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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

Education and Sport

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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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Interviews

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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Basílio Horta

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Sintra is a true historical treasure, where traces can be found from the Bronze Age to the different periods of the History of Portugal, without neglecting the Roman Era and the Muslim occupation. Despite being one of the most populous urban centers in Portugal, it has refused to be elevated to the status of city.

In the context of nature, architecture and human occupation, Sintra shows a unique “cultural landscape” in the panorama of Portuguese history and a characteristic climate provided by the Serra de Sintra (“Sintra’s small mountain”).

Sintra was classified as a World Heritage Site under the category Cultural Landscape on 6 December 1995 during the 19th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Berlin.

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Portugal / Sintra / Green City

Used masks will become street furniture in Sintra

It was high time to do something about the new pollution scourge of our era

Aug 09, 2022 17:54
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Denmark / Portugal / Sintra / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

Follow in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen in Sintra

The Danish Embassy in Portugal launched an app for that purpose

Oct 25, 2021 15:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Sintra / Culture and Tourism / Social City

Sintra warms up to the vegan cause

The city has decided to implement a monthly Vegan event at one of the municipal markets

Aug 26, 2021 13:09
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Sintra / Culture and Tourism / Green City

Sintra’s main beach proud to have ‘zero pollution’

That means that it has not been subjected to contamination in, at least, three years

Jun 17, 2021 16:15
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Sintra / Social City / Welfare and Health

Sintra provides ‘social taxis’ to people in need

This is part of an agreement between the Municipality and Volunteer Firefighters organizations

May 07, 2021 17:05
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 / Sintra / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health

Sintra shows creativity in providing support all across the board

COVID times require some ingenuity and understanding

Mar 10, 2021 17:32
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Portugal / Sintra / Green City / Social City

Sintra will bring the attention of its residents to the issue of ‘invisible waste’

For the purpose, a webinar will take place on 27 January

Jan 20, 2021 17:53
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sintra / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

The incubation of social economy ideas gets continuous support in Sintra

This is possible thanks to a unique space called Fablab Sintra

Oct 27, 2020 10:54
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sintra / Culture and Tourism

Cultural offerings will be free in Sintra until the end of the year

The Municipality’s gift to its residents to honour 25th anniversary of being a World Heritage Site

Sep 29, 2020 12:21
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sintra / Interviews

Basílio Horta: Sintra is a municipality with a promising future and with a deep concern for future generations

Interview with Basílio Horta, Mayor of Sintra

Sep 03, 2020 07:38
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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Sintra / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health

Sintra Municipality steadies employment in vulnerable sectors

More than 50% of the provisional funds have already reached the beneficiaries

Aug 03, 2020 12:06
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sintra / Culture and Tourism

Sintra reopens parks and monuments on International Museum Day

New rules and regulations will be in effect on all cultural venues in the Portuguese municipality

May 13, 2020 12:20
Anton Stoyanov
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Sintra / Energy efficiency

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

Nov 08, 2019 15:18
Anton Stoyanov
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Sintra / Education and Sport

Sintra municipality invests EUR 7 million in renovation of schools

This is only the beginning of a large-scale attempt to reinvigorate Sintra’s public education system

May 11, 2019 10:21
Anton Stoyanov
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Sintra / Culture and Tourism

Sintra to host mega exhibition of camellias and orchids

The program also includes guided tours, demonstrations, workshops and shows

Feb 05, 2019 15:16
Olya Georgieva
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Sintra / Culture and Tourism

August is coming with unique open air cinema experience in Sintra

The Palace of Monserrate will host the cinema cycle “Splendor in the Grass” from August 3 to 26

Jul 27, 2018 10:59
Olya Georgieva

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