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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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Cultural transformation is at the heart of any other transformation
The European Heritage Hub project exemplifies the transformative potential of culture in times of change. While proposed cuts to the Creative Europe programme raise concerns in the cultural sector.
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Cities join forces along the green mobility path
A call is now open inviting municipalities to join the CIVITAS Replication and Deployment programme. Selected cities will work and grow together to address specific sustainable mobility challenges.
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Rennes takes the lead in European migrant reception
Rennes needs one million signatures for its European Citizens Initiative by April 2024. The city demands reception standards in the member states regarding food, health, housing, education and work for asylum seekers.
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Sustaining European Food Futures
André Sobczak, Secretary General at Eurocities, spoke at Politico’s Future of Food and Farming Summit sharing insights from cities and the need to keep European ambitions on food sustainability high.
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Riga’s Digital Forum 2023 calls for a green, digital future
City leaders and experts joined the Digital Forum 2023, taking place in Riga between 27-29 of September, to pave the way for a sustainable, digital future, fostering collaboration and citizen empowerment.
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What does the green and digital transition mean for cities?
During the second day of Eurocities Digital Forum 2023, we discuss how to harness AI and digital twins to combat climate change and shape smarter, greener cities.
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Protect essential workers in housing crisis
The European housing crisis, marked by soaring property costs, is disproportionately affecting essential workers, putting many under severe financial pressure. In response, cities are working on solutions to provide more affordable, decent housing.
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Cities embrace digital transformation for a sustainable future
As the Eurocities annual Digital Forum kicks off in Riga, cities leaders and experts discuss how to leverage digitalisation for sustainability, bridging challenges, fostering innovation, and safeguarding digital rights.
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Car-Free Day wraps up European Mobility Week
A city tailor-made for humans and nature. The 2023 edition of European Mobility Week showcased how sustainable and active transport can lead the way to a different future.
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Unlocking Urban Potential: Culture’s Transformative Power
How does culture hold the key to vibrant, inclusive cities? Explore their challenges and strategies with Tom Fleming.
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