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Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Development / Public Spaces

Luxembourg is looking for urban farmers

A new pilot project in the capital will try out multi-faceted farming in a built-up setting as a source of food and environmental awareness

Feb 2, 2023 17:07
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Denmark / Germany / Development / Mobility

World’s longest underwater rail-road tunnel to connect Germany and Denmark

The work is already underway from both sides and completion is expected at the end of the decade

Feb 1, 2023 17:58

Economy and Finance

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Denmark / Economy and Finance / Green City

Danish deposit-return system for bottles and cans is now 100% circular

The solution which has been progressing to that end for the past several years proves that there can be a circular business model

Jan 31, 2023 17:47
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Germany / Berlin / Economy and Finance / Green City

Berlin to issue sustainability bonds worth 750 million euros

This move will open green and social public projects to wider investments

Jan 30, 2023 13:19

Politics and Reforms

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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Free tickets for Amsterdam art venues in February

The city has launched a 'buy 1 get 1 for free' scheme to lure people back to the local cultural scene

Feb 1, 2023 17:28
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Greece / Athens / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Attica Region to invest 1.5 million euros in Roma start-ups

The initiative focuses on building an integration policy from the perspective of small businesses within the community

Feb 1, 2023 16:03

Innovation and Research

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France / Germany / Italy / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research

EU funds AI and Robotics in agriculture in Germany, France and Italy

The Agri-Tech centre in Osnabrück has a lab, workshop and test field all rolled into one

Feb 2, 2023 13:03
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Green City / Innovation and Research

Sofia launches drones against air pollution

The flying machines will help pinpoint polluted districts much more accurately

Feb 1, 2023 13:23

Digital transformation

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Spain / Barcelona / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health

Barcelona has a digital map of its health and care centres

Search for health, search for well-being - in any sense and category of these terms

Feb 2, 2023 17:37
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France / Germany / Italy / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research

EU funds AI and Robotics in agriculture in Germany, France and Italy

The Agri-Tech centre in Osnabrück has a lab, workshop and test field all rolled into one

Feb 2, 2023 13:03

Energy efficiency

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Portugal / Development / Energy efficiency

2025: Europe’s largest solar farm will operate in Portugal

It will supply electricity to a population twice the city of Porto

Feb 1, 2023 13:22
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Czechia / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Robots make the beer come faster – Pilsen’s new take on tradition

Plzeňský Prazdroj’s new brewery warehouse launched an automated rail system capable of storing more beer and loading it onto trucks much more efficiently

Jan 30, 2023 16:09

Mobility

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Denmark / Germany / Development / Mobility

World’s longest underwater rail-road tunnel to connect Germany and Denmark

The work is already underway from both sides and completion is expected at the end of the decade

Feb 1, 2023 17:58
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Belgium / Mobility / Public Spaces

This mediaeval gem in Ghent will become public bike parking lot

Local authorities say that this is a good way to preserve the 15th-century market building while providing a public service

Jan 31, 2023 17:13

Public Spaces

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Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Development / Public Spaces

Luxembourg is looking for urban farmers

A new pilot project in the capital will try out multi-faceted farming in a built-up setting as a source of food and environmental awareness

Feb 2, 2023 17:07
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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

For Valentine’s Day, you can use Paris info boards as love letters

Let your amorous intentions be known throughout the French capital, because if not there, where else?

Feb 2, 2023 16:13

Culture and Tourism

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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

For Valentine’s Day, you can use Paris info boards as love letters

Let your amorous intentions be known throughout the French capital, because if not there, where else?

Feb 2, 2023 16:13
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Free tickets for Amsterdam art venues in February

The city has launched a 'buy 1 get 1 for free' scheme to lure people back to the local cultural scene

Feb 1, 2023 17:28

Education and Sport

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Denmark / Aalborg / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Aalborg school first to try a 4-day week in Denmark

No more blue Mondays in this educational institution

Feb 2, 2023 13:30
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Belgium / Development / Education and Sport

Belgium will host Europe’s biggest sportainment park

The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring

Jan 25, 2023 17:39

Welfare and Health

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Spain / Barcelona / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health

Barcelona has a digital map of its health and care centres

Search for health, search for well-being - in any sense and category of these terms

Feb 2, 2023 17:37
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Denmark / Aalborg / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Aalborg school first to try a 4-day week in Denmark

No more blue Mondays in this educational institution

Feb 2, 2023 13:30
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Bulgaria / Interviews / Read Twice

Veni Markovski: It's about time the media stopped inviting “experts” who spread false info

Nov 28, 2022 11:30
Denis Balgaranov
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Netherlands / Utrecht / Green City / Interviews

Sharon Dijksma: Without cities, it will be impossible to tackle global warming

Nov 21, 2022 13:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Vasco Cordeiro: The European project is at stake when solidarity is at stake

Aug 1, 2022 11:34
Denis Balgaranov
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Interviews

Cities Mission has made citizen engagement and participatory processes an important part of its functioning

Jul 14, 2022 14:57
ICLEI Europe
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews

Luisa Salgueiro: Climate resilience work is never completed, it’s a continuously upgraded project

Jun 23, 2022 12:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews

EBRD's aim is to support increased climate ambition within cities

May 18, 2022 13:33
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Greece / Athens / Interviews / Welfare and Health

Melina Daskalaki: Our mission is to promote the social reintegration of homeless individuals

May 16, 2022 11:04
Svilena Iotkovska
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Sweden / Interviews

Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: Malmö Resilience Hub will have the potential to connect cities on the Baltic Sea

May 11, 2022 15:26
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Blagoevgrad / Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Ilko Stoyanov: Municipalities face the brunt of global crises

Apr 28, 2022 10:43
Denis Balgaranov
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews / New European Bauhaus

Catarina Selada on the first-ever platform that assigns credits for saved carbon emissions

Apr 26, 2022 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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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 / Culture and Tourism

Free tickets for Amsterdam art venues in February

The city has launched a 'buy 1 get 1 for free' scheme to lure people back to the local cultural scene

Feb 01, 2023 17:28
Denis Balgaranov
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Public Spaces

Amsterdam unveils 2 giant underwater bicycle shelters

That is an occasion for a big party this weekend

Jan 26, 2023 12:22
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Development

Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods can each get a free jazz concert this summer

Whеreas young musicians will get a chance to practice in public

Jan 13, 2023 11:44
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health

Amsterdam will reward those who get a job…with money

The experiment aims to encourage people to get off welfare and join the labour market

Dec 14, 2022 16:44
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Amsterdam is testing anti-party measures in its central area

The Dutch capital is hard at work on finding ways to turn down the volume and clean up its image

Dec 12, 2022 14:00
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Amsterdam donates forgotten bikes to Ukraine

With expensive or unavailable fuel and damaged infrastructure, aid workers need bicycles to travel long distances

Sep 23, 2022 16:36
Denis Balgaranov
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Education and Sport / Green City

Pupils in The Netherlands are on a quest for old electronic devices

The goal is to boost recycling rates and teach children the principles of circularity

Sep 21, 2022 15:54
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development

Amsterdam plans to fine owners who leave their homes vacant for too long

Fines can reach up to 9,000 euros

Sep 09, 2022 11:35
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Development

Amsterdam: experience the first-ever walking movie

You can watch it over and over since it will be available for the next six months

Jun 29, 2022 17:14
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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

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

Jun 23, 2022 12:46
Denis Balgaranov
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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

Jun 13, 2022 16:14
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Green City

Where do fallen trees go?

The residents of Amsterdam can decide their fate

Jun 03, 2022 17:15
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

May 26, 2022 10:44
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Apr 28, 2022 16:27
Denis Balgaranov
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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

Apr 06, 2022 12:55
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Mar 31, 2022 15:14
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Mar 17, 2022 16:23
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Public Spaces

Amsterdam improves city accessibility with machine learning

Every citizen can indicate how inclusive public spaces are in the Dutch capital

Mar 09, 2022 11:29
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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?

Jan 19, 2022 10:35
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Digital transformation

For New Year's Eve, Amsterdam embraces augmented reality fireworks

After banning the real thing earlier this year

Dec 29, 2021 13:05
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Dec 07, 2021 15:53
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Dec 02, 2021 15:59
Svilena Iotkovska
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Austria / Denmark / Netherlands / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Development

Here are the most English-proficient cities and countries in the world

The 2021 EF English Proficiency Index is out, and the top ranks are hardly surprising

Dec 02, 2021 10:52
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development

Amsterdam contemplates lower speed limits on most roads

They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council

Nov 26, 2021 13:43
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Innovation and Research

Amsterdam ends airport pigs experiment

The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways

Nov 25, 2021 15:59
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Welfare and Health

Amsterdam cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations

There will be no central festivities, nor fireworks in the districts

Nov 16, 2021 10:07
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Robot boats will soon be riding on Amsterdam's canals

Self-driving pilot of Roboat begins in November

Oct 28, 2021 16:00
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism

Most beautiful cinema in the world turns 100 this month

The celebration will certainly live up to the occasion

Oct 15, 2021 13:25
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Denmark / Finland / Germany / Netherlands / Sweden / Aalborg / Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Espoo / Lund / Stockholm / Innovation and Research

Cities of the Future Index: 3 European metropolitan areas rank highest

Easy Park has found the world’s 150 most intelligent cities

Oct 14, 2021 12:04
Svilena Iotkovska
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Belgium / Amsterdam / Brussels / Hamburg / Paris / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Belgium introduces tax for flights under 500 kilometres

The tax will affect passengers traveling to some of the biggest transit hubs in Europe, such as London and Frankfurt

Oct 14, 2021 11:35
Denis Balgaranov

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