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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
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EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
Smart, happy, green: did your city make it to the top?
It will be carried out during night hours
This is evident from a brief which praises efforts from cities around the world
Countries that managed to successfully contain the coronavirus pandemic have seen their cities become a preferred destination for tourists
Some 83 million euros will be invested in improving the Portuguese capital’s subway connections
More bike paths and less parking spaces are just the tip of the iceberg of what’s in store for the Portuguese capital
A former barracks in the city will be transformed into hundreds of dwellings for the most vulnerable citizens
The municipality believes that widespread and constant use of masks, however, might be unsustainable
Members of the city council want the local administration to provide aid to those businesses hardest hit by the pandemic
All Lisboa Viva cards that were supposed to expire after 23 February will have their durations extended until June
New provisions on hygiene and payment exemptions were adopted by the local government
Budapest, Edinburgh, Lahti, Lisbon and Lyon lead the way with innovative, eco-conscious initiatives for the future
The money will be used to aid the most vulnerable, the local social institutions and the ones that are directly involved in fighting the outbreak
Locals in many cities across the country are allowing doctors to stay at their spare apartments
The Lisbon Municipal Mobility and Parking Company will begin employing a new approach to bike-sharing in the city
With vehicles from before the year 2000 now facing restrictions, local authorities already have bigger plans
Here you'll find some of the most exciting parts of the programme
Before beginning the construction of new apartments, local authorities will have to limit noise pollution in the designated area
The number of passengers for 2019 significantly exceeded the expectations of the City Council
The former mayor of Lisbon not only managed to take the entire Portuguese economy out of a slump but has also provided Socialists around Europe with a blueprint for winning elections
The seats in the trains will soon be lined with cork rather than regular fabric
Work will begin in the second half of the year, following numerous delays
Over 200 fountains will be installed or renovated in the coming years
The vehicles’ fuel is made from recycled cooking oil and are currently being trialed in the Portuguese capital
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The city was named European Green Capital 2020 precisely because of its ability to evolve, according to officials
Currently the municipality offers 30 homes to the victims, but wants that number to increase to 58
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Citizens can now apply for the city’s first 120 affordable homes
Taking place in Lisbon in April 2020, TheMayor.EU is a partner of the event
A six-fold increase in property tax for vacant apartments is envisioned by the local government
The state-owned railway company aims to significantly improve its free wifi coverage in the next couple of years
Startup Lisboa is accepting applications for funding by new and up-and-coming catering companies
Through a new action plan, the city council wants to help everyone who is forced to live on the streets of Lisbon
Fernando Medina, mayor of Lisbon, announced the local government’s plan to purchase 70 natural gas buses and 30 electric ones
Locations that are at the same time near the city proper but cut off from regular traffic will benefit from the new route
A Future-Proof Toolkit with case studies was launched to help cities become resilient towards climate change
In an open letter published today, 210 mayors also call on the Council and Member States to halve emissions by 2030 and reach a net-zero by the mid-century
Mayor of Lisbon speaks at the unveiling of the first 50 houses, part of an affordable housing plan, championed by the local government
The event will take place at the National Museum of Natural History and Science and at the Botanical Garden of Lisbon
The smart technology will improve the efficiency of waste collection and resource management
Winners will be announced on 21 March
More cats on the streets of Lisbon for a public health reason
The state will support the purchase of up to 1000 electric bicycles
4 out of the 16 finalist for the first edition of the Wellbeing City Award are European cities
This event is free and will include concerts, music workshops for families and documentary screening
This news comes after Portimão-Funchal ferry service was restored last summer
The pavilion of the Municipal Sports Complex of Casal Vistoso will ensure hot meals and warm clothes
Culture attracts more and more people, and the increase in visitors last year proves it
