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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
Let’s take a look together
EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
To celebrate this, the partners will offer 350 beer packs for free
The event was scheduled for January, but the pandemic in Flanders forced its postponement
It is meant as a temporary project, to be used prior to the construction of a new performance art building starts in 2024
A selection of the best solutions showing that EU cities can solve big issues with restricted resources
A selection of the most interesting projects and solutions from EU cities in early 2020
The decision was approved by all 19 mayors of the region
While simultaneously allowing the cultural sector some breathing room
Interview with the Mayor of Deinze, Belgium
At the start of the next school year, citizens under 25 will be able to enjoy Brussels’ public transport free of charge
The institution wants to ensure a peaceful debate on a highly sensitive topic
Interview with Mohamed Ridouani, Mayor of Leuven, European Capital of Innovation for 2020
The Flemish city will be supporting their fossil-free transition
The lucky winner also receives 1 million euros from the European Commission to implement innovative projects
The Flemish municipality offers a group course on how to quit smoking, which is already almost fully booked
The length of roads with speed limits of 30 km/h will double
Thanks to a future cycling connection
They can be seen in 10 countries
Because pets are not just for those who can afford them
It is the first Flemish city to do this
This affects all 19 municipalities in the region
It is a reward for the discipline shown by residents during the epidemic
Interview with Pascal Smet, Secretary of Urban Planning of the Brussels-Capital Region
Swedish and Danish authorities will work together for the establishment of links between Malmo and Brussels and Stockholm and Hamburg
One of the city’s intelligent tech measures against Covid-19
An unforgettable staycation awaits all those who avoid travel
It gives citizens a chance to contribute to substantial energy savings while making profit
1000 free nights will be offered by the Flemish city
There is still an alternative for those who want to experience the magic of the event
The rapid increase in population calls for the expansion of many communal services in the region
The corona social bubble now increases to 15 people
Interview with Joris Nachtergaele, Mayor of Maarkedal
The Belgian province gives a substantial boost to sustainable mobility
Alcohol abuse by clients can seriously hinder the efforts to contain Covid-19
Meeting up to 10 people at restaurants and cafés will be possible, so will be travelling
This should make the city more resilient to climate change
Outside the EU, Kruševac in Serbia was the big winner
Schools, cultural institutions, beauty salons and some sport restart their activities today
Book recommendations, reading events or places of inspiration on Antwerpen Leest
It is accompanied by a shared soft-mobility delivery service
It brings customers closer to local produce, while protecting their health
Regional support for companies who had to close doors due to Covid-19
It is the first Belgian city to start using the software
The transport operator of the Brussels Capital Region distributes messages of support amid the lockdown
It is to be used by the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Because every kid deserves to spend its time in a meaningful way
The measure will be in place from Tuesday until 5 April but might be extended
Gabriella Vergilov and Rosalina Burkova have penned it in their native language, although they live in Brussels and Barcelona
What is more, they can contribute to its sustainable transformation while also earning some money
They have made three key demands
Ahead of International Women’s Rights Day, we speak with Emmily Talpe, Mayor of Ypres, Belgium
Ahead of International Women’s Rights Day, we speak with Veerle Heeren, Mayor of Sint-Truiden, Belgium
The four European cities take part in "EqualCity" project
The Mayor of Antwerp and leader of Belgium’s largest and most popular party is at the very centre of political life in the country – and he holds its future in his hands
The ban applies to the public areas between midnight and 6 in the morning
16 members should advise on how to make local food consumption more sustainable
Brussels and Sofia architects discussed urban transformation patterns
They are expected to protect them in bad weather
Yet another way to praise (or criticize) your city in a fine manner
The tourism industry in Bruges might be one step closer to sustainable mobility
The project is a collaboration between Brussels Airport Company, Finnish Nokia and Citymesh
Porn, pulp and literature provoke the visitor to discover a long-hidden part of Flemish literature and culture
A mobile application gives a different perspective on the Belgian capital
They could contribute to the country's reduction of greenhouse emissions
“Justibus” giving free legal advice has been in operation for a month now
The famous Peeing boy from Brussels turns 400 this month
Thanks to the new design, it will spare the long waiting times to car and bus drivers, cyclists and pedestrians
The 16th CIVITAS awards were held yesterday in Graz
More than 9000 persons will take part in one of the largest events in Brussels
Over a year ago, Liege installed the first Night Council in Belgium
Interview with Matthew Bach, Governance and Social Innovation Officer at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
He has been mayor of Mechelen since 2001, minister-president of Flanders and MP in the national and regional parliaments – he is Bart Somers
Knowing the nearest WIFI hotspot and bike-sharing station, or the traffic situation can save you a lot of time and energy
The first annual policy event of the European Commission will gather stakeholder to discuss priorities in R&I
Interview with Thomas Vints, Mayor of Beringen in Belgium
The Belgian city experiments with an innovative system tailored to the needs of vulnerable groups
The Belgian city has introduced several measures in favour of cleanliness and healthy air
They could potentially be used in areas with reduced transport services like parks or university campuses
Take adequate measures to get through record-high temperatures
It is activated each year once the temperatures rise to help people suffering from isolation
Local and regional actors are joining forces to guarantee the balance between leisure and high life quality
Hundreds of legislative seats are up for grabs. See what is planned for this Sunday
In an open letter published today, 210 mayors also call on the Council and Member States to halve emissions by 2030 and reach a net-zero by the mid-century
Residents of the Brussels-Capital Region can now rely on a simple but secure technological solution to protect their valuable bicycles
The largest Belgian beer tasting festival in Europe will give you the chance to taste more than 500 local beers
From street workers to architects, find what is in there for you in the capital of Belgium
During the Tulip Pick on Easter Monday visitors can return home with 10 beautiful tulips as part of the festival programme
See which cities are accepted into the final stages of the prestigious environmental contests
Residents and visitors to Brussels-Capital region can submit suggestions and projects to enhance the smart city profile of the Belgian capital and the surrounding municipalities
Now is the time to rethink our growth models and to balance economic prosperity with environmental sustainability, promoting investment, innovation, competitiveness, social inclusion and cohesion, good employment and democratic participation
The conference will welcome speakers from the cities of Utrecht and Copenhagen, and policy makers from the European Commission’s DG Environment, EASME, the European Committee of the Regions and EESC
You have only till the end of the month to apply
The project will run until August and up-to-date insights will be presented during the Velo-City conference held in Dublin in June
A concert in a box with only you, a piano and the artist? It is happening now in Brussels. Find out more.
With the mayor of one of the largest cities in Belgium we discuss structural cooperation, mobility and concrete measures aiming to achieve climate neutrality
The Mayor of Forest municipality in Brussels-Capital Region talks about measures to improve citizen participation and to advance the environmental transition in 2019
On the occasion of the upcoming Women's Day, we talk to female Mayors about their profession
Also known as Mardi Gras, this holiday is an important time marker between times of lavish festivities and temperance
Submit your applications by March 28
See where the important decisions about Brussels are made and discover a treasure of the gothic architecture
The Mayor of Ixelles on the difficult path of change in environmental thinking, the engagement of citizens and the social projects in the Brussels-Region municipality
