This Italian region now has Europe’s highest Tibetan bridge
It’s not for the faint-hearted
They are regarded as one of the pivotal moments on Poland’s road to democracy
In 2020 Lublin is celebrating the anniversary of the 1980 events, a fortnight of workers’ strikes and popular unrest that preceded and, according to many, paved the way for the Gdańsk shipyard strike and brought about important democratic changes in the country. 40 years later, the largest city in Eastern Poland has already given the start of its commemoration programme that will last for several months.
Lublin has prepared a long list of events, lasting until 11 November, to commemorate the crucial actions that put it on the revolutionary map of Poland. These range from sports and culture events, through educational classes to official honorary ceremonies. Here are some of the key moments of the programme, as announced by Lublin City Hall and partners:
1-21 July
July 6
July 7
July, 10
Accompanying events
(The organisers of each event reserve the right to changes due to the Covid-19 restrictions)
In July 1980, in response to a dramatic increase in food prices, the workers at the State Aviation Works PZL in Świdnik stopped working. Tens of thousands of workers from over 150 plants joined the strikes in Lublin and the region.
This wave of protests lasted from 8 to 25 July 1980. Eventually, a 'Strike Committee' signed an agreement with the communist authorities but the events sparked nation-wide protests with the momentous Gdańsk shipyard strike in August 1980 led by Lech Wałęsa. Those strikes led to the rise of the 'Solidarity' movement and ultimately - to the collapse of Communism in Poland.
The success of Lublin July opened the way for a Polish nationwide, democratic movement. What is more, the 1980s strikes and the unrest that followed not only changed the face of Poland but also that of the entire world stated the local authorities.
Possibly making it the only legislature in the world with a religious temple on-site
It’s not for the faint-hearted
And the effect is especially prominent among younger people who often turn down job offers due to the lack of nearby housing
Presenting the next chapter in the Dutch capital’s ‘Stay Away’ campaign aimed at rowdy tourists
The City says this has become a necessity due to the increasing number of incidents involving these vehicles
That way you can notify a canal lock keeper to open the gates so the animals can swim through
The organizers had been considering different Parisian spots, but always with the idea of the flame being visible to the people
Electricity production in that Eastern European country will not release direct CO2 emissions anymore
Possibly making it the only legislature in the world with a religious temple on-site
We owe the unusual cultural icon to this country in Europe
The country’s capital has been a pioneer in crafting policy and initiatives to improve coexistence between people and pets
The amendment to the law shows regard for the public health of youngsters
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team