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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
Let’s take a look together
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 city’s mayor wants the local government to become more efficient and digital in order to better support its citizens
Some 63 edifices have once again been welcomed as part of the Greek capital’s historical heritage
A large new green common space will be created in the city’s eastern part
The latest of these large-scale initiatives took aim at the city’s most densely populated district
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Several projects were launched by the city to help the vulnerable during the holidays
They will substantially bolster local recycling efforts
The municipality has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with several organisations which will bolster their joint efforts in achieving the goal
Local authorities want to offer their constituents the best educational opportunities they can
The municipality is expanding its social safety net over the holidays in order to protect as many people as possible
After decades of legal disputes, the Greek capital has finally managed to secure the land and make use of it as it sees fit
A massive anti-graffiti initiative was concluded earlier last week, cleaning up some of the Greek capital’s most famous landmarks
Over the holidays, local authorities will be providing additional assistance to those heavily impacted by the pandemic
Through the initiative, two massive supra-local metropolitan areas for relaxation, culture and sport will be created in the Greek capital
Interview with Georgios Tsamaslis, Mayor of Thermaikos, Greece
The COVID train allows patients to quickly and safely reach the capital’s hospitals
The Greek Culture and Sports Ministry is placing an emphasis on ensuring that everyone can visit the site, no matter their disabilities or health and mobility problems
Ioannina, Serres, Larissa, Rodopi and Thessaloniki have gone into semi-lockdowns amid a surge of infections
The new site will be built by Hellenic Petroleum and will be essential for Greece’s energy transition
The city radio will be broadcasting information in 12 languages
Piraeus Group will be providing the funding for the new buses in order to help the cities cope with the economic impact of COVID-19
The lights aim to bring out the best of Athens’s iconic landmark
Funchal and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria took the leading prizes
The Greek capital has placed a special emphasis on protecting those most in need
The measure was introduced in order to protect jobs and businesses in the aftermath of COVID-19
By providing a testing service on-site, the venue wants to make traveling safer, easier and more convenient
Authorities are also looking at ways to solve traffic issues and congestions in the city
It is part of the EU’s SUSTOURISMO initiative which aims to promote more eco-friendly tourism alternatives
Countries that managed to successfully contain the coronavirus pandemic have seen their cities become a preferred destination for tourists
For the first time the hallmark event will be held both live and online
Citizens can already travel on the Great Walk of Athens, development of which began just last month
The decision for pedestrianization was taken in light of the coronavirus pandemic
Interview with Lazaros Maloutas, Mayor of Kozani, Greece
Despite a number of setbacks, authorities are confident that in just a few years’ time, the megaproject will be completed
Athens’ “Great Walk” is one of the biggest projects ever conceived in the Greek capital
The world-famous archaeological site will be getting new upgrades so that it could better meet the expectations of visitors
Interview with Thodoris Tzoumas, Mayor of Skiathos in Greece
It is offering free online courses to citizens of the country’s islands and border regions
Interview with the mayor of Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero Municipality in Greece
They have made three key demands
They will use augmented reality, machine learning and AI, among other tools
Interview with Ignatios Kaitezidis, Mayor of Pilea-Hortiatis, Greece
The event is a modern reincarnation of the ancient Olympic contest
A new POCYTIF project has kicked off in Evora, Portugal
Interview with Dimitrios Marinakis, Mayor of Lemnos, Greece
With the first phase almost completed, authorities are now on the lookout for investors to continue to good work
The winner Colmar is also known as the Sunniest city in France
The city will be taking part in the EU-wide “2050 Climate-friendly Mobility in Cities” project
Thanks to an 11-million-euro EU investment, the island has become a pioneer in hybrid energy
Greece’s 2nd largest city is the most compliant with new anti-smoking regulations
The municipality wants to help people get engaged with local culture and heritage
Engaging in foreign missions is proving to be great boon for many municipalities in Greece
Interview with Vassilis Labrinos, Mayor of Heraklion, Greece
It also provides content that is not offered by any Greek university
The Cyprus Airways flights will run three times a week, while Aegean will complete the journey twice per week
Interview with Moses Elisaf, Mayor of Ioannina in Greece
Interview with Giorgos Anastasiou, Mayor of Thebes in Greece
Following weeks of casting, rehearsals, interviews and Christmassy-type investigations
Lace up your boots and grab your favourite sweater
The initiative is part of the program “Adopt Your City” launched by Mayor Bakoyannis
After the completion of the project, the building will consume at least 30% less energy
The iconic landmark will become safer and more attractive to visitors and local residents
Some 60,000 runners are to take part in the world-famous sporting event
It kicks off today with the motto “The Overview Effect”
Mayor Bakoyannis calls on residents to get involved and improve the city
Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, has pledged to change the face of his beloved city
The loan will help 500,00 people in Athens, Thessaloniki and the Peloponnese
New museum of international contemporary and modern art will open in October
On 22nd of September the event will ask for cycle safe cities
They will be located at Athens Former Hellinikon Airport
Dora and Kostas Bakoyannis - the former and incumbent mayors of Athens come from a family which has shaped Greek politics for centuries
It will be able to help 50 people per day
The free screenings of cinema classics are part of a larger EU initiative for restoration of cultural heritage. Learn more
In an open letter published today, 210 mayors also call on the Council and Member States to halve emissions by 2030 and reach a net-zero by the mid-century
It will transform a 6.5 million square meters area
As part of a common project with six other EU cities
Explore the ideal city-break destination
It costs 1.8 billion euros and has design speed of 200km/h
“We succeeded in planning and materializing a lot of projects.”
On the occasion of Greek Independence Day
A large part of the forest was destroyed in a massive fire in August 1997
It is almost 100 years old
The Resilience Strategy of the city is based on eight city values - Social Cohesion, Local Identity and Heritage, Environmental Management, Health and Wellbeing, Youth Empowerment, Multi-stakeholder Engagement, Technology Adaptation, Economic Prosperity
Serres is one of the administrative and economic centers of Northern Greece
The investment is 8 billion euro
“We enjoy developing and adopting new ideas with creativity and technology”
Investments are in transport, waste, energy efficiency, culture and urban rehabilitation
“The biggest challenge is the implementation of projects in a very difficult economic climate for Greece”
The vote for European Best Destination 2019 is now open
It will give great impetus to the international presence of the hall
This Christmastime the Greek capital is forming a magical winter wonderland
Athens highlights innovation as a mindset, a culture that was able to re-engage those that had lost faith in the city, and proved you can do more with less
According to the most recent Eurostat data
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This year’s festival is inspired by the Classic Marathon of Athens, a symbol of focusing on the target and persistence
The Greek capital wins the prize of 1 million euro
