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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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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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At least 14 mayors abducted in Ukraine
The list of people kidnapped by Russian forces in Ukraine is getting longer. It includes at least 14 mayors of cities and villages across the embattled country.
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A digital mobility renaissance in Milan
A single platform will display public and private transport options in Milan to make moving around town simple and sustainable. It will be a pioneering project in Italy, where post-pandemic recovery funds are encouraging a digital revolution.
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