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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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Young leaders focus on ‘future skills’ in Dublin
How can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
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Strengthening social services in Central and Eastern Europe: lessons from Zagreb
Zagreb shares how disciplined budgeting, cooperation and people-centred design are strengthening social services, offering practical lessons for cities across Central and Eastern Europe.
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Silent nights, bright cities: from Vilnius to Barcelona
Did you know Europe crowns a Capital of Christmas? Vilnius shines this year, and Barcelona is next in line with a festive, sustainable twist.
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Why EU Food Policy needs cities
Europe’s food future starts in its cities. Will EU rules unlock their power or hold them back?
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Flooding, funding and follow-through: lessons from Bologna’s climate resilience work
After devastating floods, Bologna races to build resilience. What will it take for Europe’s cities to weather the next storm?
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European Affordable Housing Plan: Cities ready to deliver, but need the right tools
City leaders have welcomed today’s publication of the European Affordable Housing Plan, a timely and necessary recognition that the housing crisis is a European emergency. However, the success of the Plan will depend on whether cities have the tools needed to make it happen.
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Country insights from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
Same goals, different realities: In Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, trust and autonomy make or break city plans to tackle climate and housing.
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Why Europe needs a city-led Anti-Poverty Strategy
Poverty affects housing, transport, food, digital access and culture. Learn why Europe must back a city-led strategy to ensure no one is left behind.
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Violence ends here: cities’ initiatives against gender-based violence
Ten European cities, countless actions, one message. Discover how local leaders are fighting back against violence and bringing real change on the ground.
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Shared Table: How Vantaa turns surplus food into social impact
Ten years on, a simple idea is feeding 10,000 people a week, cutting waste, and sparking new innovation - all under strict food-safety standards.
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