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Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

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These elements will crown the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for the highest viewpoint in the city

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Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

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Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

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Voters in a Bavarian town elected a mayor whose name wasn’t on the ballot

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Athens to ban new short-term lets

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Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

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AI-powered drones in Finland could patrol the skies in search of wildfires

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Sep 20, 2024 16:33

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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

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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

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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

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Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Germany / Mobility

Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

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Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Marseille is home to this year's coolest neighbourhood in the world

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Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

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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

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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

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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

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Sep 12, 2024 16:24
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Jul 24, 2024 14:48
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Jun 27, 2024 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Jun 20, 2024 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Jun 5, 2024 15:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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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Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Aug 16, 2023 17:08
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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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Apr 10, 2023 13:46
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Mar 14, 2023 12:56
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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