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The Senne returns to Brussels, hoping to clean up its reputation
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Brussels: women bike the city
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Chocolate, creativity and community
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The New European Bauhaus festival: putting ideas into action
Yes, you can have it all: beautiful, inclusive, affordable and green buildings. From 9 to 12 June, the New European Bauhaus festival in Brussels will show the way forward.
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In cities, Europe Day sparks celebrations and a quest for peace
Local leaders call for unity, solidarity and justice as cities mark Europe Day across the continent and stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
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English gains official status in European cities
Cities are becoming more and more international and with this the use and promotion of English also become fundamental
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Cities rally around Ukraine
Local leaders are multiplying their voices in support of Ukraine with messages, aid, donations and solidarity offers while draping themselves in yellow and blue.
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The street is also ours
Women reclaim the public space by gluing messages about issues that are relevant to them.
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Belgian cities contribute to the success of World Cleanup Day
On World Cleanup Day, thousands of volunteers in Belgian cities had their gloves and smiles ready.
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DJs and pop-ups: Cities try to boost jab uptake
With most people across Europe at least partially vaccinated, cities are attempting unique ways to make sure hard-to-reach communities are also inoculated.
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How did cities stop moving during lockdown?
New analysis of Google data by the City of Vienna shows how different types of lockdown affected people’s mobility patterns in cities across Europe.
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Stronger urban policy in the EU and China
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Digital Services Act, why should you care?
The Digital Services Act is moving through its legislative process, but it remains an abstract piece of legislation in most people’s minds, yet it will have real life consequences for everyone.
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