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Lisbon and Barcelona are among the best cities to move to

Rome and Milan join Kuwait City at the bottom of the Expat City Ranking 2019

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Braga showcases Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan

The final draft of the Plan is currently being developed

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Lisbon to double number of homes for victims of domestic violence

Currently the municipality offers 30 homes to the victims, but wants that number to increase to 58

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Vila Nova de Gaia makes use of tourist tax income

One year ago, the municipality introduced a tourist tax – the incomes will now be used to better the city

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Emov carsharing service expands to Alfragide

The company had previously operated only in Lisbon but now seeks to extend its reach to other municipalities

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New EU-funded project targets organic, construction and demolition waste

As part of CityLoops, seven European cities are testing solutions to achieve material circularity

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Lisbon greenlights first affordable housing scheme

Citizens can now apply for the city’s first 120 affordable homes

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Citizens band together to improve hospitals in Braga

Locals believe that the hospitals are far too unwelcoming and seek to remedy the issue

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Sintra opens thousands of free parking spaces near train stations

The local government hopes that this new measure will promote the use of public transport

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Join TheMayor.EU at the Urban Future Global Conference

Taking place in Lisbon in April 2020, TheMayor.EU is a partner of the event

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Municipalities in Algarve to cooperate in promoting solar energy

Seven municipalities signed up to a project involving the promotion of self-consumption and renewable energy

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Lisbon attempts to free up housing in high-pressure zones

A six-fold increase in property tax for vacant apartments is envisioned by the local government

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Lisbon and Barcelona are among the best cities to move to

Braga showcases Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan

Lisbon to double number of homes for victims of domestic violence

Vila Nova de Gaia makes use of tourist tax income

Emov carsharing service expands to Alfragide

New EU-funded project targets organic, construction and demolition waste

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- Environment
- Porto
- Economy
- Roskilde
New EU-funded project targets organic, construction and demolition waste

As part of CityLoops, seven European cities are testing solutions to achieve material circularity
November 18, 2019 13:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Porto
- Politics
- Welfare
Porto divided on issue of housing

The housing situation in the city is being dubbed a crisis by opposition parties
September 16, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Lisbon
- Funding
30 thousand euros available to catering startups in Lisbon

Startup Lisboa is accepting applications for funding by new and up-and-coming catering companies
August 30, 2019 21:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Transport
- Porto
- Politics
Bridge connecting Portuguese cities faces uncertain future

The bridge that was supposed to connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia is being held up due to environmental concerns
July 01, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN

Belt Intelliġenti

- Transport
- Braga
Braga showcases Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan

The final draft of the Plan is currently being developed
December 02, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Lisbon
- Development
Urban Future Global Conference 2020 programme unveiled

See what the event has in store for you and how you can join TheMayor.EU team in Lisbon
November 28, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Environment
- Porto
- Economy
- Roskilde
New EU-funded project targets organic, construction and demolition waste

As part of CityLoops, seven European cities are testing solutions to achieve material circularity
November 18, 2019 13:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Culture
- Development
- Leiria
- Bergamo
UNESCO welcomes 66 new creative cities

17 of them are in the European Union
November 05, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

Soċjetà

- Lisbon
- Welfare
Lisbon to double number of homes for victims of domestic violence

Currently the municipality offers 30 homes to the victims, but wants that number to increase to 58
December 04, 2019 09:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Lisbon
- Welfare
Lisbon greenlights first affordable housing scheme

Citizens can now apply for the city’s first 120 affordable homes
November 16, 2019 12:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Braga
- Welfare
Citizens band together to improve hospitals in Braga

Locals believe that the hospitals are far too unwelcoming and seek to remedy the issue
November 15, 2019 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Culture
- Development
- Leiria
- Bergamo
UNESCO welcomes 66 new creative cities

17 of them are in the European Union
November 05, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

Intervisti

- Intervisti
- Braga
Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga: I usually say that Braga translates a singular fusion between history and future, tradition and youth

Today, we are living the time of the Europe of Cities, where the innovative and transformative potential of these territories has to be strengthened and replicated on a national and European scale
December 26, 2018 13:00

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN
- Intervisti
- Aveiro
The Mayor of Aveiro, Mr. José Ribau Esteves : It is very important that citizens have an accurate picture of the importance of the European Union for their lives

I cannot help but support the creation of such a platform, being aware that the Union's work with its fellow citizens is publicized every day, in actions aiming proximity, awareness and clarification of the Europeans
August 08, 2018 15:30

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN
- Intervisti
- Santarém
Mayor of Santarém, Mr. Ricardo Gonçalves: The cities do not live only on history and progress is essential for maintaining the life in the city

We live in the age of knowledge and what we do both on local and national level only makes sense if it can be shared and if we can all learn from good practices around
July 31, 2018 16:00

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN
- Intervisti
- Leiria
Mayor of Leiria, Mr. Raul Castro : Our strategy of modernizing the city of Leiria is based precisely on preserving our cultural memory and historic heritage

"I believe that this platform can be an excellent bridge for the dialogue between citizens of different countries of the European Union and raise awareness."
July 24, 2018 14:18

Olya Georgieva
PT

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