Grenoble: topless bathing and burkini authorised in municipal pools
The highly contested decision was approved yesterday with a minor margin
France / Grenoble / Development
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
Portugal / Braga / Mobility
In Braga, you can get paid to ride a bike
The money can be spent in local shops
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Portugal / Braga / Energy efficiency / Green City
Braga issues its first Sustainability Report
Measuring overall performance by taking into account more than 100 indicators
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
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
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
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
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
Braga / Digital transformation
Braga goes 100% digital on urban permits
There have been some positive outcomes from the lockdowns this year
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
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
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
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
Braga / Energy efficiency
Waste collection in Braga meets telemetrics
The local fleet of sanitary trucks will provide optimized service
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
Braga / Development / Welfare and Health
Braga opens its doors
The “Braga de Porta Aberta” initiative aims to aid struggling businesses by expanding their areas of operation throughout 2020
Braga / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Braga’s public transport reduces fees for the unemployed
Starting 1 June, public transport passes will become 50% cheaper for the unemployed
Braga / Development / Welfare and Health
Braga employs new approaches during pandemic
Smart, innovative and local solutions are the way to go for the city’s authorities
Braga / Lisbon / Porto / Welfare and Health
Portuguese apartment owners provide lodgings to medical personnel
Locals in many cities across the country are allowing doctors to stay at their spare apartments
Braga / Welfare and Health
Braga’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
The Portuguese city has been steadily bolstering its response to the ongoing crisis
Braga / Culture and Tourism
Braga gears up for Capital of Culture 2027 fight
The municipality wants to decentralize and internationalize its cultural venues
Braga / Development
Braga joins “Resilient Cities” network
Local authorities are committed to reducing the risks that locals are facing – be they natural, technological or other