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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
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EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
Discover best practices, projects and initiatives from the Austrian municipalities and cities.
“Mutmacher” was supposed to be an annual event but it has now turned into a permanent project
It will be the 4th largest library in the Austrian capital
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
By removing illegally parked vehicles, Vienna’s local government is both protecting the environment and speeding up its public transport network
Games and a myriad of virtual experiences are just some of the things developed by Vienna’s public transport operator
Smart, happy, green: did your city make it to the top?
Where most festive events are cancelled due to the pandemic, they keep the Christmas spirit alive
After the refugee camp in Greece burned down earlier this year, not enough has been done to protect the people living there, according to Vienna’s local authorities
Thanks to the app, citizens in precarious conditions can request support from authorities during the cold winter months
Free tests can be found on offer for nursing homes visitors and staff
The SPÖ’s result allowed it to seek a smaller coalition partner, effectively freezing the Greens out of power
The latest expansion was unveiled right before the presentation of the city’s cycling master plan
By repairing their items instead of throwing them away, citizens of Vienna are actively contributing to the fight against climate change
The carriages and their horses are a symbol of the Austrian capital and local authorities want to protect them during the pandemic
Over 25,000 trees, and counting, are responsible for cooling the environment in the Austrian city
The app is no replacement for a doctor’s opinion, but it helps clarify some things about COVID-19 symptoms
In light of the pandemic, Christmas markets will be different – but they will still take place
The city will invest some 600 million euros in key sectors that will get the economy moving again after COVID-19
With preliminary results tallied, it is expected for the red-green coalition to remain in place
The purchase of the new hardware is part of the city’s efforts to alleviate youth unemployment in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic
The incumbent mayor Michael Ludwig is expected to easily secure a 2nd term
Over the last few months, different initiatives launched by the local government have prevented over 60,000 job losses in these sectors
The mobile version of the ZOOM museum brings arts and culture directly to the city’s children and youth
The climate crisis cares not for the coronavirus pandemic and the city is eager to ramp up its fight to protect the environment
The lucky winner also receives 1 million euros from the European Commission to implement innovative projects
Much like being designated European Capital of Culture, starting in 2021, one European city will be chosen as an inspiration for the future of democracy
Following lengthy consultations with locals, the entire street will be redesigned to become greener and more climate friendly
The new app allows citizens to pick and choose different activities and mobility options that would make their lives more sustainable and environmentally friendly
The low-traffic, pedestrian-priority area is designed as part of the city’s overall desire to rethink mobility in the urban area
By testing wastewater and sewage water samples, the city will be able to detect clusters of the disease and act accordingly
Primarily aimed towards those who spend a lot of time in Vienna, the new scheme makes available many new and exclusive offers
The new venue aims to bring representatives of 8 faiths together to build a better and stronger community
The city has stepped in to support the service after the previous management announced that it will be shutting down some its stations due to financial difficulties
The city wants to do everything in its power to help people stop smoking – or to at least stop them from dropping their cigarette butts everywhere
The initiative aims to make the lives of citizens more environmentally friendly and to strengthen cohesion
The mobile application now boasts a new look, new functions and is available for download
Authorities have managed to reach their goals of balancing the budget a year early, allowing the city to invest substantially in economic renewal
The city will be investing 17 million euros for the support of youth who were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Following a pause in operations, the mobile library is once again at the disposal of locals
The city aims to build 120,000 square metres of photovoltaic systems by the end of 2022
Following the local tourism industry’s corona hiatus, the time has come for a large-scale reboot
In the leadup to summer, local authorities are eager to do their best to prepare for a possible oncoming heatwave
The capital’s local government unveiled guidelines for the reopening of cultural institutions
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, faster and more reliable ways of communication have become even more essential
The 190-euro tests are an option for those preparing to leave the Austrian capital or those who are just arriving
Three million euros have been allocated for the capital’s greening and tree planting
The annual Resonance list was published on Earth day and features the world’s most visited cities
The entirety of Austria will begin leaving the severe restrictive measures behind on 14 April
Businesses that were forced to close due to the lockdown measures can still sell their goods online
The city has 35 million euros at its disposal to combat the adverse economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Over the course of the next month, citizens of several Austrian regions will be heading to the polls in order to elect their local representatives
A new district is being built in the city, adhering to all environmentally friendly principles
They have made three key demands
The centralized nature of road infrastructure planning has created numerous issues for local authorities
There are now more seasonal tickets than there are cars in the Austrian capital
Tons of railway development projects are currently underway in Salzburg with the first ones set for completion this year
Access cultural events for free by being a climate-friendly citizen
This is the first agreement of its kind signed between the EU climate bank and a large EU city
The winner Colmar is also known as the Sunniest city in France
A list of 50 measures in 7 key areas were unveiled by the local government
Citizens of the Austrian capital increasingly prefer cycling and local authorities aim to capitalize on the trend
Local authorities want to seize the moment and are pushing for construction to start in 2023
A total of 75 million euros are being set aside for a new “economic offensive”
Hallstatt in Upper Austria is reportedly the inspiration for the kingdom of Arendelle in the Disney movie “Frozen”
Pilsen and Budapest trams are runners-up in the poll by Czech transport magazine MHD86
The financing is provided by the European Investment Bank and RLB NÖ-Wien
One of the hottest areas in Vienna during the summer, Neubaugasse is going to undergo transformation under the “Cool Mile” project
Interview with Hannes Dolleschall, Mayor of Judenburg
JobOffensive 50Plus will soon have created 1,000 jobs for the unemployed over 50
Learn about the South Burgenland Innovation Cluster for Integrated Regional Energy and Transport Systems
Is your city among the finalists? There are only a few days left to cast your vote
Of the top 20 cities in the world, 15 are European
Changes coming on 15 December include 24-hour weekend coverage, improvements to waiting times and more
Vienna 2030 aims to tackle the challenges of the future
Austria’s second city celebrates the centennial anniversary of its famous festival next year
The city’s public transport needs will become an even higher priority
Birgit Hebein, deputy mayor of Vienna оn fighting climate change, the role of cities and tеchnology
The Austrian city suffers from severe traffic problems, but parties remain unable to reach a consensus on the city’s overall strategy
The new service will allow citizens of the Austrian capital to easily visit Piešťany for a relaxing weekend
The initiative aims to bring down temperatures in the Austrian capital
Buildings constructed in these areas must be climate-friendly
Construction work will last until 2023 and will cost around 500 million euros
Single-day tourist visits have been rising at an absurdly rapid pace for the past 15 years
Find out which EU cities are part of the top 10 and which one took the first place
The Austrian city aims to become CO2 neutral in 20 years
If you’ve taken a bus during the summer, you know why this might be a good idea
The Austrian capital has been hosting free German courses in its parks since 2008
Deputy mayor of Salzburg Barbara Unterkofler has stated she is feeling positive about the citizens’ suggestion
6 million euros come from the local government and 2 million from the districts of Vienna in order to combat rising temperatures
While the 2018 deficit turned out to be lower than expected, the amount of debt totals 6.7 billion euro
The aircraft was shown off to journalists in Vienna’s Generali Arena stadium
If they are well-received, the city has the opportunity to order 27 more
LEGO sets include a crematorium, graves, undertakers and hearses
“Cities are smart if all people living in them have access to the same degree of participation.”
There are 6000 places available
With temperatures on the rise, new and innovative solutions are needed. Check out how Vienna plans to tackle the problem
For the second time in a row
The Austrian city has defined its 2025 Energy Plan back in 2009
Smart and simple they smooth traffic jams
