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How European cities are making AI work for people
As AI becomes part of everyday urban life, cities are asking not just what the technology can do, but how it can improve people’s lives. From data spaces to digital skills, local governments are building the trust, tools and safeguards needed to make AI work for everyone.
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Paris is planting the seeds for a greener city
Paris is turning schoolyards, streets and neighbourhoods into greener, safer places where children reconnect with nature every day. Through its Oasis Schoolyards programme, the city is making climate resilience a matter of social justice for every child.
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Making automated mobility work for European cities and people
Automated vehicles deliver the most public value when they extend the transport network rather than compete with it.
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No cities, no delivery: the battle over the EU’s next budget
Cities warn EU leaders: without a real role in the next 7‑year EU budget, Europe risks failing on climate, housing and competitiveness.
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Strengthening social services in Central and Eastern Europe: lessons from Zagreb
Zagreb shares how disciplined budgeting, cooperation and people-centred design are strengthening social services, offering practical lessons for cities across Central and Eastern Europe.
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Thank God it’s Monday again
The ILO Agents in Helsinki have a mission: to spread joy while helping people with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives.
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Tallinn’s everyday people prepare for the unexpected
From fire hoses to survival drills, Tallinn’s Crisis Breakers prove resilience starts with ordinary people stepping up.
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Socio-Health Day Centre in Ungheni: A model of integrated community care
The Moldovan centre provides integrated medical and social care, restoring dignity, health, and connection for vulnerable residents.
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City Heroes: Ihor Terekhov, Leading a city at war
In November 2021, Ihor Terekhov officially took office as Mayor of Kharkiv. He had plans for mobility, climate action and urban innovation. But just three months later, those plans exploded under the first barrage of Russian missiles.
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Gaziantep’s Bugday Tanesi Centre is restoring mobility, dignity and hope after disaster
Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality launched an initiative to scale its Prosthetics and Orthotics Production and Application Centre rapidly and to expand its services far beyond city limits.
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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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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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Eurocities Awards 2025: Celebrating city heroes and inspiring urban initiatives
This year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to improving life for their residents and building a just, resilient future for Europe. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 5 June, discover the shortlisted individuals and city initiatives.
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Cities of welcome: Driving integration and equality in a changing Europe
The 6th Integrating Cities Report presents how cities ensure that newcomers are not only welcomed but also provided opportunities to contribute and thrive.
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