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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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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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Urban mobility is about autonomy and connection
The Eurocities Mobility Forum in Utrecht spotlighted the essence of inclusivity and empowerment in urban mobility, urging cities to design with everyone in mind.
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EU must partner with cities for strong urban governance
Ahead of the European elections, Eurocities is calling for a more coherent EU strategy for urban policies, with the EU and cities working together to improve public services and ensure a green, prosperous future for everyone.
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Urban Pioneers: Barcelona’s Time Policy Officer
Barcelona is taking a pioneering approach to managing time, using it more effectively to improve public health, the environment and local services. Meet the city's Time Policy Officer, Sonia Ruiz Garcia.
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Ukraine’s recovery must include cities
City leaders have joined regional representatives from across Europe to call for a decentralised approach to Ukraine’s recovery, which gives local authorities the strong support they need to sustainably rebuild their communities.
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Cities join EU-wide call for stronger Cohesion Policy
Ahead of the European elections, cities and regions are jointly calling for a protected and reinforced EU cohesion policy that continues to tackle inequality and leaves no one behind.
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A call to action to bridge the digital divide
At a discussion hosted by Bordeaux Metropole, local leaders underscore the urgent need to address the digital divide, emphasising cities' key role in tackling the issue, while calling for an EU agenda to drive meaningful change.
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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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Local retail, the backbone of our cities
Local retail fosters economic stability, creates employment and forms the foundation of social cohesion. European cities are supporting, strengthening and revitalising local retail to sustain urban life and contribute to the vibrancy of communities.
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Better mobility starts in cities
Cities gather to discuss how to radically reshape urban space and present their demands for the next EU mobility policy agenda.
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