This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest
The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France
France / Development / Public Spaces
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Social City
Social housing will form 40% of future urban development in Copenhagen
This was decided after an unprecedented agreement between the national and city governments
Austria / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Vienna / Development / Welfare and Health
After COVID-19, Vienna is back as the world’s most liveable city
Europe is on the rebound in terms of livability, but the Russian invasion is the prime suspect behind the dropping quality of life around the world
Denmark / Luxembourg / Sweden / Copenhagen / Luxembourg / Stockholm / Economy and Finance
Here are the most expensive cities in Europe for ex-pats
2022 promises to be a dramatic year in terms of cost of living, as the war in Ukraine and the fuel shortage drive prices up across the board
Denmark / Copenhagen / Social City
Copenhagen tops 2022 Quality of Life Survey
The British ranking shows that the top 5 is composed exclusively of European cities
Denmark / Sweden / Copenhagen / Stockholm / Economy and Finance / Green City / Social City
Nordic cities dominate Sustainable Cities Index
The 5th edition of the Arcadis ranking shows that European cities are well positioned to create prosperity for their residents
Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility / Public Spaces
A new report maps out the problem of ‘ghost cycling’ in Denmark
The city of Aarhus is the worst in this regard, where many cyclists opt to ride in the opposite direction of traffic
Denmark / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research
First in the world: Denmark develops self-charging drones
The Nordic country, which recently also introduced health drones, is becoming a pioneer in flying robot innovation
Denmark / Copenhagen / Green City / Innovation and Research
Copenhagen’s port: world record holder for fish kindergartens
These devices, also known as biohuts, protect the vulnerable fish offspring to grow up in safety
Denmark / Aarhus / Development / Green City
Aarhus builds a rock reef to boost marine biodiversity
Utilizing leftover materials from a construction project
Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility / Public Spaces
Copenhagen to introduce the country’s first diagonal bike lane at a busy intersection
The authorities describe the approach as a ‘non-traditional solution’
Denmark / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Danish Municipality to broadcast city council meetings on Facebook Live
It wants to make it easier for citizens to follow political discussions and decisions
Belgium / Denmark / Malta / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Malta is Europe’s most LGBTI-friendly country for seventh year in a row
ILGA-Europe published its annual Rainbow Europe Map, ranking the LGBTI policies of European countries
Denmark / Aalborg / Education and Sport / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Aalborg’s kindergarteners receive second-hand bicycles for free
The municipality wants to teach young children how to ride a bike from an early age
Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility
Copenhagen to introduce 15 new time-limited parking zones
It wants to free up space and prevent drivers from leaving their vehicles parked in the same spot for too long
Ireland / Aalborg / Development / Energy efficiency
Ireland’s first large-scale solar farm has connected to the grid
This is the first step for the country’s planned growth in the photovoltaic sector
Denmark / Green City
New law allows Danish municipalities to ban old wood burners
They can choose to apply the ban from 1 January 2023
Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism
Copenhagen’s citizens can save historic gems from demolition
Citizens can nominate buildings they want to protect online until 23 June
Denmark / Welfare and Health
Danish municipality to house refugees in empty nursing homes
Haderslev has assured the elderly that vacant housing will still be available for those who need it
Denmark / Social City
Randers to hold ‘Holiday Camp’ for socially disadvantaged families
People from all over the country are invited to have a stress-free week this July
Denmark / Welfare and Health
Denmark’s capital region to open medical clinics for Ukrainian refugees
Staff will speak in English and seek the assistance of interpreters whenever necessary
Denmark / Development / Mobility
Esbjerg to install more than 200 new charging stations
The Danish Municipality wants to make driving electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles more convenient
Denmark / Green City
Denmark wants to create a state-controlled climate label
It will be the first country in the world to do so
Denmark / Welfare and Health
Applications are now open for Denmark’s Village of the Year award
The 2022 theme stresses the importance of community and helping one another
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development
Copenhagen’s residents can now vote for their favourite building
The Danish capital will announce the winner of the Building Award on 5 May
Denmark / Aarhus / Development / Green City
Rooftop city park to open in Aarhus this summer
It will cover an area of 1,400 square metres and offer panoramic views of the area
Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health
COVID improved the air quality in Aarhus
The transport sector’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 46% as people began to work from home in 2020
Denmark / Germany / Sønderborg / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
A bicycle ferry to link Denmark and Germany
It will connect Egernsund and Langballigau
Denmark / Germany / Cities in Pictures
Gallery: Trains transport cans to recycling factory to reduce CO2 emissions
Transporting materials in this way emits 75% less carbon dioxide than when using trucks
Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism
Copenhagen prepares for the Year of Architecture 2023
As the World Capital of Architecture for 2023, the Danish city will hold numerous special events
Denmark / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Danish citizens have become more satisfied with their municipalities, study finds
The structural reform of 2007 has had a positive impact on people’s satisfaction with local governments
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Social housing will form 40% of future urban development in Copenhagen
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Here are the most expensive cities in Europe for ex-pats
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Copenhagen tops 2022 Quality of Life Survey
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Nordic cities dominate Sustainable Cities Index
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A new report maps out the problem of ‘ghost cycling’ in Denmark
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First in the world: Denmark develops self-charging drones
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Copenhagen’s port: world record holder for fish kindergartens
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Aarhus builds a rock reef to boost marine biodiversity
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