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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

Economy and Finance

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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
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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

Politics and Reforms

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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

Innovation and Research

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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

Digital transformation

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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

Mobility

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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

Public Spaces

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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

Culture and Tourism

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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

Education and Sport

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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

Welfare and Health

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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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Interviews

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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Estonia / Tartu / Interviews

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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Interviews

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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Green City

Europe's 30-year cities movement calls to step up the speed for a green transition

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.

Oct 03, 2024 09:47
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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
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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
TheMayor.EU
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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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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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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
TheMayor.EU
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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
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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 / 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
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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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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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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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Spain / Madrid / Green City / Mobility

Madrid Metro gets into the parcel delivery business

The incorporation of the underground network into the logistics sector has in view the reduction of street traffic above

Sep 20, 2024 13:21
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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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Poland / Krakow / Development / Mobility

Krakow will be Poland's second city with metro

The city officials announced that the start of the works is planned for 2028

Sep 19, 2024 16:14
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Bulgaria / Culture and Tourism / Development

Bulgarian town seeks to acquire famous Communist-era mystic ruin

The Municipality Kazanlak will put the decision to a local referendum with the argument that Buzludzha would boost its tourism appeal

Sep 19, 2024 13:17
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Education and Sport

Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

Sep 19, 2024 10:06
ICLEI Europe
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Germany / Culture and Tourism

Did you know that Germany has its own leaning tower?

And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa

Sep 18, 2024 17:42
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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France / Paris / Mobility / Social City

Île-de-France promises ticket fare revolution from 2 January 2025

Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros

Sep 18, 2024 17:07
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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
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Germany / Berlin / Green City / Social City

Berlin launches ‘repair bonus’ for home appliances today

Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement

Sep 17, 2024 17:32
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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
TheMayor.EU
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Belgium / Antwerp / Green City / Politics and Reforms

Antwerp makes tyre deflation a crime

Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property

Sep 17, 2024 13:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Hungary / Budapest / Culture and Tourism / Social City

Budapest is the latest European city to ban short-term rentals

The restriction on this tourism segment will enter into force in 2026 in one of the city’s central districts

Sep 16, 2024 18:04
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Finland / Digital transformation / Education and Sport

Finnish town replaces laptops with books in schools

Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education

Sep 16, 2024 16:24
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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France / Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

France claims ownership over Spanish Steps in Rome

Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors

Sep 16, 2024 14:07
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Belgium / Culture and Tourism

Ghent demands return of a letter written by Elizabeth I

The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives

Sep 13, 2024 17:49
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Lithuania / Vilnius / Digital transformation / Green City

Vilnius architects can check the greenness index of projects with free online calculator

The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design

Sep 13, 2024 14:57
TheMayor.EU
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Germany / Berlin / Culture and Tourism

Berlin promotes itself with a cheeky poster campaign...in Berlin

And in other German cities, too

Sep 13, 2024 11:43
TheMayor.EU
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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
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Romania / Green City

Tulcea's plan: From barren lands to the largest urban forest in Romania

The Danube Delta municipality is to surround itself with even more nature

Sep 12, 2024 12:27
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Austria / Vienna / Green City / Politics and Reforms

Vienna binds its 2040 climate neutrality goal to a law

It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step

Sep 11, 2024 18:06
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Spain / Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

Fuengirola offers small businesses free digital kits so they can lower their electricity bills

The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs

Sep 11, 2024 16:46
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Mobility

This is how Amsterdam helps drivers adapt to new 30 km/h limits

The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality

Sep 11, 2024 12:58
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Finland / Helsinki / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Helsinki may build a small nuclear reactor for heating purposes

Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade

Sep 10, 2024 17:45
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France / Politics and Reforms

Marseille’s mayor wants to move city hall to old army barracks

Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration

Sep 10, 2024 16:30
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Germany / Welfare and Health

German city explains why feeding ducks is a bad thing

Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion

Sep 10, 2024 13:40
TheMayor.EU
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Poland / Education and Sport / Green City

Polish coal region to introduce climate awareness in primary school subjects

Silesia is known as the industrial heart of the country, but its regional government wants to engender a new awareness among the youngest

Sep 09, 2024 17:56
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Denmark / Aalborg / Green City

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns in Aalborg will boost climate partnerships

The organizers are making a stake to foster committed action on the part of the governments through the Aalborg Conditions

Sep 09, 2024 16:30
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Belgium / Brussels / Development / Green City

Brussels' European Quarter finally ready to shed its bureaucratic ghetto image

A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units

Sep 09, 2024 13:10
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Development / Economy and Finance

Sofia welcomes 'Just Transition Opportunities Across Borders'

The International Forum on Economic Transformation of Coal Regions will take place on 25 September

Sep 09, 2024 09:39
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Germany / Berlin / Development / Digital transformation

Berlin aims for 100% fibre optic internet coverage in 2028

The same goes for 5G coverage but that complete rate will be achieved already in 2025

Sep 05, 2024 17:37
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Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Trevi Fountain in Rome may become pay-to-visit attraction

Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction

Sep 05, 2024 16:28
TheMayor.EU
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Belgium / Brussels / Culture and Tourism

Controversial Brussels municipality applies to be European Capital of Culture

For many years, Molenbeek’s reputation was linked to terrorism, but now it wants to show the world that it has turned a new page

Sep 05, 2024 13:53
TheMayor.EU
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Mobility

Dubrovnik targets local taxis in effort to reduce street congestion

This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town

Sep 04, 2024 18:03
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Germany / Berlin / Green City

The Berlin Urban Nature Pact seeks to champion biodiversity at urban level

The German capital reps will head to COP16, in Cali (Colombia), with the aim of inviting other cities to join the cause

Sep 04, 2024 16:12
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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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Spain / Digital transformation / Green City

Spain unveils air quality app that also offers forecasts

The tool builds upon the already available web version of the map

Sep 03, 2024 17:54
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Austria / Digital transformation / Mobility / Welfare and Health

Austrian online map helps parents to plan safe school routes

It marks the street spots that have recorded the highest number of incidents

Sep 03, 2024 15:59
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