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A message from Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Democracy will prevail”
In a letter to accept the City Heroes award at the Eurocities Awards 2026, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, states that the honour is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Istanbul and everyone defending democracy in Turkiye and across Europe.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026
This year’s winners showed exceptional dedication to driving lasting urban improvements, strengthening local democracy and building fairer, greener and more resilient cities for everyone.
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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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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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“Conversations about multiple potential futures are crucial”
In an interview with Eurocities, leading European economist, Carsten Beck, talks about the future of cities and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Giving furniture a second life
Stockholm's Stocket Återbruk service reuses furniture and equipment to reduce waste and contribute to a circular economy, while providing job training for participants.
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Urban Pioneers: Leuven’s Financial Architect
As cities accelerate climate neutrality, the necessary innovations to reach this goal are costly. Leuven's solution to these financial barriers? A Financial Architect to creatively pave the way.
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Stronger together: public buyers join forces for a greener economy
Public procurement is a powerful tool that can help decision-makers shape a more sustainable, efficient and innovative future.
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A UNITES story – The journey to integration and empowerment in Zagreb
Salam works as an interpreter and culture mediator to help migrant and refugees integrate in Zagreb.
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How can cities improve their engagement with the EU?
A new report co-authored by Eurocities explores how cities organise their engagement with the EU, providing city administrations with the insights and strategies they need to boost their influence in EU affairs.
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Building a stronger social Europe: The power of partnerships and urban innovation
At the Social Affairs Forum that took place last week in Vantaa, city representatives emphasised the importance of the social agenda.
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Brussels advances carbon neutrality with crowdlending
The Etterbeek municipality, in Brussels, aims to reach 100% carbon neutrality by 2050. However, the misalignment between this bold vision and the available budget prompts a search for new ways of financing.
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Women Leaders Mentorship – Eurocities Academy
The Women City Leaders Mentorship Programme, delivered by the Eurocities Academy, is an initiative designed to empower the next generation of female leaders in city governments across Europe.
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