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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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“Welcome to the chaos”
Neighbours, commuters, tourists – Stockholm’s biggest construction site is a hassle for many. The city’s recipe for dealing with it: humour.
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Eurocities in talks to found new city
In the first example of its kind, Eurocities has been entrusted with the planning and development of a brand-new city for the European Union.
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Ctrl+alt+delete borders
Though national governments stay clear of multi-country projects in the National Recovery Plans, cities know that Pan-European projects are our best bet to tackle common challenges.
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Digital is here, but are we ready?
The digital divide has only been exacerbated by the increase in digital activity during the health crisis. What can cities do to tackle the issue?
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A moment of remembrance and solidarity
In a joint minute of silence, people all over Europe commemorated the victims of the coronavirus pandemic at noon on Wednesday.
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All set for a pandemic holiday?
As the EU announces a Covid-19 certificate aimed at facilitating travel, cities wonder if tourism can get back on track in time for Summer.
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Eurocities members in mobility awards finals
With this year’s theme “zero-emissions mobility for all”, Sofia, Belgrade, Bilbao, Grenoble Alpes Metropole and Heraklion are in the running to win at the European Mobility Week and other awards.
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Open opportunity to join online culture visits
If you work on culture and cultural heritage for a local, regional or national administration, civil society organisation, cultural initiative or project in the EU 27 + UK then this opportunity was made for you.
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Budapest to stop busses for minute of silence on Wednesday
To commemorate the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, Budapest joins the European minute of silence at noon this Wednesday.
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Madrid committed to children and families
One third Madrid's households have seen a reduction in income, 42% of which include dependent children and 47% of which are single-parent households, according to a recent study carried out by the city council.
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