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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 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
The German capital has been working hard on implementing the 2019 ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court regarding the country’s property tax
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
Night trains are poised to make a return on the continent after years of disuse
The Solar Act will become a key piece of the city’s plans for combating climate change
Thousands of new charging points will be installed in the city over the next couple of years
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 fleet of small yellow autonomous vehicles has grown since last year’s trial run and will be ready to greet travelers come December
A new campaign launched by the local government and the city’s tourism centre aims to stop people from breaking the rules
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
Berlin's Traffic Light corona-warning system has been in operation for over three months and has attracted the attention of Germany's regions
Locals have already lodged hundreds of complaints over the construction of the new car manufacturing plant near Berlin
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 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
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
City authorities have unveiled a detailed step-by-step programme for coming out of quarantine
Cannes, Venice, Berlin and more join a free global film festival starting in May
The city has set up a massive fund that is meant to prevent layoffs and protects workers and business owners from economic fallout
New results present an example of stability and strength in the German region
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
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
Mayors in Germany have been coming under increased threat from violence over the past couple of years
Deutsche Bahn cut the costs of long-distance tickets at the start of 2020
Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH will receive funding for new trains
Berlin, Hamburg and Munich have introduced new pieces of legislation restricting the use of fireworks in the lead-up to New Year’s Eve
Local authorities in Berlin have been struggling with what to do with the historic location but might have finally reached a solution
The airport was supposed to first open in 2011 but the date kept changing due to numerous failures
Of the top 20 cities in the world, 15 are European
It’s a move aimed at restoring trust and establishing an atmosphere of openness
Gigafactory 4 will build electric cars, powertrains and batteries
In honour of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a new VR experience allows users to relive the past
Members of the CDU in the German capital want to appoint a special commissioner for loneliness
The local government has spent another 1 billion euros for apartments
Interview with Matthew Bach, Governance and Social Innovation Officer at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
E-scooters are proving to be a real urban menace when not regulated properly
The proposal comes amid the rising green tide in German politics
If it wasn’t already apparent, German cities are struggling to cope with the demand for housing
Find out which EU cities are part of the top 10 and which one took the first place
670 apartments on the Karl Marx Allee were bought by the local government
Michael Müller wants to introduce a 365-euro yearly ticket for the city’s public transport system – like the one in Vienna
Hamburg, Munich, Darmstadt and Leipzig are up next
