This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest
The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France
France / Development / Public Spaces
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- After COVID-19, Vienna is back as the world’s most liveable city
- Amsterdam and Barcelona make a pact against tourism overcrowding
- Citizens with a disability: digital divide and opportunities. The 4th EUDIGIT e-book is out.
- Where do fallen trees go?
- Amsterdam: new coalition presents plans for the next four years
- You can now borrow an e-bike to transport bulky waste in Rotterdam
Austria / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Vienna / Development / Welfare and Health
After COVID-19, Vienna is back as the world’s most liveable city
Europe is on the rebound in terms of livability, but the Russian invasion is the prime suspect behind the dropping quality of life around the world
Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Social City
Amsterdam and Barcelona make a pact against tourism overcrowding
The two cities stand together for the idea of more sustainable approaches to holiday and travel practices
Bulgaria / France / Germany / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Cluj-Napoca / Digital transformation / Social City
Citizens with a disability: digital divide and opportunities. The 4th EUDIGIT e-book is out.
Get inspired by examples from leading European cities and discover innovative ways to make persons with disabilities part of the digital transformation
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Green City
Where do fallen trees go?
The residents of Amsterdam can decide their fate
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Politics and Reforms
Amsterdam: new coalition presents plans for the next four years
The focus will be on solidarity, sustainability and green development, as well as on social development and security in the city
Netherlands / Mobility
You can now borrow an e-bike to transport bulky waste in Rotterdam
Cargo bikes will be available free of charge for a trial period
France / Ireland / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Dublin / Madrid / Paris / Green City / Smart City
100 European cities will become climate-neutral by 2030
The cities were selected by the EU Commission and with its support, they should become trailblazers in the EU’s push for net-zero by 2050
Italy / Netherlands / Culture and Tourism
EU Commission promotes sites strengthening Europe’s shared heritage claim
Two projects in Italy and one in The Netherlands won a tender that aims to amplify events happening at the European Heritage Days
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Mobility / Public Spaces
Amsterdam designs own bicycle rack to fit all bike models and sizes
The ultimate bike rack takes the needs of local cyclists into account
Netherlands / Green City
Rotterdam claims world’s first hydrogen street vacuum cleaner
The Dutch city wants to be a testing ground for hydrogen technology
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Energy efficiency
Amsterdam reduces heating temperature to save energy
The municipality is too dependent on Russian gas and rising energy prices demand swift actions
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Economy and Finance / Social City
Amsterdam to fund residents if they organise events for its anniversary
In 2025, the city turns 750 and it wants a celebration to remember
Netherlands / Politics and Reforms
Municipal elections in the Netherlands are coming up
In that context, the municipalities will get an official handbook of tips and tricks on how to tackle disinformation
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Public Spaces
Amsterdam improves city accessibility with machine learning
Every citizen can indicate how inclusive public spaces are in the Dutch capital
Bulgaria / France / Germany / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Digital transformation
Digitalization and public administration: the third EUDIGIT e-book is out
You can download it for free
Austria / Germany / Hungary / Netherlands / Mobility
Transport companies across the EU waive travel fees for Ukrainians
Wizz Air has offered 100,000 free tickets, while many rail companies will accept a Ukrainian passport as a ticket
Bulgaria / France / Germany / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Cluj-Napoca / Digital transformation / Social City
Citizens with a Disability: Digital Divide and Opportunities
Register now for the 4th EUDIGIT webinar
Netherlands / Slovakia / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Where road meets sky: Slovak flying car nears production stage
The international race of putting dual-mode aircraft on the market is heating up
Netherlands / Welfare and Health
Relaxation of COVID measures in The Netherlands, despite growing number of infections
Fewer people are getting sick, however
Finland / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Athens / Braga / Rome / Culture and Tourism
Which will Europe's best destination be in 2022?
People can vote for their top pick from a mix of 20 uniquely European spots, from across the continent
Netherlands / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Museums become gyms, beauty salons in protest against Covid-restrictions in The Netherlands
The move faced a lot of criticism by local mayors
Lithuania / Netherlands / Vilnius / Development / Social City
Vilnius and Rotterdam shine in the Global Mayors Challenge
Their governments were the boldest in Europe in tackling the multi-faceted challenges of today
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Social City
How not to fall victim to online dating fraud: Amsterdam advises
Has a “match” ever offered you an amazing blockchain investment opportunity?
Netherlands / Digital transformation / Green City
Rotterdam bids farewell to dead trees with QR codes
Learn more about the pilot project
Netherlands / Welfare and Health
The Dutch find legal ways to let COVID anger out
Smashing a car or shouting into the sea can release pent-up frustration
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Digital transformation
For New Year's Eve, Amsterdam embraces augmented reality fireworks
After banning the real thing earlier this year
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development
First batch of wooden homes for teachers and families installed in Amsterdam
The lack of affordable housing contributes to a teacher shortage in the Dutch capital
Belgium / Germany / Ireland / Netherlands / Antwerp / Hamburg / Development / Growing City
REGIOSTARS: Here are the best local EU-funded projects of 2021
From an SME-friendly 3D metal printer to a hub integrating cross-border transport
France / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Madrid / Paris / Culture and Tourism
Europe is the best-performing region in the Top 100 City Destinations Index
8 of the top 10 highest-ranking cities are European
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Austria / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Vienna / Development / Welfare and Health
After COVID-19, Vienna is back as the world’s most liveable city
Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Social City
Amsterdam and Barcelona make a pact against tourism overcrowding
Bulgaria / France / Germany / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Cluj-Napoca / Digital transformation / Social City
Citizens with a disability: digital divide and opportunities. The 4th EUDIGIT e-book is out.
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Green City
Where do fallen trees go?
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Politics and Reforms
Amsterdam: new coalition presents plans for the next four years
Netherlands / Mobility
You can now borrow an e-bike to transport bulky waste in Rotterdam
France / Ireland / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Dublin / Madrid / Paris / Green City / Smart City
100 European cities will become climate-neutral by 2030
Italy / Netherlands / Culture and Tourism
EU Commission promotes sites strengthening Europe’s shared heritage claim
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Mobility / Public Spaces
Amsterdam designs own bicycle rack to fit all bike models and sizes
Netherlands / Green City