Murcia Region urges its municipalities to adopt sustainable drainage systems
This is part of a flood-prevention strategy on part of the regional authorities
This is part of a flood-prevention strategy on part of the regional authorities
A centre in Czechia’s Pilsen will offer 18 to 26-year-olds private housing and access to social workers with the aim of facilitating their entry into adult life
The first stops were the Provinces of Novara and Vercelli
Modernisation plan of train stations and rail spaces is set up in the state of Tyrol with ÖBB, the Austrian Federal Railways
A nod to the resilience shown by local authorities and NGOs
EU’s new global warming strategy is lacking regional solutions, as indicated by the European Committee of the Regions
The aim of the initiative is to make the capital a more modern and environmentally friendly city
Three projects have been planned to showcase the future of urban living
Vienna’s Albertina Museum is going to present an online live podcast for people with visual disabilities
By 2030, the Polish capital should be offering the highest level of digital services
Some regions in Spain and Italy are uneasy with the growing populations of this predator
Vienna’s Albertina Museum is going to present an online live podcast for people with visual disabilities
Seniors in Finland’s Northern Ostrobothnia region can now access Koti TV, a channel specifically created to tend to their needs
By supporting the plant-growing projects, the city wants to increase environmental awareness
A centre in Czechia’s Pilsen will offer 18 to 26-year-olds private housing and access to social workers with the aim of facilitating their entry into adult life
That is why the local government is extending the deadline for co-financing in order to allow residents to perform the necessary adjustments
The aim of the initiative is to make the capital a more modern and environmentally friendly city
Modernisation plan of train stations and rail spaces is set up in the state of Tyrol with ÖBB, the Austrian Federal Railways
The facility, operated by Iberdrola, will enter service in November
Ecovia emerged as an idea in 1997 only to be abandoned and reborn again this year
Some regions in Spain and Italy are uneasy with the growing populations of this predator
For safety reasons, aggressive and ailing dogs as well as puppies are not allowed inside
Since its foundation in 1550, Helsinki has been a trading city. Its founders had grandiose plans for the location, but the city was devastated by illness and poverty. For a long time Helsinki remained a relatively small center of trade. About 150 years later the black plague killed a large portion of the population, just when the territory was annexed by Russia, the whole country began to develop as the Great Duchy of Finland. In 1812 the capital of Finland was moved from Turku to Helsinki. At that time, the only university in the country was also moved to Helsinki. Factors such as industrialization and infrastructure development were becoming essential for the growth of the city.
The capital of Finland, Helsinki, has a population of 620,512 people and covers an area of 214.21 square kilometers. The city is the financial, political, educational and cultural centre of the country. Helsinki is divided into 4 administrative districts.
More than 75% of foreign companies with businesses in Finland have their headquarters in the capital. In 2011, the city took over the first place of best cities to live in in the world. Helsinki is located on the edge of a peninsula and covers 315 islands. The capital produces over 1/3 of the country's gross domestic product. The average GDP per capita in the city is 1.3 times bigger than the country average.
Tourism is a big part of the city's economy. Helsinki is a popular tourist destination, especially among people from neighboring countries. The National Museum in Helsinki is the largest historical museum in Finland. There you will find collections dating all the way back to prehistoric times as well as exhibits from the 21st century. The Helsinki City Museum focuses on the 500-year history of the capital. The Finnish National Gallery, which is one of the main tourist attractions in the city, comprises of three museums - for classical Finnish art, classical European art and modern art. The city has many theaters, year-round cultural and sporting events, as well as many parks.
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