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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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Shops in this Bordeaux suburb accept cryptocurrency as payment

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Sep 24, 2024 16:47
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Next year, Germany's Deutschlandticket will cost 58 euros

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Voters in a Bavarian town elected a mayor whose name wasn’t on the ballot

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Sep 18, 2024 13:50
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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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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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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

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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

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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

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Sep 27, 2024 17:03

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

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Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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Marseille is home to this year's coolest neighbourhood in the world

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Sep 26, 2024 17:37

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The Olympic Rings have left the Eiffel Tower, but they’ll be back

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Sep 30, 2024 17:57
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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

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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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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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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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Jun 27, 2024 12:45
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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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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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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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Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible

Dec 21, 2023 11:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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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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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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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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The territory of what is modern day Ljubljana was once inhabited by Celtic tribes. Due to its central location on the continent it is considered a crossroads for many peoples. Around the year 50 BC the Romans created a military outpost in the area, while later in the Middle Ages the city slowly began to take shape south of the banks of the Sava River. In the 12th century a rapid settlement of the territories began, bringing urban economy development. Impressive works of art, as well as architecture brought fame to Ljubljana all across Europe. In the early 19th century, the city was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but after its collapse in the aftermath of the First World War, it became part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. After the Second World War, Ljubljana was chosen to be the capital of the Socialist Republic of Slovenia. In 1991 the country became independent.

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Poland / Slovenia / Krakow / Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research

Library of heritage smells: Krakow's new approach to preserving the past

Have you ever wondered what an old and famous painting smells like?

Jun 27, 2024 18:11
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Berlin / Gabrovo / Ljubljana / Green City / Innovation and Research

Trash to Treasure: the webinar that showed EU cities a way out of the waste mess

The one-hour event turned into a platform for ideas on the future of waste management

Sep 05, 2023 14:21
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Germany / Slovenia / Berlin / Gabrovo / Ljubljana / Green City

Efficient Waste Management in Cities: From Trash to Treasure | Webinar Invitation

Join our webinar designed to help urban leaders, experts and policymakers to make the right sustainable development decisions

Aug 03, 2023 15:47
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism / Green City

You can adopt a vine in Ljubljana’s only vineyard

Winemaking season is upon us and at least in the case of the Slovenian capital, climate change has lent a hand

Oct 19, 2022 14:34
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Mobility

Ljubljana sets Europe’s (possibly) lowest e-scooter speed limit

Once those two-wheelers get into the city’s pedestrian zone, they won’t go above 5 km/h

Sep 15, 2022 16:54
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Digital transformation

Ljubljana City Library turns to using parcel lockers

Part of an ongoing trend among these institutions to increase convenience for users

May 23, 2022 12:36
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Green City / Social City

Ljubljana puts rubbish fished out of river on public display

It’s not a pretty sight to behold and that’s exactly the message to residents

Apr 27, 2022 16:04
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Green City

Ljubljana gets recognition as Tree City for third year in a row

The Slovenian capital is keen to present itself as a great place for greenery

Apr 15, 2022 17:22
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Green City / Welfare and Health

Ljubljana has a history of helping out amphibian mating life

The local Herpetological Society gets involved each spring

Apr 01, 2022 16:00
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism / Green City

Ljubljana is Europe’s Best Destination for 2022

19 other European cities can also carry the exclusive badge, which will help them with tourism promotion

Feb 11, 2022 16:27
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Green City / Social City

Why did Ljubljana plant trees in subzero temperatures?

Apparently, it has something to do with being a youth-oriented city

Jan 06, 2022 09:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Slovenia / Celje / Ljubljana / Mobility

Record 84 Slovenian municipalities join European Mobility Week

The initiative promotes walking and cycling, and other healthy and sustainable alternatives to car transport

Sep 13, 2021 18:59
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health

Music festival rocks Ljubljana in spite of Covid-19

The Slovenian government expanded the PCT rule to university students and indoor sports

Aug 27, 2021 12:14
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

Ljubljana landmarks inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list

Slovenia has now five sites on the World Heritage list along with four on the tentative list waiting for inclusion

Jul 29, 2021 14:26
Plamen Petrov
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Estonia / Berlin / Budapest / Krakow / Lisbon / Ljubljana / Madrid / Porto / Prague / Tallinn / Thessaloniki / Valletta / Vilnius / Digital transformation

Tallinn named best city in the world for digital nomads

Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine

Jan 12, 2021 14:34
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Mobility

Passenger traffic between Ljubljana and Kočevje resumes after half a century

The renovated railway line was inaugurated last weekend

Jan 05, 2021 17:30
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Development

What to do in case of an earthquake: lessons from Ljubljana

Some useful advice on how to prepare your home for such event and how to react if it happens

Dec 30, 2020 13:08
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism

What to see in Ljubljana over the Christmas holidays

The cultural sector in the Slovene capital is slowly regaining the place it deserves

Dec 22, 2020 10:32
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Mobility

Project for Ljubljana Passenger Centre clears hurdles

It has been in waiting for 18 years

Dec 16, 2020 09:00
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism

Santa Claus to meet Ljubljana’s children on Zoom this year

There will be wireless gift-giving, too

Dec 07, 2020 11:10
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism

For Ljubljana culture is the best Christmas gift this year

Are you on the lookout for presents already?

Dec 02, 2020 12:35
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia extends and expands anti-pandemic measures

For another 2 weeks, starting today

Nov 13, 2020 08:16
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Culture and Tourism

Central cinema in Ljubljana launches a movie playground

Like many other cultural establishments, Kinodvor was forced to close doors due to the deteriorating healthcare situation in Slovenia

Nov 03, 2020 12:19
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia bans movement between municipalities for a week

The curfew and the ban on gatherings continue to apply

Oct 26, 2020 14:05
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia contains Covid-19 with a curfew and ban on public gatherings

The measures enter in force on 20 October

Oct 20, 2020 07:32
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

Ljubljana seeks innovative ideas from its youth

The city will fund and support the implementation of the best ones

Oct 16, 2020 14:08
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenian government presents new coronavirus restrictions

They will be in effect from Friday, 16 October

Oct 15, 2020 09:04
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia to ban Sunday shopping

In an attempt to protect the rights of 115,000 retail workers

Sep 30, 2020 11:53
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Energy efficiency

EU project calls on Slovenians to help save wild chestnuts

Once loved and cherished by emperors, the wild chestnut tree is now in danger

Sep 15, 2020 11:26
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Ljubljana / Welfare and Health

The mobile youth centre of Ljubljana awarded for its interior design

The unique project brings together creativity and youth support

Sep 07, 2020 10:47
Aseniya Dimitrova

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