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Cultural professionals in cities are co-creators of democracy
Ahead of her keynote at the Eurocities Culture Forum in Gothenburg, Karin Dalborg, CEO of Nätverkstan, explains why cities’ cultural institutions and the professionals who run them play an important role in protecting democratic life.
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Cities stand with LGBTI+ people in Türkiye
Eurocities stands with the LGBTQI+ communities targeted by raids carried out across Türkiye this September.
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Cities back European Affordable Housing Act, but need more powers to protect neighbourhoods
Europe’s city leaders have welcomed the EU’s first European Affordable Housing Plan and its focus on boosting housing supply and tackling housing stress. But they warn parts of the proposal could limit cities’ ability to address local housing pressures and the impacts of short-term rentals.
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“We already know many solutions that work for cities”
Eurocities spoke with CINEA about how cities can get involved in projects and programmes on sustainable mobility.
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Stockholm is ready to welcome refugees
Stockholm is prepared to welcome thousands of Ukrainian refugees, but there are still challenges to overcome.
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“Cities have been allies in pushing the EU Care Strategy forward”
The European Commission adopted the EU care strategy last week. Eurocities contributed to its development by articulating the needs and challenges faced by local governments
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Towards the simplification of public services
The Brussels Capital Region is making public services more accessible to its users and wants to share its experience with other cities.
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Solving local migration funding
Tips and solutions from cities on securing European funding for migration-related initiatives. This is the second and final part of our series.
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Cities seek to fund migration
Cities discuss the challenges they face to secure European funding for migration-related initiatives
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Facing heatwaves and forest fires in Portugal
As heatwaves and forest fires ravage Portugal, Porto and Guimaraes seek solutions to help its citizens to cope with the heat and to prevent the worst consequences of fires
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CitiMeasure testing new guidelines and tools for citizen science
The CitiMeasure project partners have developed new guidelines and tools for fostering behavioural and policy change, as well as digital inclusion within citizen science initiatives. It's now time to put them to the test.
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Warsaw sees refugees’ potential
In Warsaw, thousands of refugees find a society ready to welcome them and build a future together.
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Hot in town? Here are some tips from Mannheim
As record-high temperatures continue to sow misery in Europe, the German city offers plenty of tips and tricks to its residents that apply to anyone else seeking a respite from the heat.
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How cities are keeping cool at 40 degrees
Municipalities are stepping up to the hot weather challenge: in Great Britain and France, cities offer residents spaces to find shelter, stay hydrated and keep fresh in record-high temperatures.
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