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Denmark / Germany / Development / Mobility

World’s longest underwater rail-road tunnel to connect Germany and Denmark

The work is already underway from both sides and completion is expected at the end of the decade

Feb 1, 2023 17:58
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Portugal / Development / Energy efficiency

2025: Europe’s largest solar farm will operate in Portugal

It will supply electricity to a population twice the city of Porto

Feb 1, 2023 13:22

Economy and Finance

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Denmark / Economy and Finance / Green City

Danish deposit-return system for bottles and cans is now 100% circular

The solution which has been progressing to that end for the past several years proves that there can be a circular business model

Jan 31, 2023 17:47
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Germany / Berlin / Economy and Finance / Green City

Berlin to issue sustainability bonds worth 750 million euros

This move will open green and social public projects to wider investments

Jan 30, 2023 13:19

Politics and Reforms

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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Free tickets for Amsterdam art venues in February

The city has launched a 'buy 1 get 1 for free' scheme to lure people back to the local cultural scene

Feb 1, 2023 17:28
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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 1, 2023 16:03

Innovation and Research

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Bulgaria / Sofia / Green City / Innovation and Research

Sofia launches drones against air pollution

The flying machines will help pinpoint polluted districts much more accurately

Feb 1, 2023 13:23
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Italy / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Genoa is testing out this futuristic tram-bus

The latest generation of public transport vehicles are taking over European streets

Jan 31, 2023 16:43

Digital transformation

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Sweden / Digital transformation / Social City

Swedish town employs digital guides for elderly residents

These officials help seniors to push back the feelings of alienation in a world gone rapidly technological

Feb 1, 2023 16:11
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France / Rennes / Digital transformation / Green City

Get to know a tree in Rennes, with the help of an interactive map

38,000 of these fellas help to purify the city air, so why not become friends with them?

Jan 26, 2023 14:03

Energy efficiency

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Portugal / Development / Energy efficiency

2025: Europe’s largest solar farm will operate in Portugal

It will supply electricity to a population twice the city of Porto

Feb 1, 2023 13:22
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Czechia / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Robots make the beer come faster – Pilsen’s new take on tradition

Plzeňský Prazdroj’s new brewery warehouse launched an automated rail system capable of storing more beer and loading it onto trucks much more efficiently

Jan 30, 2023 16:09

Mobility

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Denmark / Germany / Development / Mobility

World’s longest underwater rail-road tunnel to connect Germany and Denmark

The work is already underway from both sides and completion is expected at the end of the decade

Feb 1, 2023 17:58
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Belgium / Mobility / Public Spaces

This mediaeval gem in Ghent will become public bike parking lot

Local authorities say that this is a good way to preserve the 15th-century market building while providing a public service

Jan 31, 2023 17:13

Public Spaces

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Belgium / Mobility / Public Spaces

This mediaeval gem in Ghent will become public bike parking lot

Local authorities say that this is a good way to preserve the 15th-century market building while providing a public service

Jan 31, 2023 17:13
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Germany / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Lights turn old industrial site in Dortmund into an immersive art piece

Phoenix des Lumières will be an ongoing exhibition until 31 December 2023

Jan 31, 2023 13:02

Culture and Tourism

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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Free tickets for Amsterdam art venues in February

The city has launched a 'buy 1 get 1 for free' scheme to lure people back to the local cultural scene

Feb 1, 2023 17:28
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Germany / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Lights turn old industrial site in Dortmund into an immersive art piece

Phoenix des Lumières will be an ongoing exhibition until 31 December 2023

Jan 31, 2023 13:02

Education and Sport

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Belgium / Development / Education and Sport

Belgium will host Europe’s biggest sportainment park

The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring

Jan 25, 2023 17:39
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Belgium / Education and Sport / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Limburg asks citizens: "Why drive to the gym?"

The Belgian region will organise public discussions to examine why people opt for cars instead of public transport or bicycles

Jan 23, 2023 16:50

Welfare and Health

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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 1, 2023 16:03
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Germany / Stuttgart / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health

Stuttgart is looking for the most climate-friendly canteen in town

The food people eat during the day can have an enormous impact on their habits at home

Jan 30, 2023 17:22
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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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Interviews

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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Interviews

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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Sweden / Interviews

Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: Malmö Resilience Hub will have the potential to connect cities on the Baltic Sea

May 11, 2022 15:26
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Blagoevgrad / Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Ilko Stoyanov: Municipalities face the brunt of global crises

Apr 28, 2022 10:43
Denis Balgaranov
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews / New European Bauhaus

Catarina Selada on the first-ever platform that assigns credits for saved carbon emissions

Apr 26, 2022 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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In written sources Jelgava was mentioned for the first time in 1265, when Master of the Livonian Order Konrad von Mandern ordered construction of a castle for German knights on the island between the rivers Lielupe and Driksa.

In 1573 Jelgava acquired the rights of the city and the Coat of Arms. The ancient name of the city was "Mītava", which originated from words "mīt, mainīt" (to change, to exchange).

The city has always been one of the national centres of economy, culture and education.

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Latvia / Jelgava / Digital transformation / Social City

Jelgava will update its multipurpose resident card

More than just an ID, it’s a key to municipal services in your wallet

Apr 21, 2022 17:04
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Latvia opens winter swimming season today

The activity is now considered part of the national folk sports heritage

Oct 01, 2021 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Education and Sport / Social City

Sample a career before embarking on it: Jelgava’s way

An initiative offers the chance to youngsters from low-income backgrounds to make an educated choice

Aug 06, 2021 15:40
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Jelgava: testing ground for hydrogen mobility

The city was the first place in the Baltics to open its doors to this possibility

May 14, 2021 13:07
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Education and Sport

Jelgava assures students that Shadow Day will still take place

It is an important day on the school calendar as it gives youngsters the chance to discover what’s behind many professions

Feb 12, 2021 13:06
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Jelgava / Energy efficiency / Welfare and Health

The generation of the future gives advice on the future of Jelgava

This has now turned into a regular practice through the annual Youth Forum

Nov 13, 2020 10:02
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Jelgava / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Parenting classes are once again on offer in Jelgava

The Wise Parents School offers free seminars starting 29 October

Oct 21, 2020 14:15
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Jelgava / Culture and Tourism

Jelgava celebrates its 755th birthday with sand sculptures

The artistic creations can be seen on Pasta Island in Lielupe River

Aug 27, 2020 07:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Jelgava / Energy efficiency

Jelgava citizens compete for city’s cleanest urban objects

Authorities will reward those who have turned the facades of their homes into examples of cleanliness and environmental care

Jun 14, 2020 10:45
Anton Stoyanov
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Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Welfare and Health

Latvian municipalities offer quarantine accommodations

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

Apr 29, 2020 12:25
Anton Stoyanov
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Jelgava / Development / Welfare and Health

Jelgava looks towards opening of new social care centre

It will be inaugurated once the state of emergency in Latvia has been lifted

Apr 26, 2020 13:12
Anton Stoyanov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Politics and Reforms

Latvian municipal reform faced with growing discontent

The government has been forced to adapt its approach to the requests of municipalities

Feb 09, 2020 14:56
Anton Stoyanov
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Berlin / Jelgava / London / Warsaw / Innovation and Research

Open-source software to support low-carbon district energy network planning

The complex planning processes can be challenging in terms of staff capacities and expertise

Jan 23, 2020 14:00
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Jelgava / Culture and Tourism

Jelgava ready to host the 22nd International Ice Sculpture Festival

30 professional ice sculptors from 7 different countries will take part in creating a total of 45 ice sculptures

Jan 10, 2020 12:02
Anton Stoyanov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Politics and Reforms

Latvian government stands behind controversial municipal reform

Municipalities are unhappy, parliament is divided – what's next for the controversial reform?

Oct 16, 2019 14:09
Anton Stoyanov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Politics and Reforms

Latvian municipalities brace for major changes

A major municipal reform is heading into its final stretch and it might be accompanied by electoral changes

Sep 12, 2019 14:42
Anton Stoyanov
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Jelgava / Culture and Tourism

The Milk, Bread and Honey Festival is coming to Jelgava

Citizens and businesses have been making boats out of milk cartons for the Milk Package Boat Regatta

Aug 15, 2019 08:21
Anton Stoyanov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Mobility

Latvia poised for further public transport changes

In 2020 the contracts with the country’s public transport operating companies are set to expire

Aug 01, 2019 14:02
Anton Stoyanov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Mobility

Latvia to purchase 32 new electric trains

They will serve as the backbone of a new and improved public transport system in the country

Jul 21, 2019 08:34
Anton Stoyanov
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Jelgava / Energy efficiency

Jelgava with plans for new wind farm

The potential construction of a new wind farm near the Latvian city is in its preliminary stages

Jul 08, 2019 07:15
Anton Stoyanov
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Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Development / Politics and Reforms

Baltic EU Conversations 2019: Awaiting Political Change

On 5 April 2019 from 09.00 until 16.15, at the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia the annual high-level international conference will be held

Apr 03, 2019 11:33
Olya Georgieva
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Jelgava / Interviews

Andris Rāviņš, Mayor of Jelgava: I am proud to say - Jelgava is city for development

We all together are responsible to work towards today’s challenges – attracting youth and changing its way of thinking by developing digital competences, business skills and connecting science with manufacturing

Feb 11, 2019 14:55
Olya Georgieva

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