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The prospect of lucrative energy exports causes a lot of hand-rubbing at the top, but locals fear for their health and environment and mayors complain about lack of public consultation
From puzzle pieces to connectedness
You can now invest in the city’s environmental performance
A new chapter in the local government’s ‘green revolution’
Younous Omarjee will chair the body also for the second half of the legislature
The energy crisis in the European Union is putting strain on municipalities as they see their bills quadruple
The official opening of the cultural agenda is on 22 January
Science on Stage 2022 will take place on 24-27 March
This will ease management of congestions and public transit loads
It features nearly 200 panoramas of the Croatian city
The prospect of lucrative energy exports causes a lot of hand-rubbing at the top, but locals fear for their health and environment and mayors complain about lack of public consultation
The energy crisis in the European Union is putting strain on municipalities as they see their bills quadruple
To coincide with the 2026 Winter Olympics there
The new vehicles were purchased in 2019 to kick off the city’s sustainable mobility plan and they are already paying off
The countdown has already begun
It's an experimental blend of memorial and landscaped public space, aimed at promoting shared moments of grief
The countdown has already begun
It's an experimental blend of memorial and landscaped public space, aimed at promoting shared moments of grief
The 19-year old became the youngest woman to overfly the world solo with a microlight aircraft
The aim is to tackle disinformation through better-informed media
Fewer people are getting sick, however
Free gym and sports activities are offered in a creative, yet familiar, package
Germany, on the other hand, is the most chilled
This, among other things, will allow drivers to better focus on their main task at hand
Apart from expected useful services, it also turns citizens' queries into formal documents
The reason is that the municipal measure would not achieve the climate goals that supposedly justify its existence
Supposedly, the answer lies somewhere in the Baltics and two capitals are vying for the honour
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
An insight into the process from a municipal point of view
This month, residents get to experience prototypes developed from bright ideas
The antivax-minded lawmakers will not be able to attend sessions or vote
The country’s parliament passed a law that allows businesses to take that step
The city is also changing bus timetables due to many drivers falling ill with Covid-19
It is not such an easy decision when considering economic benefits against social harm
The number of daily cases has hit its highest level since the start of the pandemic
Do you know what land art is?
The activity is now considered part of the national folk sports heritage
The city government is busy brainstorming how to organize life in the dark hours of the day
Despite ballooning cost, Lithuania hopes that Rail Baltica will be completed on schedule by 2026
The new fee will be introduced one year later than planned, as a nod to local hospitality industry
It is unlikely that it could start operating by 1 September, when the school year begins
The idea is to brighten up the daily walk with your pet and make you reflect on modern life’s issues
The organizers have chosen to concentrate on the topic of spatial strategies as the event’s focus
An initiative offers the chance to youngsters from low-income backgrounds to make an educated choice
The Hanseatic League was revived in 1980 as ‘new Hanse’ and it aims to foster links between historical League cities today
Small but important parts of street furnishing
Energy self-sufficiency maintained at this sports venue
Having a modern facility is not enough if the people are not aware of the difference they can make
This showcases architecture that harmonizes with nature
Latvia’s most popular resort has been levying an entrance fee since 1996
Together with other regions in the Baltic countries that seek to promote this form of tourism
Rejuvenation of the site seems ever more likely
In fact, this was the lowest turnout since independence from the USSR
Special facilities to accommodate access to the water will be added by Daugavpils Municipality
The first seedlings were planted on 27 May by an Italian landscaping company
An innovative method, part of an EU-funded project
A good example of public-private cooperation in the field of urban infrastructure
The city was the first place in the Baltics to open its doors to this possibility
The new programme encourages discovery and participation
This is an institutional re-organization aimed to make lives and initiatives easier
That is the message used by Daugavpils Regional Hospital in order to encourage donors
The Latvian capital will start the summer by hosting a very icy sport
Approximately 100 of these are currently privately owned
The cutting-edge technology was purchased with funds from the ERDF
This is the first time the Latvian capital is organizing an urban cultural season
The method is employed to make sure that sewers and rainwater drains stay separate
Improving the way the ERDF addresses environmental urban challenges of cities in peripheral regions, with international cooperation
This stems from the principle that both are connected to attracting positive attention from abroad
Spring equinox is known as the Great Day in this Baltic country
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
A green space with a mission
Benefits of responsible consumption and social awareness
Low-floor trams will run on Lines 5 and 7 by the end of 2023
That is why the local government is extending the deadline for co-financing in order to allow residents to perform the necessary adjustments
This came after concerted meetings with NGOs from the city who represent people with disabilities
It is an important day on the school calendar as it gives youngsters the chance to discover what’s behind many professions
The entangled cables spoiling the view on the streets will become history
The Municipality assures them that the initiative will go forward no matter the situation
Usually the event is hosted by the city of Valmiera
This is a question of heritage restoration apart from tourism opportunities
During the emergency situation, low-income status will be automatically extended
Do not let isolation and restrictions erase the sense of community
Liepāja City Council funded a teacher training in the intricacies of fieldwork
Residents from the capital’s neighbourhoods will decide which initiatives will get a green light
This became clear after a meeting between reps from the City Council and KNAB
This has now turned into a regular practice through the annual Youth Forum
Overall, Latvia is thought to have reached Level 3 emergency, out of four possible
The Wise Parents School offers free seminars starting 29 October
The economic zone is the only one in the Baltics that has a seaport, an airport and industrial area
This is the only European Gold Label Marathon including a mass start
His name is Mārtiņš Staķis, the leader of the "Development"/For! /"PROGRESSIVE" list
These will be organized as part of the European Week of Sports at the end of September
The no-entry list will be expanded in the future, economic sanctions found to be counterproductive
The artistic creations can be seen on Pasta Island in Lielupe River
The postal service of the Baltic republic plans to expand this service throughout the country
The money is given as part of the annual "Atspēriens" competition
The abandoned building seen from the Daugava River will become a business center and a hotel
The Latvian city wants to help local youth become healthy and active after months of staying at home
Some 300,000 euros are being allocated to three key projects for the city’s climate targets
The goal of the event is to find creative solutions to the problems faced by Latvia’s tourism industry
The delayed adoption of the city’s budget allowed for authorities to take into account the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Authorities will reward those who have turned the facades of their homes into examples of cleanliness and environmental care
In light of the damage caused to the tourism sector by the pandemic, local authorities have reevaluated the need for the change
The Latvian capital will co-finance projects for the renovation and energy efficiency of local buildings
The city wants to invest in attracting more domestic tourists, as well as ones from neighbouring regions
The municipality is allocating 100,000 euros from its budget for businesses that are struggling and is launching a special competition for the revitalization of the local economy
Here you’ll find a list of Latvian municipalities that offer accommodations to those who need to self-isolate but lack the means to do so
It will be inaugurated once the state of emergency in Latvia has been lifted
As of this moment, the project is 35% complete and is proceeding on schedule, despite the change in circumstances
Doctors, municipal police and municipal workers will be supplied with 3D printer faceguards procured by the local government
Hotel chains can apply to the city’s welfare department in order to be allowed to serve those in need of lodgings for self-isolation
The City Council will be officially dismissed on 24 February
The government has been forced to adapt its approach to the requests of municipalities
The municipality wants citizens to be actively involved in the planning process
The complex planning processes can be challenging in terms of staff capacities and expertise
The future of the Latvian capital’s local government has been in doubt since a state of emergency was declared last year
Find out more about the brand new initiative by the Riga City Council
30 professional ice sculptors from 7 different countries will take part in creating a total of 45 ice sculptures
The local government is making good on its long-term goal of improving education facilities in the region
The public transport operating company in Riga finds itself in dire straits and is considering new ways to generate income
The governing coalition in Riga no longer has a majority in the City Council – early elections are not out of the question
On this day Latvians celebrate the anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of Latvia after the end of WWI
