Valladolid to have Spain’s largest biomass-fed heating network
The promise is that it will save between 30% and 50% on users’ energy bills
Spain / Development / Energy efficiency
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Svilena is an editor at TheMayor.EU. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History of Art and Comparative Literature from Royal Holloway, University of London. Knowing the power of media, she is a firm believer in the importance of documenting good practices and spreading positive news. To contact Svilena, email her at s.iotkovska@themayor.eu
Czechia / České Budějovice / Public Spaces
České Budějovice to make its square greener and quieter
The Czech city will add more plants and restrict vehicles from driving in the area
Denmark / Welfare and Health
Danish municipality to house refugees in empty nursing homes
Haderslev has assured the elderly that vacant housing will still be available for those who need it
Finland / Espoo / Helsinki / Vantaa / Education and Sport
Helsinki Metropolitan Area offers residents 125 guided tours in nature
Excursions will be free of charge
Czechia / Plzen / Welfare and Health
Pilsen invests in communication cards to help paramedics treat foreigners
They contain information in 5 languages (English, German, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian)
Croatia / Opatija / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Opatija unveils an interactive map of its coastal promenade
The digital version of the famous attraction marks its 111th anniversary
Czechia / Plzen / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health
Pilsen launches application that alerts residents in the event of a crisis
The “Safe Pilsen” application will warn users and give them instructions on how to react
Denmark / Social City
Randers to hold ‘Holiday Camp’ for socially disadvantaged families
People from all over the country are invited to have a stress-free week this July
Czechia / Jihlava / Cities in Pictures
Gallery: Children in Jihlava celebrate Earth Day
They marvelled at a beehive and learned how to sort waste, among other things
Greece / Athens / Education and Sport / Green City
Nurseries in Athens teach children how to plant fruits and vegetables
The municipality wants to have gardens in all 68 of its nursery schools by the end of the year
Greece / Culture and Tourism
Mykonos Airport gets a new name in honour of a Greek heroine
It pays tribute to Manto Mavrogenous, a brave woman who fought for the independence of Greece
