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Germany / Berlin / Development / Digital transformation
Berlin aims for 100% fibre optic internet coverage in 2028
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Tusk’s administration failed to change the law, but it now promises to “change reality”
Finland / Politics and Reforms
Finland to ban Russians from buying property
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Germany / Berlin / Development / Digital transformation
Berlin aims for 100% fibre optic internet coverage in 2028
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Spain / Digital transformation / Green City
Spain unveils air quality app that also offers forecasts
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Austria / Digital transformation / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Austrian online map helps parents to plan safe school routes
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Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Trevi Fountain in Rome may become pay-to-visit attraction
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Mobility
Dubrovnik targets local taxis in effort to reduce street congestion
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Germany / Berlin / Green City
The Berlin Urban Nature Pact seeks to champion biodiversity at urban level
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Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Trevi Fountain in Rome may become pay-to-visit attraction
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Belgium / Brussels / Culture and Tourism
Controversial Brussels municipality applies to be European Capital of Culture
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism
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France / Green City / New European Bauhaus
Wood: building on an abundant natural resource
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New European Bauhaus
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