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Romania / Sibiu / Development

Sibiu Municipality’s water infrastructure to be upgraded with 175 million euros

Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible

Jan 11, 2021 10:10
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Croatia / Split / Development

Split’s Botanical Garden slated for entirely new look

Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year

Jan 11, 2021 09:40

Economy and Finance

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Finland / Helsinki / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health

Helsinki charts course for battling youth unemployment

The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues

Jan 8, 2021 21:30
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Lithuania / Economy and Finance

Šiauliai residents put city ideas to the vote

The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania

Jan 8, 2021 13:00

Politics and Reforms

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Lithuania / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms

Countdown to Lithuania’s e-residency scheme launch

Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years

Jan 6, 2021 13:00
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Bratislava / Politics and Reforms

Bratislava charts course for recovery with its 2021 budget

Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city

Jan 3, 2020 15:08

Innovation and Research

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Finland / Espoo / Innovation and Research

Espoo – the city where foreigners feel right at home

The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city

Jan 9, 2021 18:40
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Portugal / São Roque do Pico / Innovation and Research

The Government of the Azores is doing its part for research progress in outlying regions

This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework

Jan 7, 2021 21:30

Digital transformation

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Greece / Athens / Digital transformation

Athens furthers digitalization efforts

Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues

Jan 9, 2021 12:00
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Lithuania / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms

Countdown to Lithuania’s e-residency scheme launch

Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years

Jan 6, 2021 13:00

Culture and Tourism

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Poland / Culture and Tourism

New observation tower adorns the Polish city of Elk

It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration

Jan 8, 2021 14:49
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Czechia / Slovakia / Culture and Tourism

THE DISSOLUTION OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA

Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings

Jan 7, 2021 17:15

Education and Sport

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Bulgaria / Education and Sport

Six schools in Burgas open innovative technology centres

This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future

Jan 11, 2021 14:40
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Finland / Helsinki / Education and Sport

Discover all of Helsinki’s sports opportunities with the city’s new telephone service

Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city

Jan 11, 2021 10:15

Welfare and Health

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Spain / Alicante / Welfare and Health

Alicante assures better home help services for the next three years

This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved

Jan 11, 2021 12:33
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Greece / Ioannina / Welfare and Health

Ioannina inaugurates its new Intercultural Centre for Social Integration

The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society

Jan 11, 2021 09:51

Energy efficiency

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Bulgaria / Sofia / Veliko Tarnovo / Energy efficiency

Twenty Bulgarian municipalities are modernizing street lighting

The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs

Jan 8, 2021 15:02
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Poland / Energy efficiency / Public Spaces

Eco-friendly bus stops pop-up in Gdynia

They are still uncommon in Poland

Jan 8, 2021 14:30

Mobility

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Mobility / Smart City

The Future Of Public Transportation: Trends of 2024

Let’s take a look together

Jan 12, 2021 11:44
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Mobility

Everyone, come on board 2021 – this is the European Year of Rail

EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options

Jan 11, 2021 17:37

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Austria / Vienna / Public Spaces

Vienna moves to preserve green spaces for future generations

The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes

Jan 9, 2021 18:20
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Austria / Public Spaces

Both sides of the Danube at Linz will soon boast cycling paths

The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city

Jan 8, 2021 19:30
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Interviews

Kris Declercq: My policy has always been based on 'investing in people'

Dec 21, 2020 15:19
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Interviews

Elsie Sierens: Our COVID-19 recovery model relies on bringing people together

Dec 18, 2020 08:33
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Interviews

Kristijan Jurjako: I would also like to see all of us here, regardless of our differences, work together for the benefit of our Cres

Dec 16, 2020 11:59
Monika Dimitrova
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Interviews

Youro Casier: Wervik went trough a real metamorphosis in the past few years

Dec 14, 2020 10:02
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Interviews

Stephen Sultana: We must leave our town to our children in a much better shape than we have found it

Dec 8, 2020 13:15
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Interviews

EU Commissioner Janez Lenarčič: Local authorities know better than anybody the reality on the ground and can best plan for the recovery after a disaster

Dec 2, 2020 08:24
Anton Stoyanov
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Labin / Interviews

Valter Glavičić: Let us turn our history into a heritage and build upon it the Labin of tomorrow

Nov 27, 2020 11:14
Monika Dimitrova
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Deinze / Interviews

Jan Vermeulen: Small wheels create big cities!

Nov 25, 2020 15:04
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Thermaikos / Interviews

Thermaikos is a beautiful place to live and a tourist paradise at the same time

Nov 23, 2020 07:51
Monika Dimitrova
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Bristol / Interviews

Marvin Rees: Everyone who chooses Bristol as a place to live, work or study is welcome, valued and respected

Nov 20, 2020 11:34
Anton Stoyanov

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The territory of Amsterdam has been inhabited since the 10th century. In the beginning the town was a fishing village. Historians believe that the city was given its status as such in 1300. Since then, trade in the city has flourished and it has been developing rapidly. An initial impetus for the development of the city as a major trade center was beer trade, mainly with Germany. Shortly after that, Amsterdam established itself as the most important trade center in the Netherlands. In 1345, Amsterdam became the center of religious pilgrimage before Protestantism was established. The city was loyal to Spain until 1578 when, pursuing commercial interests, it joined the rebelling factions. In the 16th century, Amsterdam's population began to increase, which required the reconstruction of the city and the development of its infrastructure. Amstedam is believed to be one of the first cities in the world to have street lighting - since 1667. In 1850, the city began to expand, and soon after that the Industrial Revolution began. Amsterdam's harbor was upgraded, the population showed huge increase in numbers, and this gave a new rise to the city's expanding limits and development.

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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam invites residents to a month-long energy-saving challenge

Keeping them engaged in the local climate objectives

Jan 19, 2021 15:42
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Green City / Public Spaces

Amsterdam becomes greener thanks to 18 large projects

They are worth a total of 26.5 million euros

Jan 07, 2021 11:30
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Amsterdam / Welfare and Health

Amsterdam discovers how to motivate people on social benefits to work

A successful trial shows twofold improvement in the transition to permanent job

Dec 30, 2020 11:29
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Aarhus / Alicante / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Lisbon / Madrid / Utrecht / Vienna / Innovation and Research

What EU cities were best at in 2020 (and not only)

Smart, happy, green: did your city make it to the top?

Dec 23, 2020 11:45
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Amsterdam / Budapest / Leuven / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

Five city innovations to remember from before the pandemic

A selection of the most interesting projects and solutions from EU cities in early 2020

Dec 21, 2020 14:38
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam rewards corona-proof ideas for New Year's celebrations

Each week in December, the most creative one will get 1500 euros

Dec 08, 2020 08:43
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Heat from Amsterdam’s future data centre will warm local homes

Data centres release great amounts of heat which can be used as an energy source

Nov 20, 2020 15:03
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Amsterdam / Development / Education and Sport

Amsterdam calls on citizens to hand in weapons anonymously; hundreds received

336 weapons were returned last week, in a campaign to make streets safer

Nov 10, 2020 08:59
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Amsterdam / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency

Dutch cities and fashion leaders sign a “Denim Deal”

A broad partnership aims to make clothing production more sustainable

Oct 30, 2020 12:08
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Amsterdam / Utrecht / Energy efficiency

Dutch municipalities receive another 100 million euros to get rid of natural gas

Some 19 local governments will receive funding to create entirely gas-free neighbourhoods

Oct 28, 2020 12:34
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism

Amsterdam opts for diversity in street names

Citizens will be able to suggest important persons to have a street named after them

Oct 22, 2020 10:25
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Amsterdam / Development / Welfare and Health

The Netherlands attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19 with new rules

They will be effective as of Tuesday 29 September at 18:00

Sep 29, 2020 07:16
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Amsterdam / Helsinki / Innovation and Research

Helsinki and Amsterdam with first ever AI registries

They show how cities use algorithms in a transparent way

Sep 28, 2020 10:56
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Amsterdam / Politics and Reforms

Amsterdam is on the lookout for its new children’s mayor and city council

This institution ensures that children’s wishes end up on the local agenda

Aug 26, 2020 09:50
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam turns public urination into public service

The city is setting up special urinals that turn the harmful habit into an environmental boon

Aug 15, 2020 12:49
Anton Stoyanov
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism

A map shows the quietest places for resting in Amsterdam

It is now easier to know where it is safe to spend time this summer

Aug 06, 2020 12:23
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam cools down its bridges on hot summer days

Beside humans and animals, city infrastructure can suffer, too

Aug 05, 2020 13:02
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Amsterdam / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research

Amsterdam opens lab to explore fair use of Artificial Intelligence

As part of a collaborative effort between the municipality of Amsterdam and two universities

Jul 09, 2020 07:39
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Amsterdam / Development / Welfare and Health

Elderly in Amsterdam get free laptops

Because connection is essential in today’s challenging times

Jul 02, 2020 12:43
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Almere / Alphen aan den Rijn / Amsterdam / Breda / Emmen / Gooise Meren / Leiden / Lingewaard / Maastricht / Nieuwegein / Oss / Smallingerland / Utrecht / Culture and Tourism

The Netherlands further relaxes measures from 1 July

Significant changes will be seen in the culture and events sector

Jun 25, 2020 07:48
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Amsterdam / Innovation and Research

See what information Amsterdam stores for you

The capital of the Netherlands makes another step towards digital citizenship

Jun 23, 2020 11:51
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Amsterdam / Education and Sport

The largest skate park in the Netherlands opens today

The concrete skate park should serve as training facility for the future Olympics team

Jun 18, 2020 13:21
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Amsterdam / Development / Welfare and Health

Amsterdam marks a sharp decline in HIV cases

The capital set itself the objective of zero new cases in 2026

Jun 11, 2020 11:21
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam presents its Green Vision 2050

Have your say on how to make the capital greener by 25 June

May 14, 2020 11:46
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Amsterdam: a 17-million euro financial injection for the arts and culture sector

Its goal is to prevent key creative institutions from closing because of the Covid-19 crisis

May 11, 2020 09:43
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Almere / Alphen aan den Rijn / Amsterdam / Breda / Emmen / Gooise Meren / Leiden / Maastricht / Nieuwegein / Oss / Smallingerland / Utrecht / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Netherlands begins relaxing restrictive measures from Monday

See what opens on 11 May in the Netherlands and how measures will gradually be relaxed until September

May 07, 2020 09:14
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Fast-track for corona-themed art in Amsterdam

Applications are processed within 5 days

Apr 16, 2020 08:56
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Amsterdam / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam approves a circular economy strategy

The city hopes to go completely circular by mid-century

Apr 13, 2020 14:00
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam becomes natural gas-free by 2040

It is the first city in the Netherlands to draft its own Heat Transition Vision

Apr 08, 2020 07:51
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam plans to reduce noise starting this year

Now that everyone is staying at home, the difference in noise levels is palpable

Apr 03, 2020 07:25
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Amsterdam / Mobility

Amsterdam replaces Nord Sea Canal ferries with electric ones

Next year, there will be completely new and electric ferries crossing the channel

Mar 13, 2020 15:04
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Amsterdam / Athens / Barcelona / Brussels / Helsinki / Krakow / London / Milan / Munich / Paris / Porto / Prague / Utrecht / Vienna / Warsaw / Culture and Tourism

22 European cities call for reinforced EU regulation of vacation rental platforms

They have made three key demands

Mar 04, 2020 13:59
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research

Amsterdam uses algorithm to faster detect illegal holiday rentals

The system allows to reduce processing fraud signals time from weeks to seconds

Feb 27, 2020 09:46
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Amsterdam / Education and Sport

Cycling lessons for adults in Amsterdam

Being able to ride a bike is close to essential to living in the Netherlands

Feb 21, 2020 12:17
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism

Amsterdam opens first multicultural funeral home in the Netherlands

It will be accessible as of tomorrow 1st February

Jan 30, 2020 12:01
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Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Paris / Tallinn / Innovation and Research

European cities embrace AI to fight climate change

Six cities will be using Artificial Intelligence on their path towards carbon neutrality

Jan 23, 2020 11:56
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Amsterdam / Antwerp / Culture and Tourism

Do you know what a City Poet is?

Yet another way to praise (or criticize) your city in a fine manner

Jan 21, 2020 10:38
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Amsterdam / Welfare and Health

Amsterdam helps young people to pay off their debts

This should enable them to work on their future

Jan 14, 2020 10:48
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism

National Tulip Day this Saturday in Amsterdam

Become one of thousands of visitors to see the massive tulip garden and return home with the traditional flower

Jan 13, 2020 12:14
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam tests green tram stops

If the tests are successful, more locations could be covered with greenery

Jan 09, 2020 11:28
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Amsterdam / Energy efficiency

Amsterdam will pay for you to plant a tree at home

The Dutch capital provides subsidy for those who want to make the city greener

Dec 19, 2019 15:49
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Amsterdam / Education and Sport

Amsterdam opens first IT training centre for vulnerable people

Those who believe programming is not for them might end up with a well-paid job in no time

Dec 13, 2019 08:16
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Almere / Amsterdam / Mobility

Improved transport connection to alleviate traffic around Amsterdam

It comes thanks to a loan of 350 million euros provided by the EIB

Dec 06, 2019 15:31
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Amsterdam / Development

Amsterdam opens control room to faster tackle 250,000 complaints a year

The new facility is expected to enable faster and more efficient addressing of the issues reported

Dec 06, 2019 12:39
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Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Luxembourg / Munich / Prague / Stockholm / Vienna / Development

EU cities sweep social inclusion and prosperity awards

Of the top 20 cities in the world, 15 are European

Nov 23, 2019 09:43
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Alphen aan den Rijn / Amsterdam / Development

Amsterdam named most animal-friendly city in the Netherlands

2 million a year is spent on animal welfare in the Dutch capital

Nov 11, 2019 09:45
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Amsterdam / Utrecht / Welfare and Health

The four largest cities in the Netherlands demand action against homelessness

Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht made urgent appeal to the government to reverse a worrying trend

Oct 29, 2019 08:37
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism

Next destination: the smallest museum in the world

Perron Oost museum in Amsterdam has an area of just six square metres

Oct 22, 2019 13:22
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Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism

Amsterdam says goodbye to fireworks show on New Year’s Eve

Residents, entrepreneurs and event organizers are invited to suggest alternatives

Oct 01, 2019 12:21
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Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Development

Safest cities in the world: only two are European

See which EU cities made it to the top 10

Sep 30, 2019 14:22
Aseniya Dimitrova

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