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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

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

Sep 20, 2024 17:36

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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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Germany / Economy and Finance / Mobility

Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass

Sep 24, 2024 13:27

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Germany / Politics and Reforms

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

Sep 18, 2024 13:50
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Athens to ban new short-term lets

The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now

Sep 17, 2024 16:22

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

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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Finland / Innovation and Research

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

But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation

Sep 20, 2024 16:33

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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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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

Energy efficiency

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

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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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

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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Germany / Mobility

Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train

Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

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

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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France / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

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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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

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

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Spain / Culture and Tourism

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

Education and Sport

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Budapest / Prague / Education and Sport / Social City

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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Belgium / Mobility / Welfare and Health

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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France / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

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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Poland / Interviews

Hanna Zdanowska: We are one of the leaders in eco-transition and Łódź is much greener than before

Jul 24, 2024 14:48
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews

Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: True urban development must be inclusive and affordable, otherwise it’s not sustainable

Jun 27, 2024 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Lisbon / Interviews

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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Spain / Interviews / Mayor of Europe

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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Estonia / Tartu / Interviews

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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Interviews

Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Read Twice

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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Interviews

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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Interviews / Read Twice

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
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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Copenhagen, also known as the city with the Big Bridges, is one of Europe's most fascinating and diverse capitals. Copenhagen is rich in history and is known for being the seat of  kings who dominated the Scandinavian peninsula in times past and built the Danish state.  Dating back to the middle ages ,more specifically the 11th century, the city expanded its reach, influence and riches over the years. One of its most significant expansions came under the rule of Charles IV of Denmark, who turned the settlement into the most important harbour and fortification of the country. Throughout history and following a lot of development, the city has become a cozy, clean and attractive place boasting one of the highest standards of living in Europe.

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Denmark / Copenhagen / Digital transformation

Danish police to employ facial recognition against gangs

Almost as reliable as a fingerprint scan

Aug 14, 2024 16:10
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Copenhagen mulls introducing a tourist tax

Different possible scenarios are being discussed regarding the surcharge

Jul 15, 2024 18:01
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Green City

Copenhagen rewards 'green-acting' tourists with free perks

An innovative scheme to encourage foreign visitors to experience sustainable tourism firsthand and to understand the environmental-friendly attitude of Danish society

Jul 10, 2024 15:38
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Social City

Copenhagen restaurants introduce yellow cards for misbehaving diners

It reflects a rising trend to promote civility in the city’s dining-out culture and to ensure better treatment of workers in the industry

Jun 14, 2024 17:20
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Development

Copenhagen mayors call for rebuilding of iconic stock exchange destroyed in fire

The blaze has been dubbed the Danish capital’s own “Notre Dame” tragedy

Apr 16, 2024 15:54
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility / Public Spaces

Copenhagen ends free parking for zero-emission vehicles

Now the owners of such cars and motorcycles will have to pay the standard rates

Jan 09, 2024 13:07
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Digital transformation / Education and Sport

Denmark’s oldest public swimming pool re-opens with digital lifeguard

Human lifeguards, however, will remain present at the site to ensure safety

Jan 03, 2024 17:50
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Politics and Reforms / Public Spaces

Copenhagen delays naming of square after Palestine

The Danish capital’s renaming board was about to make its decision on Monday, but then the Middle East’s newest war began

Oct 10, 2023 17:46
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Energy efficiency

Seawater cools a third of all Copenhagen's hotel rooms

Given climatic trends, we’ll be hearing more and more about district cooling systems, in line with heating ones

Aug 14, 2023 16:20
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Austria / Denmark / Copenhagen / Vienna / Development

The two most livable cities in the world are both in the EU

They are recurring trendsetters in high standards of living, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit index

Jun 23, 2023 17:35
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility / Public Spaces

Copenhagen creates parking lots only for e-car sharing services

1,000 such spaces, strategically placed near public transit hubs, will help rethink the place of the car in the city

May 29, 2023 17:44
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Green City

Copenhagen Pride will be first in the world to use only e-vehicles

This year, green will be the most prominent of the rainbow flag colours

May 26, 2023 16:24
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Politics and Reforms / Social City

Copenhagen tests a citizens’ parliament with lottery-selected MPs

The initiative aims to build up on the already existing citizens’ assemblies in the Danish capital

Feb 24, 2023 18:10
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility / Public Spaces

Copenhagen police expand their fleet with e-scooters

While in other cities law enforcement is thinking of ways to curb the two-wheelers, here they’re falling in love with them

Feb 14, 2023 17:19
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Innovation and Research

Copenhagen Airport to add 3D scanners in 2024

That will eliminate the annoying part of having to take out electronic devices from your bags at gate control

Jan 06, 2023 18:04
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Public Spaces / Social City

Copenhagen mulls opening its entire harbour waterfront for swimming

Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool

Dec 07, 2022 17:27
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Public Spaces

Copenhagen will be the World Capital of Architecture for the next three years

The Danish capital was recognized for its citizen-centric approach to urban planning

Dec 06, 2022 15:22
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Energy efficiency / Green City

Biogas from food waste could replace imported gas in Copenhagen

Biogas can be used in all the different sectors where its fossil fuel counterpart is used

Oct 10, 2022 16:27
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Public Spaces

Copenhagen’s Christiania quarter to shed squatter label after historic loan deal with government

51 years after it sprang into existence, the district, famous for its grassroots democracy, will add affordable housing development to its tenets

Aug 31, 2022 14:24
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Economy and Finance / Green City

Copenhagen will fail its 2025 carbon-neutrality goal

The reason, though, has more to do with bureaucracy and finances than with lack of impetus and collective desire

Aug 24, 2022 13:10
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Belgium / Denmark / Germany / Netherlands / Antwerp / Copenhagen / Utrecht / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Utrecht named most bike-friendly city in the world for 2022

According to the Global Bicycle Index 2022, most of the top 10 cities were in Europe, with Germany and the Netherlands dominating the list

Aug 15, 2022 17:31
Denis Balgaranov
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Denmark / Italy / Spain / Barcelona / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism

Copenhagen is home of the world’s Best Restaurant for 2022

Despite the wide selection of restaurants from around the world, European dominated the top spots

Jul 19, 2022 12:53
Denis Balgaranov
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Denmark / France / Netherlands / Copenhagen / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Best of Europe

Europe has three of the ten most beautiful gardens in the world, based on tourists' reviews

The ranking was compiled taking into account comments from Trip Advisor

Jul 13, 2022 16:49
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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

Jun 23, 2022 17:12
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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

Jun 23, 2022 12:46
Denis Balgaranov
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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

Jun 17, 2022 11:31
Denis Balgaranov
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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

Jun 16, 2022 13:32
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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

Jun 15, 2022 16:01
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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

Jun 08, 2022 15:13
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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’

May 26, 2022 13:36
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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