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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

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

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Development

These elements will crown the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for the highest viewpoint in the city

The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death

Sep 20, 2024 17:36

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France / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47
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Germany / Economy and Finance / Mobility

Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass

Sep 24, 2024 13:27

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Germany / Politics and Reforms

Voters in a Bavarian town elected a mayor whose name wasn’t on the ballot

Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run

Sep 18, 2024 13:50
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Athens to ban new short-term lets

The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now

Sep 17, 2024 16:22

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Finland / Innovation and Research

AI-powered drones in Finland could patrol the skies in search of wildfires

But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation

Sep 20, 2024 16:33

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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09
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France / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47

Energy efficiency

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09

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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

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

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Germany / Mobility

Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train

Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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France / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Marseille is home to this year's coolest neighbourhood in the world

Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds

Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Spain / Culture and Tourism

Oldest inn in Catalonia marked 500 years of non-stop business

Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region

Sep 30, 2024 16:57

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Budapest / Prague / Education and Sport / Social City

Here are Europe’s 5 best student cities

On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors

Sep 19, 2024 17:47
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Education and Sport

Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

Sep 19, 2024 10:06

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Belgium / Mobility / Welfare and Health

Shhh!: Belgian railways introduce silent compartments on board

Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country

Sep 24, 2024 18:04
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France / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Check out these sleeping pods at the University of Lille library

The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students

Sep 12, 2024 16:24
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Poland / Interviews

Hanna Zdanowska: We are one of the leaders in eco-transition and Łódź is much greener than before

Jul 24, 2024 14:48
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: True urban development must be inclusive and affordable, otherwise it’s not sustainable

Jun 27, 2024 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Carlos Moedas: Our ambition is to become a city where entrepreneurs can come to scale their businesses

Jun 20, 2024 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Spain / Interviews / Mayor of Europe

María José Catalá: the Green Capital mindset is transversal to all action levels and will continue in the years to come

Jun 5, 2024 15:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Estonia / Tartu / Interviews

Urmas Klaas: Arts can and must give people the ability and courage to dream of a future

Mar 6, 2024 12:18
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Read Twice

Ibrahim Kraria: While AI can play a role in combating hate speech, it can also amplify its spread

Aug 16, 2023 17:08
Mihaela Roxana GODINAC
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Interviews

Bertrand Piccard: If something looks impossible, that’s why we try do to it!

Jun 9, 2023 15:40
Denis Balgaranov
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Interviews / Read Twice

Maja Sever: Journalism is a pillar of democracy

Apr 10, 2023 13:46
Magdalena Magdić
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Kaisa Karjalainen: “It’s better to be an imperfect zero waster for the rest of our lives than a perfect one for two weeks”

Mar 14, 2023 12:56
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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Salzburg has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age. According to historians, the first settlers to the region were the Celts who had come to the area around the 5th century BC. Since then Salzburg has been continuously inhabited. 

The city is the capital of the State of Salzburg. Due to the preserved Baroque buildings that survived the Second World War, the city exhibits a unique architectural style. Unfortunately, many significant structures were largely destroyed and were only later rebuilt. 

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Austria / Salzburg / Digital transformation / Education and Sport

Salzburg’s new sports app makes it easy to go for a run

It will show all open-air sports facilities in the city, plus 12 running routes

Jun 07, 2023 13:09
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Salzburg State offers a 3-day free trial for its Climate Ticket

It allows people to take a friend along for free during the weekends

Apr 12, 2023 12:57
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Green City / Social City

Salzburg now makes its own brand of fairtrade coffee

The product launch will mark the 10-year anniversary since the city started working with ethically sourced products

Mar 21, 2023 13:38
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Development / Mobility

Salzburg’s underground rail can uplift the region in an economic downturn

80% of the investment for construction is expected to pay back through the added value of job creation and a boost for auxiliary services in that Austrian state

Jan 11, 2023 13:24
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Welfare and Health

Salzburg’s 7 pieces of advice on how to deal with children in the holidays

The city’s information campaign was developed by child protection authorities and works for the holiday season... or any other season

Dec 28, 2022 09:30
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Energy efficiency

Salzburg’s 10 tips to save 10% on your energy bills

With winter finally coming to Europe, households are trying to avoid dreaded energy bills

Nov 21, 2022 14:57
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Mobility

Almost 10 million bike trips in Salzburg so far in 2022, more to come

In 2021, the city counted over 10,617,173 cycling trips. Will the record be beaten?

Nov 02, 2022 16:17
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Green City

Salzburg deploys water bags to help trees through the heatwave

The bags will help protect young trees’ roots from the urban drought

Aug 08, 2022 15:52
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Energy efficiency

Salzburg sells municipal renewable energy to the general grid for profit

Authorities explain that the motive is to save taxpayers' money

Aug 01, 2022 16:18
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Mobility

Salzburg offers free cargo bikes to boost sustainable mobility

The city will provide the first 14 bikes, but private citizens will have the chance to volunteer their own two-wheelers to grow the urban cargo fleet

Jun 23, 2022 16:08
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Germany / Salzburg / Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Salzburg airport becomes a bottleneck for vacation travel

Staff shortages in Lufthansa are already causing unexpected flight cancellations, apart from the 900 cancelled flights for July

Jun 20, 2022 12:58
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Green City

Austrian reforestation campaign will plant 1.3 million trees

The campaign aims to mitigate the damage done to forests by climate change while increasing their resilience

Mar 21, 2022 12:50
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Politics and Reforms / Social City

Salzburg to fix labour shortage with Ukrainian refugees

Despite few Ukrainian arrivals in this Austrian state, authorities have been making preparations for an influx

Mar 08, 2022 17:14
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Politics and Reforms / Social City

Salzburg’s new rental deposit aid casts a wide net on low-income households

The fund will be open to everyone in the city: Austrians, EU citizens, refugees and parents who are minors

Feb 28, 2022 15:58
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Vienna / Green City / Mobility

Flood of new electric cars in Austria

New research, however, shows large disparities in e-car ownership among the country's regions

Jan 24, 2022 16:51
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

World-famous Salzburg chocolate company goes bust

The Salzburg Schokolade company filed for bankruptcy, putting the iconic Mirabell Mozartkugel on the endangered list

Nov 30, 2021 13:42
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

The Salzburg Festival opens up to the world with free digital archive

The last 80 years of some of the best in theatre, classical music and opera have been preserved by the Austrian Media Library

Oct 21, 2021 16:52
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Politics and Reforms / Social City

Salzburg to set up Covid-hardship fund to help with evictions and energy poverty

While unemployment is still relatively high, the city wants to offer a safety net to the most vulnerable

Aug 30, 2021 14:40
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Energy efficiency

Salzburg аims for 100% green energy until 2030, but is it feasible?

Deputy Governor of the Environment Heinrich Schellhorn tried to answer this question

Aug 20, 2021 16:39
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Salzburg State considers possible third shot and stricter 1-G rule

Despite uncertainty on the need for a third vaccine shot, Salzburg is getting ready to roll out personnel and to order doses

Aug 19, 2021 17:02
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Green City / Innovation and Research

Salzburg uses mathematical formula to push for more green spaces

The city is a pioneer in developing the new ecological framework that will provide fair and transparent green obligations for new development

Aug 12, 2021 13:06
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Development / Welfare and Health

New women's refuge in the region of Pinzgau, Salzburg is taking shape

With the joint investment of 1.5 billion euros by the State of Salzburg and the EU, the centre will open in the spring of 2022

Jun 18, 2021 13:06
Denis Balgaranov
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Austria / Salzburg / Mobility

Salzburg’s old town will be transformed into a car-free zone

The city plans a new mobility strategy

May 05, 2021 11:12
Beatrice Stanimirova
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Austria / Salzburg / Culture and Tourism

Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos turn 300 years and are celebrated via online concerts

The Salzburg Bach Society to stream online concerts as a tribute to Bach

Mar 29, 2021 15:38
Beatrice Stanimirova
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Austria / Salzburg / Development / Energy efficiency

Two major hydropower plants to be constructed in Salzburg and Carinthia

The Limberg III and Reisseck II + power plants are helping shape the future of energy

Mar 18, 2021 11:17
Beatrice Stanimirova
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Austria / Salzburg / Vienna

Longer quarantines in seven Austrian regions

14-day quarantine will be implemented from Wednesday

Mar 09, 2021 14:47
Beatrice Stanimirova
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Salzburg / Innovation and Research

Salzburg presents its sustainability app

The new app allows citizens to pick and choose different activities and mobility options that would make their lives more sustainable and environmentally friendly

Sep 12, 2020 12:53
Anton Stoyanov
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Salzburg / Development

Salzburg’s mobile book bus heads back to the streets

Following a pause in operations, the mobile library is once again at the disposal of locals

Jun 24, 2020 13:05
Anton Stoyanov
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Salzburg / Politics and Reforms

Salzburg announces removal of some lockdown restrictions

The entirety of Austria will begin leaving the severe restrictive measures behind on 14 April

Apr 11, 2020 13:05
Anton Stoyanov
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Salzburg / Development / Welfare and Health

Businesses and customers connected through new platform in Pinzgau

Businesses that were forced to close due to the lockdown measures can still sell their goods online

Apr 01, 2020 07:59
Anton Stoyanov

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