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Guimaraes uses science-based tools to drive nature-based solutions
Guimaraes is using satellite data and machine learning to identify climate risks and measure where nature-based solutions can make the biggest difference. The approach is helping the city make science-based decisions for a greener future.
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Romania must respect the rule of law in the case of Timisoara’s mayor
In 30 days, Romania will remove a mayor voters elected twice by an amendment that seems to be written to target him.
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How Rotterdam is reinventing religious heritage for city life
In Rotterdam, religious heritage is being reimagined as spaces for culture, community and city life
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How cities strengthen migrant integration through peer learning
Dublin is adapting to rapid growth in diversity, while Berlin has decades of experience as a city of migration.
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Oulu’s Sustainable Future Learning Stream turns strategy into action
Oulu is turning climate strategy into everyday action through a lifelong learning model that reaches citizens from early childhood to adulthood.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Young leaders focus on ‘future skills’ in Dublin
How can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
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Flooding, funding and follow-through: lessons from Bologna’s climate resilience work
After devastating floods, Bologna races to build resilience. What will it take for Europe’s cities to weather the next storm?
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Vilnius: A city turning green ambition into everyday action
Vilnius is showing how a vibrant European capital can cut emissions and improve life for its residents. As European Green Capital 2025, the city has accelerated climate action and smart urban development.
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Warsaw’s teenagers take on transport
Young people in Warsaw are changing streets, changing minds, and changing mobility culture.
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Bologna’s mobility strategy puts people first
Bologna's Città 30 has permanently reduced speed limits to 30 km/h across 70% of municipal roads. The goal is clear: make streets safer, reduce accidents, and encourage walking and cycling by reshaping public space.
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Cities and industry unite in Copenhagen for a green, competitive Europe
At the Mayors-Business Dialogue, held in Copenhagen, mayors and business leaders from across Europe discussed how new partnerships can help Europe stay competitive while accelerating the green transition.
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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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There is ‘a will and a way’ to green Paris
Christophe Najdovski, Paris Deputy Mayor for public space greening, parks, biodiversity and animal welfare, speaks about the city’s recent vote to close 500 streets to cars and reallocate them to pedestrians, cyclists and green space.
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