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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
The service has been substantially expanded in recent months
The network will be expanding faster than ever before
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 coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
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
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 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
The goal of the package is to create a more digital and sustainable society
Local authorities are experimenting with ways to use cameras to determine how many people are in a specific area
The Finlandia Prize for Architecture was bestowed to the companies working on the massive project
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 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 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
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
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 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
Finnish competition authorities are currently reviewing the venture, delaying its implementation
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 municipality has been attempting to deal with the infestation for over 20 years
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
