Lahti launches architectural competition to transform industrial area
The city needs help transforming 15.5 hectares of land into a modern residential district
Finland / Development
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Culture and Tourism
George Harliono on the state of classical music in Europe
The talented pianist shares his thoughts with TheMayor.EU
Spain / San Sebastián / Digital transformation / Green City
Gipuzkoa gamifies sustainable lifestyles
Municipalities and their residents will be able to compete against each other thanks to an app
Italy / Spain / Barcelona / Public Spaces / Smart City
Bologna and Barcelona get together for a project on big data
Authorities in both cities believe that this can and should be used for the betterment of urban life
Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
This is Europe: the podcast showing EU’s cross-border perspectives
Its second season is set to offer new stories on the contemporary issues facing the EU
Spain / Madrid / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Madrid presented its progress on digitalization to Commissioner Gabriel
This was an integral part of the European Commissioner’s trip to Spain
Sweden / Uppsala / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Uppsala turns from encouraging to taxing sustainable mobility
It is a sign that electrical mobility might have become mainstream in the city
Italy / Rome / Economy and Finance / Social City
Rome offers tax incentive to lower food waste
Food producing businesses can apply for the tax cut if they commit to donating surpluses
Italy / Venice / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Venice to charge tourists an entry fee
The mayor of the city previews this would start possibly as early as next year
Spain / Economy and Finance / Public Spaces
Pamplona stores spill out onto the streets once a month
This is a new initiative that started in May to revive retail businesses
New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus Prizes: one week to go, 20 winners to look forward to
The most creative solutions, out of so many proposals, will be revealed at an online ceremony taking place on 16 September