Greek municipality sets out to build largest park in the Mediterranean
The development of the “Urban Grove of Panorama Pallini” will cost EUR 1 million
Greece / Development / Green City
Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility
E-scooters return to Copenhagen but with significant restrictions
The Danish capital seeks to ensure the safety of all road users
Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Human Library in Denmark allows you to borrow a person and learn their story
The not-for-profit organisation offers a safe space for dialogue, giving individuals the chance to unjudge someone
Denmark / Finland / Germany / Netherlands / Sweden / Aalborg / Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Espoo / Lund / Stockholm / Innovation and Research
Cities of the Future Index: 3 European metropolitan areas rank highest
Easy Park has found the world’s 150 most intelligent cities
Denmark / Hungary / Lithuania / Budapest / Copenhagen / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
This neighbourhood in Copenhagen is the coolest in the world
Despite the events of the past 18 months, Nørrebro has thrived
Denmark / Copenhagen / Cities in Pictures / Education and Sport
Copenhagen to open a modern Martial Arts House in 2022
The establishment will contribute to a greener and more vibrant city centre
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Education and Sport
Copenhagen to transform local school into state-of-the-art facility
Damhusengens School will soon feature several green oases, a dental clinic, and a daycare institution
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Education and Sport
Copenhagen to build state-of-the-art green school
The surrounding nature will be integrated into the school’s activities
Denmark / Copenhagen / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen ranks highest in the Safe Cities Index 2021
The Danish capital is followed closely by Toronto
Denmark / Copenhagen / Economy and Finance
Copenhagen’s new campaign urges unemployed citizens to take up jobs
Restaurants are turning guests away as they lack sufficient staff to operate at full capacity
Denmark / Sweden / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
Copenhagen and Malmö join hands across the straight – this time for World Pride
This is the first time the world’s largest LGBTQ+ event will take place in Scandinavia and in two cities
Denmark / Copenhagen / Green City
Copenhagen takes action to reduce cigarette litter
Portable ashtrays can be picked up from the capital’s cafes and borrowed from newly-installed stands on beaches
Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism
While others enjoy summer, Copenhagen works to become European Christmas Capital 2021
Businesses can now apply to receive funding for Christmas themed projects
Denmark / Copenhagen / Green City / Public Spaces
Copenhagen to convert 7 hectares of asphalt into flower fields
The ultimate goal is to strengthen biodiversity, support animals, and make the city more attractive
Denmark / Germany / Sweden / Berlin / Copenhagen / Stockholm / Mobility
Berlin to Copenhagen and Stockholm in a one-night train ride
This route has not been available since the 1990s. The train revival in Europe is in full swing
Bulgaria / Denmark / Copenhagen / Sofia / Economy and Finance
Copenhagen is the most expensive city in the EU, Sofia is the cheapest
The top 10 most and least expensive cities in the European Union according to Mercer's 2021 ranking
Denmark / Copenhagen / Green City
24 citizen-led projects will make Copenhagen greener
The Danish capital will provide funding for projects which will increase the city’s biodiversity
Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Copenhagen helps local businesses recover from the effects of COVID
The Danish capital will allocate around EUR 1 million to help needy businesses
Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism
Danish Parliament offers free tours of political parties’ rooms
The theme of the tours is “A look behind the façade: art and identity in the parties’ group rooms”
Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility / Public Spaces
Copenhagen launches 5 urban space experiments to reduce traffic
It will remove 66 parking spaces from 5 areas in the Medieval City
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Green City / Mobility
Copenhagen will provide better charging infrastructure for green vehicles
The Danish capital has outlined an action plan to install charging stations
Denmark / Copenhagen / Education and Sport
Copenhagen launches recruitment campaign to promote jobs in education
The High Five campaign stresses the impact teachers have on the development of children
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen reveals plans for 24 new homes for young people with special needs
The Danish capital proves its commitment to inclusivity
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Mobility
Largest electric taxi charging hub in Scandinavia opens in Denmark
Danhub will speed up the phasing out of diesel taxis in the Danish capital
Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Welfare and Health
Copenhagen to build a modern residence for young people with special needs
The building will focus on welfare technology and sustainability
Denmark / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Businesses in Copenhagen can now apply for financial support
The first round of applications will close on 26 May
Denmark / Copenhagen / Economy and Finance
Copenhagen reveals its business strategy for 2021-2023
The Danish capital hopes to become a competitive, green metropolis
Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility
Copenhagen will test out zero-emission zones from 2023
Petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned from accessing certain areas
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