Belgium / Development / Education and Sport

Belgium will host Europe’s biggest sportainment park

The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring

Jan 25, 2023 17:39

Spain / Madrid / Development / Mobility

Madrid debuts new anti-vandalism city bikes

The public service is undergoing a major facelift with everything, from rebranding to easier payments, targeted to make residents fall in love with soft mobility

Jan 25, 2023 15:47

Denmark / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms

Denmark cancels religious holiday to fill up state coffers

Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare

Jan 27, 2023 12:12

Belgium / Economy and Finance / Innovation and Research

Coming soon: 500 satellites a year made in Charleroi, Belgium

The Megafactory is expected to start production in the first quarter of 2025

Jan 24, 2023 13:49

Netherlands / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Dutch government to ban ownership of flat-faced dogs

Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds

Jan 27, 2023 15:35

Denmark / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms

Denmark cancels religious holiday to fill up state coffers

Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare

Jan 27, 2023 12:12

France / Innovation and Research / Mobility

First driverless vehicles are already running in Europe

Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside

Jan 26, 2023 18:04

Portugal / Innovation and Research

Offshore wind farms move ahead full sail with underwater help

Europe is striving to cut the costs of operating wind turbines on water

Jan 26, 2023 16:20

France / Rennes / Digital transformation / Green City

Get to know a tree in Rennes, with the help of an interactive map

38,000 of these fellas help to purify the city air, so why not become friends with them?

Jan 26, 2023 14:03

Sweden / Helsingborg / Digital transformation

Helsingborg digitalizes even its rain gutters

Smart sensors will warn of potential blockages, and that in turn will prevent moisture from destroying the buildings’ facades

Jan 23, 2023 14:30

Finland / Botoșani / Brussels / Gabrovo / Turku / Energy efficiency

Finnish and French cities chart Europe's path to clean energy

As Europe strives to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, Turku and Dijon are among a group of cities seeking to reach this goal two decades earlier

Jan 27, 2023 10:51

Poland / Warsaw / Energy efficiency

Warsaw will save over 4 mil euros a year with integrated energy-saving system

It will practically pay for its own expansion

Jan 26, 2023 16:19

France / Innovation and Research / Mobility

First driverless vehicles are already running in Europe

Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside

Jan 26, 2023 18:04

Spain / Madrid / Development / Mobility

Madrid debuts new anti-vandalism city bikes

The public service is undergoing a major facelift with everything, from rebranding to easier payments, targeted to make residents fall in love with soft mobility

Jan 25, 2023 15:47

Belgium / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Once again, Belgium’s Tomorrowland is the world’s best music festival

2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation

Jan 27, 2023 17:39

Netherlands / Amsterdam / Public Spaces

Amsterdam unveils 2 giant underwater bicycle shelters

That is an occasion for a big party this weekend

Jan 26, 2023 12:22

Belgium / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Once again, Belgium’s Tomorrowland is the world’s best music festival

2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation

Jan 27, 2023 17:39

Culture and Tourism

21 spots compete for European Best Destination 2023, Cast your vote!

In fact, you can vote once every 24 hours until 10 February to crown the continent’s best getaway

Jan 24, 2023 12:35

Belgium / Development / Education and Sport

Belgium will host Europe’s biggest sportainment park

The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring

Jan 25, 2023 17:39

Belgium / Education and Sport / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Limburg asks citizens: "Why drive to the gym?"

The Belgian region will organise public discussions to examine why people opt for cars instead of public transport or bicycles

Jan 23, 2023 16:50

Netherlands / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Dutch government to ban ownership of flat-faced dogs

Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds

Jan 27, 2023 15:35

Spain / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Spain aims to nudge cities to replace horse-drawn carriages with electric equivalents

Animal welfare groups and municipal governments have been campaigning to end this anachronistic tourist practice

Jan 23, 2023 17:53

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Norddjurs

Denmark / Norddjurs / Education and Sport

Norddjurs launches READ project to enhance children’s language skills

As of 30 August, families can borrow bags with specially selected books to read at home

Sep 01, 2021 11:49

Svilena Iotkovska

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

Aug 06, 2021 13:37

Svilena Iotkovska

Denmark / Norddjurs / Mobility

Young people in Norddjurs will be able to travel for free from 3 May

By increasing mobility options, the municipality hopes to make life easier for the youth

Apr 30, 2021 20:00

Svilena Iotkovska

Norddjurs / Interviews

Norddjurs is full of culture, nature and experiences

An interview with Jan Petersen, Mayor of Norddjurs in Denmark

Jul 18, 2019 10:41

Monika Dimitrova