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The Flemish government has decided to invest 4 million euros into developing Mechelen’s cultural campus, based around a gothic cathedral and monastery
Renewable energy powers its lighting and irrigation systems
A new chapter in the local government’s ‘green revolution’
The next auction will drop the asking price
A new chapter in the local government’s ‘green revolution’
The outcome will determine whether the country will take EU-centric course, upholding democracy and the rule of law
The official opening of the cultural agenda is on 22 January
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It features nearly 200 panoramas of the Croatian city
The first city in the world where this service is available
Ready to meet the objectives set by the Spanish government’s Hydrogen Roadmap
PM Mette Frederiksen visited Copenhagen Airport to discuss the government’s objectives this week
PM Mette Frederiksen visited Copenhagen Airport to discuss the government’s objectives this week
One of those new facilities that we will be seeing more of
It will upgrade its existing playgrounds and create new opportunities for outdoor recreational activities
The project is one of many that will improve the squares and pavements in the city
The Flemish government has decided to invest 4 million euros into developing Mechelen’s cultural campus, based around a gothic cathedral and monastery
People can vote for their top pick from a mix of 20 uniquely European spots, from across the continent
The 19-year old became the youngest woman to overfly the world solo with a microlight aircraft
The aim is to tackle disinformation through better-informed media
Germany, on the other hand, is the most chilled
The campaign encourages people to give up alcohol for one month
Bike and the city
They will get awards in different categories during an upcoming event in Malaga
On 8 July, Malaga will play host to the second edition of the Encuentro de la Bicicleta Urbana – a large meet-up event of the Spanish network of bicycle-friendly cities RCxB. One of the most exciting features of the event will be the handing out of awards to the cities and regions that have implemented the most creative and inventive solutions in terms of making their territories great for cycling.
The ceremony is yet to take place, however, the winners in the separate categories for the Bikefriendlies 2021 were already announced on 1 July.
The Province of Pontevedra has obtained the Bikefriendly 2021 Award in the 'Leadership and commitment' category thanks to its efforts to design and develop instruments aimed at promoting the use of bicycles on its territory. A total of ten public entities submitted their candidacy for this category.
Gipuzkoa Province got the Bikefriendly 2021 Award in the category of ‘Cycling infrastructure’ for having designed and promoted new infrastructure and services needed to ensure bike traffic circulation that is fast, safe, convenient, consistent and intuitive. Thirteen public entities opted for recognition in this category in this edition.
In the category of 'Education and Promotion', the City Council of Pamplona earned the Award. The council has demonstrated its commitment to cycling mobility through actions aimed at combating the barriers that hinder the daily use of the bike through education, encouragement and communication to citizens. In this category, a total of 15 applications were received.
In the fourth and last category, that of 'Bikeconomy', the Torrent City Council stands as the winner for having promoted economic activities related to the bicycle sector that affect local economic development. Five administrations submitted their applications in this category.
In addition, the 2021 Bikefriendly Awards jury has decided to award the following prizes among the nominations received:
In the evaluation of the nominees, the innovative component of the projects, their real and measurable impact and tangible results have been taken into account, as well as their replicability and the level of involvement of local agents, citizens and stakeholders.
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The Flemish government has decided to invest 4 million euros into developing Mechelen’s cultural campus, based around a gothic cathedral and monastery
A new chapter in the local government’s ‘green revolution’
Renewable energy powers its lighting and irrigation systems
It features nearly 200 panoramas of the Croatian city
The first city in the world where this service is available
In April, citizens will work together to create applications and tools to improve life in the city
Ready to meet the objectives set by the Spanish government’s Hydrogen Roadmap
PM Mette Frederiksen visited Copenhagen Airport to discuss the government’s objectives this week
Renewable energy powers its lighting and irrigation systems
Germany, on the other hand, is the most chilled
The Flemish government has decided to invest 4 million euros into developing Mechelen’s cultural campus, based around a gothic cathedral and monastery
The campaign encourages people to give up alcohol for one month
The categories have been reduced without compromising the scope
The creations of the young architectural minds are exhibited in one of the city’s galleries until 19 December
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