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This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany
The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring
This move will open green and social public projects to wider investments
Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare
Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds
Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare
In fact, the more precise term is post-sorting, and it cuts down CO2 emissions by 75%
Plzeňský Prazdroj’s new brewery warehouse launched an automated rail system capable of storing more beer and loading it onto trucks much more efficiently
38,000 of these fellas help to purify the city air, so why not become friends with them?
Smart sensors will warn of potential blockages, and that in turn will prevent moisture from destroying the buildings’ facades
Plzeňský Prazdroj’s new brewery warehouse launched an automated rail system capable of storing more beer and loading it onto trucks much more efficiently
This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany
Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside
The public service is undergoing a major facelift with everything, from rebranding to easier payments, targeted to make residents fall in love with soft mobility
Phoenix des Lumières will be an ongoing exhibition until 31 December 2023
The food people eat during the day can have an enormous impact on their habits at home
Phoenix des Lumières will be an ongoing exhibition until 31 December 2023
2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation
The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring
The Belgian region will organise public discussions to examine why people opt for cars instead of public transport or bicycles
The food people eat during the day can have an enormous impact on their habits at home
Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds
Interview with the Mayor of Škofja Loka, Slovenia
Tine Radinja was elected as a Mayor of Municipality of Škofja Loka in December 2018. Living for the majority of his life in his hometown Škofja Loka, he is dedicated to positive change in the local community.
Before his election as Mayor, he served as Deputy Mayor at Municipality of Škofja Loka responsible for the human resources and nominations, legislative and statutory issues and leading the areas of sports, culture and social affairs.
During the same period, Tine Radinja was a Consultant on Social Development with the World Bank in the Middle East and North Africa, contributing to the development of social policies and legislative frameworks in several countries. He was an adviser to the League of Arab States on the establishment of a representative NGO platform in the region.
Before his mandate of Deputy Mayor, he was the president of the European Youth Forum. In this position he was a leader of the world's biggest youth platform representing tens of millions of young people in Europe.
Škofja Loka invites you to come and discover and exceed your limits and expectations. Photo by Škofja Loka Municipality
Škofja Loka is a beautiful city, full of interesting sights and events. It is an extremely dynamic, colourful and culturally rich city on a green background.
Next year we will host numerous visitors from all over the world, with more than 1000 volunteers participating in the Škofja Loka Passion Play, the oldest Slovene dramatic text classified also on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. It is a unique performance outdoors, which will impress even the most demanding spectators.
Markets and streets of the medieval city are always a true spectacle, and you can also go out of the city to enjoy the wonderful, pristine nature, which is a true sight for sore eyes. Kind people will welcome you to Škofja Loka!
Green development is my personal priority. Škofja Loka is a modern, well-groomed and sustainably oriented municipality, which respects the environment and supports the coexistence of the city and the countryside.
“Loško je ekološko” (Loka is eco-friendly) is a movement and slogan under which the Municipality of Škofja Loka carries out various ecological, cultural and other activities for sustainable development of the local community and realisation of global objectives of Agenda 2030. We also facilitate the energy efficiency of our public undertakings.
This year, actually, a public utility company started operating with which we aim even higher. We want to further raise the quality of environmental management, waste separation and introduce digitalized systems for a clean environment, water, air, etc.
We have state-of-the-art treatment plants and we constantly monitor air quality. This year, we will carry out numerous projects within sustainable mobility and thus further contribute to improvements in this area. The medieval Škofja Loka, with Poljanska and Selška valleys, is surrounded by beautiful hills, this is a green environment, which must be safeguarded. I want green Loka to stay green.
We try to make sure that everyone is well taken care of in our municipality. We have numerous NGOs and associations that include individuals of all age structures.
They carry out numerous projects and activities for their integration and cooperation. Škofja Loka is a town of volunteers. We encourage numerous activities, which contribute to an active and quality life of all our citizens.
We have just kicked off a participative budget project, with the aim of further encouraging cooperation between locals to improve the environment in which they live. A portion of the budget will go to that because I think this is an important tool for increasing the participation of locals. Due to COVID-19 the project has been put on hold, however, I believe it will be even more important to build local, grassroots projects in the aftermath of the crisis.
Examples of good practice are always welcome – almost everything has already been tested somewhere in this Europe of ours. We live in a global world, where we must cooperate, encourage each other and strive towards improving our communities.
We learn throughout all our lives, which makes the platforms that promote life-long learning particularly welcome. Also, in our last challenge, we sought good practices in addressing the pandemic in very different local communities across Europe.
We never run out of goals. This year's emphasis will be on minor projects as the basis for further implementation of the green strategy.
I think that as many as 50 projects are planned in a range of areas for 2020 alone. Škofja Loka is currently experiencing a shortage of apartments and we will expand the housing stock and encourage investments. Quite a few will be obtained already by the end of this year and next year.
And many other things, too: we will build a new library in Trata, further develop the environmental and traffic infrastructure, in the city and in the countryside alike, restore some village centers and give them a new image. We need to build a resilient and smart local community that will continue to provide a high quality of living for each and every single member of our society, and there is still so much work to do! Can’t wait!
To find out more about Škofja Loka, visit the profile of the municipality.
This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany
This move will open green and social public projects to wider investments
Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds
In fact, the more precise term is post-sorting, and it cuts down CO2 emissions by 75%
Plzeňský Prazdroj’s new brewery warehouse launched an automated rail system capable of storing more beer and loading it onto trucks much more efficiently
Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside
In fact, the more precise term is post-sorting, and it cuts down CO2 emissions by 75%
Phoenix des Lumières will be an ongoing exhibition until 31 December 2023
The tree-planting method is borrowed from a Japanese scientific idea developed in the 1970s
Phoenix des Lumières will be an ongoing exhibition until 31 December 2023
The food people eat during the day can have an enormous impact on their habits at home
2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation
The new itineraries are part of the DiscoverEU programme, which lets 18-year-olds travel by train between important European sites
The European Commission has published its first progress report charting the achievements of the socio-cultural movement that combines beauty, inclusion and sustainability
The 2023 edition of the creative initiative promises to be bigger, bolder and more inclusive
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
