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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
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
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
The city is setting up special urinals that turn the harmful habit into an environmental boon
It is now easier to know where it is safe to spend time this summer
Beside humans and animals, city infrastructure can suffer, too
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
Have your say on how to make the capital greener by 25 June
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
Applications are processed within 5 days
The city hopes to go completely circular by mid-century
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
Next year, there will be completely new and electric ferries crossing the channel
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
Yet another way to praise (or criticize) your city in a fine manner
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
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
Perron Oost museum in Amsterdam has an area of just six square metres
Residents, entrepreneurs and event organizers are invited to suggest alternatives
See which EU cities made it to the top 10
