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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
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
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration
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
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
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
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
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 Blue Flag is an internationally recognised symbol of quality
545 beaches in Greece have been awarded the Blue Flag this year, reported news agency eKathimerini. In total, 4,040 beaches, 707 marinas and 78 cruise ships worldwide have been awarded the Blue Flag in 2021. Greek beaches therefore account for a large percentage of the total award-winning locations, making Greece a leader in clean and high quality beach areas.
According to its website, the Blue Flag is a world-renowned award, headquartered in the capital of Denmark and created with the help and support of the Foundation for Environmental Education. More importantly, it is an internationally recognised symbol of quality.
In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, beaches (as well as marinas and boats) must meet a series of strict and stringent criteria. Taking this further, these criteria are divided into four distinct categories: Environmental Education and Information, Water Quality, Environmental Management, Safety and Services.
Expanding on the requirements, the Blue Flag awards beaches that are not affected by industrial, wastewater or sewage-related discharges. Furthermore, they must be patrolled by lifeguards and kept clean. They must also offer various services and facilities to beachgoers; these include access to lavatories, drinking water, etc.
eKathimerini revealed that Greece’s Halkidiki peninsula received 96 flags – the highest number in the country. The well-known and popular beaches Varkiza, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Kythira, Poros, and Aegina in the Attica region also met the Blue Flag’s strict criteria.
It must be noted that in addition to the 545 beaches, 16 marinas and 6 sustainable boating tourism operators were also awarded the Blue Flag. The full list of awarded locations can be found on the blueflag.gr website. On this website, one can see where the beaches, marinas, and boats are located as well as under which municipalities they fall.
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
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
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
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
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
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
