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One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
This was one of the more creative and unusual ideas set to take shape as a result of the second participatory budget initiative in the city
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
The law also requires restaurants to display their staff tip-sharing policy so that customers can understand it
The EDMO hubs work to connect fact-checkers, academia and the media, as well as boost local media literacy
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
The contest that measures the creative achievements of European cities also had a more human dimension, with recognition going to 6 women innovators
The Estonian city is preparing for its upcoming European Green Capital year in style
The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
Join (if you wish) the debate that has swirled around the Italian capital’s self-sufficient fir
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
The Spanish capital’s public transport operator is celebrating its 75th birthday in retro style
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
Join (if you wish) the debate that has swirled around the Italian capital’s self-sufficient fir
The promotion of democracy couldn’t have been possible without the lustration of public spaces
The Spanish capital’s public transport operator is celebrating its 75th birthday in retro style
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The Estonian capital was praised for its unique sport urban planning design
Faux or fact? Now, it’s up to you to shine the light on the truth
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
It will aid them in collecting data about the incidents that can be used in court
After months of arguing over EU recovery funds, the government agreed to co-finance the project through the national budget
Today, city authorities in Sofia announced that they will provide 195 million euros for the completion of the third metro line. The money will cover 53% of the project's cost and the city plans to secure the funds through a loan from the European Investment Bank.
The third and fourth stages of the metro's construction are set to be completed in 2026. The development will cover 12 kilometres and 9 stops, equipped with buffer parking spots and new trains. Construction is set to start in March of this year.
The cost of the whole project is just under 400 million euros and originally the remaining funds were supposed to come from the EU’s post-Covid recovery package. However, last year was quite bumpy for the Bulgarian executive branch, as the country went through 3 successive elections because national representatives were unable to form a government.
The first draft of the recovery plan submitted to the EU Commission was rejected. Now, as Bulgaria has had a new government since December, a new draft of the plan is set to reach EU authorities in the near future.
Most importantly for city authorities, though, is the fact that in the latest iteration of the plan, the funds for the third line of the metro were cut in half. Mayor Yordanka Fandakova repeatedly pleaded for support for the subway system in Parliament to no avail.
In June, then Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov argued that the cut was necessary to prevent a concentration of EU funds in the capital. Mayor Fandakova then said that the cut seemed unreasonable, as the city was set to receive around 0.5% of the total 6.5 billion relegated to Bulgaria by the recovery fund.
She explained that this was a small portion of funds, especially considering that the capital city provides 40% of the country’s tax revenue and is home to about a quarter of the Bulgarian population.
According to a recent statement by the city, Mayor Fandakova has met with current Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and Deputy Prime Minister Asen Vasilev to petition the government for the cut funds. During the meeting, however, Petkov and Vasilev said that they will cover the difference through the national budget instead.
The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
Even more incredibly, it will be free of charge, but it goes without saying, availability is limited
According to Justice Senator Lena Kreck, internet access to the internet is a point of rehabilitation
The contest that measures the creative achievements of European cities also had a more human dimension, with recognition going to 6 women innovators
The new vessel was produced in Estonia, and it will transfer both pedestrians and bikes
Join (if you wish) the debate that has swirled around the Italian capital’s self-sufficient fir
The Spanish capital’s public transport operator is celebrating its 75th birthday in retro style
Even more incredibly, it will be free of charge, but it goes without saying, availability is limited
The Spanish capital’s public transport operator is celebrating its 75th birthday in retro style
The promotion of democracy couldn’t have been possible without the lustration of public spaces
This initiative seeks to integrate the values of the New European Bauhaus into the European Commission’s 100 Cities Mission
These will be spread across 11 EU countries and will serve to support the EU Missions
The European Commission has accepted to develop the idea
Veni Markovski’s take on dealing with disinformation in the European Union's poorest country – Bulgaria
A conversation with the mayor of Utrecht on the occasion of her mission to COP27
A conversation with the President of the European Committee of the Regions, about energy, climate change and the underrated importance of cohesion policy
