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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
Municipalities are unhappy, parliament is divided – what's next for the controversial reform?
Earlier this week, the government of Latvia approved a hotly debated municipal reform which is bound to completely reshape the country’s political landscape.
Massive in its ambitions, the reform aims to completely redo the way administrative divisions are handled in the country. By cutting down the number of municipalities and republican cities, the Latvian government hopes that it will remove a great burden on officials and citizens alike.
In specifics, the reform envisions the following changes:
The most controversial aspects of this reform has proven to be the merger of many municipalities with some local authorities claiming that said mergers are not only nonsensical but also might prove harmful to their municipalities’ economies.
Furthermore, the withdrawing of the status of republican city from Jēkabpils, Valmiera, Jelgava and Ventspils has also drawn the ire of their respective local authorities.
Despite opposition to the bill, the government of Latvia is confident that the Parliament will also support the proposals. They hope that should an impasse be reached, the situation could be resolved by May 2020. With local elections coming in May 2021, that should provide ample time for citizens and authorities to grow accustomed to the changes.
The issue of voting has also been a hot topic, with residents of smaller municipalities fearing that they might not be represented following a merger with larger and more populated areas. Latvian authorities have attempted to reassure citizens that it shan’t come to such a problem, yet the fear persists with The Association of Regions of Latvia claiming that around 90,000 citizens might be left without representation following the reform.
The government is facing the start opposition of the local governments of Jelgava and Ventspils who believe that their cities perfectly match the criteria for republican cities and yet are being denied the privilege.
With so many issues piling up, the Latvian Parliament is heading into a dangerous fight with local authorities should it decide to push ahead with the reform despite opposition. Nonetheless, MPs have stated that they are eager to hear proposals and ideas from local governments and remain open to feedback.
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
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