This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest
The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France
France / Development / Public Spaces
Denmark / Luxembourg / Sweden / Copenhagen / Luxembourg / Stockholm / Economy and Finance
Here are the most expensive cities in Europe for ex-pats
2022 promises to be a dramatic year in terms of cost of living, as the war in Ukraine and the fuel shortage drive prices up across the board
Denmark / Sweden / Copenhagen / Stockholm / Economy and Finance / Green City / Social City
Nordic cities dominate Sustainable Cities Index
The 5th edition of the Arcadis ranking shows that European cities are well positioned to create prosperity for their residents
Sweden / Stockholm / Green City / Innovation and Research
Stockholm restaurant staff wear aprons that absorb CO2
It is then used to grow plants used in the restaurant’s dishes
Sweden / Stockholm / Green City
Stockholm highlights its climate credentials with a high-level forum
It will be fifty years since the UN’s first-ever climate conference took place - also in that city
Sweden / Stockholm / Digital transformation / Green City
Stockholmers to plan their daily routes according to air quality
The project will consist of an interactive augmented reality app and information screens on the streets
Sweden / Stockholm / Development / Welfare and Health
Sweden nearly ready with its national air ambulance network
The latest addition was the base launch at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
Sweden / Stockholm / Culture and Tourism
Stockholm to combine silent disco with light artistry
A free and exciting activity, which will be part of the Nobel Week Lights 2021 show
Sweden / Stockholm / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Stockholm to introduce gargle test for Covid
This will be offered at all primary and secondary schools in the region
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
Sweden / Stockholm / Social City / Welfare and Health
Stockholm opens first Welcome House for newcomers
The facility will serve as a one-stop-shop for everything that new migrants may need
Denmark / Germany / Sweden / Berlin / Copenhagen / Stockholm / Mobility
Berlin to Copenhagen and Stockholm in a one-night train ride
This route has not been available since the 1990s. The train revival in Europe is in full swing
Sweden / Stockholm / Development / Growing City
New Stockholm cemetery offers a novel concept
Its construction is already under full swing and expected to be done by 2024
Belgium / Denmark / Finland / Germany / Sweden / Stockholm / Innovation and Research
The most innovative city in Europe is Stockholm
While the European Union scored higher than China, it was still well behind South Korea
Estonia / Sweden / Stockholm / Tallinn / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Cruises between Tallinn and Stockholm resume as Estonia eases restrictions
Day trippers to the Baltic country can skip quarantine if tested, vaccinated or reconvalescent
Sweden / Stockholm / Culture and Tourism
Ericsson Globe arena in Stockholm renamed in honour of Avicii
This is yet another tribute to the late modern cultural icon from its native city
Sweden / Stockholm / Public Spaces
Stockholm opens up to welcome summer
This is done through the creation of specific summer public spaces
Sweden / Stockholm / Digital transformation / Welfare and Health
New app shows air quality in every point of Stockholm
Luft Stockholm is like a weather forecast app but for air
Sweden / Stockholm / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Stockholm plans to pay tribute to Avicii
The world-famous DJ will be honoured with a memorial
Sweden / Stockholm / Mobility / Welfare and Health
COVID distancing has helped Stockholm motorcyclists – at least for now
City Council has extended the ‘no parking fees’ rule for motorbikes and mopeds
Sweden / Stockholm / Development / Growing City
Stockholm eyes a two-in-one redevelopment of Slussen area
The grand scale project can go ahead after a loan agreement was signed with EIB
Sweden / Stockholm / Public Spaces / Social City
Swedish cities aim to become 1-minute cities
This looks like an art project with a dose of Scandinavian design
Sweden / Stockholm / Education and Sport
City of Stockholm is a partner in a new educational initiative
This is a novel approach that seeks to give young sports talents a dual career
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
Stockholm / Energy efficiency
More on urban biodiversity, and this one involves you
You can start helping at any time since Nature does not take a day off
Stockholm / Energy efficiency
The birds, the bees and biodiversity in Stockholm
The Swedish capital launches an action plan that is a reflection of critical thinking on that issue
Stockholm / Uppsala / Welfare and Health
Stricter Covid-19 recommendations for three Swedish regions
People in Stockholm, Västra Götaland and Östergötland are advised against visiting malls, museums, bathhouses, gyms, and sports events, and interacting socially
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