Murcia Region urges its municipalities to adopt sustainable drainage systems
This is part of a flood-prevention strategy on part of the regional authorities
This is part of a flood-prevention strategy on part of the regional authorities
A centre in Czechia’s Pilsen will offer 18 to 26-year-olds private housing and access to social workers with the aim of facilitating their entry into adult life
The first stops were the Provinces of Novara and Vercelli
Modernisation plan of train stations and rail spaces is set up in the state of Tyrol with ÖBB, the Austrian Federal Railways
A nod to the resilience shown by local authorities and NGOs
EU’s new global warming strategy is lacking regional solutions, as indicated by the European Committee of the Regions
The aim of the initiative is to make the capital a more modern and environmentally friendly city
Three projects have been planned to showcase the future of urban living
Vienna’s Albertina Museum is going to present an online live podcast for people with visual disabilities
By 2030, the Polish capital should be offering the highest level of digital services
Some regions in Spain and Italy are uneasy with the growing populations of this predator
Vienna’s Albertina Museum is going to present an online live podcast for people with visual disabilities
Seniors in Finland’s Northern Ostrobothnia region can now access Koti TV, a channel specifically created to tend to their needs
By supporting the plant-growing projects, the city wants to increase environmental awareness
A centre in Czechia’s Pilsen will offer 18 to 26-year-olds private housing and access to social workers with the aim of facilitating their entry into adult life
That is why the local government is extending the deadline for co-financing in order to allow residents to perform the necessary adjustments
The aim of the initiative is to make the capital a more modern and environmentally friendly city
Modernisation plan of train stations and rail spaces is set up in the state of Tyrol with ÖBB, the Austrian Federal Railways
The facility, operated by Iberdrola, will enter service in November
Ecovia emerged as an idea in 1997 only to be abandoned and reborn again this year
Some regions in Spain and Italy are uneasy with the growing populations of this predator
For safety reasons, aggressive and ailing dogs as well as puppies are not allowed inside
The measure is yet to be discussed with local authorities
France is considering the introduction of stricter measures against COVID-19 in parts of its territory, local media reported. This was made clear following a Defence Council, comprising 18 ministers, Prime Minister Jean Castex and President Emmanuel Macron, that took place on the evening of 29 December. If approved, some 20 departments could see earlier curfew hours starting from 2 January 2021.
According to Le Figaro, the President has received from the Scientific Council confidential information on the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic, hinting at a potential uncontrollable resumption of the pandemic and recommending three courses of action. The first option, which seems to have been disregarded by the French government, is to introduce local lockdowns immediately; the second is to wait until January so that the numbers become clearer or to wait until a confirmed outbreak.
The government is therefore sticking with the second option, and will refrain from introducing a third lockdown, at least for the time being. However, in the most concerned regions, where the figures are deteriorating, it is possible to extend curfew hours from 20:00 to 18:00, starting on 2 January. This has to be discussed with the local authorities.
The list of departments where such measure could be introduced will depend on the latest available data and therefore will not be made clear at least until 1 January. It is known, however, that the four regions most affected by the rebound currently are Grand Est, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Alpes-Maritimes.
With New Year’s Eve approaching, the French government is worried that a relaxation of people’s behaviour might lead to even stronger rebound of the epidemic than expected. To make things worse, there is a cold wave sweeping the country, which further promotes the spread of the virus.
This is likely the reason why the government is refraining from taking immediate action at this point. Health minister Olivier Véran was also quoted saying that the real effect of the end-of-the-year holidays on the pandemic will not be felt at least until mid-January.