EU Green Capital Valencia will host 2024 edition of European Urban Resilience Forum
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
The Latvian capital turned on the charm to attract curious and adventurous business investors
Workcation is a term that has been gaining traction with the advent of technology, remote job, and affordable travel and something that many people aspire to as a new way of lifestyle. That being said, the Latvian capital of Riga has posited that workcations are not only for people but also for entire companies, with its Workcation Riga programme.
The latter offers foreign firms the chance to experience not only the cultural charms of the Baltic city but also its untapped business potential. The programme is led by the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency, an institution which was created to showcase the economic capacity of the city, as well as its spirit of inclusivity and welcomeness.
The Agency invites companies to spend an entire week in Riga and really test the local business and social waters firsthand. To sweeten the deal, it covers their airfare, accommodation and co-working space costs for five working days.
Naturally, there are certain conditions that needed to be met by any interested enterprise. These, however, are quite simple and straightforward.
To be considered for the program, applying companies have to meet the following requirements:
The application deadline has been extended, so businesses that are interested in discovering a new investment opportunity can fill out the form to apply.
Fredis Bikovs, Director of the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency, described the innovative idea the following way: "Workcation is a short stay in another country, performing your usual duties remotely. Usually, this work format is used for a short time. However, working holidays are becoming more and more popular under the influence of several factors: the existing technological possibilities for remote work, as well as the desire of entrepreneurs to balance private and work life. Therefore, the workcation program is a relevant and necessary solution for attracting new investments today."
This, however, is likely to change soon
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
The island is dead set on doing something about the problem of overtourism
This is city twinning for the 21st century
You can find it in the capital Sofia, where it was installed upon the initiative of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
People in both cities got to sit together both in person and virtually
An illegal landfill will turn into a parking lot for cars confiscated by the police
It also features fast-charging stations for e-buses
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
A US geologist claims to have solved the centuries-old mystery
This is the day when all madrileños take local pride in their city and culture
And the results were immediate, two Sunday services had to be performed to accommodate the crowd
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team