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France / Development / Economy and Finance

France starts building its Battery Valley with opening of new gigafactory

The facility located near Lens is the first step in the grand re-industrialization of the North along modern tech lines

May 31, 2023 13:17
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Germany / Berlin / Development / Social City

Berlin will build social housing for lesbian and queer women in the city centre

The development will offer 70 rental apartments at 6.90 euros per square metre

May 30, 2023 15:58

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Spain / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Spanish domestic flights tickets can be paid in up to 12 installments

Iberia will be the first company to introduce this option in the country

May 31, 2023 16:09
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France / Development / Economy and Finance

France starts building its Battery Valley with opening of new gigafactory

The facility located near Lens is the first step in the grand re-industrialization of the North along modern tech lines

May 31, 2023 13:17

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Bulgaria / Sofia / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Sofia cracks down on e-scooters with fines of up to 500 euros for companies

Drivers will be legally required to push their scooters manually in pedestrian areas and parks

May 31, 2023 17:09
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Luxembourg / Portugal / Energy efficiency / Politics and Reforms

Luxembourg and Portugal to develop a hydrogen corridor

Portugal is growing its renewable energy sector and will soon have a large hydrogen electrolyser in the port of Sines

May 31, 2023 11:00

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Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research

Esch2022 – the benefits and aftermath of European Capital of Culture

The team presented the final report about a year, which was supposed to put the Luxembourgish city on the cultural map of Europe

May 29, 2023 16:29
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Innovation and Research

Museums and police in Europe join forces to fight illicit trade in artefacts

European projects are developing new ways to clamp down on international trafficking of cultural goods

May 23, 2023 16:56

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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
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Finland / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health

After dogs, Finland wants to register all cats on its territory, too

The feline registry is expected to start operating in 2026

May 30, 2023 17:42

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Luxembourg / Portugal / Energy efficiency / Politics and Reforms

Luxembourg and Portugal to develop a hydrogen corridor

Portugal is growing its renewable energy sector and will soon have a large hydrogen electrolyser in the port of Sines

May 31, 2023 11:00
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Germany / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency

BMW will expand green car plant in Leipzig

The city has signed a new lease deal for an area of 12 hectares which will include production facilities and renewable energy generation

May 29, 2023 13:07

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Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Night train tester: Europe’s newest profession

After all, sleeping carriages are basically hotels on wheels

May 31, 2023 17:49
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Sofia cracks down on e-scooters with fines of up to 500 euros for companies

Drivers will be legally required to push their scooters manually in pedestrian areas and parks

May 31, 2023 17:09

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Denmark / Copenhagen / Mobility / Public Spaces

Copenhagen creates parking lots only for e-car sharing services

1,000 such spaces, strategically placed near public transit hubs, will help rethink the place of the car in the city

May 29, 2023 17:44
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Netherlands / Innovation and Research / Public Spaces

Meet the new Rotterdam rapid response anti-litter team

It will also respond to alarms from citizens in real-time

May 23, 2023 15:47

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Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Night train tester: Europe’s newest profession

After all, sleeping carriages are basically hotels on wheels

May 31, 2023 17:49
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Spain / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Spanish domestic flights tickets can be paid in up to 12 installments

Iberia will be the first company to introduce this option in the country

May 31, 2023 16:09

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Portugal / Lisbon / Development / Education and Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former home in Lisbon soon up for rent

The apartment building has just undergone a renovation worth 14 million euros

May 15, 2023 18:07
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Poland / Krakow / Education and Sport / Social City

Krakow and Shell will donate 1,000 laptops to war refugees

It’s a repetition of the donation drive, treating aid not as a sprint but as a marathon

May 11, 2023 17:38

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Finland / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health

After dogs, Finland wants to register all cats on its territory, too

The feline registry is expected to start operating in 2026

May 30, 2023 17:42
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Germany / Berlin / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Berlin will treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers for free

With the ramp-up of the summer offensive, authorities estimate up to 500 wounded soldiers per month

May 23, 2023 13:53
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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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Romania / Cluj-Napoca / Digital transformation / Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Online public services as efficient as TikTok: Cluj-Napoca’s Digital Transformation

Feb 16, 2023 13:51
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Interviews / Read Twice

Veni Markovski: It's about time the media stopped inviting “experts” who spread false info

Nov 28, 2022 11:30
Denis Balgaranov
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Netherlands / Utrecht / Green City / Interviews

Sharon Dijksma: Without cities, it will be impossible to tackle global warming

Nov 21, 2022 13:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Vasco Cordeiro: The European project is at stake when solidarity is at stake

Aug 1, 2022 11:34
Denis Balgaranov
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Cities Mission has made citizen engagement and participatory processes an important part of its functioning

Jul 14, 2022 14:57
ICLEI Europe
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews

Luisa Salgueiro: Climate resilience work is never completed, it’s a continuously upgraded project

Jun 23, 2022 12:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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EBRD's aim is to support increased climate ambition within cities

May 18, 2022 13:33
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Greece / Athens / Interviews / Welfare and Health

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

May 16, 2022 11:04
Svilena Iotkovska

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Back in time, Milan was the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Duchy of Milan and the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia. Nowadays, only a few traces of the Roman period remain in the city.

One of the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire was the barbaric invasions coming from Northern Europe and Asia. In 539 AD Milan was sacked and its role of capital was lost. 

During the XII century a remarkable independence movement - called the Comuni, developed in many towns of Northern Italy. The Comuni fought against the hegemony of the German emperors. Milan economically dominated in the region and has played a major role in the Comuni movement.

The period of democratic government came to an end when power was seized by the old Milanese Visconti family from 1277 to 1447. They gave the city political and cultural supremacy and international renown.  Under Visconti rule, the construction of the Duomo and of the Castle began.

After 1447 there were 3 years of republican rule. In 1450, Francesco Sforza, son-in-law of the last Visconti duke and captain of the Milanese army, took over command of Milan. The Sforza family's rule coincided with the Renaissance years in the country.

In the early XVI century, Northern Italy became one of the territories contested by the French and the Spanish monarchies. The Spanish prevailed, and the city was governed by them for nearly two centuries.

The great European wars of the late XVII and early XVIII centuries brought Milan under the domination of the Austrian Imperial dynasty of the Hapsburgs. The city experienced a recovery which encompassed its economy, the functioning of its public administration, culture and arts, education and scientific development.

During the wars that followed the French Revolution of 1789, Milan came under French control. It became capital of the Cisalpine Republic and, thereafter, of the so-called 'Regno Italico', which was governed by relatives of Napoleon and comprised nearly the whole of Northern Italy.                         

In 1815 the Austrians returned to Milan after Napoleon's defeat. In 1848 the city rebelled against the Austro-Hungarians. In 1859 it became part of the Savoy Kingdom.   

In the Kingdom of Italy Milan rapidly became a financial and industrial centre. The city center of Milan was soon taken over by banks and insurance companies.

In 1919 in Milan was founded the Fascist party. During Fascism were built the Stazione Centrale (Central Station) and the Triennale.

Milan has emerged as Italy's major centre for commerce, finance, publishing and as the country capital of the fashion, design, media and advanced service sectors.

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Italy / Milan / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms

Milan Police to notify drivers of parking fines by phone and not by car windshield ticket

This will be another boost to digitalization, but this time using a stick rather than a carrot

Mar 29, 2023 13:47
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Politics and Reforms

Italy’s two most populous regions - firmly right-wing after elections

Lombardy and Lazio held two-day regional elections but the voter turnout wasn’t the greatest

Feb 14, 2023 13:49
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

SanMetro: Milan’s first music festival taking place in the subway

It is meant as a response and companion piece to the annual San Remo festival - Italy’s premier pop music event

Feb 06, 2023 13:02
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

The first Tommy Hilfiger café in the world opens in Milan

It makes perfect sense, given the vibrant café and fashion cultures in that country

Feb 03, 2023 11:35
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Mobility / Public Spaces

Milan could slow down to 30 km/h from 2024

The Italian city might join a rank of other European municipalities that have calmed their car traffic this way

Jan 10, 2023 17:09
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Development / Public Spaces

New Milan Conservatory will integrate forest and music

The aptly named Bosco della Musica will seek to regenerate an ex-industrial site with greenery and culture

Nov 04, 2022 15:32
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Mobility / Public Spaces

Milan to curb e-scooters and operators next year

The goal is to introduce more regulation in a mobility market that’s gone a bit Wild West

Oct 27, 2022 18:13
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

Milan: first city in Europe to have taxis sanitized by UV technology

Just in time for the upcoming flu and Covid season

Oct 21, 2022 14:24
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Innovation and Research / Public Spaces

Robot helps Milanese children cross the street safely

There is a new player on the road traffic scene that drivers will have to take into account

Oct 12, 2022 17:53
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Economy and Finance

An average flat in Milan costs 166 salaries

With that factor, the city now ranks as the most un-affordable in terms of housing in all of Italy

Oct 10, 2022 17:51
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Economy and Finance / Education and Sport

Milan is the most expensive Italian city for students…by far

The COVID pandemic provided only a temporary brake on the seemingly untameable accommodation market

Aug 22, 2022 17:54
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Italy / Milan / Digital transformation / Mobility

Milan Police helps you recover your stolen bike through Facebook

Using social media to restore justice and put some visibility to a persistent criminal activity

Aug 03, 2022 13:43
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Digital transformation / Mobility

Bad e-scooter riders in Rome and Milan will have to do a driving course

This is the first time that type of concept will be tried out in Europe

Jul 26, 2022 12:21
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Milan ready to test the first automated drone delivery system in Italy

The fully electric drone called Yape has the potential to fix many of the problems with last-mile deliveries

Jul 20, 2022 16:51
Denis Balgaranov
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Italy / Milan / Green City

Milan says no to plastic confetti

The city has passed an ordinance that will encourage more responsible and sustainable celebrations

Jul 12, 2022 16:28
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Turin / Venice / Green City

Northern Italy enters state of emergency due to drought

Five of the regions located there will receive funding, but that might only be the first step in times of need

Jul 05, 2022 12:18
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Italy / Milan / Green City

Milan turns off fountains due to historic drought

The arid weather phenomenon is affecting the agricultural sector in Northern Italy to almost unprecedented levels

Jun 27, 2022 12:39
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Mobility / Social City

Milan brings subsidized taxi vouchers back

People living in precarious economic conditions or with physical disabilities are eligible to apply for the service

Jun 21, 2022 13:58
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Development / Public Spaces

Milan to turn abandoned warehouses into a design hub

Milan Central Station’s vicinity is looking forward to rejuvenation with Drop City

Jun 03, 2022 16:34
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Education and Sport / Green City

Milan’s Vivaio Bicocca: from green area to urban ecosystem

Authorities want to do away with the passive status of nature in the city

May 20, 2022 13:15
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Digital transformation / Education and Sport

Guided VR tour in Milan helps visitors experience climate change first-hand

An innovative way to augment the surrounding reality and look beyond our current context

Apr 13, 2022 15:28
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Florence / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Florence and Milan sign Charter of values of Italian catering

The document aims to give the sector agency in safeguarding traditions

Mar 30, 2022 14:02
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Politics and Reforms

City of Milan will lobby for liberalization of soft drugs in Italy

The city’s mayor backs the initiative

Mar 16, 2022 12:59
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism

Russia demands the return of works of art loaned to Milan

There’s a rupture in the cultural relations between cities, too

Mar 14, 2022 13:57
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Green City

Milan’s canals are filled with plastic straws

More than a month after the European directive banning the sale of disposable plastics entered into force

Mar 01, 2022 16:32
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Mobility

Milan set to become slower, greener and cleaner with the new Air and Climate Plan

30 km/h will be the common speed in the city in the nearest future

Feb 24, 2022 15:57
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Development / Social City

Milan City Council offers spaces in social housing for SME development

It’s a way to boost the economic life in the areas of social housing

Feb 15, 2022 13:08
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Mobility

From Genoa to Milan, in less than an hour by train

The high-speed rail connection may increase the importance of Genoa as a commercial port

Feb 11, 2022 15:32
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Digital transformation / Mobility

Milan, Rome and Naples to field test MaaS platform

Milan is also the first city in Italy to host an experimental laboratory for public transit

Feb 09, 2022 17:51
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Mobility

Flying taxis take off in Milan in 2026

To coincide with the 2026 Winter Olympics there

Jan 26, 2022 17:55
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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