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

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Sep 20, 2024 17:36

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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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Sep 18, 2024 13:50
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Athens to ban new short-term lets

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Sep 17, 2024 16:22

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Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

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Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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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

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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

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Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

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Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

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Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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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

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Sep 30, 2024 16:57

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Here are Europe’s 5 best student cities

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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

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Sep 24, 2024 18:04
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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
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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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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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Jānis Vilnītis
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Jānis Vilnītis

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Liepāja is the third largest city in Latvia and a major Baltic port. The city has rich history, hence it boasts diverse architecture and rich cultural heritage. Liepāja is known throughout Latvia as "City where the wind is born", likely because of the constant sea breeze. Its reputation as the windiest city in Latvia was strengthened with the construction of the largest wind farm in the nation (33 Enercon wind turbines) nearby.

It is also known as the capital of music of Latvia and many famous Latvian musicians hail exactly from Liepāja. It is a major center of culture, education, industry etc. In short, this city is the right place to enjoy art, music and beach activities. Liepājas is an innovative and modern 21st century city, a city that combines global scope with benefits of a small town.  Liepaja is the only city in Latvia, except Riga, that has mainland, air and sea transport access.

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Latvia / Liepāja / Digital transformation

Liepāja’s city app: good for the people and for the municipal workers

Apart from expected useful services, it also turns citizens' queries into formal documents

Dec 21, 2021 12:51
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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 / Liepāja / Culture and Tourism

Liepāja becomes hiker-friendly

Together with other regions in the Baltic countries that seek to promote this form of tourism

Jun 17, 2021 13:55
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Liepāja / Education and Sport

How can you make students more interested in science?

Liepāja City Council funded a teacher training in the intricacies of fieldwork

Dec 04, 2020 11:05
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Liepāja / Economy and Finance

Liepāja Special Economic Zone diversifies the capacity of its port

The economic zone is the only one in the Baltics that has a seaport, an airport and industrial area

Oct 16, 2020 14:11
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Liepāja / Education and Sport

How about some night sports activities? Try Liepaja

These will be organized as part of the European Week of Sports at the end of September

Sep 16, 2020 10:17
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Liepāja / Education and Sport

Liepaja launches free outdoor exercise classes for local children

The Latvian city wants to help local youth become healthy and active after months of staying at home

Jul 01, 2020 11:52
Anton Stoyanov
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Liepāja / Development

Liepaja’s economy bolstering efforts

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

May 24, 2020 10:19
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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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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Liepāja / Development

Liepaja considers 2021-2027 strategy

The municipality wants citizens to be actively involved in the planning process

Jan 26, 2020 15:29
Anton Stoyanov
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Liepāja / Development / Education and Sport

Liepaja plans major school renovations come 2020

The local government is making good on its long-term goal of improving education facilities in the region

Dec 22, 2019 09:46
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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Liepāja / Development

Liepaja plots massive industrial park

The Liepaja Special Economic Zone is planning an expansion into the former local steel plant

Oct 04, 2019 09:10
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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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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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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Liepāja / Culture and Tourism

The Great Amber concert hall - a prominent feature of Liepaja in Latvia

Built with EU support, it has helped increase tourist numbers by 39%

Aug 20, 2018 08:23
Monika Dimitrova
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Liepāja / Culture and Tourism

Spend a night in Karosta Prison, a hotel experience you will never forget

Europe’s only military prison open to tourists is in Liepāja

Jun 08, 2018 10:40
Olya Georgieva

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