Ireland / Development / Digital transformation

Get up to 84,000 euros to move to an Irish island

The government’s new Living Islands Policy wants to reinvigorate offshore communities

Jun 8, 2023 10:54

Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Green City

Floating nature islands in Amsterdam connect fragmented wildlife

The five islands have a combined area of more than 700 square metres

Jun 6, 2023 12:51

Luxembourg / Economy and Finance / Innovation and Research

Luxembourg’s property prices are finally going down

Researchers say that, in turn, rents are going up

Jun 2, 2023 16:05

Spain / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Spanish domestic flights tickets can be paid in up to 12 installments

Iberia will be the first company to introduce this option in the country

May 31, 2023 16:09

France / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

French influencers can end up in jail if they do this

The new advertising legislation is the first in Europe to define the role of these online celebrities

Jun 2, 2023 17:49

Belgium / Brussels / Politics and Reforms / Public Spaces

Brussels has a 14-point action plan to decolonise public spaces

As Brussels is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, this is seen as a matter of ‘quality of life’

Jun 1, 2023 17:17

Lithuania / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research

Lithuania to have a drone traffic management system next year

The Baltic country prepares to respond to rising air traffic and to futureproof the sector

Jun 6, 2023 15:50

Bulgaria / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research

400 kids will get free IT training in Burgas this summer

The city hopes to help turn a new generation from tech consumers into tech producers

Jun 5, 2023 14:33

Ireland / Development / Digital transformation

Get up to 84,000 euros to move to an Irish island

The government’s new Living Islands Policy wants to reinvigorate offshore communities

Jun 8, 2023 10:54

Austria / Salzburg / Digital transformation / Education and Sport

Salzburg’s new sports app makes it easy to go for a run

It will show all open-air sports facilities in the city, plus 12 running routes

Jun 7, 2023 13:09

Croatia / Zagreb / Development / Energy efficiency

Zagreb will greenify 50 public buildings in one fell swoop

A new project calls for photovoltaics, charging stations and energy-efficiency renovations

Jun 6, 2023 10:48

Luxembourg / Portugal / Energy efficiency / Politics and Reforms

Luxembourg and Portugal to develop a hydrogen corridor

Portugal is growing its renewable energy sector and will soon have a large hydrogen electrolyser in the port of Sines

May 31, 2023 11:00

Spain / Madrid / Mobility

Meet Horizonte - Madrid's bus of the future

Locally designed, a prototype will be created next year so that the residents of the city can have their say as well

Jun 8, 2023 18:04

Spain / Mobility / Social City

European youth residing in Spain can ride national trains at half price

The special offer popularizing railway journeys among the 18-30 age group will be available until 15 September

Jun 8, 2023 16:16

Austria / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health

Therapy sessions in the park – a new summer offer in Graz

Psychoanalysis in the Park is aimed primarily at people who have never tried therapy before

Jun 5, 2023 16:33

Estonia / Tallinn / Development / Public Spaces

Tallinn publishes a manual for constructing bike sheds, to popularize mobility mode

If we have more bicycles, we’ll need more spaces to store them, too, so the city wants help

Jun 2, 2023 13:45

Italy / Florence / Culture and Tourism / Social City

Florence says no to new Airbnbs in its centre

In fact, in the UNESCO-protected old town priority will be given to long-term tenants

Jun 8, 2023 13:08

France / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

French influencers can end up in jail if they do this

The new advertising legislation is the first in Europe to define the role of these online celebrities

Jun 2, 2023 17:49

Austria / Salzburg / Digital transformation / Education and Sport

Salzburg’s new sports app makes it easy to go for a run

It will show all open-air sports facilities in the city, plus 12 running routes

Jun 7, 2023 13:09

Bulgaria / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research

400 kids will get free IT training in Burgas this summer

The city hopes to help turn a new generation from tech consumers into tech producers

Jun 5, 2023 14:33

Belgium / Brussels / Mobility / Welfare and Health

AR ambulance in Brussels allows doctors to 'see' through the eyes of paramedics

The camera and goggles system helps patients to receive emergency specialised care, while they are still en route to the hospital

Jun 7, 2023 15:51

Austria / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health

Therapy sessions in the park – a new summer offer in Graz

Psychoanalysis in the Park is aimed primarily at people who have never tried therapy before

Jun 5, 2023 16:33

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Frederiksberg

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Michael Vindfeldt

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On 2 June 1651 King Frederik III gave 20 Danish-Dutch peasants the rights to settle at Allégade, where they founded a town named "Ny Amager" (New Dutchman-town). Farming in the area was not particularly fruitful, and the peasants were unable to pay taxes. In 1697 a large part of the town burned down, and the land was returned to the crown by Christian V, son of Frederik III.

In 1700-1703, King Frederik IV built a palace on the top of the hill known as Valby Bakke. He named the palace Frederichs Berg, and the rebuilt town at the foot of the hill consequently changed its name to Frederiksberg. Numerous local houses were bought by wealthy citizens of Copenhagen who did not farm the land, but rather used the properties as country houses. Then the town started to slowly transform from a farming community to a merchant town, with craftsmen and merchants. During the summer rooms were offered for rent, and restaurants served food to the people of Copenhagen who had left the cramped city in favour of the contryside - near the royals.

Initially the town developed slowly with its population growing from 1,000 in 1770, to 1,200 in 1800, and to 3,000 in 1850. In 1852, the Danish Parliament removed restrictions which prohibited permanent construction outside Copenhagen's city walls. In 1950 numerous residential areas were rapidly constructed. This contributed to the city's subsequent fast population growth - in 1900 the population was 80,000, and in 1950 Frederiksberg reached a population of 120,000.

Denmark / Frederiksberg / Mobility

Denmark records significant rise in charging stations at the end of 2021

28% of municipalities expanded their charging networks in the last quarter of the year

Feb 28, 2022 13:56

Svilena Iotkovska

Denmark / Frederiksberg / Development / Mobility

Frederiksberg is on track to achieve its sustainable mobility goals

Soon, 97% of its residents will live less than 250 metres away from a charging point

Feb 15, 2022 16:00

Svilena Iotkovska

Denmark / Frederiksberg / Green City / Mobility

Frederiksberg will hold an Electric Car Day in August

This is part of the municipality’s efforts to become Denmark’s Electric Car City No. 1

Jul 23, 2021 14:14

Svilena Iotkovska

Denmark / Frederiksberg / Green City / Mobility / Public Spaces

Sustainability is at the heart of Frederiksberg’s new municipal plan

It will increase nature, promote green traffic, and encourage sustainability

Jun 30, 2021 10:48

Svilena Iotkovska

Denmark / Frederiksberg / Green City

Frederiksberg adopts new strategy to reduce air pollution

“Clean Air 2030” will promote green mobility and purify the air in urban spaces

Jun 09, 2021 11:27

Svilena Iotkovska

Denmark / Frederiksberg / Green City

Frederiksberg establishes a new climate alliance

16 municipalities in Denmark have joined forces to meet municipal and national climate goals

Jun 04, 2021 13:51

Svilena Iotkovska

Denmark / Frederiksberg / Development / Energy efficiency

Frederiksberg’s climate plan receives approval from C40

The Danish city wants to become CO2 neutral by 2030

Apr 14, 2021 15:27

Svilena Iotkovska

Frederiksberg / Welfare and Health

Danish municipalities begin restricting parks access

Jogging in Frederiksberg Have has been banned while other municipalities are also considering similar measures

Apr 04, 2020 08:18

Frederiksberg / Interviews

Frederiksberg must be a frontrunner in preventing dramatic climate change

Interview with Simon Aggesen, Mayor of Frederiksberg in Denmark

Sep 27, 2019 09:22