Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Development
Местните власти от Европа и света се събират във Велико Търново
Престижният форум ще бъде организиран в рамките на българското председателство на Съвета на ЕС
Световната организация на местните власти ще проведе среща във Велико Търново. Градът ще събере представители от всички държави членки на Европейския съюз, както и от редица други страни. Престижният форум ще бъде организиран в рамките на българското председателство на Съвета на Европейския съюз.
Среща от този ранг ще се проведе за първи път в България. Велико Търново е сред петте града в официалния календар на българското председателство. Освен отличното местно самоуправление, впечатляващ е интересът на местните жители към европейските въпроси като евро-председателството, бъдещето на Европа, влизането в еврозоната, събитията около Брексит и други
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Belgium / Digital transformation / Mobility
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Belgium / Digital transformation / Mobility
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