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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Development

These elements will crown the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for the highest viewpoint in the city

The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death

Sep 20, 2024 17:36

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France / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47
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Germany / Economy and Finance / Mobility

Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass

Sep 24, 2024 13:27

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Germany / Politics and Reforms

Voters in a Bavarian town elected a mayor whose name wasn’t on the ballot

Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run

Sep 18, 2024 13:50
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Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Athens to ban new short-term lets

The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now

Sep 17, 2024 16:22

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Finland / Innovation and Research

AI-powered drones in Finland could patrol the skies in search of wildfires

But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation

Sep 20, 2024 16:33

Digital transformation

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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09
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France / Digital transformation / Economy and Finance

Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin

Sep 24, 2024 16:47

Energy efficiency

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Belgium / Brussels / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Brussels tries out a novel rooftop wind turbine suitable for cities

Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape

Sep 27, 2024 12:52
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Digital transformation / Energy efficiency

New digital map showcases creative energy solutions across Europe

The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition

Sep 26, 2024 14:09

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Greece / Thessaloniki / Development / Mobility

Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November

The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays

Sep 30, 2024 13:49
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Germany / Mobility

Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train

Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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France / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Marseille is home to this year's coolest neighbourhood in the world

Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds

Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo

Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Spain / Culture and Tourism

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

Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region

Sep 30, 2024 16:57

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Budapest / Prague / Education and Sport / Social City

Here are Europe’s 5 best student cities

On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors

Sep 19, 2024 17:47
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Education and Sport

Kicking for the Future: How Football Clubs are Creating Sustainable Urban Spaces

Sep 19, 2024 10:06

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Belgium / Mobility / Welfare and Health

Shhh!: Belgian railways introduce silent compartments on board

Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country

Sep 24, 2024 18:04
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France / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Check out these sleeping pods at the University of Lille library

The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students

Sep 12, 2024 16:24
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Poland / Interviews

Hanna Zdanowska: We are one of the leaders in eco-transition and Łódź is much greener than before

Jul 24, 2024 14:48
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: True urban development must be inclusive and affordable, otherwise it’s not sustainable

Jun 27, 2024 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Lisbon / Interviews

Carlos Moedas: Our ambition is to become a city where entrepreneurs can come to scale their businesses

Jun 20, 2024 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Spain / Interviews / Mayor of Europe

María José Catalá: the Green Capital mindset is transversal to all action levels and will continue in the years to come

Jun 5, 2024 15:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Estonia / Tartu / Interviews

Urmas Klaas: Arts can and must give people the ability and courage to dream of a future

Mar 6, 2024 12:18
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews

Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Read Twice

Ibrahim Kraria: While AI can play a role in combating hate speech, it can also amplify its spread

Aug 16, 2023 17:08
Mihaela Roxana GODINAC
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Interviews

Bertrand Piccard: If something looks impossible, that’s why we try do to it!

Jun 9, 2023 15:40
Denis Balgaranov
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Interviews / Read Twice

Maja Sever: Journalism is a pillar of democracy

Apr 10, 2023 13:46
Magdalena Magdić
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Kaisa Karjalainen: “It’s better to be an imperfect zero waster for the rest of our lives than a perfect one for two weeks”

Mar 14, 2023 12:56
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov

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Ricardo Rio

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Braga is considered to be one of the youngest cities in Europe and combines perfectly its two-thousand-year old history with invigorating youth and vitality. With an unusual history, it is still known up to today as the city of the Archbishops or as the Portuguese Rome. 

Also, the commitment to promote development based on the transfer of knowledge, technology and eco sustainability has been advertising the city of Braga as a "cluster" of technological industries and an increasingly attractive pole for Investment. It is a city that also has a rich touristic offer. 

Braga has always taken a strategic and central regional role, from Bracara Augusta to the present day, thanks to the privileged geographical location and its dynamism. It plays a leading role in the economy, culture, knowledge and technology of the region and this centrality and relevance provides its inhabitants with an excellent quality of life in various sectors. 

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Portugal / Aveiro / Braga / Lisbon / Mobility / Social City

Portuguese cities are adopting “cycling trains to school” idea

The initiative has already taken root in Aveiro, Braga and Lisbon, and soon in Matosinhos

Feb 08, 2023 15:35
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Lisbon / Matosinhos / Porto / Energy efficiency / Public Spaces

Portuguese cities ditch public World Cup fan zones to save money

Not only that, but the measures would also save energy during the start of a winter of austerity

Nov 21, 2022 17:53
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Public Spaces / Social City

This is how Braga will celebrate International Youth Day this year

Free swimming pools and free public transport, but even more importantly a space for free expression of ideas

Aug 11, 2022 12:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Mobility

City of Braga enticed local businesses to join mobility pact

The local administration sets itself as the torch-bearer of positive change, responsibility and action

Jun 30, 2022 15:40
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Education and Sport / Green City

Braga offers а free bio-shredding service

The city also led awareness-raising actions to show the impressionable youths how circularity is created first-hand

Jun 28, 2022 13:31
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / France / Portugal / Romania / Amiens / Braga / Cluj-Napoca / Politics and Reforms / Social City

The Network of European Youth Capitals was born in Cluj-Napoca

It already existed informally in a way, but the signatures of the mayors of Braga, Varna and the host city gave it a formal dimension

Jun 17, 2022 13:39
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Green City

Braga’s newest park doubles up as an eco-lab

The green space features a variety of both tried and novel ideas for propping up climate resilience

Jun 07, 2022 15:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Green City / Social City

Braga creates a Bank of Goods and Equipment

It serves a dual purpose – waste reduction and material support for those in need

May 10, 2022 17:24
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Mobility

In Braga, you can get paid to ride a bike

The money can be spent in local shops

Apr 11, 2022 14:00
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Finland / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Athens / Braga / Rome / Culture and Tourism

Which will Europe's best destination be in 2022?

People can vote for their top pick from a mix of 20 uniquely European spots, from across the continent

Jan 21, 2022 11:31
Denis Balgaranov
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Portugal / Braga / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health

Braga pupils are ready in case of an earthquake

The City Council carried out a behaviour exercise to teach kids how to respond if disaster occurs

Nov 05, 2021 17:23
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Mobility / Public Spaces

Braga gradually introduces pop-up cycling infrastructure

The aim is to encourage cycling, kill motorized speed and increase road safety

Sep 02, 2021 17:34
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Belgium / Finland / Germany / Ireland / Lithuania / Netherlands / Portugal / Spain / Braga / Brussels / Dublin / Vantaa / Vilnius / Innovation and Research

European Capital of Innovation Awards 2021 semi-finalists announced

16 cities from 10 countries have made it to the semi-final stage

Sep 02, 2021 16:26
Svilena Iotkovska
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Portugal / Braga / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Braga adds food court to its market, with a nod to sustainability

'Mesa na Praça' will feature high-quality cuisine, while creating opportunities for the local economy

Aug 09, 2021 15:47
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research

Braga plays host to a revolutionary battery project

‘Baterias 2030’ will seek to develop the energy storage of the future

Aug 03, 2021 15:42
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Welfare and Health

Braga will have an Ombudsman for animal rights

The administration is responding to growing requests from the public on this issue

Jul 28, 2021 13:04
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Finland / France / Portugal / Braga / Turku / Green City

54 European cities commit to cleaner and healthier urban environments as part of the Green City Accord

Cities lead Europe’s transition to a greener future

Jun 28, 2021 16:38
Schuyler Cowan
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Portugal / Braga / Energy efficiency / Green City

Braga issues its first Sustainability Report

Measuring overall performance by taking into account more than 100 indicators

May 27, 2021 15:38
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Social City / Welfare and Health

40 million euros for boosting up disabled people’s employability in Piedmont

Not letting anyone to be left behind

May 12, 2021 17:44
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Largest startup competition in the world comes to Portugal

Four municipalities from this country will participate looking to solve problems with mobility

May 05, 2021 17:47
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Braga leaves the door open to a spacious summer

A successful programme to be replicated again this year

Apr 20, 2021 17:55
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Sintra / Social City

European Capital of Social Economy? Portugal has five of these

In a true spirit of solidarity, the title was divided among 5 municipalities

Apr 15, 2021 17:17
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Braga / Culture and Tourism

Braga clinches 2021 Best European Destination top spot

This comes after securing a second place in 2019 in the same prestigious contest

Feb 11, 2021 14:23
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Braga / Digital transformation

Braga goes 100% digital on urban permits

There have been some positive outcomes from the lockdowns this year

Dec 15, 2020 15:23
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Braga / Pontevedra / Porto / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Galicia supports Braga in its 2027 Capital of Culture bid

A fine example of solidarity within one of the Euroregions

Nov 28, 2020 09:35
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Braga / Energy efficiency

Green spaces in Braga will get a more advanced tech treatment

Mulching, not clipping, is the new name of the maintenance game

Nov 18, 2020 15:20
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Braga / Development / Welfare and Health

Braga Municipality opens a new Citizen Space on its territory

Mayor Ricardo Rio unveiled the 8th such facility in the municipality

Oct 08, 2020 14:27
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Braga / Lisbon / Porto / Sintra / Innovation and Research

Portuguese municipalities receive UN recognition for their responses to Covid-19

This is evident from a brief which praises efforts from cities around the world

Aug 20, 2020 10:52
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Braga / Energy efficiency

Waste collection in Braga meets telemetrics

The local fleet of sanitary trucks will provide optimized service

Aug 12, 2020 10:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Braga / Culture and Tourism

Braga’s Image Museum to present artistic depictions of the pandemic

Three local photographers will present a total of 60 photos of the city’s time spent in quarantine

Jun 10, 2020 12:49
Anton Stoyanov

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