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Sep 26, 2024 14:09
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Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

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Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

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New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

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Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

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Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

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Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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Oldest inn in Catalonia marked 500 years of non-stop business

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Sep 19, 2024 17:47
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Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

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Check out these sleeping pods at the University of Lille library

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The history of Krakow as an organized urban centre begins sometime around the VII-VIII century AD. From the very beginning, power in the city was concentrated on the Wawel Hill. One of the most important dates in the city's history was the spread of the Magdeburg Rights to the region on June 5, 1257. The current urban layout of the Old Town and the seat of the ruler – Wawel were formed at that time.

The city’s location at a crossroads of trade routes connecting Ruthenia to Germany and the Czech Republic and Pomerania to Hungary, Turkey and the Balkans, allowed Krakow to develop quickly.

The period of rapid development of the then capital of Poland was between the 15th and 16th centuries. It is known as the Golden age of Krakow. It attracted the greatest artists whose works we can admire to this day: St. Mary's altar by Wit Stwosz or the cloister in Wawel designed by Bartolomeo Berrecci.

After the golden age, however, the rise of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth demanded for the capital to be moved to Warsaw. The Swedish invasion, the subsequent economic collapse and partitions (between its neighbours Russia, the Habsburg empire and Prussia) left a deep scar on the fate of the country and Krakow.

After Napoleon’s defeat, Krakow was restored to its previous borders but also granted partial independence. It was later annexed by the Austrian Empire and was granted autonomy. Over the following decades, Krakow gradually became a national symbol and artistic centre.

It was here when at the outbreak of WWI Józef Piłsudski formed a small cadre military unit to fight for the liberation of Poland. The Austrian grip over the city was shattered with the assumption of power by the Polish Liquidation Committee in 1918. Krakow became an important centre of administration, culture and art. Industry began to develop dynamically.

World War II wreaked havoc on the city - primarily in the areas of science, culture and economy. After the war, Krakow's privileged position changed: the intention of the then authorities was to limit the role of the intelligentsia. The expression of these aspirations was the construction of Nowa Huta and the influx of huge numbers of workers. However, it turned out differently and artistic and scientific circles are still shaping the character of the city making up one of its greatest assets.

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Krakow will be Poland's second city with metro

The city officials announced that the start of the works is planned for 2028

Sep 19, 2024 16:14
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Poland / Slovenia / Krakow / Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research

Library of heritage smells: Krakow's new approach to preserving the past

Have you ever wondered what an old and famous painting smells like?

Jun 27, 2024 18:11
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Poland / Krakow / Politics and Reforms / Social City

Winds of change: Krakow's new mayor will be first to attend city's Pride parade

The event, officially called Krakow Equality March, will be held next week

May 10, 2024 13:45
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Poland / Krakow / Culture and Tourism

Krakow now boasts the world’s largest stained glass window

You can see it in a church in the city’s northern districts and it’s larger than a basketball court

Apr 24, 2024 13:12
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Poland / Krakow / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health

Krakow has 10 times more wild boars on its streets than it should

The authorities are appealing to the citizens to stop feeding the roaming animals

Nov 14, 2023 12:08
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Belgium / Czechia / Poland / Brussels / Krakow / Prague / Culture and Tourism

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Oct 23, 2023 17:21
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Poland / Krakow / Education and Sport / Social City

Krakow and Shell will donate 1,000 laptops to war refugees

It’s a repetition of the donation drive, treating aid not as a sprint but as a marathon

May 11, 2023 17:38
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Poland / Krakow / Green City

Tree for treats: donate food to Krakow’s pet shelter and get a free fir

There is a sustainability side benefit - all Christmas trees will be re-planted on municipal terrains after the holidays

Dec 21, 2022 11:17
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Poland / Krakow / Poznan / Warsaw / Economy and Finance / Innovation and Research

Report: The future for Polish local governments looks dim

An annual ranking shows a wealth of crises threatening local financial stability

Aug 05, 2022 17:12
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Poland / Krakow / Development / Green City

The first rabbit cafe of Europe opens doors in Krakow

The Polish establishment has an important animal-rescue mission

Jul 19, 2022 16:25
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Poland / Krakow / Green City

Krakow opens a therapeutic garden

The new green space stimulates the body to heal itself, using the five senses

Jun 15, 2022 16:28
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Poland / Krakow / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

'Laptops for Ukraine' launches in Krakow

Refugees will receive devices worth a total of 1 million zlotys

Apr 19, 2022 17:04
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Poland / Krakow / Welfare and Health

Krakow gives five buses to Lviv

They are filled with food, presents and humanitarian aid

Mar 23, 2022 13:53
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Poland / Krakow / Social City

Krakow offers psychological help to Ukrainians living in the city

The second-largest Polish city is home to almost 100,000 Ukrainians

Feb 25, 2022 11:21
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Poland / Krakow / Green City

For 14 February, Krakow offers bird feeders from recycled furniture

The city collects bulky refuse to breathe new life into it

Feb 11, 2022 12:21
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Poland / Gdansk / Krakow / Poznan / Warsaw / Development / Green City

Which are the Polish cities of the future?

A ranking of the cities that stand the best chances of adapting to the changing realities by 2050

Dec 03, 2021 12:36
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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

Sep 24, 2021 13:43
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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

Sep 10, 2021 15:24
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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

Aug 12, 2021 13:43
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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

Jul 30, 2021 10:30
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Jul 06, 2021 17:24
Denis Balgaranov
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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

Jun 30, 2021 11:26
Denis Balgaranov
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Poland / Krakow / Green City

Krakow establishes a climate quarter

It will follow the 15-minute city model

Apr 21, 2021 16:59
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Apr 07, 2021 13:52
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Poland / Krakow / Energy efficiency

Krakow municipality to be powered on renewables only

The Polish city authorities will start buying energy exclusively from renewable sources

Mar 31, 2021 16:19
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Mar 22, 2021 12:54
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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

Mar 18, 2021 12:11
Aseniya Dimitrova
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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

Feb 18, 2021 16:36
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Poland / Krakow / Development / Green City

Krakow replaces salt with coffee grounds for de-icing

The idea was borrowed from Lviv, its Ukrainian sister city

Feb 09, 2021 14:28
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Poland / Krakow / Development

Krakow police get 21 new hybrid vehicles

The move serves both the city’s security and environmental needs

Jan 19, 2021 16:44
Aseniya Dimitrova

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