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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Development

These elements will crown the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for the highest viewpoint in the city

The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death

Sep 20, 2024 17:36

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Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47
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Germany / Economy and Finance / Mobility

Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass

Sep 24, 2024 13:27

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Germany / Politics and Reforms

Voters in a Bavarian town elected a mayor whose name wasn’t on the ballot

Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run

Sep 18, 2024 13:50
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Athens to ban new short-term lets

The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now

Sep 17, 2024 16:22

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Finland / Innovation and Research

AI-powered drones in Finland could patrol the skies in search of wildfires

But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation

Sep 20, 2024 16:33

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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09
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France / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09

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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Germany / Mobility

Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train

Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Marseille is home to this year's coolest neighbourhood in the world

Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds

Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Spain / Culture and Tourism

Oldest inn in Catalonia marked 500 years of non-stop business

Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region

Sep 30, 2024 16:57

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Budapest / Prague / Education and Sport / Social City

Here are Europe’s 5 best student cities

On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors

Sep 19, 2024 17:47
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Education and Sport

Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

Sep 19, 2024 10:06

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Belgium / Mobility / Welfare and Health

Shhh!: Belgian railways introduce silent compartments on board

Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country

Sep 24, 2024 18:04
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France / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Check out these sleeping pods at the University of Lille library

The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students

Sep 12, 2024 16:24
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Hanna Zdanowska: We are one of the leaders in eco-transition and Łódź is much greener than before

Jul 24, 2024 14:48
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: True urban development must be inclusive and affordable, otherwise it’s not sustainable

Jun 27, 2024 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Carlos Moedas: Our ambition is to become a city where entrepreneurs can come to scale their businesses

Jun 20, 2024 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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María José Catalá: the Green Capital mindset is transversal to all action levels and will continue in the years to come

Jun 5, 2024 15:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Urmas Klaas: Arts can and must give people the ability and courage to dream of a future

Mar 6, 2024 12:18
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Ibrahim Kraria: While AI can play a role in combating hate speech, it can also amplify its spread

Aug 16, 2023 17:08
Mihaela Roxana GODINAC
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Bertrand Piccard: If something looks impossible, that’s why we try do to it!

Jun 9, 2023 15:40
Denis Balgaranov
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Maja Sever: Journalism is a pillar of democracy

Apr 10, 2023 13:46
Magdalena Magdić
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Kaisa Karjalainen: “It’s better to be an imperfect zero waster for the rest of our lives than a perfect one for two weeks”

Mar 14, 2023 12:56
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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The first mentions of Turku can be traced back the 1100s, while archeological findings point to the area of the city being settled all the way back in the Stone Age. Nonetheless, the town of Turku itself was founded in the late 13th century with the Turku Cathedral being consecrated in the year 1300.

Prior to Helsinki’s rise over the last couple of hundred years, Turku was the largest city in Finland and on numerous occasions served as its capital. Turku was such an important location that originally, when speaking of Finland, people referred primarily to the area around the city.

During the Middle Ages and until the 17th century, Turku served as the administrative and religious centre of the eastern part of the Swedish Empire (modern-day Finland). After the latter was ceded to Russia in the 1800s, the de-facto regional capital moved to Helsinki. Nonetheless, Turku remained Finland’s largest city for another 20 years and for the following centuries served as the region’s gateway to the west, boasting excellent connections to the rest of Europe, while simultaneously having a good relationship with cities in Russia and formerly the USSR.

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Finland / Turku / Digital transformation / Green City

Turku allows cyclists to choose cleanest air route on their commute

This tool is also available for walkers in the city

Jun 28, 2023 15:46
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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
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Finland / Turku / Politics and Reforms / Public Spaces

Turku “annexes” parking spot in front of Russian consulate

The Finnish city has been waging its own war of values against the Russian invasion

Oct 18, 2022 13:17
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Finland / Sweden / Stockholm / Turku / Green City / Mobility

There is a plan to decarbonize Stockholm-Turku ferry route

The green corridor can become reality by 2027, thanks to cooperation between private and academic sectors

Oct 06, 2022 18:04
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Finland / Turku / Development / Green City

How to develop more inclusive and equitable cities?

ICLEI Circulars published a guidebook for urban practitioners to help them learn from the best examples around the world

Jul 14, 2022 11:17
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Finland / Turku / Mobility

700 bicycles to appear on Turku’s streets this spring

The public transport company Föli is inviting residents to assign unique names to the new city bikes

Mar 15, 2022 17:39
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Development

What will Port of Turku’s new terminal look like?

The winner of the architectural competition will be announced after 1 May

Mar 07, 2022 15:39
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Turku gives whistle-blowers a safe way to report unethical behaviour

They can now anonymously submit reports in relation to corruption and other misconducts online

Dec 16, 2021 11:50
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Green City

Turku connects circularity to climate neutrality using new roadmap

The Circular Turku roadmap will help the Finnish city achieve resource wisdom by 2040

Nov 29, 2021 17:21
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Helsinki / Tampere / Turku / Energy efficiency

Real estate developer to slash energy consumption and CO2 emissions of Finnish buildings

It has secured a loan worth EUR 80 million from the European Investment Bank

Nov 26, 2021 14:59
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Cities in Pictures

Light installations will illuminate Turku this December

View our gallery to see what one can witness during the 2021 Path of Light event

Oct 28, 2021 11:53
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Cities in Pictures / Development

Turku reveals design plans for new Concert Hall

Check out the gallery to view illustrations of the building

Oct 19, 2021 14:03
Svilena Iotkovska
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Turku / New European Bauhaus / Public Spaces

The New European Bauhaus is not here to uproot the past but to re-adapt it

That was one of the main threads that united the presentations at the #EURegionsWeek workshop

Oct 13, 2021 12:22
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Finland / Turku / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Turku will conduct bicycle parking experiments to promote cycling

It will test out the world’s first charging cabinet for electric bicycle batteries, enclosed garages, and real-time monitoring systems

Sep 21, 2021 15:04
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism

Turku Day will take place on 19 September

Residents can take part in a rich programme featuring over 90 events and activities

Sep 13, 2021 17:12
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Espoo / Turku / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Espoo and Turku are working towards introducing automated traffic

On 24 August, the two cities will present the results of their studies at a webinar

Aug 20, 2021 14:22
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism

Turku celebrates Baltic Sea Day with a rich programme

This day takes place annually on the last Thursday of August

Aug 19, 2021 11:23
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Education and Sport

Turku and Bayer join forces to launch science competition

All Finnish secondary school students can apply to the Beyond 2030 Challenge until 15 October

Aug 11, 2021 13:54
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Turku hires “helpers” to support residents and tourists in the city

They will walk around the city wearing Hi-Vis jackets that read "Turku Help"

Jul 09, 2021 16:38
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Street performers in Turku can now book Event Carpets for the summer

This gives performers a platform and allows residents to experience free cultural events

Jun 30, 2021 15:16
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / France / Portugal / Braga / Turku / Green City

54 European cities commit to cleaner and healthier urban environments as part of the Green City Accord

Cities lead Europe’s transition to a greener future

Jun 28, 2021 16:38
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Finland / Turku / Mobility

Turku proves its dedication to safe urban traffic

It has taken new measures to ensure the safety of e-scooter users, cyclists and pedestrians

Jun 21, 2021 17:07
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Development / Economy and Finance

Bayer makes 250-million-euro investment in Turku

It will build a modern pharmaceutical plant in the Finnish city

Jun 10, 2021 17:40
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Turku seeks to become a clean and safe destination

It has launched a new website to help the public find establishments that comply with health regulations

May 17, 2021 16:59
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Development

Applications are now open for Turku’s Youth Summer Entrepreneur Market

The Finnish city invites creators between the ages of 13-29 to showcase their work

Apr 28, 2021 13:28
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Turku / Development / Innovation and Research

Turku charts climate path for its Topinpuisto Circular Economic Center

The goal of the path is to prepare and discover new and sustainable solutions together with local companies

Jan 29, 2021 17:12
Anton Stoyanov
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Finland / Turku / Welfare and Health

Turku’s anti-corona bus at the service of ship arrivals

The bus was first tested at the city's port over the weekend

Jan 18, 2021 10:18
Anton Stoyanov
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Finland / Turku / Energy efficiency / Green City

In Finland, cities are part of a broad coalition working towards circular economy

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

Jan 13, 2021 16:45
Dana Vigran
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Espoo / Helsinki / Tampere / Turku / Vantaa / Energy efficiency

Multicity project offers environmental solutions to Finland’s urban areas

A landmark initiative involving 6 cities has allowed them to find new ways to further combat climate change on their premises

Dec 27, 2020 15:09
Anton Stoyanov
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Espoo / Helsinki / Tampere / Turku / Vantaa / Mobility

Finnish cities band together for massive railway projects

The plans for these projects were approved by the Finnish government earlier this year but work is now set to finally begin

Dec 09, 2020 11:48
Anton Stoyanov

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