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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

Economy and Finance

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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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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

Politics and Reforms

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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

Digital transformation

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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

Energy efficiency

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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

Mobility

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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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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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France / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

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

Culture and Tourism

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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

Education and Sport

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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

Welfare and Health

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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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Poland / Interviews

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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Interviews

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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Portugal / Lisbon / Interviews

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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Spain / Interviews / Mayor of Europe

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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Estonia / Tartu / Interviews

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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Interviews

Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Read Twice

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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Interviews

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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Interviews / Read Twice

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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France / Lyon / Public Spaces / Social City

Lyon embraces the “Ask for Angela” system to fight street harassment

It was initially tested out in one district, but now it will apply to the entire city

Jan 18, 2024 16:04
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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France / Lyon / Public Spaces / Social City

Lyon makes parking fees socially fair and environmentally just

What you pay for having your car resting in the city will now depend on several different factors

Jun 01, 2023 16:02
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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France / Lyon / Politics and Reforms / Social City

Lyon proposes 4-day week to make work more attractive for civil servants

The experiment will commence in September

May 12, 2023 11:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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France / Lyon / Digital transformation / Public Spaces

Lyon metro tests an occupancy warning system

The system uses a simple tri-colour traffic light code to let commuters know the best place to enter a train

Dec 02, 2022 14:56
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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France / Lyon / Education and Sport / Green City

For 3 days, sheep will take over Lyon

The urban transhumance event aims to make the pastoral practices of the countryside familiar to the city denizens

Sep 28, 2022 17:40
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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France / Lyon / Interviews

Grégory Doucet: Prosperity means a clever use of resources, respectful to inhabitants and the Earth

Interview with Grégory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon, France

Jan 17, 2022 13:45
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Aalborg / Lyon / Mobility

10,000 youngsters in Lyon will ride bicycles for free

The French city wants to open sustainable transport to everybody, regardless of their means

Oct 22, 2021 13:37
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Development / Public Spaces

Lyon to adopt the first “gender budget” in France

Objective: to ensure that each budget line benefits men and women equally

Mar 11, 2021 15:33
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Energy efficiency

Lyon saves millions of litres of water by properly disposing of cigarette butts

Over the course of just a single year

Nov 13, 2020 15:12
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Energy efficiency

Lyon’s pupils to enjoy more greenery and a more peaceful environment

Pedestrianisation of school surroundings and more natural environments to play in barely scratch the surface of the new municipal team's plans

Sep 03, 2020 12:58
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Mobility

Lyon tests self-cleaning fabric on metro trains

A French company developed a tissue destroying viruses and bacteria in just one minute

Jun 10, 2020 09:32
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Culture and Tourism

Lyon: citizens create giant paintings together in real time

Lockdown cannot put the brakes on creativity and collective spirit

Apr 10, 2020 12:20
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Education and Sport / Energy efficiency

Lyon considerably reduces plastics at school canteens

A drop of 75% in the plastics used is expected

Jan 08, 2020 10:40
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Austria / France / Lyon / Mobility

Lyon launches shared electric bicycles

Over half of the existing Vélo’v could become hybrids powered on external batteries

Dec 20, 2019 09:23
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Mobility

Lyon launches an autonomous shuttle as part of its public transport network

It will service the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium

Nov 19, 2019 10:18
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Culture and Tourism / Development / Smart City

Lyon – European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019

Together with Helsinki, Lyon will be the first city ever to hold this title

Dec 31, 2018 10:41
Aseniya Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Smart City

Lyon Confluence is the largest urban regeneration project in Europe

It has became a model for smart positive energy buildings, which produce more energy than they consume

Mar 28, 2018 13:32
Monika Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Innovation and Research / Smart City

Lyon - the first city in France to create a dedicated position of Chief Digital Officer

The French city is using loT to create open innovation ecosystem

Mar 23, 2018 08:30
Monika Dimitrova
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France / Lyon / Development

Lyon rewarded with 2018 Access City Award

Improving the quality of life and ensuring that everybody - regardless of age, mobility or ability - has equal access to all the resources and pleasures cities have to offer

Feb 27, 2018 09:26
Olya Georgieva

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