Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Vienna's climate authorities recognise bats as an important part of the city's ecosystem , Source: City of Vienna
The flying animals are a vital part of the city’s ecosystem
Recently, Viennese Climate Councillor Jürgen Czernohorszky visited the city’s wildlife centre for the inauguration of a bat-care facility. Bats are an important part of the urban ecosystem in Vienna, as they serve as pest control and as pollinators for certain plants.
At the same time, they are quite tricky to care for, partially because they are nocturnal. According to a statement by the city, they require a constant temperature and unique accommodations as well as an aviary, where bat babies or freshly recovered animals can regain their flying skills. After their recovery, wildlife authorities set them free, either in a suitable location in the city or a well-suited alternative location.
Animal life in Vienna is not only shaped by pets such as dogs and cats, but also by a wide variety of wild animals: from time to time some of them are in need of veterinary assistance and are often found by attentive citizens, who bring them to wildlife authorities.
Now, the facility in Laxemburg (a suburb of Vienna) will have the capacity to both help and nurture bats back to health before they are released back into the wild. The facility will be capable of caring for a variety of local species - the noctule bat, the common pipistrelle, the grey long-eared bat and the white-banded bat.
Bats have very special requirements like the fact they are used to having constant climate conditions in their sleeping quarters and nurseries. The bat facility is approximately 70 square metres and includes two nurseries and breeding areas. Also, there is a separation between animals who are there for just a bit and those who need to stay long-term. The premises can also be used for winter quarters.
Finally, there is a 30 square metre aviary, where young animals can learn to fly and older animals can regain their confidence, before being released into the wild.
Councillor Czernohorszky was quoted in a press release, explaining: "Bats fascinate young and old alike and are an important part of our city ecosystem, so I'm happy that we can now also take care of injured bats!”
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital