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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 Estonian city is preparing for its upcoming European Green Capital year in style
The birds will be specially trained to scare off pigeons from their favourite places in the city’s parks
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 city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
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
Plants feed on CO2 and plenty of it is produced at the local Tekniska verken energy company, so there’s a circular win-win solution
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The pioneering green move would make the country the first in Europe to do so
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
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
Offenders could face horse confiscation
On Monday, local authorities in Sofia announced that they are preparing to introduce a full ban on horse-drawn wagons and carts in the city. The ban should come into effect on 1 June 2022, as it requires an amendment to traffic regulations. The new policy was proposed by Carlos Contrera and Borislav Ivanov from the City Council, from the ‘Patriots for Sofia’ workgroup.
Currently, there is a partial ban on horse-drawn vehicles in the centre of the city and on major boulevards, as well as a mandate to register wagons and horses with the traffic authorities. At the same time, violations could be as harsh as confiscation of the vehicle and animal.
However, representatives of ‘Patriots for Sofia’ have also stated that this particular regulation cannot be effectively enforced, as the municipality has no means to care for or house the confiscated animals.
The main goal of the new regulation is to give authorities more leverage and resources to tackle the problem. They want to combine the efforts of several institutions, including the police department and the Emergency Aid and Safety Department. The Emergency Aid and Safety Department is included in the proposal as they have a vehicle for transporting horses.
After the horses are confiscated, they will go into the custody of Ecoravnovesie – a municipal company tasked with controlling the population of homeless animals in Sofia.
Importantly, the wagons themselves are not the problem, rather, the problem is the horses. Technically speaking, the regulation will allow owners of wagons to convert them into rickshaws.
According to Councillor Simeon Slavchev, who is one of the initial proponents of the amendment, horse-drawn wagons pose many risks for the capital. He explained that wagons increase the risk of traffic incidents and are a source of pollution on the streets of the city.
Mr Slavchev clarified that the new ban wants to exclude horse-drawn carriages, as they are a feature of the tourism sector. Councillor Carlos Contrera, on the other hand, said that district mayors in Sofia will have to inform citizens who own wagons and horses about the new regulation by 31 January.
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
The contest that measures the creative achievements of European cities also had a more human dimension, with recognition going to 6 women innovators
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
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
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
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
