Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
After being sworn in at the start of April, Tallinn's new mayor is doing some administrative spring cleaning
After parliamentary elections were held in Estonia in March 2019, the then incumbent mayor of the country’s capital Taavi Aas won a seat in the national legislative body – the Riigikogu. After much speculation on the subject, he decided to leave his current post and move on from local politics to the national level.
The void was filled by Taavi Aas’ fellow “Center” party member - Mihhail Kõlvart, who was sworn in at the beginning of April. His appointment was not without issues as he was elected by the city council during talks between his own party and the far-right EKRE to form a coalition government. The appointment of Mihhail Kõlvart is meant to help remedy his party’s image in the eyes of Russian voters in the country and his role will be to explain the necessity of the coalition government on a national level.
As one of his first acts as mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart has started downsizing the administration of the city, reducing the number of deputy mayors from 7 to 6 and replacing some of the other staff with members of his own team. The opportunity for such action presented itself after the Greens who were in coalition with the new mayor’s party decided to discontinue their relationship on an administrative level.
However, this option will not yet be available for the upcoming European Parliament elections in June
Two years after also being the first European country to decriminalize prostitution
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
However, this option will not yet be available for the upcoming European Parliament elections in June
The tool helps identify undeclared swimming pools and garden sheds
It will serve as a virtual companion to the municipal network of libraries in the country
The tests are also experimenting with a charging point that is easier to maintain
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
The city thinks that it’s time to update pet-related street cleanliness rules for the 21st century
The ritual is more than 1000 years old and was originally performed by the Doges
Two years after also being the first European country to decriminalize prostitution
For English speakers that would be Saint Domnius, the patron saint of the Dalmatian capital
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.
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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