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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

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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Athens has been inhabited by people for at least 7,000 years. Historical evidence shows that as far back as 900 BC  Athens was already a major trading hub because of its central location and easy access to the sea. Culturally, Athens has set the foundations for Western civilization and the development of art and culture. In the Middle Ages, the city gradually began to lose its power, but still managed to maintain its position as a trading hub, especially with Italy. Тhe history of the city from the Middle Ages shows a period of great loss of positions, which lasted until 1833. After the Greek War of Independence in 1834, Athens was declared a capital city. Part of the urban planning process was building a symbol of the continuity between Ancient Greece and the modern city, consisting of the peaks of the Acropolis, Kerameikos and today's Parliament building.

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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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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism

Athens Airport introduces off-site check-in for cruise passengers

Passengers will be shuttled directly to and from the Port of Piraeus, skipping the lines at the airport

Sep 04, 2024 13:46
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Greece / Athens / Welfare and Health

This popular Greek island is left without water due to sabotage

This is the fourth such incident in recent years affecting the water pipeline to Aegina

Feb 07, 2024 17:56
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Part of Greek hotel shuts down due to French bedbugs

It looks like the pesky pests have now decided to try out some international tourism as well

Oct 18, 2023 13:19
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Greece / Athens / Thessaloniki / Politics and Reforms

Athens and Thessaloniki to get new mayors after local elections

The results from the two-round ballot process turned out to be a huge disappointment for the ruling conservative party

Oct 16, 2023 12:50
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Athens / Gabrovo / EU funding updates / Green City

Gabrovo will be part of a European climate insurance pilot

The Bulgarian city is once again testing its pioneering spirit in the local context

Sep 04, 2023 18:08
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism

Athens to cap daily visitor numbers to Acropolis

The new measure will begin operating in September as a trial system

Aug 07, 2023 16:15
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Greece / Athens / Sofia / Thessaloniki / Digital transformation / Mobility

Sofia – Thessaloniki highway to support autonomous vehicles by 2025

Greece and Bulgaria are set to build one of the first 5G cross-border corridors in Europe

May 31, 2023 14:42
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

AR app lets people see the Acropolis as it was in ancient times

The new tech development brings Ancient Greek heritage into the digital age

May 15, 2023 15:42
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Athens to build Greece's first 100% ‘green’ museum

The building will be on the site of Plato’s Ancient Academy

Mar 15, 2023 16:11
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Attica Region to invest 1.5 million euros in Roma start-ups

The initiative focuses on building an integration policy from the perspective of small businesses within the community

Feb 01, 2023 16:03
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms

Digitalisation milestone: Athens municipality goes 100% online

The project to digitalise all municipal services took local authorities less than three years to complete

Jan 10, 2023 13:50
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Welfare and Health

Athens: free holiday haircuts for the homeless

Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis believes that this is a way to give dignity back to the vulnerable, a core of local social services

Dec 28, 2022 13:00
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Athens is shaking off its decaying facades

The generous municipal programme can cover 100% of a façade renovation project

Nov 21, 2022 12:05
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

Athens partners up with Google to offer an AR experience of the city

The project aims to showcase the Greek capital as a living, breathing and evolving contemporary museum

Nov 15, 2022 14:30
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Development / Mobility

Greek PM inaugurates key Athens-Piraeus metro line

The trip from the Athens city centre to the Port of Piraeus now takes only 26 minutes

Oct 10, 2022 16:43
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Energy efficiency / Politics and Reforms

This winter, Athens will not turn off street lights to save energy

Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said that keeping the lights on is not a matter of luxury, but a matter of security

Sep 02, 2022 13:27
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Development

For the first time in two decades, Athens invests massively in architectural heritage

Most of the buildings in the city were built before the 1970s and have been left to chip away and collect soot on their unique facades

Jun 08, 2022 15:30
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Athens holds Cultural Summer Camp to help single-parent families

The programme targets young children whose parents cannot afford to stay home while school is closed

May 20, 2022 12:12
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Public Spaces

Athens unveils open-air exhibition, portraying life in Ukraine

“The war that should have never happened” will run until 13 June

May 16, 2022 14:37
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Interviews / Welfare and Health

Melina Daskalaki: Our mission is to promote the social reintegration of homeless individuals

An interview with the President of the City of Athens Reception & Solidarity Centre

May 16, 2022 11:04
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Education and Sport / Green City

Nurseries in Athens teach children how to plant fruits and vegetables

The municipality wants to have gardens in all 68 of its nursery schools by the end of the year

Apr 20, 2022 15:33
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Politics and Reforms

Athens and Boston to become sister cities

A direct flight will connect the two metropolises for the first time in 25 years

Apr 18, 2022 16:27
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Welfare and Health

Athens reopens its ‘Friendship Clubs’ after a two-year break

People over the age of 60 will once again be able to meet up with friends, exercise, learn new skills, and participate in cultural events

Apr 07, 2022 14:00
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Athens offers citizens with disabilities free swimming lessons

People between the ages of 5 and 40 can seek the help of skilled professionals every week from Monday to Saturday

Mar 16, 2022 14:21
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency

EUR 2.3 million to help 111 small businesses in Athens become greener

This is part of the ‘Athens Business Green Toolkit’ initiative

Mar 15, 2022 11:51
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Thessaloniki / Culture and Tourism

Greece promotes its big cities as ideal destinations for a ‘greekend’

The Mediterranean country invites you to ‘end your week like a Greek’ in Athens or Thessaloniki

Feb 18, 2022 11:07
Svilena Iotkovska
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

62 smart signs tell the stories of important historical figures in Athens

Locals and tourists can now learn more about the Philhellenic Movement by simply scanning a QR code

Feb 03, 2022 14:27
Svilena Iotkovska
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Finland / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Athens / Braga / Rome / Culture and Tourism

Which will Europe's best destination be in 2022?

People can vote for their top pick from a mix of 20 uniquely European spots, from across the continent

Jan 21, 2022 11:31
Denis Balgaranov
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Greece / Athens / Development / Mobility / Public Spaces

Athens begins largest sidewalk restoration project since 2004 Olympics

The project is one of many that will improve the squares and pavements in the city

Jan 17, 2022 14:08
Svilena Iotkovska

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