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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
One of the continent’s largest electrolysis plants will be built in the city after the signing of a letter of intent by four companies
The so-called Ulmer Nests are provided and deployed by an NGO that wants to protect the lives of the city’s homeless population
Plans for their creation should be drawn up by the end of the year
For the first time, trainings for nannies and childcare staff will be financed by the local government
The local administration has successfully transitioned to working from home but improvements can still be made
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
11 years after the collapse of the previous building, the new archive was presented by local officials
Ticket booths are now being used as reception centres as they remain unused during the lockdown
The German capital has been working hard on implementing the 2019 ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court regarding the country’s property tax
Arnulfsteg bridge was officially opened to traffic last week
Over the course of 2020, the German capital of has spent millions on improving its education capabilities
The pandemic has made the need for digitalization of museums even more apparent
New bicycle parking spots have been created near the main train station, substantially bolstering connectivity in the city
Night trains are poised to make a return on the continent after years of disuse
The “Helping Hand” project will give struggling service workers jobs that are meant to help medical staff in their everyday lives
The new “Digital Eyes” will allow for trains to monitor their surroundings and be kept in check in real time
The Solar Act will become a key piece of the city’s plans for combating climate change
Their rapid creation was awarded during a special ceremony last week
The new cameras were installed earlier this year and have observed a massive spike in the use of bicycles
More and more people are working from home and the German city is more than happy to accommodate them and act on their behalf
Thousands of new charging points will be installed in the city over the next couple of years
The city is testing all manner of solutions that can keep children safe and healthy over the next few months
The vaccine will be available little by little so the city will have to be careful with its initial distribution
This sentiment was expressed by Commissioner Mariya Gabriel at the “Soul for Europe” initiative
The latest project that has been completed was initially suggested by citizens who also worked hard to make it a reality
The City Council will evaluate their performance and decide on whether they should return in Spring 2021
The project is estimated to be completed by 2029
Organising the vote has proven to be a real challenge for authorities, but nonetheless absentee and postal voting is proving to be extremely popular
This was the first virtual forum on sustainability organized by ICLEI
The building will boast co-living and co-working areas while being entirely in-sync with the environment
The fleet of small yellow autonomous vehicles has grown since last year’s trial run and will be ready to greet travelers come December
Some 35 additional projects have been greenlit thanks to the cash infusion
Come November, the traditional Christmas Markets will look completely different – provided they open at all
A new campaign launched by the local government and the city’s tourism centre aims to stop people from breaking the rules
Over 200 self-service terminals will be installed by 2021
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel wished them a successful implementation and expressed her commitment to working with the innovative cities part of the network
Berlin has imposed its first curfew in 70 years
After years of delays, the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will open at the end of the month
Tourist stays in Hamburg have dropped by more than 50% over the last few months
The world’s largest online gathering on climate change for urban leaders starts tomorrow
Berlin's Traffic Light corona-warning system has been in operation for over three months and has attracted the attention of Germany's regions
The partnership unites six EU cities against the digital divide. You too can join the fight
Locals have already lodged hundreds of complaints over the construction of the new car manufacturing plant near Berlin
Local authorities believe that people have stopped taking the threat of the pandemic seriously and are enforcing new measures meant to curb its spread
The city wants to emphasize the fact that it is free and open and is the perfect place for everyone, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation
The first parking spaces are located in Schwabing with other areas to follow
An additional 680,000 euros are being made available by the Ministry of Culture and Media
North Rhine-Westphalia has already reallowed prostitution, while Hamburg, Bremen and Schleswig-Holstein will begin doing so on 15 September
Two Swedish and three German cities have been nominated for the prestigious award
Just 30 minutes after 700,000 euros worth of grants for the purchase of cargo bikes were made available, they were already exhausted and claimed by citizens
The #rideitright campaign aims to remind locals and visitors of the rules for using e-scooters and to prevent the appearance of many problems commonly associated with the vehicles
Only elementary schools will be exempt from this requirement
Some 15 million euros will be spent on digitalization in colleges, schools and libraries across the city
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the city is turning more and more of its streets into low or no vehicle traffic zones
Local authorities want to further boost their efforts in achieving their climate targets
The Bonn-o-mat will help undecided voters see which parties best suit them
The goal of authorities is to make the use of public transport even more attractive for citizens
Swedish and Danish authorities will work together for the establishment of links between Malmo and Brussels and Stockholm and Hamburg
A new department is being created that will be solely responsible for topics ranging from cycling to public transport in the city
The city’s government puts a special emphasis on developing its hydrogen capabilities
The launch of a new e-bus is a statement and a commitment to a greener Munich
Authorities have included two new instruments in the city’s coronavirus economic response package meant to provide further support for those heavily affected by the pandemic
The city’s HEAT project will enter its 2nd phase of trials and might soon allow for regular passengers to climb onboard
The city has purchased 24 ultra-modern subway trains to replace ones dating back to the 1970s
The creation of new bike paths became a must following a spike in the use of bicycles in the city
Local, regional and federal authorities are all urging citizens to use the app in order to contain the virus
The biannual event is set to transform Germany’s financial capital into one of fashion
The goal of regional authorities is to light the path towards addressing systemic discrimination in the whole of Germany
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted local leaders to think about new solutions to different aspects of the capital’s housing crisis
It is meant to serve as an extension to the measures adopted during the height of the pandemic
A reduced number of passengers and the planned opening of a new airport are the main drivers of change to air travel in the German capital
In order to allow for the accommodation of more people while adhering to social distancing measures, the Bavarian capital has come up with a new solution
City authorities have unveiled a detailed step-by-step programme for coming out of quarantine
Despite the pandemic, authorities are keeping their eyes on climate change
Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein have agreed on a 3.7-million-euro package for the support of the region’s film sector
Cannes, Venice, Berlin and more join a free global film festival starting in May
Even though public events might be reallowed at the end of August, local authorities have decided to adopt a more cautious approach
It wants to preserve memories of the crisis and its impact on public life
The Bavarian capital’s taxi association allows for doctors and nurses to take a ride to and from work free of charge
Companies can now apply online for emergency financial aid provided by the local government
By purchasing a stake in the city’s newest district, local authorities aim to ensure the creation of a proper social and cultural centre in the newly developed area
Today at 6 PM local time, citizens are asked to go out on their balconies and play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
The City Council of Munich approved the issuing of 120 million euros worth of bonds that will be managed by two partners
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The city has set up a massive fund that is meant to prevent layoffs and protects workers and business owners from economic fallout
The first round of local elections in France and Bavaria was held in unprecedented circumstances
The first round is held today, with the 2nd one taking place in two weeks’ time – on 29 March
The ride-sharing service MOIA will soon boast a total of 500 electric vehicles
They have made three key demands
The state elections in Hamburg and Thuringia have proven that the German political system’s most turbulent times still lie ahead
The “House of Health and Work” will help citizens who are forced to cope with reduced incomes due to illness
Citizens will be electing a state parliament and thus in extension, the city’s First Mayor
New results present an example of stability and strength in the German region
How Stockholm, Madrid, and Munich meet the challenges of sustainable urban mobility
In order to improve conditions policymakers need precise knowledge on the subject – that’s why they have commissioned a count of the homeless in the city
The city has set up a fund of 4.2 million euros to help youngsters find jobs and apprenticeships
A loan of 240 million euros will be used for the construction of new residential buildings
Over the next 5 years, the city will host events, exhibitions and an annual festival, all aimed at dealing with Germany’s colonial history
The complex planning processes can be challenging in terms of staff capacities and expertise
