Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Development
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Plamen is a contributing writer for TheMayor.EU. He holds a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature from Climent of Ochrid University of Sofia. His decades-long career as a journalist includes jobs at the Bulgarian News Agency, a number of Sofia-based newspapers and Bulgaria Air in-flight magazine where he was editor-in-chief from 2007 to 2009. Plamen considers writing political, cultural and travel stories his forte.
Hungary / Politics and Reforms
Hungary’s high-stakes 2022 general election
The outcome will determine whether the country will take EU-centric course, upholding democracy and the rule of law
Bulgaria / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Culture on the ropes
How Europe’s artistic and cultural events and practices keep their head above water amid the pandemic
Cyprus / Welfare and Health
Record Covid case numbers prompt tighter restrictions in Cyprus
Attendance and capacity limits are introduced, 40 percent of employees must work from home, and arrivals need 2 PCR tests
Estonia / Tartu / Development / Public Spaces
New traffic intersection voted Tartu Deed of the Year 2021
Residents picked Riga-Vaksali junction ahead of shortlisted contenders such as an Olympic fencing gold medal, a self-driving bus and weekly wastewater coronavirus surveys
Slovenia / Culture and Tourism
Velenje finds Covid-safe way to celebrate New Year without breaching ban on outdoor parties
The Slovenian town will treat its residents to serenades, a cultural programme, surprise gifts and dwarf-seeking adventure
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Opportunity Pass mandated for Lithuanian legislators
Changes to the national Covid certificate system take effect on 28 December
Cyprus / Welfare and Health
Cyprus bets on testing to stave off Omicron onslaught
The validity of the Covid recovery certificate will be reduced from 6 to 3 months
Slovenia / Green City
Slovenia presents first international Golden Bee Prize
Prof. Dr. Lucas Alejandro Garibaldi from Argentina has been recognized for his pioneering achievements in promoting the importance of bees and other pollinators
Lithuania / Vilnius / Development / Mobility
Vilnius Airport’s reconstruction brings new runway and departure terminal
The Lithuanian Aviation Strategy 2030 will focus on sustainability and carbon-neutral airports
Ireland / Welfare and Health
Early closing time for hospitality and entertainment venues in Ireland
Additional restrictions take effect to curb the spread of the Omicron variant which accounts for a third of new Covid cases
