Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Opole - age-friendly city by WHO, Source: Opole receives an age-friendly city certificate by WHO / Opole.pl
It joins a prestigious group of 500+ members
The Polish city of Opole has received an important international recognition: last week they were accepted into the Network of Age-Friendly cities of the World Health Organization (WHO), informed the local authority.
Experts from WHO have recognised a long list of senior-friendly practices in the Polish city that include:
In 2010, WHO created the International Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities which currently brings together 541 cities from 37 countries. The members share a similar approach to senior policy - they implement activities aimed at improving the quality of life of seniors. Membership in the network is, therefore, a way of appreciating cities and their work in the area of senior policy and a means to promote the exchange of good practices improving the quality of life of seniors.
The city of Opole wants to bring to the network, above all, experience in working for an age-friendly city. “We are willing and ready to share our experience, not only in the implementation of infrastructure projects but also in those closest to the residents. We implement our own and co-financed projects. We are a city active in various areas and sectors. Our activities are directed to diverse age groups - from the youngest to the oldest”, reads the municipal website.
Only five Polish cities have joined the network other than Opole: Gdynia (2015), Poznan (2016), Ostrów Wielkopolski (2016), Stargard (2018) and Wroclaw (2018), which is a testimony to the prestige of the network and the conscientious efforts that are required to get there.
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
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
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital