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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
Let’s take a look together
EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
Sweden’s most popular factual TV show will visit Luleå and five other locations
This is a novel approach that seeks to give young sports talents a dual career
Compulsory restrictions are introduced for shops, gyms and bathhouses; rule-breaking businesses will be fined and eventually closed
153 million euros will go towards major upgrading of the system
This has been a municipal practice since 1968
The legislation will give extraordinary powers to the government to manage the coronavirus crisis in a more hard-handed way
A selection of the best solutions showing that EU cities can solve big issues with restricted resources
Caps on customers in shops and restaurants, facemasks in public transport
Finland and Norway have offered medical assistance, the government opts for emergency powers
You can start helping at any time since Nature does not take a day off
The Swedish capital launches an action plan that is a reflection of critical thinking on that issue
The Swedish city of Helsingborg now has the means to measure that
The planned folk festival is cancelled and the inauguration will be held in a digital format only
Constantly thinking how to keep the public engaged
People in Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland are advised against visiting malls, museums, bathhouses, gyms, and sports events, and interacting socially
A range of intelligent methods for reducing speed on residential streets are being tested out
25 of the region’s music and culture schools will cooperate to offer a more varied curriculum
The lucky winner also receives 1 million euros from the European Commission to implement innovative projects
The municipality has announced certain measures towards achieving this vision
The relaxation is due to slowing infection rate in the country and extra protective measures in care homes
Just because they study from home, it does not mean they should be left behind
Regional and local structures capable of acting quickly on signals of outbreaks will be central in curbing the spread of Covid-19 in 2021
Up to 500 people could be allowed at seated cultural performances and sports competitions
70 million kronor complement huge allocations for the sector
The new law will last from 1 July until the end of the year
Interview with the Mayor of Uppsala in Sweden
The safe spots put up in gardens generate a lot of interest
All health recommendations and anti-crowding rules remain in place
Luleå stood out as the municipality which attracted the most participants in the public health project last year
A digital platform provides citizens with practical guidelines for reducing their climate impact
Businesses throughout the municipality can lease bicycles from the city’s mobility company and enjoy many benefits
The closure of the last coal-fired cogeneration plant moves the city much closer to its goal of becoming fossil fuel-free by 2040
The emerging Knowledge Park is one of the Swedish city's largest green initiatives in many years
Parul Grosh uses her website to disseminate information about the pandemic and how people can help
Joint winners are the creators of Grand Hotel's verandas and the redevelopers of subway square Bantorget
The aim is to create a better dialogue with companies in different industries
The aim of the project is to determine the usability of the digital currency
How Stockholm, Madrid, and Munich meet the challenges of sustainable urban mobility
The Nobel Foundation hopes that it will become a major tourist attraction
Still the country remains global leader in recycling, having nearly reached ‘zero waste’ levels
The Luleå municipality's project promotes sustainable travel
Each year about 7600 Swedes die prematurely due to exposure to air pollutants
Stockholm invites to music fireworks and organ concerts
The 5.5 km long line extends between Lund Central Station and the Science Village of ESS
Swedish cities share experience and best practices in the economic, social and environmental sustainability fields
Aging population is one of the biggest challenges for the Swedish municipality
Interview with Philip Sandberg, Mayor of Lund in Sweden
Local and regional councils collect 2.4 billion kronor a year in parking charges
Of the top 20 cities in the world, 15 are European
The prize recognizes a city with global strategies combining project initiatives and policy implementations for their citizens
The direct route, dormant for more than 30 years, will boost Swedish exports and tourism
By building plus energy houses and retrofitting banks, Stockholm says this is mission possible
The unusual guided tour has earned Ugandan-born Faizal Luttamaguzi the 2019 Environmental Innovator of the Year Award in Sweden
An innovative solution makes up an important part of the infrastructure connecting the two countries
The 16th CIVITAS awards were held yesterday in Graz
It will be in effect for three months
For a more modern urban mobility and infrastructure
It is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites
An interview with Niklas Nordström, Mayor of Luleå in Sweden
Today is Midsummer Eve
Promoting flexible working hours and high-level career opportunities
It will be among the first in the world
It offers a number of e-services
In an open letter published today, 210 mayors also call on the Council and Member States to halve emissions by 2030 and reach a net-zero by the mid-century
“Helsingborg is one of the absolute top locations in Sweden for logistics business.”
All 100 of them are full of creativity
250 digital screens project positive artworks to cheer up passengers
The City Hall can only be visited with a guided tour
Also known as Mardi Gras, this holiday is an important time marker between times of lavish festivities and temperance
No more cash payments on the Stockholm metro
Local administration and industry in three lighthouse cities join forces for the implementation of 12 practical solutions mitigating the effects of urbanization
This is the only country that offers a legally-enshrined right to take a leave of absence for entrepreneurship
The billboards have been cleverly programmed to automatically swap advertisements with directions to shelters when temperatures get -7 degrees Celsius or below
Artificial Intelligence system will detect traffic errors before they have occurred
Sweden or Italy - the venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be announced in 2019
Apply before 11 December for your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
Building the companies of the future in just 15 minutes from the city center
People are rapidly moving away from using cash
What will happen after Brexit?
The National Museum's collection has doubled in size
As well as the area's ecological value, authorities also highlighted its cultural historical importance
Art in the subway - over 90 of the 100 subway stations have been decorated with sculptures, mosaics, paintings, installations and engravings
The London Book Fair picked The English Bookshop in Uppsala as its International Excellence bookstore of the year
The Sweden`s capital soon will have a global city status
Swedish rail operator SJ plans to increase its trains between Malmö and Stockholm, and Malmö and Copenhagen, to accommodate a rising number of travellers between the Nordic capitals
Utopia Arkitekter AB, the Stockholm-based architectural office, in partnership with The Swedish Federation of Glazing Contractors and the Swedish Wood Building Council, are managing the project
She is implementing a new strategy to make the Swedish capital “smart and connected”
Vision for eHealth 2025
An innovative masterplan for more urban nature, devised and realized with visionary architectural practice
The first vehicles operate in the tech district
The number of visitors in 2017 reached 1,5 million
The Swedish capital offers some of the best opportunities
The other Scandinavian countries occupy the other 4 positions in the Top 5
The signs will be deployed in the beginning of December
This year marks a significant drop in car numbers on the bridge
