Valladolid to have Spain’s largest biomass-fed heating network
The promise is that it will save between 30% and 50% on users’ energy bills
Countryside depopulation has forced the local government to get creative
An exciting avenue for random democratic participation
It serves a dual purpose – waste reduction and material support for those in need
The facility will meet the power needs of 1500 families
Leading the way in climate change action with socially conscious measures
The 1755 earthquake levelled the Portuguese capital making its mark in the collective memory forever
An interview about AYR, one of the 2021 New European Bauhaus Prize winners
The local authorities are proactive in fostering a new mindset about waste
European destinations are waking up to the reality of a whole new category of visitors
The tax break can reach up to 500 euros
In his opinion, the National Association of Municipalities has betrayed the process
The launch of the public tender, however, gets postponed due to a lack of studies and clear regulation
The money can be spent in local shops
The aim is to entice Portuguese youth to get more involved in public life
One network for all 18 municipalities comprising the metropolitan area of the Portuguese capital
This is now a municipal regulation
The rising fuel costs are already putting some local authorities on edge
The fleet renewal plan will start with 10 electric ships
Pushing equality in all aspects of daily life
It’s the only municipality in Portugal to provide such a service, but we think it could be a role model to follow
The Portuguese capital wants to show those in need that it is an “open city”
Production activities bring money and renown to the Portuguese capital but also inconveniences
This is happening in the context of the most severe winter drought the country has experienced this century
The crisis revealed some of the plights of the islander communities in Europe
The links between towns lying on both sides are poised to get stronger
The practice was first applied to boost COVID vaccinations
Alentejo is Portugal’s breadbasket and now sustainability may become part of its image, too
The spectacular bathing facilities get a touch more digital
Portugal will waive PCR test requirement for vaccinated travellers
Overall, EU cities are a step ahead of the rest