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The Municipality Kazanlak will put the decision to a local referendum with the argument that Buzludzha would boost its tourism appeal
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
The International Forum on Economic Transformation of Coal Regions will take place on 25 September
Remote workers will have to settle in Extremadura for a minimum of 2+1 years in order to get the full amount
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
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
It’s already legal in Schleswig-Holstein and possibly soon in Hamburg
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
The Municipality Kazanlak will put the decision to a local referendum with the argument that Buzludzha would boost its tourism appeal
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion
The new mayor of the Hungarian capital promises a greener and socially just city
Opposition candidate Gergely Karácsony, 44, who entered the race for a mayor of Budapest on a platform of a greener and socially just city, won the October 13, 2019 municipal elections with more than 50% of the vote. He not only defeated incumbent mayor and Fidesz favourite István Tarlós but did it in defiance of an image-smearing media campaign and a threat to face some withdrawal of federal funds in case he won.
Karácsony said in the interview with The Guardian that he would like to cooperate closely with the liberal mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, and other central European counterparts in order to offset the confrontational attitude towards Brussels adopted by Hungarian and Polish authorities in recent years.
Apparently Gergely has made good use of both his theoretical background as a political scientist specializing in electoral behaviour, public opinion and election campaigns and his political practice – he was an MP and mayor of one of Budapest’s districts.
Ever keeping a keen eye on social imbalances, he has outlined his priorities during his first year in office: strengthening the social safety net for low-income families, diverting more public money to homeless shelters and improving public transport. He has also promised to increase Budapest’s green areas and combat city pollution (he cycles to work to set an example).
Gergely says his political philosophy is all about compromise and building consensus, but that he will never backtrack on his principles and is ready for a fight when necessary.
One such battle opportunity may prove to be the future of the Central European University, founded by PM Orbán’s arch-enemy - billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros. The university has been forced to move some of its courses to Vienna after it was denied accreditation to issue US degrees in Hungary. The new mayor however has asked the institution to keep as many courses as possible in Budapest and wants a new scientific academy centered on research and innovation to be set up at CEU.
The Municipality Kazanlak will put the decision to a local referendum with the argument that Buzludzha would boost its tourism appeal
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
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
The Municipality Kazanlak will put the decision to a local referendum with the argument that Buzludzha would boost its tourism appeal
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
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
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