Get up to 84,000 euros to move to an Irish island
The government’s new Living Islands Policy wants to reinvigorate offshore communities
Ireland / Development / Digital transformation
Denmark / Aarhus / Green City / Social City
Aarhus learns how to support climate friendly behaviour from citizens
According to the local Climate Citizens’ Assembly parts of the solutions should come from changing how we eat, consume goods, build, and move around as citizens
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
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
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
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 / Aarhus / Development / Green City
Aarhus builds a rock reef to boost marine biodiversity
Utilizing leftover materials from a construction project
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 / 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
Denmark / Aarhus / Digital transformation
Aarhus Airport launches digital guest service to make travelling smarter
Passengers must simply scan a QR code to use it
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
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
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
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
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
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
Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility
Aarhus to test 3D pedestrian crossings in the city centre
The optical illusion will prompt drivers to slow down
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
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
Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility
Aarhus’ Sustainability Committee wants fewer trucks in the city
It is proposing changes to the way businesses receive their goods
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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