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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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Sports and gender equality in Linkoping
In Linkoping, a major sports event is the starting point for a more gender-equal society.
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Cities rally around Ukraine
Local leaders are multiplying their voices in support of Ukraine with messages, aid, donations and solidarity offers while draping themselves in yellow and blue.
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Women’s city of the future
Gender equality has been actively addressed by cities all over Europe, acting in all areas of daily life. However, gender inequality is still deeply based and structurally anchored in our society.
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How to eradicate homelessness by 2030
Cities are playing a key role in combatting homelessness and they should be further included in national and EU plans to tackle housing problems, says Rachel Streefland , Deputy Mayor for Wellbeing, Asylum and Integration in Utrecht.
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Cities build bridges for Ukrainian refugees
In response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, cities are stepping up their preparations to put in place reception structures for people fleeing conflict.
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As energy prices soar, cities step in
The current energy crisis is a hard test to face for low-income households. Through crowdfunding and long-term solutions, cities are offering residents a helping hand with soaring utility bills.
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The European Commission launches its Data Act
The European Commission has launched its new Data Act today and cities are paying close attention to the new rules.
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In solidarity with Ukraine
In a letter penned jointly by members of Eurocities Executive Committee, the mayors expressed solidarity to all Ukrainian people and to Eurocities member cities Kharkiv, Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa.
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Historical building for rent
Brno has made it accessible to rent a historical building in the city centre, a project that is benefiting both the tenants and the council.
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Twelve cities compete for mobility awards
Florence, Madrid, Tampere, Warsaw and Valongo are among the 12 finalists of the European Commission’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Awards. The Eurocities members are now hoping to scoop one of the top prizes next month.
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