Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Development
Excalibur Climbing Wall - the tallest climbing wall in the world
It is named after King Arthur's mythical sword
The Excalibur Climbing Wall is the tallest climbing wall not only in Europe but also in the world. It is the ultimate wall for any climbing enthusiast, as well as professionals. It is located in the Dutch town of Groningen and soars for almost 37 meters. Once up there, climbers can enjoy the breathtaking views of the old town from above. It also has an extreme curve at the top - one that resembles real rocks and what climbers might experience in nature.
The city and the others nearby offer many other walls for climbing but Excalibur Climbing Wall is definitely the one that attracts most people - locals and foreigners, experienced and inexperienced.
Source: atlasobscura.com
Poland / Education and Sport / Politics and Reforms
Poland is about to get a new regional language
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
Estonia / Economy and Finance / Green City
Estonian forestry lobby challenges the country's bird non-disturbance policy
Legislators and magnates have to await a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice
Finland / Tampere / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
Tampere will close its Lenin Museum this year
The building will then serve as the site for a new museum dedicated to Finnish-Russian relations
France / Digital transformation
How does AI help the taxman in France?
The tool helps identify undeclared swimming pools and garden sheds
Finland / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
Finland launches first national e-library in the world
It will serve as a virtual companion to the municipal network of libraries in the country
Belgium / Digital transformation / Mobility
Belgium launches national bicycle ownership database
In addition, the federal government has launched the National Week of Action against Bicycle Theft to raise awareness of the issue and the new solution
Spain / Barcelona / Energy efficiency / Mobility
Barcelona is testing a mobile EV charging station
The tests are also experimenting with a charging point that is easier to maintain
France / Nice / Public Spaces / Social City
Nice introduces curfew for kids under 13
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
Spain / Public Spaces
Valladolid dog owners will have to clean their pet’s pee
The city thinks that it’s time to update pet-related street cleanliness rules for the 21st century
France / Paris / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
Olympic athletes in Paris will be served food with a French touch
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France / Nice / Public Spaces / Social City
Nice introduces curfew for kids under 13
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
Poland / Education and Sport / Politics and Reforms
Poland is about to get a new regional language
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
New European Bauhaus
The hands-on drive for sustainable living in Europe
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
France / Green City / New European Bauhaus
Wood: building on an abundant natural resource
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
New European Bauhaus
The newest edition of the NEB Prizes is looking for exciting projects
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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Finland / Digital transformation / Innovation and Research
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Spain / Public Spaces
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Netherlands / Amsterdam / Social City
Amsterdam will cover cost of changing one's gender on documents
Germany / Berlin / Mobility / Social City
29-euro ticket is coming back to Berlin
Estonia / Economy and Finance / Green City
Estonian forestry lobby challenges the country's bird non-disturbance policy
Mobility / Social City
On its way out, EU Parliament approves European disability card
France / Paris / Public Spaces
Champs-Elysees will turn into picnic grounds for a day
Italy / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Cinque Terre introduces one-way hiking path
Finland / Tampere / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
Tampere will close its Lenin Museum this year
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