of Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms and CoR President Tzitzikostas. The Citizens' Dialogues which are public debates between European Commissioners and moderators are not to miss on the same evening.
Finally, make sure to follow the launch of the Quality of life in European cities report 2020 on 13 October.
The event will conclude with four days dedicated to environmental policies. This final conference week can be regarded as a separate but connected event, with a high-level opening ceremony streamed from Lisbon, instead of Brussels, on 19 October.
The green week will focus on global biodiversity and will feature the participation of Commissioners Sinkevičius (Environment, Oceans and Fisheries) and Ferreira, as well as the Mayor of Lisbon and national officials. Among topics like funding for green transition and circularity and sustainable mobility, this week will demonstrate how cities can be a platform for green innovation.
If you are already puzzled about how to combine your busy schedule with the essential items on the agenda, here is an overview of the main sessions, and a link to the full programme to choose from.
At the time of publishing this article, the registration for the first week dealing with the topic of Empowering Citizens is closed. However, if you are interested in Cohesion and Cooperation and Green Europe, you have until 7 and 14 October respectively to register.
Discover the full programme and registration information on the official event page and follow TheMayor.EU for an overview of the most important developments.
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
The design of the new bills will be chosen in 2026
The first-of-their-kind, the two-wheelers have already been turning heads in France
Linköping (Sweden) wins in the European Rising Innovative City category
Identification in the Grand Duchy is about to go digital
Nijlen wants to be known as a bee-friendly town, which transforms words into actions
It will cost 39, instead of the regular 49 euros, in a bid to make public transit even more accessible
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
It will cost 39, instead of the regular 49 euros, in a bid to make public transit even more accessible
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
The Dutch capital is vigorously trying to remake its image and reputation and put forward what makes it a breathing livable city
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
This one could be a real game-changer for our built environments and the way they look
The practical art objects are competing for one of the 2023 New European Bauhaus Prizes
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team
A talk with the first man to circumnavigate the globe with a solar plane, on whether sustainability can also be profitable
An interview with the president of the European Federation of Journalists
