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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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3, 2, 1…go! European Mobility Week is here
The 2023 edition of European Mobility Week is about to kick off. From 16 -22 September 2023, the European Commission’s sustainable mobility awareness-raising campaign will take place in thousands of cities and towns across the EU and beyond.
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State of the European Union: Cites are crucial to tackling climate and social challenges
Ursula von der Leyen’s fourth State of the Union address focused on EU support for Ukraine, the need to protect EU democracy, and the importance of the green transition in providing security and building a prosperous future. Read our reaction to her speech.
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London protects rough sleepers during the heatwave
As temperatures rise in London, the city has activated a protocol to protect the vulnerable from the scorching heat.
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Climate change from above – podcast
Monitoring is a pivotal aspect of any city’s adaptation strategy, including analysis is invaluable for infrastructure planning, preventive action against natural hazards, and resource allocation. In this Covenant of Mayors Podcast we learn about a technical approach.
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Glasgow showcases the power of the bike
The adrenaline-filled Cycling World Championship is only the latest event to boost cycling uptake in Glasgow. Learn how the Scottish city is becoming one of Europe's cycling capitals.
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In the fight against climate change, some pay a heavy price – Podcast
What if saving the environment has negative consequences for vulnerable people in our societies? In this interview, researcher Lucia Alexandra Popartan explains how ‘just resilience’ needs to go hand-in-hand with climate change adaptation.
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Fostering opportunities for Ukrainians
Helsinki and Riga continue their efforts to welcome Ukrainian refugees, moving from emergency aid to providing more long-term assistance for integration.
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Navigating the future of public procurement
Procurement, an often-underestimated part of municipal governance, is currently at the forefront of reshaping European cities' strategies towards sustainability, digital transformation and social responsibility.
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A guideline to boost sustainable transport in cities
What are the best solutions to encourage zero-emission mobility at the local level? We asked Orla McCarthy, a Sustainable Transport Project Manager with the International Transport Forum.
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European cities in the age of bits
At the Brussels Urban Summit, we caught up with European mayors to find out how digital transformation is shaping their cities.
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