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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
Let’s take a look together
EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
Keeping them engaged in the local climate objectives
The Dutch city will pay for your energy-saving appliances
Until 9 February, non-essential shops will remain closed
They are worth a total of 26.5 million euros
A successful trial shows twofold improvement in the transition to permanent job
Smart, happy, green: did your city make it to the top?
A selection of the most interesting projects and solutions from EU cities in early 2020
Each week in December, the most creative one will get 1500 euros
Every tree will bear edible fruit
Data centres release great amounts of heat which can be used as an energy source
336 weapons were returned last week, in a campaign to make streets safer
A broad partnership aims to make clothing production more sustainable
Some 19 local governments will receive funding to create entirely gas-free neighbourhoods
Citizens will be able to suggest important persons to have a street named after them
They will be effective as of Tuesday 29 September at 18:00
They show how cities use algorithms in a transparent way
This institution ensures that children’s wishes end up on the local agenda
Teaching energy-saving behaviour to the youngest
The city is setting up special urinals that turn the harmful habit into an environmental boon
Other popular personalities from the Dutch region also backed the campaign
It is now easier to know where it is safe to spend time this summer
Beside humans and animals, city infrastructure can suffer, too
Interview with the Mayor of Rijswijk, Netherlands
The money is part of the new North Limburg Regional Deal
As part of a collaborative effort between the municipality of Amsterdam and two universities
Because connection is essential in today’s challenging times
Significant changes will be seen in the culture and events sector
The capital of the Netherlands makes another step towards digital citizenship
The concrete skate park should serve as training facility for the future Olympics team
The capital set itself the objective of zero new cases in 2026
The aim: more homes and buildings to use clean energy and become energy-efficient
Have your say on how to make the capital greener by 25 June
Interview with Ms Josan Meijers, Mayor of Lingewaard
Its goal is to prevent key creative institutions from closing because of the Covid-19 crisis
See what opens on 11 May in the Netherlands and how measures will gradually be relaxed until September
A consortium of four companies wants to produce green hydrogen locally
Applications are processed within 5 days
The city hopes to go completely circular by mid-century
The Dutch city wants to create more energy-efficient neighbourhoods
It is the first city in the Netherlands to draft its own Heat Transition Vision
Now that everyone is staying at home, the difference in noise levels is palpable
Horizon 2020 helps 9 European countries fight plastic waste
Next year, there will be completely new and electric ferries crossing the channel
Ahead of International Women’s Rights Day, we speak with Annemarie Penn-te Strake, Mayor of Maastricht, Netherlands
They have made three key demands
The system allows to reduce processing fraud signals time from weeks to seconds
Being able to ride a bike is close to essential to living in the Netherlands
It will be accessible as of tomorrow 1st February
Six cities will be using Artificial Intelligence on their path towards carbon neutrality
The third cycling city in the Netherlands needs it residents to become safer and more attractive
Yet another way to praise (or criticize) your city in a fine manner
Half the amount comes from the Government
This should enable them to work on their future
Become one of thousands of visitors to see the massive tulip garden and return home with the traditional flower
If the tests are successful, more locations could be covered with greenery
The Dutch capital provides subsidy for those who want to make the city greener
Those who believe programming is not for them might end up with a well-paid job in no time
It comes thanks to a loan of 350 million euros provided by the EIB
The new facility is expected to enable faster and more efficient addressing of the issues reported
The Engine for Promoting Sustainable Knowledge Economy
Early financial education is the remedy to many problems later in life
Of the top 20 cities in the world, 15 are European
2 million a year is spent on animal welfare in the Dutch capital
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht made urgent appeal to the government to reverse a worrying trend
Interview with Henri Lenferink, Mayor of the City of Leiden in the Netherlands
Perron Oost museum in Amsterdam has an area of just six square metres
It should help young people get acquainted with technology and find a job easier
Residents, entrepreneurs and event organizers are invited to suggest alternatives
Interview with Ms Wobine Buijs-Glaudemans, Mayor of Oss in the Netherlands
See which EU cities made it to the top 10
Interview with Frans Backhuijs, Mayor of Nieuwegein
This the perfect way to spread the word about your efforts in making your home more sustainable
14 recreational swimming events will raise funds for cancer research in the Netherlands
Interview with Jan Rijpstra, Mayor of Smallingerland
Diving, synchronized swimming, soap box races and many more – see for yourself
Urban professionals will meet for inspiration and knowledge exchange
Find out which EU cities are part of the top 10 and which one took the first place
The Mayor of Breda, Netherlands on the importance of cultivating talent, innovation and creativity
Interview with Han ter Heegde, Mayor of Gooise Meren in the Netherlands
Find out more about a great place to live that wants to become sustainability capital of the Green Heart
Make use of the nice weather with sunbathing and sports
The start of the process was announced earlier this week
Separating people into flows and preventing accidents – see what it is about
Discover more about the 9th Global Entrepreneurship Summit taking place next month in the Netherlands
Valencia, Utrecht and Alba Iulia were selected to test pilot innovations pursuing significant improvements in waste collection, transport, sorting and recycling
In an open letter published today, 210 mayors also call on the Council and Member States to halve emissions by 2030 and reach a net-zero by the mid-century
We discuss intelligent and sustainable mobility solutions with the Strategic Advisor and Smart City Ambassador of the capital of the Netherlands
Local authorities in the Dutch capital invite you to rethink together how to make the city better connected, safe, smart, skilled, inclusive and liveable for everyone
Sensors monitoring the quality of soil, roof keeping track of climate conditions, real-time tracking of the state of the field – learn about something more than just a football stadium
The conference will welcome speakers from the cities of Utrecht and Copenhagen, and policy makers from the European Commission’s DG Environment, EASME, the European Committee of the Regions and EESC
The houses and the rooms will be built for students and young people in Amsterdam and the surrounding region
Polling stations are open from 7.30 a.m. till 9.00 p.m.
Amsterdam was the first Dutch municipality to ban the release of balloons in 2015
Also known as Mardi Gras, this holiday is an important time marker between times of lavish festivities and temperance
The Netherlands is already home to 22.5 million bikes, more than the 17.1 million people living there
Experts estimate that the use of mobile phones is the cause of every fourth bicycle accident
The event is set to take place in Amsterdam on March 6
The new high-speed train will start operating from the 31st March
Every year, the start of a new tulip season is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of January
The 41-foot-long bridge took four robots, 9920 pounds of stainless steel and six months of printing to complete
