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Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Development

These elements will crown the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for the highest viewpoint in the city

The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death

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Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

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Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

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Voters in a Bavarian town elected a mayor whose name wasn’t on the ballot

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

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Athens to ban new short-term lets

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Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

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AI-powered drones in Finland could patrol the skies in search of wildfires

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Sep 20, 2024 16:33

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New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09
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France / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47

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Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09

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Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

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Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

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Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

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Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Marseille is home to this year's coolest neighbourhood in the world

Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds

Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

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Oldest inn in Catalonia marked 500 years of non-stop business

Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region

Sep 30, 2024 16:57

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Here are Europe’s 5 best student cities

On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors

Sep 19, 2024 17:47
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Education and Sport

Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

Sep 19, 2024 10:06

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Shhh!: Belgian railways introduce silent compartments on board

Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country

Sep 24, 2024 18:04
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Check out these sleeping pods at the University of Lille library

The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students

Sep 12, 2024 16:24
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Hanna Zdanowska: We are one of the leaders in eco-transition and Łódź is much greener than before

Jul 24, 2024 14:48
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Jun 27, 2024 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Carlos Moedas: Our ambition is to become a city where entrepreneurs can come to scale their businesses

Jun 20, 2024 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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María José Catalá: the Green Capital mindset is transversal to all action levels and will continue in the years to come

Jun 5, 2024 15:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Urmas Klaas: Arts can and must give people the ability and courage to dream of a future

Mar 6, 2024 12:18
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Ibrahim Kraria: While AI can play a role in combating hate speech, it can also amplify its spread

Aug 16, 2023 17:08
Mihaela Roxana GODINAC
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Bertrand Piccard: If something looks impossible, that’s why we try do to it!

Jun 9, 2023 15:40
Denis Balgaranov
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Maja Sever: Journalism is a pillar of democracy

Apr 10, 2023 13:46
Magdalena Magdić
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Kaisa Karjalainen: “It’s better to be an imperfect zero waster for the rest of our lives than a perfect one for two weeks”

Mar 14, 2023 12:56
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After the north-eastern parts of Bulgaria where the capital of Preslav was locater,were conquered by Byzantium in 972, Sredets became a temporary capital of the First Bulgarian Empire. The Bulgarian Church, headed by Patriarch Damyan, moved here from Drastar City (present-day Silistra). There was a time of continuous economic and cultural growth for Sredets during the Second Bulgarian Empire (1194-1382). The city grew and got its final appearance of a typical medieval city. The streets became narrower, buildings with a typical brick and stone construction appeared, new small churches were erected, and in its vicinity, mostly on the slopes of Vitosha and the Balkan Mountains, many monasteries were constructed. In the last decades of the 14th century, the city took on its present name - Sofia, after the basilica that arose nearby. In 1382, after a three-month siege, Sofia was captured by Ottoman conquerors. Following the liberation of the city from Ottoman rule (04.01.1878), a year later - on 03.04.1879, the First Constituent National Assembly unanimously chose Sofia as the capital of the restored Bulgarian State. In 1879, the first urban development plan of Sofia was drawn up. It transformed the outlook of the city and shaped to a large extent the appearance of today’s city centre. Some of the most prominent architects and builders of the time were attracted from Europe for the construction of the new capital.

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Bulgaria / France / Germany / Luxembourg / Berlin / Luxembourg / Paris / Sofia / Education and Sport / Public Spaces

2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Public screenings in EU cities

The Old Continent gets ready for the largest festival of sports

Jul 25, 2024 14:28
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Bulgaria / Sofia

This Balkan country has the fastest growing property prices in 2024 in the EU

It also places second when considering a year-on-year basis in housing costs

Jul 08, 2024 15:30
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Green City / Public Spaces

Sofia steps in to solve waste dumping and drunk driving with this action

An illegal landfill will turn into a parking lot for cars confiscated by the police

May 15, 2024 14:13
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

First hydrogen charging station starts operating in Bulgaria

You can find it in the capital Sofia, where it was installed upon the initiative of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

May 10, 2024 17:55
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Read Twice

Read Twice seminar put a lens on the role of disinformation in Bulgarian society

The event took place in Sofia on 22 November and brought together experts working in different fields

Nov 23, 2023 14:23
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Politics and Reforms

Bulgaria’s three largest cities get new mayors

A reflection of the shifts underscoring the national political landscape during the past year

Nov 06, 2023 12:15
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Gabrovo / Kardjali / Kozloduy / Sofia / Stara Zagora / Troyan / Development / Green City / Smart City / Social City

Bulgaria has awarded its best mayors for 11th year in a row

Almost 140 000 people have cast their vote in the national contest for Mayor of the Year

Sep 19, 2023 16:15
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Read Twice

The “mushroom” effect: How Russian propaganda proliferates in Bulgaria

Sharing of misleading and false info content increasingly relies on bots and paid users

Jun 20, 2023 15:14
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Sofia cracks down on e-scooters with fines of up to 500 euros for companies

Drivers will be legally required to push their scooters manually in pedestrian areas and parks

May 31, 2023 17:09
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Greece / Athens / Sofia / Thessaloniki / Digital transformation / Mobility

Sofia – Thessaloniki highway to support autonomous vehicles by 2025

Greece and Bulgaria are set to build one of the first 5G cross-border corridors in Europe

May 31, 2023 14:42
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Sofia’s new on-demand shuttles to ‘move’ more people away from cars

On-demand services for last-leg journeys are getting more popular as European cities, rich and poor, race to decarbonise

May 12, 2023 17:18
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Read Twice

Read Twice’s first student training in Sofia focused on disinformation and human rights

"Right to information and free speech: Disinformation in the age of digital media" took place on 18 April at New Bulgarian University

Apr 19, 2023 12:14
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Read Twice

Read Twice goes local: The first university training against fake news takes place in Sofia

Stage two: Bulgarian media professionals seek to boost media literacy in their home country with skills they've acquired in Germany and Portugal

Apr 11, 2023 15:48
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Development / Innovation and Research

Sofia seeks young people's innovative ideas in Academy for VISIONARIES 2023

The city wants new approaches to developing the urban environment and is willing to fund the best solutions

Mar 15, 2023 17:46
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Green City / Innovation and Research

Sofia launches drones against air pollution

The flying machines will help pinpoint polluted districts much more accurately

Feb 01, 2023 13:23
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Gallery: Sofia turned a tram into a rolling disco for a day

The Party Tram featured live music and performance art, as well as a campaign against vandalism and hate speech in public transport

Jan 23, 2023 12:55
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Digital transformation / Mobility

Smart system on Sofia buses will know the exact coordinates of potholes

While doing their routes camera buses will be constantly updating a Geographic Information System by documenting their surroundings

Jan 19, 2023 15:43
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Green City / Growing City

Bulgaria’s capital is testing door-to-door bio-waste collection

This type of waste has enormous energy potential as it releases biogas that can be used to generate electricity or heat

Nov 29, 2022 13:03
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Development / Mobility

A 30 km long park and bike lane set to change how people live and move in Sofia

The Green Ring project aims to turn the more neglected parts of the city into integral hubs of sustainable mobility development

Nov 15, 2022 16:49
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Public Spaces / Social City

The “Hybrid Festival of Mind Games: Rethinking Cultural Spaces" project wraps up in Sofia

Its mission was to illustrate creative ideas for transforming popular urban spaces for the youth of the city

Nov 07, 2022 17:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Public Spaces / Social City

Sofia’s first Hybrid Festival of Mind Games offered new ideas for urban space transformation

From chess to checkers, and from in-person to digital – different dimensions were explored

Oct 17, 2022 17:09
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Sofia, one of the most polluted cities in the EU, ready to create low emissions zones

According to 2021 research by the Clean Air Fund, air pollution costs the city more than 13% of local GDP

Sep 16, 2022 12:19
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health

A project to rethink cultural spaces by using mind games starts in Sofia

The initiative belongs to Euro Advance Association, with the partnership of Sofia Municipality

Sep 02, 2022 14:33
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Ruse / Sofia / Education and Sport / Green City

Turn in 5 kilos of waste paper and get a free book in Bulgaria

Right before the start of the school year, kids in Sofia, Plovdiv and Ruse will be able to clear out their drawers and have a fresh start

Aug 18, 2022 17:23
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport

Parental aid centre in Sofia transforms into work of art

The building is adorned with murals by the Urban Creatures street art collective

Aug 09, 2022 17:19
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Culture and Tourism

Free youth festival in Sofia raises awareness of social issues

Some of the main events of the festival will be workshops and presentations organised by animal rights groups, anti-domestic violence organisations and more

Aug 02, 2022 15:48
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Welfare and Health

Sofia to re-introduce masks amid a midsummer Covid-wave

After a few months with no health restrictions, authorities are cautious to go toward harsh measures

Jul 19, 2022 14:26
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Welfare and Health

Restaurants in Sofia beat the heat with free water refills

The city’s municipal water company urges restaurants to start serving tap water. People will be able to find such establishments on a digital map

Jul 18, 2022 15:11
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Culture and Tourism

90 days of culture, music and theatre with Sofia’s Summer Fest

The festival will also offer a STEM day-care centre for kids, featuring 3D modelling, robotics and more

Jul 04, 2022 14:32
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Development / Mobility

Sofia will replace 690,000 sq m of battered sidewalks

Despite wide support, critics of the bill point out that it lacks clear criteria for which sidewalks will take priority, as well as a clear policy for quality control

Jun 09, 2022 16:57
Denis Balgaranov

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