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Partnership and shared resilience: Cities stand with Ukraine
As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, partnerships between Ukrainian and European cities continue to deepen. City officers in Leipzig, Warsaw and Tallinn explain how this cooperation has evolved, the challenges Ukrainian colleagues face, and their shared commitment to stand together.
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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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Navigating the data world
How do citizens fair in a data world? A preview on the discussion that the Knowledge Society Forum will be guiding next 22 September.
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Along Vienna’s tracks, a biodiversity renaissance
Scientists were surprised to find a paradise for bees and wild plants next door to Vienna’s transport tracks. Now a plan will help this natural haven to thrive.
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“A climate friendly city is a great city to live in”
Ghent, with mayor Mathias De Clercq, is investing in the redevelopment of its industrial and residential areas, which brings social renewal and helps the city deliver its climate objectives.
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DJs and pop-ups: Cities try to boost jab uptake
With most people across Europe at least partially vaccinated, cities are attempting unique ways to make sure hard-to-reach communities are also inoculated.
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¡To the beach!
Holiday paradise and fragile ecosystem: Europe’s urban beaches need special protection. Malaga’s summer recipe, supported by EU funding: volunteering and an awareness campaign.
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Nardella: With Afghan refugees, Europe must rethink social inclusion
Cities in Europe can play a leading role and help EU and national authorities in dealing with Afghans fleeing their country, creating a win-win situation, says Eurocities’ President, Dario Nardella.
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A silent pandemic
The long term effects of the Covid-19 crisis on mental health are still to be studied, but people already need support and cities already made some moves.
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Cities say yes to Afghan refugees
Eurocities members across Europe raise their hand to welcome Afghans fleeing their country after the Taliban takeover.
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Grey to green: A city adapting to crisis
A finalist for the European Green Capital 2022, Turin's green transformation has been more than 30 years in the making.
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A song for cities in extinction
European Green Capital Lahti shows the effects of climate change through art and takes action to become climate-neutral by 2025.
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