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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

That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass

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

Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run

Sep 18, 2024 13:50
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Athens to ban new short-term lets

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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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Mannheim debuts longest tram in the world

Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train

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

Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds

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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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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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
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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
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Helsingborg is one of the oldest cities of present-day Sweden as the first recorded permanent settlement there dates to 21 May 1085. Helsingborg occupies the narrowest part of Øresund strait and its geographical position made it of vital importance for Denmark, which controlled both sides of that passage.

Denmark had to relinquish all of its possessions on the southern Scandinavian peninsula after the Dano-Swedish War (1657-1658) and the Treaty of Roskilde, so Helsingborg became part of Sweden. Denmark recaptured Scania, the southernmost province of Sweden twice, but its rule was short-lived. The last Danish attempt was in 1710, when a 14,000-strong invading army waged the Battle of Helsingborg just outside the city on the 28th of February. The city suffered heavy damage and needed a long time to recover.

Helsingborg was one of the fastest growing cities of Sweden starting from the mid-19th century, its population increasing from 4,000 in 1850 to 56,000 in 1930 due to rapid industrialization. In World War II, Helsingborg became instrumental in the rescue of Denmark's Jewish population during the Holocaust. 

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Germany / Sweden / Essen / Helsingborg / Development / Mobility

Velo-city World Cycling Summit awards four European cities as the best in class for 2023

This is the largest conference of enthusiasts, NGOs and policymakers, all dedicated to promoting cycling as a prime mode of transportation

May 12, 2023 15:10
Denis Balgaranov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Digital transformation / Public Spaces

Helsingborg garbage trucks monitor road potholes with the help of AI

Optimizing all those street trips done daily

Apr 20, 2023 17:58
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Development / Innovation and Research

Helsingborg affirms its visionary position with an innovation district

HEIDI is the name of the new quarter, and it will be established in Oceanhamnen, which was also the site of the H22 Expo

Mar 07, 2023 17:46
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Digital transformation

Helsingborg digitalizes even its rain gutters

Smart sensors will warn of potential blockages, and that in turn will prevent moisture from destroying the buildings’ facades

Jan 23, 2023 14:30
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Digital transformation

Forgot to shut a window in the cold weather? Helsingborg has a solution for that

The city’s bet on IoT technology is finding applications in the most unexpected and tiny details of daily life – and it makes a difference

Jan 03, 2023 18:05
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Digital transformation

IoT in Helsingborg: Digital system decides when to water the football pitches

Not only does it make the work easier to carry out, but it also saves water

Dec 14, 2022 13:34
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Public Spaces / Welfare and Health

Helsingborg lures gamers out of their shells with a socializing space

Imagine a place for computer gaming, where healthy food is served, and physical activity is required

Nov 22, 2022 14:28
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Development / Public Spaces

Outdoor classroom, café or info hub: citizens decide on the fate of Helsingborg H22 Expo pavilion

Three proposals were selected, out of many, and they conform to the principles of re-thinking, re-purposing and re-adapting

Aug 19, 2022 10:33
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

Helsingborg introduces laser testing of beach water purity

A truly pioneering innovation, that, together with the implementation of DNA sequencing of bacteria, can transform public health management

Jul 26, 2022 17:50
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Economy and Finance

Helsingborg proposes 'Paris Agreement' for logistics

The pact will be signed today with a view to set a framework of operation for companies in this sector

Jun 14, 2022 13:28
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Helsingborg to unveil world’s first cord-free electric car pool

More space for the people in the urban sphere, and more options for them to choose sustainable transport

Jun 13, 2022 13:22
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Austria / Estonia / Sweden / Helsingborg / Tallinn / Innovation and Research

Urban Brilliance: See what two cities are up to at the H22 City Expo

Tallinn and Linz will be among the European cities eager to show their innovative side

May 27, 2022 17:54
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Public Spaces

Helsingborg will cover scaffolding of town hall with storm-proof banner

The building has been undergoing a major renovation since the start of 2021

May 18, 2022 18:03
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Innovation and Research / Public Spaces

Here’s a look at some of the urban design marvels on show at H22 City Expo

Helsingborg shows the creative power of architecture

May 12, 2022 15:56
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Green City

WWF and Urban Future team up to present winners of One Planet City Challenge

It’s the now-traditional competition among global cities to meet the standards of the Paris Agreement

May 05, 2022 12:14
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Development / Innovation and Research

Helsingborg’s H22 City Expo will also host six European sustainable cities

The guest cities will all showcase their particular innovations

Mar 28, 2022 16:55
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Development / Innovation and Research

Urban Future 22 unveils programme: Check out the highlights!

Global urban shapers will share their visions in Helsingborg, 1-3 June

Mar 21, 2022 16:55
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Culture and Tourism / Development

Helsingborg reveals an attractive program for its H22 City Expo

For 35 days straight, you can immerse yourself in the Nordic vision of the urban future

Mar 16, 2022 16:29
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Economy and Finance / Green City

Helsingborg is the first municipality to issue sustainability-linked bonds

You can now invest in the city’s environmental performance

Jan 26, 2022 12:10
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Development / Green City

Urban Future is back in 2022 as key part of Helsingborg City Expo

The focus this time will be on the progress and opportunities available to small and mid-sized cities

Dec 16, 2021 15:54
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Spain / Sweden / Barcelona / Helsingborg / Milan / Growing City

UNDRR names first 4 European cities to become Resilience Hubs

Barcelona, Greater Manchester, Helsingborg and Milan comprise four of the first six cities awarded the title

Nov 18, 2021 14:10
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Bulgaria / Finland / Sweden / Helsingborg / Krakow / Sofia / Green City

European Green Capital 2023 and European Green Leaf 2022: The finalists are here

The European Commission announced the role model cities in Europe

Jul 06, 2021 17:24
Denis Balgaranov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Growing City / Public Spaces

Helsingborg is renovating not only the Central Station but also its adjacent square

The city is also inviting residents to help with the naming of a new pedestrian bridge

Apr 06, 2021 17:59
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Development / Innovation and Research

Helsingborg and IKEA team up for innovation at the H22 City Expo

Three projects have been planned to showcase the future of urban living

Feb 25, 2021 17:44
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Gabrovo / Gdansk / Helsingborg / Krakow / Pleven / Rzeszow / Sofia / Tallinn / Warsaw / Zagreb

30 cities will compete for the European Green Capital and Green Leaf awards

The winners to the prestigious distinction will receive one million euros for environmental initiatives

Feb 18, 2021 16:36
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Sweden / Helsingborg / Welfare and Health

Helsingborg residents can now use an innovative tool to overcome divorce anxiety

The platform was borrowed from Denmark where it has become a legal requirement

Jan 27, 2021 15:13
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health

Sweden’s pandemic law awaits parliamentary approval

The legislation will give extraordinary powers to the government to manage the coronavirus crisis in a more hard-handed way

Dec 29, 2020 09:38
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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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Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health

Sweden imposes toughest corona restrictions so far

Caps on customers in shops and restaurants, facemasks in public transport

Dec 19, 2020 11:09
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Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health

Sweden’s hospitals stretched to the limit

Finland and Norway have offered medical assistance, the government opts for emergency powers

Dec 16, 2020 11:06
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