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Germany / Development / Energy efficiency

The first European charging corridor for e-trucks is a reality

This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany

Jan 30, 2023 15:25
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Belgium / Development / Education and Sport

Belgium will host Europe’s biggest sportainment park

The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring

Jan 25, 2023 17:39

Economy and Finance

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Germany / Berlin / Economy and Finance / Green City

Berlin to issue sustainability bonds worth 750 million euros

This move will open green and social public projects to wider investments

Jan 30, 2023 13:19
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Denmark / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms

Denmark cancels religious holiday to fill up state coffers

Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare

Jan 27, 2023 12:12

Politics and Reforms

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Netherlands / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Dutch government to ban ownership of flat-faced dogs

Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds

Jan 27, 2023 15:35
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Denmark / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms

Denmark cancels religious holiday to fill up state coffers

Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare

Jan 27, 2023 12:12

Innovation and Research

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France / Innovation and Research / Mobility

First driverless vehicles are already running in Europe

Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside

Jan 26, 2023 18:04
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Portugal / Innovation and Research

Offshore wind farms move ahead full sail with underwater help

Europe is striving to cut the costs of operating wind turbines on water

Jan 26, 2023 16:20

Digital transformation

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France / Rennes / Digital transformation / Green City

Get to know a tree in Rennes, with the help of an interactive map

38,000 of these fellas help to purify the city air, so why not become friends with them?

Jan 26, 2023 14:03
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Digital transformation

Helsingborg digitalizes even its rain gutters

Smart sensors will warn of potential blockages, and that in turn will prevent moisture from destroying the buildings’ facades

Jan 23, 2023 14:30

Energy efficiency

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Germany / Development / Energy efficiency

The first European charging corridor for e-trucks is a reality

This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany

Jan 30, 2023 15:25
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Finland / Botoșani / Brussels / Gabrovo / Turku / Energy efficiency

Finnish and French cities chart Europe's path to clean energy

As Europe strives to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, Turku and Dijon are among a group of cities seeking to reach this goal two decades earlier

Jan 27, 2023 10:51

Mobility

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France / Innovation and Research / Mobility

First driverless vehicles are already running in Europe

Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside

Jan 26, 2023 18:04
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Spain / Madrid / Development / Mobility

Madrid debuts new anti-vandalism city bikes

The public service is undergoing a major facelift with everything, from rebranding to easier payments, targeted to make residents fall in love with soft mobility

Jan 25, 2023 15:47

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Belgium / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Once again, Belgium’s Tomorrowland is the world’s best music festival

2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation

Jan 27, 2023 17:39
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Public Spaces

Amsterdam unveils 2 giant underwater bicycle shelters

That is an occasion for a big party this weekend

Jan 26, 2023 12:22

Culture and Tourism

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Belgium / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Once again, Belgium’s Tomorrowland is the world’s best music festival

2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation

Jan 27, 2023 17:39
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Culture and Tourism

21 spots compete for European Best Destination 2023, Cast your vote!

In fact, you can vote once every 24 hours until 10 February to crown the continent’s best getaway

Jan 24, 2023 12:35

Education and Sport

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Belgium / Development / Education and Sport

Belgium will host Europe’s biggest sportainment park

The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring

Jan 25, 2023 17:39
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Belgium / Education and Sport / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Limburg asks citizens: "Why drive to the gym?"

The Belgian region will organise public discussions to examine why people opt for cars instead of public transport or bicycles

Jan 23, 2023 16:50

Welfare and Health

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Netherlands / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Dutch government to ban ownership of flat-faced dogs

Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds

Jan 27, 2023 15:35
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Spain / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Spain aims to nudge cities to replace horse-drawn carriages with electric equivalents

Animal welfare groups and municipal governments have been campaigning to end this anachronistic tourist practice

Jan 23, 2023 17:53
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Bulgaria / Interviews / Read Twice

Veni Markovski: It's about time the media stopped inviting “experts” who spread false info

Nov 28, 2022 11:30
Denis Balgaranov
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Netherlands / Utrecht / Green City / Interviews

Sharon Dijksma: Without cities, it will be impossible to tackle global warming

Nov 21, 2022 13:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Vasco Cordeiro: The European project is at stake when solidarity is at stake

Aug 1, 2022 11:34
Denis Balgaranov
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Interviews

Cities Mission has made citizen engagement and participatory processes an important part of its functioning

Jul 14, 2022 14:57
ICLEI Europe
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews

Luisa Salgueiro: Climate resilience work is never completed, it’s a continuously upgraded project

Jun 23, 2022 12:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews

EBRD's aim is to support increased climate ambition within cities

May 18, 2022 13:33
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Greece / Athens / Interviews / Welfare and Health

Melina Daskalaki: Our mission is to promote the social reintegration of homeless individuals

May 16, 2022 11:04
Svilena Iotkovska
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Sweden / Interviews

Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: Malmö Resilience Hub will have the potential to connect cities on the Baltic Sea

May 11, 2022 15:26
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Blagoevgrad / Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Ilko Stoyanov: Municipalities face the brunt of global crises

Apr 28, 2022 10:43
Denis Balgaranov
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews / New European Bauhaus

Catarina Selada on the first-ever platform that assigns credits for saved carbon emissions

Apr 26, 2022 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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The original city grew up around the mouth of the Aarhus river. Here the Vikings decided to settle in the 8th century because of the location's excellent potential as a harbour and trading position. The Danish word for "river mouth" was at that time "AROS", and this is the word from which "Aarhus" of today originates. During the Viking Age a cluster of houses along the river constituted a small urban community encircled by an earthen rampart and a moat.

In 1201 the foundation stone for the Cathedral was laid, and the city started to expand outside the original area. During the Middle Ages until the Reformation in 1536, it was the urban life around the cathedral which was the central element of the town. After the Reformation the large merchants' houses gradually began to form the pivotal point for life and trade in the town.

In 1847 a major expansion of the harbour was begun. This work was completed in 1861 which coincided with the opening of the first section of the railway line in Jutland between Aarhus and the town of Randers in 1862. Aarhus thus became an important centre for goods and transport, thereby forming the basis for the development of the city into Denmark's second-largest city with the country's second-largest harbour.

Today Aarhus has a population of approximately 300,000 inhabitants, a very active business community, a vibrant educational environment consisting of a number of different institutions of higher education, including the University of Aarhus.

Source: VisitAarhus

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Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health

Aarhus challenges its residents to ditch alcohol for the whole of January

The city has your back if you opt for that kind of New Year’s resolution

Jan 10, 2023 14:01
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Aarhus / Digital transformation / Mobility

Aarhus uses a smart system to extend the cycling season into winter

The elements that make it possible are path sensors and friendly text messages

Dec 19, 2022 17:47
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Aarhus / Green City / Innovation and Research

Robot arm collects floating waste in Aarhus

Stopping floating garbage before it gets to the ocean – the smart way

Dec 12, 2022 17:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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

Jun 10, 2022 16:29
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Aarhus / Development / Green City

Aarhus builds a rock reef to boost marine biodiversity

Utilizing leftover materials from a construction project

May 30, 2022 17:24
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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

Apr 12, 2022 12:32
Svilena Iotkovska
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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

Apr 11, 2022 14:51
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health

Denmark wants to create a nicotine-free generation

Its new healthcare reform proposal seeks to ban people born in and after 2010 from purchasing cigarettes

Mar 16, 2022 16:58
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Digital transformation

Aarhus Airport launches digital guest service to make travelling smarter

Passengers must simply scan a QR code to use it

Feb 11, 2022 16:36
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health

Aarhus improves public health and welfare with an online portal

Following its success, socialkompasset.dk will become available on a national level by 2025

Dec 20, 2021 12:05
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health

Aarhus will improve the drinking culture of young people

The age limit for buying alcohol in Denmark is currently 16

Dec 06, 2021 11:45
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport / Green City

Aarhus unveils a forest where children can plant trees

They will also learn how to live and survive in nature

Dec 02, 2021 17:25
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility

Aarhus to develop 7.8 kilometres of new cycle paths in 2022

1 in 4 residents say there is a lack of cycling infrastructure in the Danish city

Nov 29, 2021 13:15
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

Aarhus unveils exhibition displaying welfare innovations inspired by COVID

“Ready for the next pandemic – with welfare technology” will open on 26 November

Nov 25, 2021 14:52
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Development / Green City

Aarhus creates artificial reefs using excess construction materials

The Danish Municipality is recycling surplus concrete to form habitats for marine creatures

Oct 15, 2021 15:04
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility

Aarhus to test 3D pedestrian crossings in the city centre

The optical illusion will prompt drivers to slow down

Sep 14, 2021 16:41
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health

Aarhus opens new housing for young homeless people

10 individuals will get the chance to move into accommodation and receive intensive holistic support

Aug 26, 2021 14:22
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency / Mobility

Aarhus helps businesses switch to fossil-free transport

Companies can apply to receive grants from the Climate Fund

Aug 20, 2021 11:39
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility

Aarhus’ Sustainability Committee wants fewer trucks in the city

It is proposing changes to the way businesses receive their goods

Aug 09, 2021 17:09
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Norddjurs / Education and Sport

Danish project worth EUR 2.6 million to strengthen children’s reading skills

The 4-year research project will be led by the Municipalities of Aarhus and Norddjurs, among others

Aug 06, 2021 13:37
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health

Aarhus to invest EUR 3.1 million in housing for adults with disabilities

Adults with disabilities currently live in poor conditions that hinder their development

Jul 05, 2021 11:31
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Odder / Roskilde / Varde / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport

Denmark wants to spark young people’s interest in artistic disciplines

The Ministry of Culture has set aside over EUR 5 million to finance projects targeting those between the ages 0 and 24

Jun 24, 2021 16:46
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport / Green City / Welfare and Health

Young autistic people will study green subjects in Aarhus’ new school

Den Grønne STU will explore subjects such as sustainability, ecology, and green technologies

Jun 21, 2021 14:36
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Aarhus schools use smart devices to disinfect classrooms

Intelligent napkin dispensers will alert students and teachers when surfaces need disinfecting

Jun 18, 2021 16:22
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

New exhibition in Aarhus will merge culture, technology and health

“Culture brings power to health” will open on 7 May at DokkX

May 05, 2021 10:44
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Energy efficiency / Green City

Aarhus will convert food waste into fuel and fertilizer

Aarhus’ new waste plan will protect our climate by turning food waste into energy and fertilizer

Mar 08, 2021 17:10
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism

Denmark’s Youth Spring Salon 2021 will take place virtually

Due to the pandemic, Denmark’s largest art exhibition for young creatives between the ages of 13-18 will be held online on 9 March

Feb 25, 2021 12:25
Svilena Iotkovska
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Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport

Aarhus puts an emphasis on protecting schoolchildren

The pandemic has upended the lives of students and officials want to help as much as they can

Feb 04, 2021 13:43
Anton Stoyanov
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Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health

Aarhus to invest millions in supporting its young homeless population

Some DKK 23 million have been set aside for the new initiative

Jan 31, 2021 14:44
Anton Stoyanov
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Denmark / Aarhus / Public Spaces

Aarhus presents plans for more sustainable and people-friendly city centre

Indre Aarhus Ø will turn the district greener and will offer more to families with children

Jan 20, 2021 16:26
Anton Stoyanov

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