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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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Air and noise pollution, a deadly pair
Polluted air and noise harm health in Europe. Cities are taking action while progress at European level is slow.
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Water: a blessing and a curse
From floods to water scarcity, the Hague is an example of how this vital natural element is becoming a concern in cities. The time for action is now, warns Robert van Asten, Deputy Mayor of The Hague.
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A green Sant Boi
Shortlisted for the EU Green Leaf Award, Sant Boi de Llobregat is devoted to nature conservation, sustainable urban planning, and innovative environmental practices.
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Valladolid scores a goal for sustainability
Valladolid is teaming up with the local football team, Real Valladolid Football Club, to drive sustainability and climate action in the city through innovative community engagement and environmental initiatives.
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A greener, climate-resilient and just transition starts in cities
With a new mandate beginning for the European institutions, cities insist that climate and environment must continue to be the EU's highest priority - as it is locally.
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Accelerating climate action at the Cities Mission Conference 2024
At the Cities Mission Conference in Valencia, held on 24-25 June 2024 as part of the Valencia Cities Climate Week, European mayors and climate leaders reaffirmed their commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2030.
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Exploring the intersection of art, science and community in urban development
Students of art, engineering, mathematics, science and technology are helping to drive the transformation in Amsterdam
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Eurocities Awards 2024: Talent, sustainable food and mobilising voters
This year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to tackling significant global challenges. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 30 May, discover the nine finalists.
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A new horizon: Better air quality for Europe
Cities today can breathe a collective sigh of relief as a preliminary agreement has finally been reached on the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, following lengthy negotiations.
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Getting smarter to cut emissions
Cities are responsible for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If they want to be climate neutral in the near future, they need to act smarter.
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