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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
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The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
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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
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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
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It will aid them in collecting data about the incidents that can be used in court
StaycationBXL - Watermonsters (c) Kenzo Van Cotthem, Source: StaycationBXL - Watermonsters. Copyright: Kenzo Van Cotthem
An unforgettable staycation awaits all those who avoid travel
The Flemish Community Commission of Brussels-Capital region (VGC) announced the approval of the second set of projects part of the Staycation BXL campaign. As a result of the two rounds, no less than 1 million euros will be invested in initiatives aiming to make this summer more exciting for everyone staying in Brussels. Spread across municipalities in the region of Brussels, these initiatives range all the way from youth activities, through sports, culture and leisure.
This summer promises to be like no other, because of the coronavirus pandemic and the remaining danger of a second wave. For this reason, there will certainly be more people who opt to remain in Brussels and this prompts the need for an extensive holiday offer.
This is what motivated the Commission to launch the call for projects Staycation BXL and to invite local creative minds to suggest ideas on how people can spend their free time in a more attractive way during the upcoming months.
The call resulted in the approval of 94 projects after the first round and 85 initiatives after the second. Their total amount exceeds 1 million euros, provided by the commission.
One of the examples is the restoration of the water of the temporarily closed swimming pool of Ixelles to create an artistic pop-up waterway for the neighbourhood.
Workshops and a neighbourhood party will transform the (pedestrian) bridge at Rue Pierre Marchant in Anderlecht. The library of Uccle will also host a pop-up reading bar in its garden. Yoga for All will bring life to parks and covered locations in several Brussels municipalities.
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Pascal Smet was eager to benefit from one of the first round winners, Kanal It Up. Source: Kabinet Smet
“I believe in the strength of the committed citizen who makes the difference by taking small initiatives, leading to a more liveable neighbourhood. Many citizens are taking actions every day to make their city a better place. That is our true asset and I see that commitment fully reflected in the submitted files for StaycationBXL," says VGC college member for culture, youth and sport Pascal Smet.
Staycation BXL thus gave the chance to organisations and individual Brussels artists to realise their summer projects. Finally, to make a staycation possible, the region is making extra public space available for its citizens, through the creation of new play streets, living streets and low car traffic areas.
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
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