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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
The International Forum on Economic Transformation of Coal Regions will take place on 25 September
Remote workers will have to settle in Extremadura for a minimum of 2+1 years in order to get the full amount
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
It’s already legal in Schleswig-Holstein and possibly soon in Hamburg
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion
Joris Nachtergaele is the mayor of Maarkedal. He was born in Oudenaarde in 1977 but has always lived in Maarkedal.
After studying law at the University of Ghent, he became legal and political advisor at Belgian Federal and European level for N-VA. He also has experience as Secretary-General of the European professional federation for producers of metal packaging.
In 2001 Joris became one of the co-founders of N-VA and since 2006 has been politically active on a local level in Maarkedal. In 2013 he became a municipal councillor and since 2016 he is the mayor of the municipality - a function that in his own words he fulfils with heart and soul in this beautiful rural municipality.
In 2014, he was ranked sixth on the federal electoral list in East Flanders. Since 2019, Joris has been a member of the Flemish Parliament as successor to Flemish Minister of Finance & Budget Matthias Diependaele.
He is also an alternate member of the European Committee of the Regions since January 2020.
Joris describes himself as a real supporter of football club AA Gent who tries to watch as many matches as possible live in the stadium. He is married with two children.
