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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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Ukrainian refugee integration in Lodz and Timisoara
A year and a half after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how have cities adapted their emergency support to refugees into more permanent initiatives?
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A green dress for everyone’s culture
Cities commit to creating more sustainable and inclusive cultural policies and practices by signing the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. Find out more about what they do.
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“We need more people to listen to the voices of the street”
In Europe, homelessness is on the rise. During the Brussels Urban Summit, a workshop offered insights on how to tackle this issue, with the help of some very creative ideas.
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Eurocities listens to the voices of cities
The Eurocities Monitor offers a deep dive into how European cities are emerging as leaders of change, tackling global challenges and becoming a greener, more sustainable and liveable place for citizens.
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A new era of the labour market?
The twin green and digital transition is deeply transforming the labour market. Last week, European ministers met informally in Madrid to discuss how social dialogue can help us anticipate and act on these changes.
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Our food system is exhausted
While the current industrial food system has not been able to deliver, cities test solutions involving all stakeholders in the food chain and ask to feed their experience in national and European policy.
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Pioneering solar solutions in cities
Cities are embracing the power of solar energy to accelerate the use of clean energy in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal. Urban leaders are developing innovative solar projects that reduce local bills and support the transition to a net-zero energy system.
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Using private data for public good
With the Data Act recently agreed by the European Institutions, cities share their views and experiences with Business-to-Government data sharing.
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A vision of unity – interview
The new president of Eurocities speaks about his vision for harmony and democracy throughout Europe, his mission to eradicate traffic, and his love of volleyball.
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Espoo and Ukraine united through education
Espoo's bond with Ukraine, particularly the city of Kryvyi Rin, goes beyond politics. The partnership started with a shared dedication to education, an area that both cities prioritise.
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