Prague to invest 14 million euros in cycling infrastructure
The Czech capital will build 21 kilometres of cycle trails
Czechia / Prague / Development / Mobility
Denmark / Copenhagen / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen will eliminate unconscious bias in the workplace
Copenhageners with a minority background are often discriminated against
Denmark / Sweden / Copenhagen / Economy and Finance / Growing City / Mobility
First international subway might become a reality between Sweden and Denmark
The results of a study on the idea will be presented on Friday, 9 April
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Mobility
Copenhagen wants to build a new bicycle bridge
It would connect Nordre Toldbod with Refshaleøen as well as the city’s future district Lynetteholm
Berlin / Copenhagen / Lisbon / Paris / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Cities add a collective voice to call for safer trucks
Direct vision will hopefully become the standard for heavy vehicles on European streets and roads
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 / Copenhagen / Development
Copenhagen officials seek to protect and preserve historic buildings in the city
Currently, some buildings in the Danish capital lack the necessary protection and can be demolished without too many issues
Denmark / Copenhagen / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen offers leave and exemptions of payments to parents who stay at home with children
The goal is to relieve the pressure on the city’s daycare institutions
Denmark / Copenhagen / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen municipality to begin fining suppliers who exploit their employees
The Danish capital’s local government will not stand for any of its contractors breaching the rights of their employees and underpaying them for their work
Denmark / Copenhagen / Education and Sport
Construction of Kødbyen’s new school marks new age for urban development in Copenhagen
Work on the site began earlier this week and was welcomed by the city’s mayor
Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility
Art and safety go hand-in-hand at two of Copenhagen’s train stations
Through art, the sites will be made safer and more secure
Copenhagen / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen opts for caution in reopening of schools
For at least another 2 weeks, children will have to do their studies at home
Aarhus / Alicante / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Lisbon / Madrid / Utrecht / Vienna / Innovation and Research
What EU cities were best at in 2020 (and not only)
Smart, happy, green: did your city make it to the top?
Copenhagen / Welfare and Health
New counseling and networking service for abused women launched in Copenhagen
The new project is expected to help women before they become a target for the city’s group shelters
Copenhagen / Development
Copenhagen launches new campaign to promote the safe use of fireworks
Fireworks can be not only beautiful but also dangerous, according to local authorities
Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Copenhagen sets its sights on Christmas waste
Pollution skyrockets over the holidays and local authorities in Copenhagen want to prevent that from happening
Copenhagen / Development / Welfare and Health
Housing for Copenhagen’s homeless youth in the works near Kofoed's School
Many homeless young people traditionally visit the school, making it an obvious location
Copenhagen / Mobility
Copenhagen to begin work on fixing long-distance bus traffic woes
A new bus terminal will solve many of the issues that citizens have been pointing to over the last few years
Copenhagen / Development
Copenhagen’s Nybrogade reopens following historic renovations
The historic street has become greener and more cycling-friendly after 9 months of renovations
Copenhagen / Economy and Finance / Mobility
Copenhagen airport struggles with COVID-19 impact
The airport will reduce its capacity by 40% for the next couple of years
Copenhagen / Paris / Economy and Finance
Most expensive cities in a world affected by COVID-19
Two of them are in the EU, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit
Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Food in Copenhagen’s institutions goes green
Kitchens in the various institutions of the Danish capital will be serving environmentally friendly meals thanks to a new policy
Copenhagen / Hamburg
Germany-Denmark rail and road tunnel connection given green light by courts
The project is estimated to be completed by 2029
Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Free trees on offer at Copenhagen Municipality
After a two-year hiatus, the initiative is back, allowing citizens to obtain trees for free, so long as they care for them and nurture them
Copenhagen / Politics and Reforms
Crisis at the top as Copenhagen’s mayor resigns over sexual assault allegations
Lars Weiss will be acting as mayor for the time being
Copenhagen / Development
Mobile dipping zone unveiled in Copenhagen
If you’re looking for a swim in the city’s port, this is the place for you
Copenhagen / Economy and Finance
Tough road ahead for Copenhagen’s post-corona economic recovery
The number of lost jobs in the Danish capital is among the highest in the country
Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Copenhagen prepares to bid adieu to nighttime weekend e-scooter rides
One of Copenhagen’s biggest e-scooter vendors hopes that by shutting down the service during the night on weekends, less accidents will occur
Copenhagen / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen wages war on antisocial nightlife behavior
Local authorities want to limit parties and antisocial behavior in the city’s parks by restricting the sale of alcohol and by dispersing partying crowds
Copenhagen / Development / Economy and Finance
Landmark budget deal reached in record time in Copenhagen
It took lawmakers in the Danish capital just 5 days to come to an agreement for next year’s budget
Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s newest cultural venue opens its doors
After months of delay due to COVID-19, “Stairway” is finally ready to welcome visitors
Copenhagen / Development
Denmark ramps up security
The Danish police aims to significantly bolster its arsenal of security cameras over the next few years
Aarhus / Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Ship docking in Aarhus and Copenhagen goes environmentally friendly
By implementing a new innovative solution, local authorities can solve a problem that has been plaguing the environment for years
Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s urban development takes strides into the future
The construction of the city’s new Vejlands Quarter will begin sometime in early 2021 and will be built entirely out of timber
Copenhagen / Development
Local authorities bring order to the chaos of Copenhagen’s streets
Linnésgade and Rømersgad will be renovated and made more climate and people-friendly
Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
New ferry route launched connecting Copenhagen and Elsinore
The new route reflects the need for companies to adapt to a post-coronavirus world and the new realities it has imposed
Copenhagen / Development
Mobile coverage on its way to Copenhagen’s City Ring
The lack of mobile coverage on the network has been criticized by both citizens and politicians
Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
University of Copenhagen goes green
It has managed to reduce its carbon emissions from energy consumption and transport by 70%
Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Copenhagen to begin mapping city’s air quality
The local government will set up 5 measurement stations spread throughout the urban area
Copenhagen / Mobility
Copenhagen named world’s top cycling destination
The city is not only strongly promoting cycling but is also doing everything in its power to make it more accessible and prevalent
Copenhagen / Development
Floating parks made up of islands on their way to Copenhagen’s harbourside
The project will bring an entirely new look to the capital
Copenhagen / Development
Copenhagen named World capital of Architecture 2023
The Danish capital will be hosting the International Architectural Association UIA World Congress in July 2023
Copenhagen / Development / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen takes further steps in providing relief to locals
Construction projects are being greenlit by the municipality and the city’s zoo is being reopened for children
Copenhagen / Welfare and Health
Space in post-lockdown Copenhagen
The issue of space and the lack of it is becoming central for some institutions and they’re approaching it in a creative manner
Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism
Copenhagen to ensure equality in arts
In the future the municipality wants to purchase half of its art from women
Copenhagen / Mobility
Copenhagen municipality rethinks bike path approach
Authorities will yet again redesign the country’s widest bike path
Copenhagen / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Opening of Copenhagen’s new metro line goes ahead on schedule
Despite the coronavirus outbreak, the new line will still open on Saturday
Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism
Copenhagen’s amusement park pitch
The Danish capital is the home of the world’s oldest amusement parks
Copenhagen / Mobility
New Copenhagen Metro line gets opening date
On 28 March, the new line of the Copenhagen Metro will be unveiled and made available for public use
Copenhagen / Development
Copenhagen named healthiest city in Europe
The Danish capital is closely followed by Vienna, Bern and Helsinki
Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Paris / Tallinn / Innovation and Research
European cities embrace AI to fight climate change
Six cities will be using Artificial Intelligence on their path towards carbon neutrality