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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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Public services in the public eye
On International Public Service Day, urbanites across the world are encouraged to take a second look at the public services that make our communities and common wellbeing possible.
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Connected and interconnected, cities unite at EU Mayors’ Digital Assembly
More than 130 participants joined the first EU Mayors’ Digital Assembly, which took place on 15 June during the Brussels Urban Summit, to discuss the political decisions that need to be taken now, to ensure a just and sustainable digital tomorrow.
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Cities to EU Commission: let’s work together on Cycling Declaration
Urban leaders are inviting the European Commission to use their expertise to define the content of the upcoming EU Cycling Declaration. Expected in October, the Declaration will detail how to boost cycling uptake in Europe thanks to new rules, guidance and funding instruments.
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Culture is part of the solution
Cities are signing the Eurocities Lille Call to Action on sustainable culture; why? And why should your city join?
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Support earthquake survivors
Now, there is a way for you to help earthquake survivors directly.
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Brussels Urban Summit unites global cities to prepare for the future
A successful Brussels Urban Summit ends with some urban answers to global challenges while renewing the commitment to continued collaboration between cities worldwide.
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Cities at the forefront of managing the climate crisis
At the climate plenary of the Brussels Urban Summit, mayors of cities in Europe and across the world gathered to discuss how they can lead the urgent and radical action needed to combat climate change.
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Migration made cities – and still does
“It is migration that led to cities. It is migration that led to trade. The combination of migration and trade is what led to cities being hubs of innovation,” announced Urban Expert Greg Clark as he opened this morning’s session of the Brussels Urban Summit.
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A stronger seat at a stronger table
At the Eurocities General Assembly cities prepare for the new European elections and propose ideas to have a louder say in Europe.
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