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And big cities is where the effect is the worst despite the more varied offer on the market there
This is a brand new step in the internationalization strategy of the Italian state railway company plans to expand
EU border countries and communities are increasingly growing uneasy about tolerating daily visits from the aggressor country
The local Senate has introduced a package of measures, aiming to curb municipal energy consumption
Greece is the only country that registered an increase, compared to numbers from July 2022
According to the Global Bicycle Index 2022, most of the top 10 cities were in Europe, with Germany and the Netherlands dominating the list
Making good use of kids’ love for gaming and of the final days of the summer vacation
The flying machines will disperse seed balls in order to try to save the thin and sensitive soil from erosion in the autumn
The local Senate has introduced a package of measures, aiming to curb municipal energy consumption
The transportable solar-powered module was provided by the regional government
Greece is the only country that registered an increase, compared to numbers from July 2022
If the system proves successful, authorities will scale it up to the rest of Dublin
The city doesn’t allow water sports activities to take place on its waterways, and it generally frowns upon silly behaviour like that
City authorities say that the park would be complete by mid-December
The city doesn’t allow water sports activities to take place on its waterways, and it generally frowns upon silly behaviour like that
The town of Wichelen was given to the Byzantine princess Theophanu marking the first time it was mentioned in a historic document
Right before the start of the school year, kids in Sofia, Plovdiv and Ruse will be able to clear out their drawers and have a fresh start
Making good use of kids’ love for gaming and of the final days of the summer vacation
Authorities in the city of Bonn have issued a warning to citizens to avoid the unpaved areas in the drying riverbed
The pets living with disadvantaged residents in the Portuguese capital have not been forgotten
Vienna has over 60 kilometres of public beaches , Source: City Councillor Ulli Sima on Facebook
As the days grow hotter, people are looking for ways to cool down and, luckily, the Viennese have got the Danube
Despite its location, far away from any coast, Vienna has a lot to offer when it comes to beaches. With the recently published European Environment Agency report on water quality, Austria ranks the highest with 97% of its bathing spots achieving the highest ranking.
At the same time, city authorities have been developing the Danube banks as a trendy beach spot since at least the 1970s and can now offer over 60 kilometres of free water access. This includes sandy banks, shady tree areas, shallow kid-friendly areas, secluded nudist lakes, pontoons, public bathrooms and even some great U-Bahn connections.
Furthermore, authorities are focused on opening more and more of the riverfront to bathers, as they continue to add new areas. Just last year, authorities inaugurated the Pirate Bay (Pirat Bucht), the largest sandy beach in the city, offering 3,500 square metres of sandy goodness.
The new Pirate Beach, Source: Donauinsel on Facebook
The trendiest spot on the Danube is by far Copa Beach – a strip of green banks, sandy beaches, tropical plants and hip restaurants. The Copa Beach has the added benefit of being super close to the city centre, with just a 15-minute U-Bahn ride.
Vienna's trendiest beach - The Copa Beach, Source: CopaBeach on Facebook
Another popular bathing spot is the waters of the Alte Donau, offering 1.6 kilometres of beaches. The artificially built canal is home to rich fresh-water flora, the so-called macrophytes. The area offers 11 larger jetties, equipped with loungers and chairs, as well as a pebble beach, sunbathing areas, green spaces and trees.
Tadpoles in the Alte Donau, a rich eco-system, Source: City of Vienna
Apart from the heavily urbanised riverbanks close to the heart of Vienna, the local area offers some frankly wild natural spots, in the Viennese part of the Donau-Auen National Park. One is the Panozzalacke – perfectly suited for children, because the water is quite shallow, while the wide sunbathing lawn offers plenty of space to relax and let off steam.
The lakes in Donau-Auen are a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the Austrian capital, Source: Tourist Info Wien
The other one is the Dechantlacke – a small lake hidden in a dense forest. The lake has a small island in the middle and is particularly popular with nudists, as it is very secluded.
Dechantlacke is a very secluded spot and still so close to the city, Source: Tourist Info Wien
And big cities is where the effect is the worst despite the more varied offer on the market there
EU border countries and communities are increasingly growing uneasy about tolerating daily visits from the aggressor country
The local Senate has introduced a package of measures, aiming to curb municipal energy consumption
Making good use of kids’ love for gaming and of the final days of the summer vacation
Greece is the only country that registered an increase, compared to numbers from July 2022
The flying machines will disperse seed balls in order to try to save the thin and sensitive soil from erosion in the autumn
Right before the start of the school year, kids in Sofia, Plovdiv and Ruse will be able to clear out their drawers and have a fresh start
The city doesn’t allow water sports activities to take place on its waterways, and it generally frowns upon silly behaviour like that
City authorities say that the park would be complete by mid-December
Right before the start of the school year, kids in Sofia, Plovdiv and Ruse will be able to clear out their drawers and have a fresh start
The city doesn’t allow water sports activities to take place on its waterways, and it generally frowns upon silly behaviour like that
The town of Wichelen was given to the Byzantine princess Theophanu marking the first time it was mentioned in a historic document
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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