How do we make Amsterdam’s bike tunnels less scary?
It involves all the five senses, apparently
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Public Spaces
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Vincent is the Editor at TheMayor.EU. He holds a Bachelor's in Tourism Management and another one in European and Latin American Studies in addition to a Master's in International History. Intensely curious about all things cultural and political that happen in Europe and beyond, he believes that the regions of the Old Continent need a stronger voice. Contact him at v.iolov@themayor.eu
Portugal / Porto / Culture and Tourism / Development
Porto metropolis might receive cruise ships in two years
While some cities are looking to turn away from that type of tourism, others seem to be priming themselves for it
France / Paris / Green City / Social City
Paris initiates a solidarity used phones collection drive to fight digital poverty
This is the first initiative of this kind in the French capital
Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Green City
Trevi fountain activists made their point, but was that smart?
The entire fountain has to be emptied and cleaned, in a year when the country is gripped by drought anxiety
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
Navalny’s isolation jail cell travels to European cities
The replica prison unit brings attention to the suffering of the Russian democracy activist
France / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Ride a French train for only 1 euro
Oigo Classique is offering 10,000 tickets for its routes, but you only have 24 hours to get in on the deal
Italy / Culture and Tourism
Italy opens up more than 400 castles and villas to the public on 21 May
This is part of the National Day of the Italian Historic Houses Association giving the public the chance to access some privately held heritage sites
Sweden / Stockholm / Mobility
Stockholmers left without city bikes, at least for a year
The Stockholm eBikes service was supposed to be revolutionary in its affordability
Portugal / Energy efficiency
More than half of Portuguese electricity now comes from solar and wind
And the summer hasn’t even begun so that share is likely to go up even more
Spain / Economy and Finance / Green City
Catalonia’s 2.5 bln euro plan to make the region more drought-resistant
The aim is to lessen the region’s exclusive dependence on rains
Portugal / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Portugal legalizes euthanasia
This makes it the sixth country in the European Union to allow the end-of-life procedure
