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Open-source software to support low-carbon district energy network planning

The complex planning processes can be challenging in terms of staff capacities and expertise

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Seville to build new night center for the homeless

How the Spanish city initiative helps people who need shelter

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Autonomous electric bus to be tested in Malaga

Driverless e-buses might soon transport passengers from the port to the city centre

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Barcelona municipal representatives rebuke short-distance flights

They will no longer fly for less than 1000 km if there is a railway alternative

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The battle for the planet's sustainability will be won or lost at local level

Núria Marín i Martínez, Mayor of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat on the developments of her city and global challenges

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Vigo tests organic waste recycling

The Spanish city wants to turn food waste into natural soil fertilizer

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La Janda goes towards gender equality

5 municipalities in la Janda develop plans for gender equality

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A small town in Spain develops a green area initiative

1800 square meters of green area in Sabiote was inaugurated at the end of December

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We intend to make Paterna a modern, innovative, sustainable, intelligent and integrated city

Interview with Juan Antonio Sagredo, Mayor of Paterna

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Barcelona sanctions housing agency for discrimination based on origin

First ever penalty of this kind in Barcelona amounts to 90 thousand euros

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EU-funded project mobilises drones against marine litter

LitterDrone makes use of high-precision cameras to detect waste on European coasts

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Andalusia – olive oil industry innovator

The region is part of EU Innovation and Quality Control Project in the Mediterranean Olive Oil Sector

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Open-source software to support low-carbon district energy network planning

Seville to build new night center for the homeless

Autonomous electric bus to be tested in Malaga

Barcelona municipal representatives rebuke short-distance flights

The battle for the planet's sustainability will be won or lost at local level

Vigo tests organic waste recycling

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- Alicante
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- Almoradi
- Politics
The gamblers of Spanish politics

With its 4th parliamentary election in as many years, Spain becomes even more divided and ungovernable
November 13, 2019 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
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- Madrid
- Education
Zero School Harassment project to prevent bullying in Madrid

It will run throughout 2020 and will address minors who suffer harassment
October 25, 2019 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Tourism
- Barcelona
- Politics
Barcelona celebrates 40 years of democratic governance in September

Learn the story of the first democratically elected council
September 11, 2019 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Spain
- Madrid
- Alicante
- Marbella
- Barcelona
- Almoradi
- Politics
Fate smiles at Spanish European ambitions

The fallout of the local elections in May and rapidly shifting geopolitical realities are giving Spain an unexpected opportunity to influence global affairs
June 26, 2019 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
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Smart city

- Environment
- Barcelona
Barcelona municipal representatives rebuke short-distance flights

They will no longer fly for less than 1000 km if there is a railway alternative
January 17, 2020 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Madrid
- Innovations
Madrid enters the climate change fight

Production of green energy through hydroelectric power stations will begin soon in Madrid
December 07, 2019 12:00

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- Transport
- Barcelona
Driving assistance system prevents 668 traffic accidents in two months

Autonomous Ready project has helped hundreds of pedestrians or cyclists in Barcelona
December 04, 2019 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Environment
- Barcelona
Barcelona is getting ready for the implementation of a low emission zone on 1 January

Starting 1 January, the use of highly-polluting vehicles will be restricted even further
November 25, 2019 09:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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Society

- Barcelona
- Welfare
Barcelona sanctions housing agency for discrimination based on origin

First ever penalty of this kind in Barcelona amounts to 90 thousand euros
December 29, 2019 17:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Welfare
- Paterna
Inclusive pedestrian walks installed in Paterna

The move is meant to facilitate the crossing of persons on the autism spectrum
December 22, 2019 17:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Madrid
- Tourism
Madrid turns the Christmas lights on 22 November

The festive mood grips the Spanish capital until 6 January
November 15, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Barcelona
- Welfare
Popular movies projections teach children’s rights in Barcelona

The cinema projections can be attended for free by parents, teenagers and children
October 14, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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Interviews

- Interviews
- L’Hospitalet
The battle for the planet's sustainability will be won or lost at local level

Núria Marín i Martínez, Mayor of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat on the developments of her city and global challenges
January 16, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Interviews
- Paterna
We intend to make Paterna a modern, innovative, sustainable, intelligent and integrated city

Interview with Juan Antonio Sagredo, Mayor of Paterna
January 02, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Interviews
- San Sebastián
Only with courageous decisions can we improve our climate footprint

Mayor of San Sebastian Eneko Goia on the climate strategy of the city, the Basque culture, talent retention and sustainable tourism
November 28, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Brussels
- Interviews
- Barcelona
As city-makers, we are continuously engaged in the task of creating and re-creating our cities

Interview with Matthew Bach, Governance and Social Innovation Officer at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
September 26, 2019 09:30

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