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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Public Spaces

How do we make Amsterdam’s bike tunnels less scary?

It involves all the five senses, apparently

Jun 1, 2023 17:21
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France / Development / Economy and Finance

France starts building its Battery Valley with opening of new gigafactory

The facility located near Lens is the first step in the grand re-industrialization of the North along modern tech lines

May 31, 2023 13:17

Economy and Finance

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Spain / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Spanish domestic flights tickets can be paid in up to 12 installments

Iberia will be the first company to introduce this option in the country

May 31, 2023 16:09
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France / Development / Economy and Finance

France starts building its Battery Valley with opening of new gigafactory

The facility located near Lens is the first step in the grand re-industrialization of the North along modern tech lines

May 31, 2023 13:17

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Germany / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

10 million people have bought the Deutschland ticket in a month

Germany’s new approach has convinced hundreds of thousands of people to start using public transport for the first time

Jun 1, 2023 16:00
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Bulgaria / Sofia / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

Sofia cracks down on e-scooters with fines of up to 500 euros for companies

Drivers will be legally required to push their scooters manually in pedestrian areas and parks

May 31, 2023 17:09

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Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research

Esch2022 – the benefits and aftermath of European Capital of Culture

The team presented the final report about a year, which was supposed to put the Luxembourgish city on the cultural map of Europe

May 29, 2023 16:29
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Innovation and Research

Museums and police in Europe join forces to fight illicit trade in artefacts

European projects are developing new ways to clamp down on international trafficking of cultural goods

May 23, 2023 16:56

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Bulgaria / Greece / Athens / Sofia / Thessaloniki / Digital transformation / Mobility

Sofia – Thessaloniki highway to support autonomous vehicles by 2025

Greece and Bulgaria are set to build one of the first 5G cross-border corridors in Europe

May 31, 2023 14:42
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Finland / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health

After dogs, Finland wants to register all cats on its territory, too

The feline registry is expected to start operating in 2026

May 30, 2023 17:42

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Luxembourg / Portugal / Energy efficiency / Politics and Reforms

Luxembourg and Portugal to develop a hydrogen corridor

Portugal is growing its renewable energy sector and will soon have a large hydrogen electrolyser in the port of Sines

May 31, 2023 11:00
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Germany / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency

BMW will expand green car plant in Leipzig

The city has signed a new lease deal for an area of 12 hectares which will include production facilities and renewable energy generation

May 29, 2023 13:07

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Germany / Mobility / Politics and Reforms

10 million people have bought the Deutschland ticket in a month

Germany’s new approach has convinced hundreds of thousands of people to start using public transport for the first time

Jun 1, 2023 16:00
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Denmark / Mobility / Social City

Danish town to lend families cargo bikes so they can experience car-less life

Fredensborg Municipality is inviting residents to take the bikes for a spin…lasting up to 3 months

Jun 1, 2023 14:06

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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Public Spaces

How do we make Amsterdam’s bike tunnels less scary?

It involves all the five senses, apparently

Jun 1, 2023 17:21
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France / Lyon / Public Spaces / Social City

Lyon makes parking fees socially fair and environmentally just

What you pay for having your car resting in the city will now depend on several different factors

Jun 1, 2023 16:02

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Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Night train tester: Europe’s newest profession

After all, sleeping carriages are basically hotels on wheels

May 31, 2023 17:49
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Spain / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

Spanish domestic flights tickets can be paid in up to 12 installments

Iberia will be the first company to introduce this option in the country

May 31, 2023 16:09

Education and Sport

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Portugal / Lisbon / Development / Education and Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former home in Lisbon soon up for rent

The apartment building has just undergone a renovation worth 14 million euros

May 15, 2023 18:07
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Poland / Krakow / Education and Sport / Social City

Krakow and Shell will donate 1,000 laptops to war refugees

It’s a repetition of the donation drive, treating aid not as a sprint but as a marathon

May 11, 2023 17:38

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Finland / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health

After dogs, Finland wants to register all cats on its territory, too

The feline registry is expected to start operating in 2026

May 30, 2023 17:42
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Germany / Berlin / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Berlin will treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers for free

With the ramp-up of the summer offensive, authorities estimate up to 500 wounded soldiers per month

May 23, 2023 13:53
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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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Interviews

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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Romania / Cluj-Napoca / Digital transformation / Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Online public services as efficient as TikTok: Cluj-Napoca’s Digital Transformation

Feb 16, 2023 13:51
Denis Balgaranov
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Bulgaria / Interviews / Read Twice

Veni Markovski: It's about time the media stopped inviting “experts” who spread false info

Nov 28, 2022 11:30
Denis Balgaranov
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Netherlands / Utrecht / Green City / Interviews

Sharon Dijksma: Without cities, it will be impossible to tackle global warming

Nov 21, 2022 13:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Vasco Cordeiro: The European project is at stake when solidarity is at stake

Aug 1, 2022 11:34
Denis Balgaranov
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Interviews

Cities Mission has made citizen engagement and participatory processes an important part of its functioning

Jul 14, 2022 14:57
ICLEI Europe
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews

Luisa Salgueiro: Climate resilience work is never completed, it’s a continuously upgraded project

Jun 23, 2022 12:41
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Interviews

EBRD's aim is to support increased climate ambition within cities

May 18, 2022 13:33
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Greece / Athens / Interviews / Welfare and Health

Melina Daskalaki: Our mission is to promote the social reintegration of homeless individuals

May 16, 2022 11:04
Svilena Iotkovska

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Historians believe that the area of Bratislava was already inhabited in 5000 BC. Celts founded their own settlement there in 200 BC. Between the 1st and the 4th century, the area was under Roman influence. The Romans introduced wine production to the area, which has remained part of Bratislava's industry to this today. The Slavs arrived from the East in the 5th and 6th centuries and were actively involved in the political life of the region. In the 10th century the city became part of the territory of Pressburg, and because of its strategic position it became the object of many attacks. But this position also brought economic development. Later, in 1536, the city became the capital of Hungary, being absorbed by the Austrian Habsburg monarchy, which in and of itself marked a new era of development. The city thrived in the 18th century - the population trippled, many castles, churches, monasteries and streets were built. In the end of the 18th century, Bratislava became the center of the Slovak national movement. The history of the city after this period is closely related to major events in the history of Europe. At the beginning of the 20th century the population is 42% German, 41% Hungarian and 15% Slovak. In 1919, Bratislava became officially the capital of Czechoslovakia. The name Bratislava was officially adopted on 27 March 1919. In 1993 it became the capital of the newly formed Slovak Republic.

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Slovakia / Bratislava / Politics and Reforms

Union of Slovak Cities announces readiness to help Ukraine

President of ÚMS Richard Rybníček shared that cities do not underestimate the gravity of the situation and will play a part in resolving the crisis

Feb 25, 2022 11:39
Svilena Iotkovska
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City

Bratislava gets a new nature reserve

The increased level of protection will prohibit construction and development in the area

Jan 20, 2022 11:52
Svilena Iotkovska
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Cities in Pictures / Public Spaces

Bratislava decorates the city with good news

The capital of Slovakia is reminding people to look on the bright side of life

Jan 11, 2022 17:47
Svilena Iotkovska
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Education and Sport / Green City

New hiking trail opens in Bratislava Forest Park

The path bypasses a busy cycle lane and winds through a birch grove, wetlands, Douglas fir trees and a lake

Nov 16, 2021 10:51
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City

Bratislava Climathon 2021 finds feasible decarbonisation solutions

Behind the challenge is a global community working to speed up the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society

Nov 07, 2021 10:34
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces

New, strict rules for street advertising in Bratislava

Billboards should not obstruct the view of city landmarks and their placement will be banned in some locations

Oct 23, 2021 18:37
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Bratislava to turn erotic club into place for dining and culture

The project is part of the renovation of Janko Kráľ Park, one of the oldest in Central Europe

Oct 15, 2021 12:10
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Development / Mobility

Bratislava opens airport-type bus station

The new Nivy station features shopping and catering zones, and a green roof with gardens, a running track and equipment for active recreation and sport

Sep 29, 2021 10:33
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City / Smart City

Bratislava eyes recycling independence and smart waste management

Acquisition of a sorting line and waste digitalization fit into the city’s strategy for a circular economy

Sep 21, 2021 12:19
Plamen Petrov
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Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms

Budapest hosts first Forum for Building Sustainable Democracies

On the margins of the conference, 20 new cities have joined the Pact of Free Cities founded by the Visegrad Four capitals

Sep 17, 2021 12:03
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces

Bratislava launches rapid intervention service to address civic complaints

Grievances about the condition of roads and greenery can be resolved within 72 hours

Sep 15, 2021 11:08
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Green City

3.8 tons of reusable items change hands at Bratislava Municipal Bazaar

The proceeds from the sale will be used to create a permanent reuse centre

Jul 30, 2021 15:49
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health

Slovakia keeps adjusting border rules

The Constitutional Court has suspended a previous decree which divided incomers into vaccinated and non-vaccinated

Jul 20, 2021 12:17
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Nitra / Mobility

Slovak-built flying car completes first ever inter-city flight

It took AirCar 35 minutes to get from Nitra airport to Bratislava airport

Jul 01, 2021 13:43
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Culture and Tourism

Sensorium: Beyond The Sound 2021 opens in Bratislava

The festival is based on the theme of restoring positive features to the future

Jun 23, 2021 16:13
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health

Slovakia loosens anti-pandemic restraints, switching to orange and yellow tiers

Travel traffic lights scheme comes into effect on 31 May

May 27, 2021 11:04
Plamen Petrov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces

Bratislava embarks on marathon renovation of public spaces

25 reconstruction projects will get going this year with 23 more on the drawing board

Apr 06, 2021 10:20
Plamen Petrov
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Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms

Visegrad group capitals demand real involvement in national recovery plans

For the past year, they have been united under the “Free Cities Pact”

Feb 19, 2021 15:57
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Culture and Tourism

The best of Bratislava

Here are some of the best and loveliest spots in Bratislava

Feb 03, 2021 16:16
Anton Stoyanov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Politics and Reforms

Bratislava launches promotional campaign for citizens to register in national census

If all residents of the capital are registered, the city could receive an additional 10 million euros each year

Jan 30, 2021 14:36
Anton Stoyanov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health

Bratislava delivers its buses for nationwide testing campaign

The buses are being used as part of the latest iteration of Slovakia’s nationwide testing campaign

Jan 24, 2021 11:57
Anton Stoyanov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Public Spaces

Bratislava’s walking terraces to be bolstered by municipal funding

According to local authorities, they are an integral part of the city’s public spaces and deserve adequate support

Jan 18, 2021 09:24
Anton Stoyanov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Politics and Reforms

Bratislava pushes forward with enhancing the performance of municipal companies

In 2019 the city made the companies more transparent and accountable – now it wants to also boost their performance

Jan 16, 2021 18:18
Anton Stoyanov
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Slovakia / Bratislava / Welfare and Health

Bratislava strengthens anti-COVID measures

With the situation rapidly deteriorating, local authorities aim to hold out until a mass rollout of a vaccine becomes possible

Jan 10, 2021 18:10
Anton Stoyanov
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Bratislava / Politics and Reforms

Bratislava charts course for recovery with its 2021 budget

Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city

Jan 03, 2021 15:08
Anton Stoyanov
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Bratislava / Development / Education and Sport

Bratislava’s grant scheme for support of sports and education receives fresh funding

Hundreds of thousands of euros have been set aside by local authorities for 2021

Dec 27, 2020 13:29
Anton Stoyanov
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Belgium / Estonia / France / Romania / Slovakia / Sweden / Bratislava / Cluj-Napoca / Helsingborg / Iasi / Leuven / Paris / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research

Tackling the corona crisis locally: lessons from EU cities

A selection of the best solutions showing that EU cities can solve big issues with restricted resources

Dec 22, 2020 13:38
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Bratislava / Culture and Tourism

Bratislava’s culture and communities to continue enjoying government support in 2021

The city has renewed its relevant partnerships and is now ready to accept applications for new projects

Dec 22, 2020 11:43
Anton Stoyanov
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Bratislava / Budapest / Vienna / Culture and Tourism

Meet the Advent trams of Europe

Where most festive events are cancelled due to the pandemic, they keep the Christmas spirit alive

Dec 21, 2020 13:02
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Bratislava / Mobility

Bratislava credits lockdown for cycling surge

During the first wave, citizens were less eager to cycle for leisure for work trips more than made up for the difference

Dec 17, 2020 10:08
Anton Stoyanov

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