Greek municipality sets out to build largest park in the Mediterranean
The development of the “Urban Grove of Panorama Pallini” will cost EUR 1 million
Greece / Development / Green City
Poland
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- Climathon seeks innovative solutions to urban challenges in Poland
- Poznan to study Covid-19 through wastewater
- Warsaw stages concerts on public transport to honour Chopin
- In Poland, mayors stage protest over planned economic reforms
- Polish cities are fighting smog with art
- Food waste prevention pilot in Warsaw proves successful
Poland / Economy and Finance / Green City
Climathon seeks innovative solutions to urban challenges in Poland
The best ones will get funding and expert support
Poland / Poznan / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Poznan to study Covid-19 through wastewater
This could give a more accurate picture of the actual number of infections
Poland / Warsaw / Culture and Tourism
Warsaw stages concerts on public transport to honour Chopin
It’s been 172 years since the great composer's last performance
Poland / Politics and Reforms
In Poland, mayors stage protest over planned economic reforms
These would bring about significant cuts in local budgets and powers
Poland / Green City
Polish cities are fighting smog with art
Bydgoszcz just became the latest city to acquire a mural painting that purifies the air
Poland / Warsaw / Development / Welfare and Health
Food waste prevention pilot in Warsaw proves successful
The city intends to carry it on in 2022
Poland / Digital transformation / Smart City
Poland now has a map of its tree crowns
The creators believe this will support the country's adaptation to climate change
Poland / Warsaw / Green City
Warsaw greens tram poles
The capital city envisions giant ivy pergolas along the tram tracks
Poland / Culture and Tourism
Polish regions renounce anti-LGBT stances to protect EU funds
4 out of 5 regions in Poland have abandoned their so-called LGBT-free zones
Poland / Krakow / Welfare and Health
Gaduławka, the first Happy to Chat bench in Poland opens in Krakow
There are, in fact, very simple ways to fight loneliness
Poland / Lublin / Politics and Reforms
The 10th Cross-border Cooperation Congress will take place in October
The host is once again the Polish city of Lublin
Poland / Welfare and Health
Pink Boxes fight menstrual exclusion in Polish schools and libraries
Every fifth student in Poland misses school due to lack of sanitary materials, a local foundation claims
Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms
Budapest hosts first Forum for Building Sustainable Democracies
On the margins of the conference, 20 new cities have joined the Pact of Free Cities founded by the Visegrad Four capitals
Poland / Poznan / Cities in Pictures / Green City
More floating gardens will protect wildlife in Poznan
Such installations help to introduce greenery to the city centre, increase biodiversity and purify water and air
Poland / Krakow / Development / Green City
Krakow to transform industrial area into a multifunctional green city
Up to 100,000 new residents might live in the future district
Poland / Warsaw / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Warsaw launches its own VOD platform to boost local culture
The service might prove essential for the sector and the audience in the context of the coronavirus pandemic
Poland / Warsaw / Development / Green City
Warsaw to adorn city centre with over 100 trees by the end of the year
As part of a major effort to change the image of the central area
Poland / Gdansk / Mobility / Welfare and Health
First electric minibuses for disabled people arrive in Gdańsk
8 adapted electric vehicles will transport persons with disabilities in the Polish city
Austria / Czechia / Germany / Netherlands / Poland / Spain / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Here are the most socially mindful countries in the EU
A study by 65 researchers from around the world reveals how considerate people from different countries are when making low consequence decisions
Poland / Warsaw / Economy and Finance
Warsaw Booster 21 will streamline sustainable and smart city solutions
Start-ups can apply until 5 September
Poland / Development / Welfare and Health
Got the mask on? Treat yourself to a candy
Gdynia rewards passengers who protect themselves and the others
Poland / Poznan / Welfare and Health
It is silly not to get vaccinated: a friendly reminder from Poznan
The Polish city launched an attractive social campaign to boost vaccination rates (VIDEO)
Poland / Tychy / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
Tychy greenlights a future-proof water playground
Appealing to the eye, it is also adapted to the rising temperatures in cities
Poland / Krakow / Welfare and Health
Krakow launches initiative to help save lives in emergency situations
“Life Envelopes” will help rescuers and EMTs when individuals are unconscious or incoherent
Poland / Poznan / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
Animal kindergarten under construction in Poznan
It will be built at Nowe Zoo, the second-largest zoological garden in Poland
Poland / Gdansk / Krakow / Poznan / Warsaw / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms
Polish cities fear losing billions from draft tax reform
An online tool allows calculating how much exactly each city will lose under the proposed taxation system
France / Ireland / Italy / Poland / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Google and Microsoft renew efforts against vaccine disinformation
The European Commission published their reports as part of the EU Disinformation Monitoring Programme
Poland / Gdansk / Development / Education and Sport
Gdansk will become the world's breakdance capital in November
All eyes will be on the Polish city for the 18th Red Bull BC One World Final
Poland / Warsaw / Green City / Welfare and Health
Warsaw maps the sounds of the city - again
The capital city wants to ensure better protection of residents against noise
Poland / Innovation and Research
Gdynia – first city in Poland to employ a Chief Data Officer
The Polish city is rapidly expanding its collection of open data
Bulgaria / Finland / Sweden / Helsingborg / Krakow / Sofia / Green City
European Green Capital 2023 and European Green Leaf 2022: The finalists are here
The European Commission announced the role model cities in Europe
Poland / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Rybnik designs a bus line for seniors
It is meant to help them navigate better around the city
Poland / Gdansk / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Nominations are open for the 2021 edition of Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award
The Award recognises efforts to fight intolerance, discrimination, and inequality
Austria / Poland / Krakow / Vienna / Politics and Reforms
Krakow and Vienna team up to fight climate change
Viennese Mayor Michael Ludwig stated that the future of the EU lies in its cities
Poland / Innovation and Research
Gdynia’s beehives go smart with AI
The Polish city is making use of new technologies to monitor the welfare of its bees
Poland / Green City
Częstochowa installs tram tracks that purify air
The reconstruction of the tram line has received European funding
Poland / Gdansk / Mobility
Gdansk paves the way for expansion of autonomous last-mile solutions
An autonomous shuttle pilot is to operate at the Łostowicki Cemetery soon
Poland / Tychy / Welfare and Health
Parking spots reserved for pregnant women and families in Tychy
As a gesture of courtesy that also contributes to their safety
Portugal / Spain / Warsaw / Development / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Spain teams up with Poland for a mega transport hub project near Warsaw
This became clear after a high-summit agreement was signed to that respect
Lithuania / Poland / Lublin / Vilnius / Digital transformation / Smart City
Time-space portal links Vilnius and Lublin
The project brings people of different cultures together and encourages them to broaden the perceptions of self, nation and unity
Poland / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Valbrich offers reduced-price culture tickets to the vaccinated
First polish city to introduce a bonus system for those who get at least one dose of the vaccine against Covid-19
Poland / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Polish airport to test rapid and non-invasive COVID Detector
The innovative device works like a breathalyser and can provide results in under a minute
Poland / Aalborg / Green City / Welfare and Health
Wroclaw doubles down on animal welfare
The Polish city will be mobilising experts to consult on the proper treatment of animals
Poland / Chełm / Mobility
Public transport in Chelm is set for a massive makeover
It will become free, among other things
Poland / Lublin / Welfare and Health
Getting to know Lublin, the European Youth Capital 2023
Meet the Polish city that goes to great lengths to ensure the well-being of its youth
Poland / Welfare and Health
Poland eases restrictions in 11 provinces from 26 April
Thanks to the progress in vaccination
Poland / Krakow / Green City
Krakow establishes a climate quarter
It will follow the 15-minute city model
Poland / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Lodz with electric and virus-proof buses from next year
Seats resistant to viruses and bacteria will protect passengers in the Polish city
Poland / Warsaw / Economy and Finance / Green City
How much does a tree earn? Warsaw knows the answer
After conducting a pioneering scientific study in Poland
Poland / Welfare and Health
Wroclaw transport operator delivers free meals to medics and retirees
But they are not the only ones to benefit from the action
Poland / Krakow / Development
Artist invents a floating co-working space on Krakow’s Vistula river
The design was inspired by the natural environment and is fully respecting it
Poland / Warsaw / Development / Welfare and Health
Warsaw undertakes massive ozonation of public spaces
As means to limit the spread of COVID-19
Poland / Krakow / Energy efficiency
Krakow municipality to be powered on renewables only
The Polish city authorities will start buying energy exclusively from renewable sources
Belgium / Cyprus / Czechia / France / Italy / Latvia / Poland / Romania / Spain / Alba Iulia / Brussels / Lublin / Nicosia / Plzen / Rennes / Riga / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency
EURE: a European project contributing to sustainable growth
Improving the way the ERDF addresses environmental urban challenges of cities in peripheral regions, with international cooperation
Poland / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Poland announces new restrictions after surge in COVID cases
As of Saturday, all establishments with the exception of essential stores will be shut
Poland / Krakow / Energy efficiency
Krakow now boasts the second most sustainable office building in the world
The offices of AFI Europe received 98.87% in the BREEAM International building classification
Bulgaria / Finland / France / Poland / Portugal / Spain / Gabrovo / Helsinki / Madrid / Viana do Castelo / Development / Energy efficiency
6 regions selected for the European Entrepreneurial Region Award 2021-2022
“Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Recovery” is this year's theme
Poland / Białystok / Gdansk / Krakow / Rzeszow / Tychy / Warsaw / Public Spaces
Find out the names of the greenest Polish cities
And which ones offer the smallest share of greenery to their inhabitants
Poland / Gdansk / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
The Paweł Adamowicz City Courage Award to be established by the European Committee of the Regions
In honour of the late mayor of Gdansk, Paweł Adamowicz, this is an award honouring tolerance and solidarity
Poland / Education and Sport
Gdynia helps local students prepare for the final exams
Based on a preliminary study, the Polish city has prepared targeted support materials for students, parents and teachers
Denmark / France / Poland / Romania / Spain / Sweden / Development / Economy and Finance
The EU initiative C-Voucher will launch series of online events to support circular economy
In 7 online sessions from 18 March until 29 April, the Calibration Program will give an opportunity to share own experiences
Poland / Warsaw / Mobility
Warsaw starts the construction of a third metro line
Six new stations should be ready by 2028
Poland / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Lodz rents out municipal premises for 1 PLN to support local business
Catering establishments and gym business owners can pay just 0.2 euro per month
Poland / Poznan / Culture and Tourism / Green City / Public Spaces
Poznan turns a disused amphitheatre into a bee garden
It will improve urban biodiversity, and enhance the attractiveness of the Citadel Park
Poland / Lublin / Politics and Reforms
Lublin impresses jury to become the 2023 European Youth Capital
A nod to the resilience shown by local authorities and NGOs
Poland / Warsaw / Digital transformation
Warsaw adopts a digital transformation policy
By 2030, the Polish capital should be offering the highest level of digital services
Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms
Visegrad group capitals demand real involvement in national recovery plans
For the past year, they have been united under the “Free Cities Pact”
Gabrovo / Gdansk / Helsingborg / Krakow / Pleven / Rzeszow / Sofia / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb
30 cities will compete for the European Green Capital and Green Leaf awards
The winners to the prestigious distinction will receive one million euros for environmental initiatives
Poland / Gdansk / Welfare and Health
Better days might be ahead for persons with disabilities in Poland
As a national metropolitan area adopts minimum standards to improve their quality of life and inclusion
Poland / Krakow / Development / Green City
Krakow replaces salt with coffee grounds for de-icing
The idea was borrowed from Lviv, its Ukrainian sister city
Poland / Welfare and Health
Poland relaxes coronavirus restrictions for two weeks
Hotels and cultural institutions can operate under strict regime
Poland / Świdnica / Welfare and Health
Świdnica fights against discrimination locally with a new public body
In response to a growing number of local acts of intolerance
Poland / Poznan / Mobility
А hydrogen transformation in sight for Poznan’s public transport
Dozens of new hydrogen buses could be seen on the Polish city’s streets in a few years’ time
Poland / Warsaw / Education and Sport / Green City
Air pollution and climate change education is stepped up in Warsaw schools
Some classes of primary and secondary schools received ready-to-use teaching and practice material
Poland / Aalborg / Welfare and Health
Gdynia prepares a modern meeting centre for seniors
A school building in the 1920’s will become a place for inter-generational exchange
Poland / Krakow / Development
Krakow police get 21 new hybrid vehicles
The move serves both the city’s security and environmental needs
Poland / Białystok / Energy efficiency / Green City
Municipal companies in Białystok increasingly rely on sustainable energy
The Polish city receives millions in EU funding for solar power installations
Poland / Lublin / Culture and Tourism / Green City
Welcome to the new green library of Lublin
Bioteka - a place where culture meets sustainable lifestyle
Estonia / Berlin / Budapest / Krakow / Lisbon / Ljubljana / Madrid / Porto / Prague / Tallinn / Thessaloniki / Valletta / Vilnius / Digital transformation
Tallinn named best city in the world for digital nomads
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
Poland / Culture and Tourism
New observation tower adorns the Polish city of Elk
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Poland / Energy efficiency / Public Spaces
Eco-friendly bus stops pop-up in Gdynia
They are still uncommon in Poland
Poland / Green City / Public Spaces
Air cleaning mural with a message pops up in Katowice ahead of World Urban Forum
The prestigious international event will take place in the Polish city in June 2022
Warsaw / Development
Warsaw commits to using plain language
The polish capital wants to communicate clearly and efficiently, for everyone to understand
Krakow / Energy efficiency / Welfare and Health
Krakow boasts record decrease in air pollution levels
But Polish cities need to accelerate their action for clean air, shows a recent report
Warsaw / Culture and Tourism
Warsaw promises spectacular lights show for New Year’s Eve
It will be visible from almost every part of the city and online
Belgium / Estonia / France / Romania / Slovakia / Sweden / Bratislava / Cluj-Napoca / Helsingborg / Iasi / Leuven / Paris / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
Tackling the corona crisis locally: lessons from EU cities
A selection of the best solutions showing that EU cities can solve big issues with restricted resources
Gdansk / Rzeszow / Warsaw / Welfare and Health
Christmas Eve for the lonely to take place in several Polish cities
Despite the pandemic situation, the organisers will ensure that no one is left behind for the holidays
Rzeszow / Digital transformation
Rzeszów pilots a green wave technology for emergency vehicles
It is a first for Poland
Krakow / Culture and Tourism
A policy will regulate the mural art in Krakow
The Polish city wants all murals to be aesthetic and to fit into the surroundings
Warsaw / Innovation and Research
It just got easier to find a restroom in Warsaw
There are 360 in total
Krakow / Rzeszow / Development
Poland to conduct mass testing in three regions
It is yet to be announced if tests will be mandatory
Gdansk / Rzeszow / Energy efficiency
Wroclaw is the best Polish city in the field water management
See who else receives a prize for 2020
Budapest / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms
Mayors enter the fray in EU budget battle
The mayors of Warsaw and Budapest are calling for action against their countries’ own Prime Ministers
Lublin / Mobility
Lublin signs an agreement with scooter operators
It sets up new rules, effective from this Friday
Białystok / Gdansk / Krakow / Lublin / Poznan / Rzeszow / Warsaw / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
Polish mayors call for the respect of equality and tolerance
The initiative is led by Warsaw’s Rafał Trzaskowski
Poznan / Culture and Tourism
Poznan’s Visual Park goes online
You can now enjoy the works of contemporary artists from any corner of the world
Warsaw / Mobility
Poland approves the first stages of a mega communication hub
Located between Warsaw and Lodz, it should host one of the top 10 airports in the world
Krakow / Welfare and Health
Empty hotel in Krakow opens its doors to the homeless for the winter
Rooms will be available at a symbolic price of 1 PLN per month
Warsaw / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Warsaw reduces rents of commercial premises till the end of the pandemic
The previous rules allowed for entrepreneurs to benefit from preferential tariff for up to 3 months for every 5 years
Lublin / Development
Revitalization of the largest park in Lublin nears completion
Mayor Krzysztof Żuk personally inspected the works
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Poland / Economy and Finance / Green City
Climathon seeks innovative solutions to urban challenges in Poland
Poland / Poznan / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Poznan to study Covid-19 through wastewater
Poland / Warsaw / Culture and Tourism
Warsaw stages concerts on public transport to honour Chopin
Poland / Politics and Reforms
In Poland, mayors stage protest over planned economic reforms
Poland / Green City
Polish cities are fighting smog with art
Poland / Warsaw / Development / Welfare and Health
Food waste prevention pilot in Warsaw proves successful
Poland / Digital transformation / Smart City
Poland now has a map of its tree crowns
Poland / Warsaw / Green City
Warsaw greens tram poles
Poland / Culture and Tourism
Polish regions renounce anti-LGBT stances to protect EU funds
Poland / Krakow / Welfare and Health