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Welcome to Eurocities 2025 Braga
The Eurocities Conference 2025 takes place in Braga on 4-6 June. Ahead of the event, we spoke to Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga, to learn what’s planned and how the city is getting ready to inspire cities from across Europe.
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Finland’s strategic city-government alliance is driving national growth
Sometimes the biggest change doesn’t come from a new policy or project, but from changing how decisions are made in the first place, which is exactly what Finland has done.
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How Nice is redefining care for older citizens
Nice is running solidarity restaurants offering something more than just food. But this story isn’t about just a food programme. It’s about rethinking how cities treat older residents – not as burdens, but as essential, vibrant members of the community.
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Ageing cities: Rethinking care and urban life
At the recent Eurocities Social Affairs Forum in Amsterdam, city leaders, civil society organisations, and EU policymakers gathered to ask the hard questions: How can cities remain engines of equity and innovation in the face of ageing and economic disruption? What does it mean to design urban life that ensures the dignity of older adults, a fair future for younger generations and inclusive opportunities for new arrivals?
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Budapest moves forward with Pride 2025
Despite the Hungarian national government outlawing Pride marches, Budapest has moved ahead with the organisation of its 30th annual Pride celebration.
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Guimaraes’ District C: A model of sustainable urban development and cultural heritage preservation
Guimaraes is transforming ‘District C’ into a net-zero, culturally rich neighbourhood by engaging the community and integrating sustainable practices
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A sustainable and inclusive culture: European cities take the lead
Culture drives social and environmental change, shaping identities and economies, and cities lead the way: it's time for the EU to step up.
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How Nantes is reconstructing and reviving its distinct local history and heritage in the digital realm
In Nantes, history isn’t only written by historians – citizens also hold the pen. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Nantes Patrimonia, a collaborative digital platform where anyone can access and share information about the city’s heritage.
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A visit to Glasgow’s vibrant cultural heritage scene, created by people for people
Glasgow’s cultural heritage is shaped by its people and their stories. The city showcases inclusivity, resilience and innovation in celebrating its history.
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Culture as a connector in Europe’s cities
At the Eurocities Culture Forum, European cities present how they use culture to connect communities, revitalise economies, and address climate challenges.
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“Care-full” cities: a vision for culture and human connection
Ali FitzGibbon’s Eurocities Culture Forum keynote speech urges cities to prioritise human connection, culture, and spontaneity over rigid, measurable success.
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Belfast 2024: a city’s cultural evolution through people, place, and planet
Belfast 2024 is a citywide cultural journey shaped by the people, for the people, showcasing creativity, inclusivity, and environmental awareness.
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Sustainability and inclusion in a mediaeval garden in Barcelona
How Barcelona is using the renovation of a mediaeval garden to empower people with disabilities and advance sustainability.
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