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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
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But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
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Where most festive events are cancelled due to the pandemic, they keep the Christmas spirit alive
Most of them are old, but not as old as Santa. And after decommissioning, they have been given a second chance, to the delight of children and adults alike. Now, even amid the Covid-19 pandemic surge, they are rumbling on in their shining outfits, keeping the Christmas spirit alive. It’s about time to meet some of Europe’s Advent trams!
For the fourth consecutive year, Czech transport magazine MHD86 has been organizing a competition for Europe’s most beautiful Advent tram, based on an international survey. The 2019/2020 winner was a gingerbread-themed, conjoined KT8D5 Tatra 202-type tram running in the Hungarian city of Miskolc (main picture). This fall, residents were asked to decide if the award-winning vehicle should venture out at all amid the worsening epidemiological situation. 76 percent of 14 000 respondents said YES.
Miskolc Advent tram owes much of its popularity to the new makeover it undergoes each year, but this is not the case in 2020. A video posted on the Internet reveals that the tram has retained its last year’s gingerbread outlook – yummy brown exterior dotted with stylized cookies that are lit after dark. The interior seems to have been slightly redesigned, however, featuring beige and red-white chequered curtains, a real kitchen corner and a burning, round-bellied stove – all evoking the cosy atmosphere of a home at Christmas. And even though the ride is not free, the tram is full of passengers – with face masks.
Sporting a spectacular train of LED bulbs and sticks, the so-called “light trams” (fényvillamos) have been an integral part of Budapest at Christmas time since 2009. Last year, Budapest’s illuminated historical tram was ranked third most beautiful in Europe in the MHD86 competition.
Budapest’s illuminated historical tram. Image: BKK
For this holiday season, Budapest transport company BKK has taken a different approach, launching trams decked with 40 000 LED lights on nine different lines besides the original tram 2 route along the banks of the Danube. The trams will run daily until 6 January with a shortened schedule – between 3 pm and 7 pm – due to the curfew in force, with no service on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
If you happen to be traveling around Vienna’s Old Town on weekends during Advent, you stand a good chance to encounter an antiquated tram topped with evergreen boughs and gilded balls. Built in 1929 and in service until 1978, this venerable old-timer is called Ströck Weihnachtsbim (Ströck Christmas tram), after the bakery chain which partners the municipal transport authority Wiener Linien in this initiative.
Ströck Weihnachtsbim in Vienna. Image: Wiener Linien / Thomas Jantzen
The Ströck sponsorship means you can expect to be treated with baked sweets on board to the tune of Christmas carols, but the initiative has a more far-reaching aim – to raise money for charity. More than EUR 100 000 have been raised over the years for various charitable causes, including support for work in the field of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Bratislava’s Advent tram has been a regular runner-up in the MHD86 contest. Decorated with garlands of lights, it is once again riding the roads of the Slovak capital’s Old Town. The interior is executed in red and green with a fireplace installed and the sound system chirping Christmas songs. And to make you feel completely at home, the municipal council has made the ride free for everyone.
Bratislava’s Advent tram. Image: Visit Bratislava
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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