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Hydrogen-powered trains may soon come to Belgium

They could contribute to the country's reduction of greenhouse emissions

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Dendermonde city to get tailor-made Monopoly design

You can buy the local Town Hall or the Palace of Justice

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Justibus gives access to justice to those in need

“Justibus” giving free legal advice has been in operation for a month now

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Happy 400th birthday, Mannekin-Pis!

The famous Peeing boy from Brussels turns 400 this month

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New bridge to alleviate traffic over the Ghent-Ostend canal

Thanks to the new design, it will spare the long waiting times to car and bus drivers, cyclists and pedestrians

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Etterbeek installs soft parking poles to prevent car damage

The stoppers look almost like those made of metal, but vehicles are not damaged upon contact

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Antwerp, Bremen and Stockholm receive top mobility awards

The 16th CIVITAS awards were held yesterday in Graz

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What are the Night Councils?

Over a year ago, Liege installed the first Night Council in Belgium

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Getting to know Brussels through open data

Knowing the nearest WIFI hotspot and bike-sharing station, or the traffic situation can save you a lot of time and energy

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Waver city gives away life saving boxes to seniors

Stored in the fridge, they will provide essential information to medicals in case of emergency

We want to make citizens participate and feel proud of living in Beringen

Interview with Thomas Vints, Mayor of Beringen in Belgium

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Businesses in BENELUX to receive 400 million EUR for sustainability

It comes in the form of a loan provided by ING and the European Investment Bank

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Celebrate the Day of Free Time 2019 in Mons

The Belgian city has a special whole-day programme for the youngest amongst us

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Saint Gilles gives 9,000 euros for local environmental projects

The Belgian municipality will fund climate actions with social impact

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Can you spend a week without your car?

Your entire family could become famous for setting aside the personal vehicle

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France could soon remove 1- and 2-eurocent coins

Hydrogen-powered trains may soon come to Belgium

Dendermonde city to get tailor-made Monopoly design

Justibus gives access to justice to those in need

Happy 400th birthday, Mannekin-Pis!

New bridge to alleviate traffic over the Ghent-Ostend canal

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- Mechelen
- Politiikka
Major Mayors of Europe – Bart Somers

He has been mayor of Mechelen since 2001, minister-president of Flanders and MP in the national and regional parliaments – he is Bart Somers
20. syyskuuta 2019 19.30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Belgium
- Brussels
- Antwerp
- Bruges
- Liège
- Mechelen
- Politiikka
- Ixelles
- Waterloo
- Forest
This weekend: Belgium holds regional, federal and European elections

Hundreds of legislative seats are up for grabs. See what is planned for this Sunday
23. toukokuuta 2019 09.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN
- Brussels
- Haastattelut
- Politiikka
Luca Jahier, President of the European Economic and Social Committee: I am convinced that Europe must be sustainable – or it will not be at all.

Now is the time to rethink our growth models and to balance economic prosperity with environmental sustainability, promoting investment, innovation, competitiveness, social inclusion and cohesion, good employment and democratic participation
3. huhtikuuta 2019 09.30

Olya Georgieva
EN
- Bulgaria
- Sofia
- Saksa
- Berlin
- Austria
- Belgium
- Kroatia
- Kypros
- Czech Republic
- Tanska
European Capital of Innovation Awards 2019 contest opens

All applications must be submitted by June 6
28. helmikuuta 2019 17.55

Olya Georgieva
EN

Smart city

- Belgium
- Brussels
- Kuljetus
- Antwerp
- Bruges
- Liège
- Mechelen
- Ixelles
- Waterloo
- Forest
Hydrogen-powered trains may soon come to Belgium

They could contribute to the country's reduction of greenhouse emissions
3. joulukuuta 2019 14.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN
- Kuljetus
- Bruges
New bridge to alleviate traffic over the Ghent-Ostend canal

Thanks to the new design, it will spare the long waiting times to car and bus drivers, cyclists and pedestrians
22. lokakuuta 2019 14.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN
- Brussels
- Kehitys
The European Week of Regions and Cities starts today

More than 9000 persons will take part in one of the largest events in Brussels
7. lokakuuta 2019 09.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Stockholm
- Kuljetus
- Antwerp
Antwerp, Bremen and Stockholm receive top mobility awards

The 16th CIVITAS awards were held yesterday in Graz
4. lokakuuta 2019 17.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

Yhteiskunta

- Brussels
- Sosiaalipolitiikka
- Ixelles
- Forest
Justibus gives access to justice to those in need

“Justibus” giving free legal advice has been in operation for a month now
17. marraskuuta 2019 13.00

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN
- Brussels
- Turism
- Ixelles
- Forest
Happy 400th birthday, Mannekin-Pis!

The famous Peeing boy from Brussels turns 400 this month
30. lokakuuta 2019 19.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN
- Turism
- Liège
What are the Night Councils?

Over a year ago, Liege installed the first Night Council in Belgium
1. lokakuuta 2019 17.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN
- Ympäristö
- Turism
- Bruges
Bruges introduces a smoke-free beach zone

The Belgian city has introduced several measures in favour of cleanliness and healthy air
16. heinäkuuta 2019 14.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN

Haastattelut

- Berlin
- Brussels
- Haastattelut
- Barcelona
As city-makers, we are continuously engaged in the task of creating and re-creating our cities

Interview with Matthew Bach, Governance and Social Innovation Officer at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
26. syyskuuta 2019 09.30

TheMayor.EU
EN
- Haastattelut
- Beringen
We want to make citizens participate and feel proud of living in Beringen

Interview with Thomas Vints, Mayor of Beringen in Belgium
5. syyskuuta 2019 09.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Brussels
- Haastattelut
- Politiikka
Luca Jahier, President of the European Economic and Social Committee: I am convinced that Europe must be sustainable – or it will not be at all.

Now is the time to rethink our growth models and to balance economic prosperity with environmental sustainability, promoting investment, innovation, competitiveness, social inclusion and cohesion, good employment and democratic participation
3. huhtikuuta 2019 09.30

Olya Georgieva
EN
- Haastattelut
- Leuven
Mohamed Ridouani: we are united to turn Leuven into a sustainable and carbon-neutral city by 2030

With the mayor of one of the largest cities in Belgium we discuss structural cooperation, mobility and concrete measures aiming to achieve climate neutrality
19. maaliskuuta 2019 14.30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN