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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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European Mobility Week: art, sport and awareness
How to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable mobility? Valladolid is a great example with activities, raffles and sport addressed to all ages.
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European Mobility Week: 20 years on
As September 16 marks the opening of another European Mobility Week, a new exhibition looks back at 20 years of discovering sustainable and healthy ways of moving.
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Mayors for the win
Rotterdam and other Eurocities members have been awarded World Mayor Prizes to recognise the positive work for their citizens.
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Picking vegetables on the roof of Copenhagen’s green school
How do you raise an environmentally-aware generation? Copenhagen's green school has the answer: combine studying with an immersive experience with nature.
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Murcia: unlocking network for e-mobility
How is Murcia planning to boost electric mobility among its citizens? As a part of the project User-Chi, the city will replicate initiatives and contribute to a network of electric vehicles.
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Reforming an ancient industry that touches us all
When end-of-life textiles such as clothes are discarded by their former owner, what should be done? Turku offers an answer by investing in the circular economy.
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From Herat to Florence, a tale of Afghan women footballers
Afghan women soccer players defied the inflexible rules of their male-dominated society. The return of the Taliban pushed them to a dramatic escape from Herat to safety in Florence.
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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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