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Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council
Developing multigenerational teams is getting all the more important in an ageing continent
No need to be tech-savvy to participate in the city’s new platform
Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
The decision was praised by local Councillor for Housing, Kathrin Gaal, as a major step towards protecting one of the city’s most prized assets
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
No need to be tech-savvy to participate in the city’s new platform
It has secured a loan worth EUR 80 million from the European Investment Bank
The local energy company plans to test whether the source can be used to power the district heating and to reach sustainability goals
The city hopes to raise the spirits of citizens after the government banned the operations of Christmas markets
The Hungarian government is withholding 12 billion forints (EUR 32.7m) worth of subsidy for the city transport system
Kilbarry Nature Park, operated by Waterford Council, has won the special Pollinator Plan Award
The winner will be either a hospital in Bangladesh, a gallery in Berlin, or a bridge in Copenhagen
The unique facility combines some of Vienna’s best features – practicality, sustainability and aesthetics
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
A new project will show both teachers and students how to cope with that particular challenge
Two institutions that are not content with simply sharing the same urban territory and going on about their business
The government is trying to be as proactive as possible in order to avoid a new wave and a lockdown
The decision comes after the country recorded almost 26,000 COVID cases on Wednesday
A sad puppy
Or inform the authorities about an abandoned animal
Anyone who suspects neglect or abuse of animals or who experiences nuisance from them can now report it online to the City of Leuven. The Flemish authority presented on 28 March a new and hopefully – easier - way to contact the Animal Welfare Service. With this online hotline, the Belgian city wants to give citizens a clear way to react to animal suffering by also allowing authorities to respond faster.
Anyone who suspects that an animal is being neglected or maltreated somewhere in Leuven, can now easily report this on www.leuven.be/meldpunt-dierwelzijn. On the website, you can explain the problem, state the location and even add photo material. People from Leuven can also use the new channels for questions and suggestions about animal welfare.
After receiving a report, the city services, together with the police, will follow up and take appropriate action. For example, the situation might have to be investigated on the spot. If violations of animal welfare are established, the police or the competent city service will inform the owner of his or her responsibilities and will ask him to make concrete agreements to improve the animal's welfare in the short term.
If the owner does not fulfil these agreements, the police will then draw up an official report. If the situation does not improve, the police will try to persuade the owner to hand over the animal. To this end, the city and the police work together with specialized organizations that will start looking for a new home for the animal. In case of serious neglect or abuse, the police might even confiscate the animal.
“The police closely follow up people who have been convicted and who are no longer allowed to keep animals. Regular checks are carried out on these people within the animal welfare network of the police.
In this way, we avoid that other animals become victims of neglect or abuse. Even if this person were to move, the police of the new place of residence will be informed of this conviction,” explained police commissioner Koen Wouters, as quoted on the city website.
However, if the animal is seriously injured, the situation is dangerous or happens outside of office hours, it is recommended to contact the police.
Berliners prefer walking over any other means of mobility, so the city is ready to make this a priority
Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
Berliners prefer walking over any other means of mobility, so the city is ready to make this a priority
The city hopes to raise the spirits of citizens after the government banned the operations of Christmas markets
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The unique facility combines some of Vienna’s best features – practicality, sustainability and aesthetics
The government is trying to be as proactive as possible in order to avoid a new wave and a lockdown
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
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 Katja Dörner, the mayor of Bonn, Germany
An interview with the Mayor of Opatija
An interview with the Mayor of Karlovac, Croatia
