Fighting rush hours: education establishments in Amsterdam will have different class timetables
The local authorities have reached and agreement that is expected to reduce crowding on roads and public transport
Find more about the organization dedicated to saving the French heritage, including Notre Dame de Paris
Fondation du Patrimoine is the organization in charge with the ongoing collection of donations for the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. Millions of euros have already been donated by people and organizations from around the world for the restoration of the world-renowned monument, that suffered severe damages during major blaze last week.
But what is the origin of the Heritage Foundation? As mentioned on their webpage they work to safeguard and promote French heritage no matter how big or small. Through public assignment and corporate sponsorship, they support individuals, communities and associations in restoration projects. All local authorities are welcome to join the efforts of the private network with concrete suggestions on how to preserve the heritage throughout the country.
What is covered? Well beyond the monuments classified as national heritage and protected by law. The organization supports also rural, religious and industrial heritage with a well-developed network of volunteers and local actors from the public and private sectors. What is more, they are the only private organism entitled by the Ministry of Economy and Finances to label a restoration operation, they collect donations and mobilize business patrons to get involved in heritage preservation or restoration.
Established in 1996, the organization has supported more than 2500 projects (by 2017) with donations exceeding EUR 31.5 million. There are various ways for you to get involved and contribute to the cause. Chose one of many projects that are currently open for donations, become a volunteer or a patron yourself.
The local authorities have reached and agreement that is expected to reduce crowding on roads and public transport
The government’s new Living Islands Policy wants to reinvigorate offshore communities
The five islands have a combined area of more than 700 square metres
The government’s new Living Islands Policy wants to reinvigorate offshore communities
It will show all open-air sports facilities in the city, plus 12 running routes
The Baltic country prepares to respond to rising air traffic and to futureproof the sector
Almost three-quarters of civil servants have decided that going to the office is a thing of the past
Locally designed, a prototype will be created next year so that the residents of the city can have their say as well
The special offer popularizing railway journeys among the 18-30 age group will be available until 15 September
The special offer popularizing railway journeys among the 18-30 age group will be available until 15 September
In fact, in the UNESCO-protected old town priority will be given to long-term tenants
The camera and goggles system helps patients to receive emergency specialised care, while they are still en route to the hospital
The practical art objects are competing for one of the 2023 New European Bauhaus Prizes
Cast your vote before 24 May and do your part in promoting the NEB values
The new itineraries are part of the DiscoverEU programme, which lets 18-year-olds travel by train between important European sites
A talk with the first man to circumnavigate the globe with a solar plane, on whether sustainability can also be profitable
An interview with the president of the European Federation of Journalists
A talk with the head of Mission Zero Academy on the benefits for municipalities if they go the zero waste way