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France / Development / Public Spaces

This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest

The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France

Jun 24, 2022 14:06
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Denmark / Copenhagen / Development / Social City

Social housing will form 40% of future urban development in Copenhagen

This was decided after an unprecedented agreement between the national and city governments

Jun 23, 2022 17:12

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Bulgaria / Economy and Finance

Three Seas Initiative acquires large share in Port of Burgas

This is the first investment in port infrastructure by the international forum’s development fund

Jun 21, 2022 10:33
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Lithuania / Vilnius / Economy and Finance

Vilnius honours local start-up unicorns with bus stop name

The symbolism belies the city’s vision to transform the Naujamiestis district into a globally-known tech industry centre

Jun 20, 2022 15:31

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Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms

Prague getting ready to become the “capital of Europe”

The Czech city is in active preparation for the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU which will start on 1 July and will last for six months

Jun 23, 2022 16:00
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Croatia / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health

Pula, Croatia: People on welfare will have to work for the city or lose their benefits

According to city officials, people will work up to 90 hours a month pay-free and for the ‘common good’

Jun 23, 2022 14:30

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Finland / Vantaa / Green City / Innovation and Research

Finnish air-fed protein could solve world hunger

The invention promises to be revolutionary as it can decouple food production from agriculture and its environmental impacts

Jun 27, 2022 15:50
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Spain / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Lleida Airport will serve as research centre for drone traffic management

Commercial unmanned aerial vehicles will far outnumber their crewed counterparts by the end of the decade and solutions are urgently needed

Jun 24, 2022 12:58

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Croatia / Digital transformation

Croatian town covers banking fees for utilities in digitalization bid

The town of Makarska has recently launched a new mobile service, aiming to cut down on paper use and stimulate citizens to go contactless

Jun 27, 2022 16:00
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Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation

Rome VR Bus will carry tourists 2000 years back in time

Unique technology and design convert the vehicle into a mobile, multi-sensory cinematic hall

Jun 22, 2022 17:52

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Finland / Energy efficiency

Finland to establish a national hydrogen network

The country wants to become a leader in hydrogen production and export

Jun 27, 2022 14:41
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Belgium / Antwerp / Energy efficiency

Antwerp will offer citizens heat without emitting a single gram of CO2

City authorities just announced that they would develop a central heating grid that will use waste energy from industry and will cover half of the city by 2050

Jun 21, 2022 14:22

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Germany / Munich / Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Lufthansa cancels further 2,200 flights

The cancellation hits in the middle of the travel season and is caused by serious labour shortages coupled with a sudden rise of Covid cases

Jun 24, 2022 13:33
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Spain / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Lleida Airport will serve as research centre for drone traffic management

Commercial unmanned aerial vehicles will far outnumber their crewed counterparts by the end of the decade and solutions are urgently needed

Jun 24, 2022 12:58

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Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Vilnius’ bus stops host the city’s largest art gallery

The splendid initiative that turns advertising spaces into art canvases is back for its third edition

Jun 24, 2022 17:56
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France / Development / Public Spaces

This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest

The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France

Jun 24, 2022 14:06

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Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Vilnius’ bus stops host the city’s largest art gallery

The splendid initiative that turns advertising spaces into art canvases is back for its third edition

Jun 24, 2022 17:56
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Germany / Munich / Culture and Tourism / Mobility

Lufthansa cancels further 2,200 flights

The cancellation hits in the middle of the travel season and is caused by serious labour shortages coupled with a sudden rise of Covid cases

Jun 24, 2022 13:33

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Sweden / Education and Sport / Green City

Linköping gets a weather-sensitive air dome

The inflatable sports arena provides flexibility and cost effectiveness and is a good alternative to permanent construction

Jun 22, 2022 15:22
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Poland / Education and Sport

Dogs relieve school stress in Wroclaw

Children show a higher interest in going to class and spending more time in the library, if puppies are present

Jun 16, 2022 16:52

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Finland / Helsinki / Green City / Welfare and Health

How Helsinki’s air quality has improved over the past 30 years

Dust particle concentrations can still present a tough challenge to beat, though

Jun 24, 2022 15:55
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Spain / Green City / Welfare and Health

It’s official: Seville starts giving names to extreme heat waves

This makes the Andalusian city the first in the world to raise warnings about the harmful weather phenomenon

Jun 23, 2022 15:06
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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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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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Sweden / Interviews

Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh: Malmö Resilience Hub will have the potential to connect cities on the Baltic Sea

May 11, 2022 15:26
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Blagoevgrad / Interviews / Politics and Reforms

Ilko Stoyanov: Municipalities face the brunt of global crises

Apr 28, 2022 10:43
Denis Balgaranov
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Portugal / Matosinhos / Interviews / New European Bauhaus

Catarina Selada on the first-ever platform that assigns credits for saved carbon emissions

Apr 26, 2022 13:25
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Zagreb / Digital transformation / Interviews

Tanja Polegubic: The rise of digital nomads will reshape cities in 3 ways

Mar 23, 2022 11:13
Svilena Iotkovska
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Spain / Interviews / New European Bauhaus

A garden is a laboratory of coexistence, where humans and non-humans interact to create more diverse, rich and resilient environments

Feb 18, 2022 13:44
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Spain / Interviews

Inés Rey: We’ve been a 15-minute city even before the term became widely known

Feb 16, 2022 12:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Croatia / Jastrebarsko / Interviews

Zvonimir Novosel: Our main obligation is to serve our citizens and justify their trust

Feb 15, 2022 11:09
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
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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
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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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