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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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Towards the future: a guide to electric mobility
EU sustainability plans rely on battery-powered vehicles to help decarbonise the transport sector. Need to catch up on this topic? Listen to the USER-CHI podcast to plug into the world of electric mobility, starting from the ideas that lie at its core.
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Addressing social challenges: A conversation with Renaud Payre, Vice President of Lyon Metropole
One week ahead of the Eurocities Social Affairs Forum, which is taking place in Lyon on 6-10 November 2023, Eurocities talked with Renaud Payre, Vice President of Lyon Metropole and responsible for Housing and Urban Policy.
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Bologna’s ambitious Local Digital Twin is taking shape
Bologna wants to become the most progressive and innovative city in Italy. Developing a full model of a local digital twin will help them achieve their ambitious goals.
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From facts to act – Making Manchester Fairer
The Making Manchester Fairer Plan aims to tackle health inequalities in the city's most disadvantaged areas in the coming years.
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Breaking barriers to Roma children’s education and inclusion
Romani children have restricted access to education which results in a lack of equitable opportunities. Municipalities can reverse this trend, as these trailblazing cities show.
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Data collaboration to enable the EU Green Deal
Data collaboration is changing the rules of the game in the fight against climate change. In recent years, local initiatives apply data strategies to sectors such as mobility, energy or urban planning.
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Front and centre on the EU mobility stage
At the 4-6 October 2023 Urban Mobility Days in Seville, Eurocities played a prominent role, bridging the gap between EU transport policies and cities. Here’s the main takeaways from the event.
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“Culture is foundational.” A call to urban leaders
The 11-13 October Culture Forum in Birmingham highlighted arts and culture’s role in urban evolution, urging cities to weave it into their core development strategies.
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Five more cities commit to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
The Eurocities Lille Call to Action for low-carbon and more inclusive culture has now reached 41 signatories.
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Cities and MEPs share vision for green, prosperous future
Ahead of next year's European elections, city leaders and MEPs met in the European Parliament to discuss opportunities to work together more effectively. Common goals included urban climate action, EU democratic values, and support for a clearer EU urban policy.
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