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Sintra opens thousands of free parking spaces near train stations

The local government hopes that this new measure will promote the use of public transport

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Taking place in Lisbon in April 2020, TheMayor.EU is a partner of the event

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Municipalities in Algarve to cooperate in promoting solar energy

Seven municipalities signed up to a project involving the promotion of self-consumption and renewable energy

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Lisbon attempts to free up housing in high-pressure zones

A six-fold increase in property tax for vacant apartments is envisioned by the local government

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Porto embraces electric cars

The city council approved the launch of a tender for the installation of electric car charging stations

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Coimbra fast-tracks Parque Verde renovations

Establishments within the park were severely damaged following the flood of 2016 but repairs have been stalling

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Aveiro embarks on pedestrianization journey

The Lourenço Peixinho Avenue will be completely refurbished, increasing pedestrian space

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Viana do Castelo repurposes bullfighting arena

The city wants to demonstrably sever ties with its bullfighting past

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Sintra opens thousands of free parking spaces near train stations

Join TheMayor.EU at the Urban Future Global Conference

Municipalities in Algarve to cooperate in promoting solar energy

Lisbon attempts to free up housing in high-pressure zones

Porto embraces electric cars

Coimbra fast-tracks Parque Verde renovations

Growth

- Porto
- Politics
- Welfare
Porto divided on issue of housing

The housing situation in the city is being dubbed a crisis by opposition parties
September 16, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Lisbon
- Funding
30 thousand euros available to catering startups in Lisbon

Startup Lisboa is accepting applications for funding by new and up-and-coming catering companies
August 30, 2019 21:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Transport
- Porto
- Politics
Bridge connecting Portuguese cities faces uncertain future

The bridge that was supposed to connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia is being held up due to environmental concerns
July 01, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Bulgaria
- Sofia
- Germany
- Berlin
- Austria
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
European Capital of Innovation Awards 2019 contest opens

All applications must be submitted by June 6
February 28, 2019 17:55

Olya Georgieva
EN

Smart city

- Culture
- Development
- Leiria
- Bergamo
UNESCO welcomes 66 new creative cities

17 of them are in the European Union
November 05, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Lisbon
- Development
Join TheMayor.EU at the Urban Future Global Conference

Taking place in Lisbon in April 2020, TheMayor.EU is a partner of the event
November 04, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Transport
- Porto
Porto embraces electric cars

The city council approved the launch of a tender for the installation of electric car charging stations
October 22, 2019 21:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Development
- Aveiro
Aveiro embarks on pedestrianization journey

The Lourenço Peixinho Avenue will be completely refurbished, increasing pedestrian space
October 11, 2019 21:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN

Society

- Culture
- Development
- Leiria
- Bergamo
UNESCO welcomes 66 new creative cities

17 of them are in the European Union
November 05, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Lisbon
- Welfare
Lisbon attempts to free up housing in high-pressure zones

A six-fold increase in property tax for vacant apartments is envisioned by the local government
October 28, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Transport
- Braga
- Welfare
Braga eases access to hospitals by improving transport routes

By extending the routes of some of the city’s buses, citizens will find it easier to reach their destinations
September 21, 2019 12:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Porto
- Politics
- Welfare
Porto divided on issue of housing

The housing situation in the city is being dubbed a crisis by opposition parties
September 16, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN

Interviews

- Interviews
- Braga
Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga: I usually say that Braga translates a singular fusion between history and future, tradition and youth

Today, we are living the time of the Europe of Cities, where the innovative and transformative potential of these territories has to be strengthened and replicated on a national and European scale
December 26, 2018 13:00

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN
- Interviews
- Aveiro
The Mayor of Aveiro, Mr. José Ribau Esteves : It is very important that citizens have an accurate picture of the importance of the European Union for their lives

I cannot help but support the creation of such a platform, being aware that the Union's work with its fellow citizens is publicized every day, in actions aiming proximity, awareness and clarification of the Europeans
August 08, 2018 15:30

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN
- Interviews
- Santarém
Mayor of Santarém, Mr. Ricardo Gonçalves: The cities do not live only on history and progress is essential for maintaining the life in the city

We live in the age of knowledge and what we do both on local and national level only makes sense if it can be shared and if we can all learn from good practices around
July 31, 2018 16:00

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN
- Interviews
- Leiria
Mayor of Leiria, Mr. Raul Castro : Our strategy of modernizing the city of Leiria is based precisely on preserving our cultural memory and historic heritage

"I believe that this platform can be an excellent bridge for the dialogue between citizens of different countries of the European Union and raise awareness."
July 24, 2018 14:18

Olya Georgieva
PT

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