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Belgium

Date	Event
Jul 21 Sunday	Happy Independence Day, Belgium! 188 years ago the first Belgian monarch was sworn in

Mayor of Europe

- Mayor of Europe
The Mayor of Europe Awards - coming soon

TheMayor.eu – Тhe European portal for cities and citizens will award the best mayors
January 09, 2019 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
IT

EN

BG

Growth

- Economy
Portuguese municipalities revitalize local job market and develop new business ideas

See how the rural areas of Portugal cope with shrinking populations and economic growth
December 12, 2019 09:30

TheMayor.EU
EN
- Sofia
- Economy
Sofia will have a green food park

The innovative project is a first for Bulgaria, but it is an established business model in Western Europe
December 11, 2019 20:30

Plamen Petrov
EN

BG
- Politics
Major Mayors of Europe – Martin Schulz

An ex-bookshop owner and failed football star, the former mayor of Würselen grew to become one of Europe’s most recognizable and influential politicians
December 11, 2019 11:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Economy
France could soon remove 1- and 2-eurocent coins

Belgium did it earlier this month, following Finland, the Netherlands, Ireland and Italy
December 10, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
FR

EN

Smart city

- Environment
- Gdansk
Gdansk is getting sustainable from top to bottom

See how the Polish city government is leading the behavioural change towards sustainability
December 11, 2019 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Lisbon
- Development
Take part in the Urban Future Young Leaders Programme

Are you under 30? Are you passionate about cities and urban development? Then you wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity
December 11, 2019 18:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Transport
- Split
Split to reduce age of transport fleet to 4.5 years

The Croatian town will purchase 40 new buses in 2020
December 11, 2019 17:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Estonia
- Tallinn
- Tartu
- Transport
Harju County local governments oppose 2+2 highways in Estonia

They prefer building less expensive three-lane roads plus high-speed railroad connections
December 11, 2019 16:00

Plamen Petrov
EN

Society

- Sport
- Athens
Ice skate for free in Athens

Lace up your boots and grab your favourite sweater
December 11, 2019 21:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Welfare
- Luleå
Luleå tests new solutions in elderly care

Aging population is one of the biggest challenges for the Swedish municipality
December 11, 2019 13:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Dublin
- Welfare
Live Animal Crib delights families in Dublin for Christmas

The joint initiative of Dublin City Council and the Irish Farmers’ Association is an exciting event with a charitable cause
December 10, 2019 16:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Culture
In Turku, Pre-Christmas parties are a traditional part of the holiday celebrations

You can meet Santa Claus at his workshop or catch a glimpse of the Old Elf at the Turku Castle
December 09, 2019 21:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN

Interviews

- Interviews
- Ishøj
Ishøj is a charming, diversified, versatile and thriving municipality

Interview with Ole Bjørstorp, Mayor of Ishøj in Denmark
December 10, 2019 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Gdansk
Real trust takes years to build but I am motivated by the support received

Interview with Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, Mayor of Gdansk
December 05, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Lund
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
December 03, 2019 09:30

Monika Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- San Sebastián
Only with courageous decisions can we improve our climate footprint

Mayor of San Sebastian Eneko Goia on the climate strategy of the city, the Basque culture, talent retention and sustainable tourism
November 28, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN