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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
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EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
Discover best practices, projects and initiatives from the Finnish municipalities and cities.
A new book presenting the city in a manner suitable for toddlers has been developed with the input of local children
As one of the global circular economy leaders, Finland is linking circular economy efforts to its carbon neutrality ambitions and building on learnings from local governments in its new strategic program released today
It will soon cover almost the entire city
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
Consisting of several sub-policies, it is meant to transform Tampere into a greener and healthier version of itself
It is meant to speed up and improve integration of new arrivals in the city
A landmark initiative involving 6 cities has allowed them to find new ways to further combat climate change on their premises
Smart, happy, green: did your city make it to the top?
Planning and preparation for the edifice’s construction have already been finalized
The famous amusement park near Rovaniemi, Finland is experiencing a tourist slump due to the pandemic
The venture was the first of its kind in the city and paves the way for more environmentally friendly construction sites
An autonomous vehicle is collecting presents and preparing them for the children of the city
The plans for these projects were approved by the Finnish government earlier this year but work is now set to finally begin
The city will continue using the Someturva service in an effort to combat bullying in school
The goal of the initiative is to involve citizens in the problem-solving process while simultaneously working towards improving the city
The campaign is specifically aimed at the country’s youth
Unlike many other cities, Helsinki is not planning too many cuts to public services
The new structure will combine a tram depot, a shopping centre and residential flats
The solution developed by the University of Helsinki is both cheap and efficient in urban environments
Interview with Minna Arve, mayor of Turku, Finland
The goal of the package is to create a more digital and sustainable society
Mayor Ritva Viljanen focuses on the major goal of the upcoming EU programme period
Local authorities are experimenting with ways to use cameras to determine how many people are in a specific area
Hevosenkenkä Theatre will publish an online audio play for children to enjoy on Finland’s national Fairy Tale Day
The Finlandia Prize for Architecture was bestowed to the companies working on the massive project
The city is experimenting with different ways to tackle the issue that has only grown in magnitude in recent years
With the goal of potentially improving road safety and traffic conditions, different lanes of some of the country’s roads will have different speed limits starting 1 January 2021
They show how cities use algorithms in a transparent way
The lucky winner also receives 1 million euros from the European Commission to implement innovative projects
The Finnish city has become a trailblazer in integrating data-driven projects into its services
The bot not only helps people determine whether they need a test but also aids them in booking appointments without the need to call into the hospital
The port is Finland’s closest to neighbouring Sweden and is part of the daily commute of many citizens
A new master plan for the city’s northern and central parts will be put on display by authorities
The service has had one of its worst quarters to date due to the coronavirus pandemic
The event will be held between 3 and 13 September
Swedish and Danish authorities will work together for the establishment of links between Malmo and Brussels and Stockholm and Hamburg
The goal is to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Finland
What makes the new installation truly unique is the fact that the artist created it entirely at a distance due to the coronavirus pandemic
The Finnish capital’s Senate Square has been turned into an open-air food court
Sales of bikes are up by a significant margin over the last couple of months
Local authorities are looking for different ways to find more room for commercial activity in a post-lockdown world
Celebrations for one of Finland’s biggest holidays are set to be confined within people’s homes
The bot’s artificial intelligence answers questions on the coronavirus in more than 100 languages
Over the past three years the Finnish capital has been experimenting with different approaches to smart mobility
Travel to and from Helsinki has once again been allowed by authorities
Authorities want to assist families who might be struggling to feed their children while schools are closed
Only passengers arriving at airports were being put into mandatory quarantine before the new measures were adopted
Apartments are being set up near the Helsinki – Vantaa Airport in order to solve accommodation problems some citizens might be facing
The venue’s 50,000 square metres have been offered to be made available to hospitals in case they are needed
Travel between the Finnish capital and the rest of the country will be severely restricted
The Finnish city recently became a Millennium Innovation Forum Partner
The capital of Helsinki also ranks as the happiest city in the world
A drive-in sampling facility has been set up, and citizens who live alone might be transferred to hotels so that they can be monitored
Korkeasaari is now heated entirely with zero emissions
They have made three key demands
Researchers, start-ups and companies are invited to submit their ideas for the Baltic Sea Challenge
Two lines are currently under consideration, connecting Helsinki to Tampere and to Turku
A new feedback channel is now available to young people in the Finnish city
The city is one of the mains partners of the Association of Friends of the University Children’s Hospitals
CIVITAS initiative brings cleaner fuel to Turku
Finnish competition authorities are currently reviewing the venture, delaying its implementation
Nowhere else in the world will you find as many public saunas as in the Finnish city
Within them one can find not only knowledge, but also stunning works of art and architecture
This is the first year in Helsinki’s history that there have been no fatal accidents involving pedestrians
It allows for online doctor appointments and group activities with others using the app
Soon parents will be able to enroll their children by sending just a single SMS message
Six cities will be using Artificial Intelligence on their path towards carbon neutrality
The institution helps bring citizens and employers together and provides better opportunities
The municipality has been attempting to deal with the infestation for over 20 years
It can now measure your carbon footprint and can help you reduce your environmental impact
There will be additional train services in the Pirkanmaa and Kymenlaakso regions, with significant increases in frequency of trains between the cities Tampere and Nokia
The Finnish capital has also introduced Climate Watch
Good habits affect the health of children for the rest of their lives
You can meet Santa Claus at his workshop or catch a glimpse of the Old Elf at the Turku Castle
Residents most often give feedback on streets, traffic and the environment
The initiative launched by the Finnish capital doesn't require an active internet connection
The social initiative will start in spring 2020
The project will create around 5 000 new permanent jobs
The "official" home town of Santa Claus has 600 sports facilities
Every year the number of residents continues to rise by 4,600–4,800 people
It will open at Didrichsen Art Museum on 5 September 2020
The contestant with the best costume will also receive a reward
The same tickets in Tallinn and Helsinki? Why not, asks Tallinn mayor Mikhail Kõlvart
Interview with Marko Jarva, Mayor of Pirkkala Municipality in Finland
As part of an international EU project
The increasing number of e-scooters, bikes and moped has lead to numerous accidents
The Finnish city aims to make public transport carbon-neutral by 2025
It will offer programmes in sports and communications
The massive infrastructure project is worth between 700 million and 800 million euros
Interview with Timo Koivisto, Mayor of Jyväskylä in Finland
It was visited by more than 2 million people in less than a year
An interview with Maria Sorvisto, Mayor of Ylivieska in Finland
It will take place on 3-4 September 2019 at Finlandia Hall
They also visited the first model area for a smart energy system in Finland
Every country can apply to send a men's/mixed and a women's team
1 out of every 3 buses will be electric by 2025
The sports event will be split with Helsinki
All of them are university cities with comparatively low real estate prices
