Interviews

Latest Interviews

Here you can find interviews with mayors and presidents of cities and municipalities of the European Union, EU representatives, as well as other experts on urban development. Learn what is on the local agenda, read about their strategies, action plans and governance programmes.

- Malta
- Valletta
- Interviews
- Mdina
- Marsa
- Marsaskala
- Safi
- Qrendi
- Xgħajra
- Siggiewi
Mario Fava: Residents expect the Councils to be at the heart of their communities

Conversation with the President of Local Councils' Association of Malta
August 13, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
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- Vila Nova de Poiares
Vila Nova de Poiares is a quiet, peaceful rural place, with lots of facilities that provide quality of life and wellbeing

Interview with Artur Santos, Deputy mayor of Vila Nova de Poiares in Portugal
August 11, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Brussels
- Interviews
- Ixelles
- Forest
Pascal Smet: Brussels has decidedly chosen to become a city for people

Interview with Pascal Smet, Secretary of Urban Planning of the Brussels-Capital Region
August 05, 2020 11:20

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Moldova Nouă
We are ready to offer exemptions from local taxes to all those who wish to invest in tourism

Interview with Torma Adrian Constantin, mayor of Moldova Nouă in Romania
August 04, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
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- Rijswijk
Michel Bezuijen: I see increasing interest in Smart City from our companies and residents

Interview with the Mayor of Rijswijk, Netherlands
July 30, 2020 09:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Paide
We want to keep the city safe and make Paide a great place for setting up a home and a family

Interview with Priit Värk, Mayor of Paide in Estonia
July 28, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
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- Liberec
Ing. Jaroslav Zámečník: I am pleased with the solidarity between people during the corona crisis

Interview with the Mayor of Liberec and former Managing Director of the Nisa Euroregion
July 23, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Matosinhos
In Matosinhos we are testing new solutions in order to change routine actions

Interview with Luisa Salgueiro, Mayor of Matosinhos in Portugal
July 21, 2020 10:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Setúbal
We will continue to invest in our tourism potential and in our capacities as a hub for economic development

Interview with Maria das Dores Meira, Mayor of Setúbal in Portugal
July 14, 2020 10:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Hradec Králové
Prof. Hrabálek: The quality of a society can be judged by how it looks after its elderly and sick members

Interview with Alexandr Hrabálek, Mayor of Hradec Králové
July 09, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
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- Ruse
Pencho Milkov: When the local government is persistent and united with the citizens, good things happen

The mayor of Rusе wants people in the city to breathe easily and to live better
July 07, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN

BG
- Interviews
- Uppsala
Erik Pelling: Uppsala’s goal is to be fossil free by 2030 and climate positive by 2050

Interview with the Mayor of Uppsala in Sweden
June 30, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Maarkedal
Joris Nachtergaele: I want to put the quality of life in the Flemish countryside on the agenda

Interview with Joris Nachtergaele, Mayor of Maarkedal
June 25, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Góis
We are living an extraordinary period and our priority is to protect the populations of Góis from the coronavirus

Interview with Maria de Lurdes Castanheira, Mayor of Góis, Portugal
June 23, 2020 11:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
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Andries Gryffroy: We believe that the strength of Europe's unity lies in its diversity of member states and regions

Interview with Andries Gryffroy, Flemish MP and member of the Belgian Senate and the Committee of the Regions
June 22, 2020 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
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- Český Krumlov
Dalibor Carda: Cesky Krumlov is a fantastic fairy-tale town

Interview with the Mayor of Cesky Krumlov, Czechia
June 18, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Lousada
Lousada combines the best of a rural life with the conveniences of the modern lifestyle

Interview with Pedro Machado, Mayor of Lousada, Portugal
June 16, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Għajnsielem
Kevin Cauchi: I want to ensure that we have a community where no one is left behind

Interview with the Mayor of Għajnsielem, Malta
June 11, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Stropkov
Ondrej Brendza: Stropkov is a city of culture, sports and social life

Interview with the mayor of Stropkov, Slovakia
June 09, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Chodov
Patrik Pizinger: Covid-19 reminded us to protect the weaker and more vulnerable

Interview with the Mayor of Chodov, Czechia
June 04, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Kozani
Our goal is to transform Kozani in a “Smart City” with modern infrastructure, efficient and friendly services

Interview with Lazaros Maloutas, Mayor of Kozani, Greece
June 02, 2020 11:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Tychy
Andrzej Dziuba: We are not afraid to test and implement modern solutions to improve the quality of life of our residents

Interview with the Mayor of Tychy in Poland
May 28, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Škofja Loka
Tine Radinja: I want green Škofja Loka to stay green

Interview with the Mayor of Škofja Loka, Slovenia
May 26, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- San Lawrenz
Noel Formosa: San Lawrenz is a living community thanks to the participation of everyone

Interview with Noel Formosa, Mayor of San Lawrenz
May 21, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Agazzano
Mattia Cigalini: Now, more than ever, closeness as a spirit of solidarity and unity is important for our local communities

Interview with the Mayor of Agazzano and one of the most successful Italian saxophonists
May 19, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
IT

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