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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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English gains official status in European cities
Cities are becoming more and more international and with this the use and promotion of English also become fundamental
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Circular roads
Can we recycle our roads to make the process more sustainable? Find out what the European Big Buyers Working Group on circular road construction says about it.
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Mayors to EU: Help us fill our lungs with clean air
Europe isn't doing enough to tackle air pollution and keep up with global standards to allow everyone to breathe more easily, say Dimitar Nikolov, Mayor of Burgas and Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw.
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Digital Tirana: Albania’s capital invests in tech
Tirana looks to the future by investing in technology and creating a community of innovators.
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Going for the win
Three apps are improving commuters, senior citizens and other residents’ lives in Madrid. Will they help the Spanish capital win the UserCentriCities Awards?
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Models of diversity and inclusion
Seven Eurocities members stand out for encouraging an environment of inclusion regardless of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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Recovery, Zagreb’s chance to play catch up
NRRPs funds will be a one-time opportunity for the Croatian capital to even out differences with fellow EU cities, and to clear the the air from transport pollution. Learn more in this interview with Ivan Ivanković’s, Zagreb’s Head of Energy & Climate.
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Mobility data matters
Mobility data can help guide cities’ decisions and plans. But how can local authorities gain access to online information and get insights from them? Experts and cities at FastTrack’s Capacity Building Week provided some answers.
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Timisoara joins in welcoming Ukrainian refugees
The Romanian city of Timisoara is an important transportation hub for Ukrainians escaping the war and the city is doing a huge effort to welcome as many as possible.
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Changing our behaviour for the good of the planet
At the Eurocities Environment Forum debate centred on what needs to be done to reshape our societies in line with climate targets.
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