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Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

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Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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These elements will crown the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for the highest viewpoint in the city

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Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

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

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

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

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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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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

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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 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

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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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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

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

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Sep 12, 2024 16:24
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Jul 24, 2024 14:48
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Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
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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
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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
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Mar 14, 2023 12:56
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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The history of Dubrovnik began with a small settlement in pre-historic times. This settlement was located on an island called Laus which was, at that time, separated from the mainland by a marsh. Nearby, there was also a larger Greek settlement, called Epidauros. In 7th century an invasion by Slavs destroyed Epidauros and other communities in the area, causing inhabitants to flee to Laus. Laus was renamed to Raus which later became Ragusa – which is the historic name for Dubrovnik.

From the 9th century onwards Dubrovnik expanded considerably as part of the Byzantine Empire. By the 12th century it was even considered as somewhat of a threat to Venice and its Republic. From 1205 to 1358 Dubrovnik fell under the rule of Venice.

The Treaty of Zadar in 1358 saw Dubrovnik cease being under Venice’s rule and instead become Croat-Hungarian, although it had a great deal of independence. From the 13th century onwards, Dubrovnik experienced a number of important developments which increased its prominence.

On 6 April 1667 Dubrovnik was hit by an earthquake, about 5,000 inhabitants died and much of the city was destroyed, only the city walls remained standing. Dubrovnik was weakened, and when in 1806 Napoleon entered Dubrovnik there was little resistance. In 1808 the Republic of Ragusa was officially dissolved but, in 1815 after Napolean’s fall, Dubrovnik became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Mobility

Dubrovnik targets local taxis in effort to reduce street congestion

This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town

Sep 04, 2024 18:03
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

This European city feels the highest impact of overtourism

You’ll find it in Croatia, and at 27 tourists per inhabitant it can be kind of suffocating

Aug 15, 2024 17:22
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Croatia / Italy / Spain / Barcelona / Dubrovnik / Venice / Culture and Tourism / Best of Europe / Public Spaces

Six European places that prohibit walking around in swimwear

You may be on vacation, but locals see their town in a different light than you do

Jul 10, 2023 17:12
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Dubrovnik won't fine noisy suitcases, but it may sanction bad behaviour

It's all part of a long-term policy to ensure sustainable destination management that puts respect for heritage and for each other first

Jul 07, 2023 14:57
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Dubrovnik silences the click-clack of rolling suitcases with a ban

The measure takes a stab at the irritating phenomenon, which disturbs residents and creates noise pollution

Jun 16, 2023 16:15
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Dubrovnik creates animation to educate tourists on proper behaviour

The city will be showing the film in all ports, airports and institutions to really get the message out there

Jun 02, 2023 13:08
Denis Balgaranov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism

Dubrovnik’s UBI for craftsmen will support the strong local culture

This is an old and beautiful city, but its craftsmen community is what makes it feel real and vibrant

Aug 03, 2022 16:50
Denis Balgaranov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Development / Mobility

Croatia ready to open controversial Pelješac Bridge

The bridge will connect the exclave region of Dubrovnik to the rest of the country, bypassing the Bosnian city of Neum

Jul 26, 2022 11:17
Denis Balgaranov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

The D Pass – a digital ticket to Dubrovnik’s tourism industry

Dubrovnik’s new digital pass will allow people to visit many of the city’s museums for free, as well as use public transport

Jul 12, 2022 13:33
Denis Balgaranov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism

Dubrovnik: 3 exceptional hotels offering luxury and tranquillity

Spend this summer at the city’s first luxury hotel, the summer residence of a 16th-century aristocratic family, or a contemporary gem

Apr 14, 2022 12:41
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Zagreb / Digital transformation / Interviews

Tanja Polegubic: The rise of digital nomads will reshape cities in 3 ways

An interview with the founder of Saltwater Nomads

Mar 23, 2022 11:13
Svilena Iotkovska
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Austria / Bulgaria / Greece / Spain / Dubrovnik / Madrid / Stara Zagora / Culture and Tourism / Growing City

19 municipalities will compete for European Youth Capital 2025

The selection features municipalities from across Europe, including the Ukrainian city of Lviv

Mar 22, 2022 14:05
Denis Balgaranov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Cities in Pictures

Gallery: Dubrovnik illuminates its renowned basketball court

It is considered to be the most beautiful in the world

Feb 22, 2022 10:41
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Development / Public Spaces

Dubrovnik’s Old Town to get a modern sanitary facility

It will offer educational information, have automated storage lockers, and be accessible 24/7

Jan 14, 2022 17:09
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Cities in Pictures

Gallery: Dubrovnik Winter Festival 2021

Citizens and tourists can admire the Christmas lights and decorations until 6 January

Dec 03, 2021 11:43
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Interviews

Reforms in destination management are making Dubrovnik a more sustainable city

An interview with the Mayor of Dubrovnik Mato Franković

Nov 02, 2021 10:46
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Cities in Pictures

Mayor of Dubrovnik holds meeting with humanoid robot

View the gallery to see photographs of Mato Franković and Pepper

Oct 20, 2021 14:29
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Green City

Dubrovnik limits its use of disposable plastics

It has sought inspiration from the WWF’s Plastic Smart Cities initiative

Sep 08, 2021 17:10
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Development / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Croatia completes controversial bridge

However, travellers will have to wait one more year before they can use it

Jul 29, 2021 14:14
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

Dubrovnik launches first ever digital nomad-in-residence competition

Remote workers can now apply and get the chance to win a four-week-stay in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik

Mar 05, 2021 17:16
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Development / Politics and Reforms

Over 60 million euros allocated for the upgrade of Dubrovnik’s water supply

The Cohesion Fund will invest more than 60 million euros in the water supply and treatment infrastructure in Dubrovnik

Mar 02, 2021 16:21
Svilena Iotkovska
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Education and Sport

Dubrovnik unveils a EU-funded student dormitory

The 216-million kunas project is expected to improve the quality of student life and decrease costs of living

Feb 16, 2021 14:43
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Mobility

Dubrovnik’s city companies receive new cargo bikes through sustainable mobility project

They will make the operations of the recipients more environmentally friendly and sustainable in the long-term

Jan 13, 2021 16:23
Anton Stoyanov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Education and Sport

Dubrovnik kindergartens receive new laptops to facilitate digital education

The project through which they were procured was funded entirely by the EU

Jan 10, 2021 17:00
Anton Stoyanov
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Dubrovnik / Split / Welfare and Health

Croatian towns cancel New Year’s Eve celebrations to provide support to Petrinja earthquake victims

The cities that have joined the initiative are Zadar, Sibenik, Split and Dubrovnik

Dec 30, 2020 10:33
Anton Stoyanov
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Dubrovnik / Mobility

11 new modern buses on their way to Dubrovnik

The purchase of the new vehicles will substantially bolster the city’s public transport network

Dec 04, 2020 09:51
Anton Stoyanov
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Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism

Dubrovnik’s 71st annual summer festival picks up on 10 July

It will be held as previously announced but at a reduced capacity due to the uncertain epidemiological situation

Jun 18, 2020 11:03
Anton Stoyanov
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Dubrovnik / Split / Trogir / Zagreb / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

After the lockdown: 33 thousand tourists currently in Croatia

Foreign tourists are again in the majority after almost 3 months

Jun 04, 2020 10:53
Diana Todorova
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Dubrovnik / Welfare and Health

Dubrovnik to build its first care home for the elderly in decades

Mayor Mato Franković signed a contract with the company that will plan the building of the future care home

May 29, 2020 10:45
Diana Todorova
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Dubrovnik / Jastrebarsko / Karlovac / Opatija / Otok / Rijeka / Samobor / Šibenik / Slavonski brod / Split / Supetar / Trogir / Zabok / Zagreb / Economy and Finance

Croatia eases lockdown measures in 3 steps

Economic and social activities in Croatian cities will gradually be restarted

Apr 24, 2020 09:20
Diana Todorova

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