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Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council
Zdeněk Hrib labelled the decision as “outrageous”, calling for the compensation of those affected
Considering Bucharest's razor-thin budget margins, the mayor explained that without a subsidy, 2022 will be a year of cut spending after years of austerity
The new red-green-red coalition wants to redirect the city’s focus towards two main goals – fight against poverty and fight against climate change
Considering Bucharest's razor-thin budget margins, the mayor explained that without a subsidy, 2022 will be a year of cut spending after years of austerity
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
No need to be tech-savvy to participate in the city’s new platform
It has secured a loan worth EUR 80 million from the European Investment Bank
The local energy company plans to test whether the source can be used to power the district heating and to reach sustainability goals
1 in 4 residents say there is a lack of cycling infrastructure in the Danish city
Berliners prefer walking over any other means of mobility, so the city is ready to make this a priority
Kilbarry Nature Park, operated by Waterford Council, has won the special Pollinator Plan Award
The winner will be either a hospital in Bangladesh, a gallery in Berlin, or a bridge in Copenhagen
Vilnius’ 27 m mirror-clad creation has been inspired by snowflakes, while Kaunas’ conifer is decorated with 600 butterflies
The red and green plants will beautify the squares and gazebos of the Andalusian city
A new project will show both teachers and students how to cope with that particular challenge
Two institutions that are not content with simply sharing the same urban territory and going on about their business
The new COVID variant caused waves in professional football, too
Citizens will have to present a valid COVID passport to access certain businesses and services
Garden benches and mobile flower beds were donated to the Home for the Elderly in Malešice
At the beginning of this year, the Czech City of Prague made a commitment to extend the life of Christmas trees by recycling them and transforming them into furniture for social facilities. As such, it announced that students in the field of carpentry from the Jarov Secondary Vocational School would use their skills to help the city achieve its sustainable goals.
Now, the Czech capital has proudly reported that the students have built two garden benches and four mobile flower beds out of the spruce that stood in the Old Town Square last Christmas. Moreover, they have donated these newly built products to the Home for the Elderly in Malešice.
In a press release by the municipality, Mayor Zdeněk Hřib commented on the students’ efforts: “Even around Christmas, the tree made passers-by happy in the Old Town Square. Now, thanks to the skillful students of the Jarov Secondary School, it has been used to create specific product which, I believe, will serve clients of the Home for the Elderly in Malešice for many years. It is thus not only an effective use and transformation of already existing material, but also a nice symbol of connecting generations.”
Councillor Vít Šimral also voiced his satisfaction with this project, noting the importance of recycling materials: “The result is perfect. I am glad that the tree was used ecologically in this way and did not end up in a landfill or incinerator. It would be a great pity. We now see how such materials can be used for further use. Ecology issues are crucial for our students and remain relevant.”
This project not only brings joy to the elderly in Malešice but also establishes Prague as an innovative, green, and sustainable city. Hopefully, other cities around the world will follow the example of the Czech capital and think of innovative ways in which they can recycle useful materials.
Photographs of the donated furniture can be seen in the gallery above.
The underwater tunnel between Germany and Denmark will be a game-changer for Scandinavia, bringing it closer to central Europe
Zdeněk Hrib labelled the decision as “outrageous”, calling for the compensation of those affected
The new red-green-red coalition wants to redirect the city’s focus towards two main goals – fight against poverty and fight against climate change
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
The underwater tunnel between Germany and Denmark will be a game-changer for Scandinavia, bringing it closer to central Europe
The first sphere that the reform will affect is waste management so that a long-standing issue can be resolved
1 in 4 residents say there is a lack of cycling infrastructure in the Danish city
The new COVID variant caused waves in professional football, too
The new red-green-red coalition wants to redirect the city’s focus towards two main goals – fight against poverty and fight against climate change
Citizens will have to present a valid COVID passport to access certain businesses and services
The creations of the young architectural minds are exhibited in one of the city’s galleries until 19 December
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