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- Bratislava
- Welfare
Bratislava begins preparations for second wave of pandemic

Following the exceptional handling of the disease in its initial stages, authorities are already looking towards protecting locals from its return
May 26, 2020 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Bucharest
- Welfare
Bucharest Municipality tests for free 11,000 volunteers for Covid-19

The Romanian capital joins other major European cities that already apply the principle of extensive testing
May 25, 2020 21:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Development
- Braga
- Welfare
Braga opens its doors

The “Braga de Porta Aberta” initiative aims to aid struggling businesses by expanding their areas of operation throughout 2020
May 25, 2020 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Welfare
- Barakaldo
Barakaldo starts virtual support groups to address the psychological effects of Covid-19

The Basque city wants to alleviate the stress caused by the social isolation, insecurity and loss of loved ones
May 23, 2020 15:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Politics
- Welfare
Scotland unveils plans for lifting of lockdown restrictions

Scotland is the last part of the United Kingdom to reveal its plans for a return to normalcy
May 22, 2020 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Malta
- Valletta
- Mdina
- Marsa
- Marsaskala
- Safi
- Qrendi
- Welfare
- Xgħajra
- Siggiewi
Malta eases more restrictions

The second wave of Covid-19 infections is upon us, warn healthcare unions
May 22, 2020 13:00

TheMayor.EU
EN
- Porto
- Welfare
Porto allocates 4 million euros for social housing

The “Porto com Sentido” programme was adopted by the City Council earlier this week
May 22, 2020 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Welfare
Children will grow herbs in eco-friendly outdoor activities in Plovdiv

In a pleasant and entertaining way, they will immerse themselves in the world of nature and learn how to protect the environment
May 20, 2020 17:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN

BG
- Welfare
Edinburgh delivers books to children in isolation

Hundreds of books are being sent to struggling families and children in the Scottish capital
May 19, 2020 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Welfare
Pandemic brings Latvian municipalities closer together

Municipalities that are set to become a single administrative region are working jointly to battle the pandemic
May 18, 2020 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Tartu
- Welfare
Tartu will get new street lighting and recreation area

The coronavirus emergency in Estonia ends, some restrictions remain
May 18, 2020 13:00

TheMayor.EU
EN
- Development
- Welfare
- Poznan
Poznan launches a digital advice hotline for seniors

The new service fights against digital exclusion by supporting seniors in their use of technologies
May 16, 2020 17:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Budapest
- Welfare
Budapest Restart strategy is ready

Mayor Gergely Karácsony offers 7 + 1 steps for the responsible reopening of Hungary’s capital
May 15, 2020 13:00

TheMayor.EU
EN
- Welfare
What's scheduled to reopen today in Romania?

Numerous landmarks and parks are expecting their first visitors in nearly two months
May 15, 2020 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Rome
- Welfare
Rome Municipality has launched a website dedicated to its reopening

There you can find all the measures and initiatives taken in the Italian capital during the so-called 'Phase 2' of the lifting of lockdown restrictions
May 13, 2020 17:30

Monika Dimitrova
IT

EN
- Transport
- Welfare
Cologne embarks on cycling-friendly journey

The mayor of the city believes that cyclists should be allowed to also use the roads, even if there are cycling lanes already present
May 13, 2020 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Welfare
Spanish regions poised to exit lockdown

Check out which areas will be entering Phase 1 of the lockdown de-escalation process today
May 11, 2020 13:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Welfare
The Italian project "For a safe municipality" was launched

The initiative aims to make municipalities and provinces aware of phase 2 of the government's lockdown relief plan and to promote prevention methods related to the management of epidemics
May 10, 2020 15:00

Monika Dimitrova
IT

EN
- Lisbon
- Transport
- Welfare
Lisbon City Council contemplates distributing masks to public transport users

The municipality believes that widespread and constant use of masks, however, might be unsustainable
May 10, 2020 10:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Development
- Welfare
Social housing projects in Lower Austria restarted after pandemic halt

Some 346 construction sites have now resumed operations
May 09, 2020 13:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Education
- Welfare
Schools in Cyprus set to begin reopening on 11 May

Special schedules will be devised for students in order to ensure adherence to social distancing measures
May 08, 2020 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Transport
- Braga
- Welfare
Braga’s public transport reduces fees for the unemployed

Starting 1 June, public transport passes will become 50% cheaper for the unemployed
May 08, 2020 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Iasi
- Welfare
Elderly in Iasi with specially dedicated public transport

Starting from Monday, 11 May, all working people will be able to make use of Romania's public transport network
May 07, 2020 21:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Development
- Welfare
Glasgow turns social distancing-friendly

The City Council will be banning vehicle traffic on a number of its streets in order to make more room for walking and cycling
May 07, 2020 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Welfare
Two German regions faced with possible return of lockdowns

After measures were eased earlier in the week, German authorities have observed a steady increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases
May 07, 2020 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN