This Belgian town will pay you to protect your home from burglars
And it will also advise you on the right way to do this
Belgium / Development
Sweden / Lund / Green City
Lund wins the WWF One Planet City Challenge
It shares that distinction with Bogotá, the capital of Colombia
Sweden / Lund / Mobility
Lund’s tramway receives the Architecture Award 2021
The Swedish city has been recognised for the ‘seemingly impossible task’ of fitting a tramway in its historic city centre
Denmark / Spain / Sweden / Barcelona / Copenhagen / Lund / Mobility
Smart City Mobility Index: European cities rank highest
EasyPark Group has revealed the leaders in mobility innovation
Sweden / Lund / Education and Sport / Green City
Lund takes action on climate anxiety among youngsters
A new project will show both teachers and students how to cope with that particular challenge
Denmark / Finland / Germany / Netherlands / Sweden / Aalborg / Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Espoo / Lund / Stockholm / Innovation and Research
Cities of the Future Index: 3 European metropolitan areas rank highest
Easy Park has found the world’s 150 most intelligent cities
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
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
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
Lund / Mobility
Lund’s new tramway will start operation on 13 December
The planned folk festival is cancelled and the inauguration will be held in a digital format only
Lund / Culture and Tourism
New initiative in Skåne will fight against cultural isolation
25 of the region’s music and culture schools will cooperate to offer a more varied curriculum
Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health
Sweden lifts ban on elderly care home visits
The relaxation is due to slowing infection rate in the country and extra protective measures in care homes
Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health
Sweden unveils record-high corona budget
Regional and local structures capable of acting quickly on signals of outbreaks will be central in curbing the spread of Covid-19 in 2021
Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
Sweden considers easing limits on attendance of public events
Up to 500 people could be allowed at seated cultural performances and sports competitions
Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Rescue package supports tourism in Sweden’s rural areas
70 million kronor complement huge allocations for the sector
Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Uppsala / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
Swedish municipalities can close eateries that neglect health guidelines
The new law will last from 1 July until the end of the year
Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Culture and Tourism
Sweden to allow unrestricted domestic travel
All health recommendations and anti-crowding rules remain in place
Lund / Mobility
Lund’s biking initiative for businesses gets a prize
Businesses throughout the municipality can lease bicycles from the city’s mobility company and enjoy many benefits
Lund / Energy efficiency
Wild nature meets organized park in Lund
The emerging Knowledge Park is one of the Swedish city's largest green initiatives in many years
Lund / Culture and Tourism
Iconic hotel and green square get Lund’s City Building Award for 2019
Joint winners are the creators of Grand Hotel's verandas and the redevelopers of subway square Bantorget
Lund / Economy and Finance
The municipality of Lund embarks on a business tour
The aim is to create a better dialogue with companies in different industries
Sweden / Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Innovation and Research
Swedish central bank tests solution for e-krona
The aim of the project is to determine the usability of the digital currency
Sweden / Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Energy efficiency
Sweden recycles no plastic at all from scrapped cars
Still the country remains global leader in recycling, having nearly reached ‘zero waste’ levels
Sweden / Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Energy efficiency
Sweden mulls banning old wood burning stoves
Each year about 7600 Swedes die prematurely due to exposure to air pollutants
Lund / Mobility
Lund’s new tramway is ready to roll
The 5.5 km long line extends between Lund Central Station and the Science Village of ESS
Lund / Interviews
In Lund tradition meets innovation, distances are short and research is among the world's best
Interview with Philip Sandberg, Mayor of Lund in Sweden
Sweden / Helsingborg / Luleå / Lund / Stockholm / Mobility
Swedish municipalities’ parking fee revenue up by 50 per cent since 2014
Local and regional councils collect 2.4 billion kronor a year in parking charges
Lund / Mobility
The Swedish city of Lund to build a brand-new tram line
For a more modern urban mobility and infrastructure
Lund / Mobility
The city of Lund with an electric road that will charge your car as you drive
It will be among the first in the world