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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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“Working with cities is working with citizens”
How to make the Conference on the Future of Europe a success? By involving cities and mayors.
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Next stop: vibrant Vilnius
The capital of Lithuania calls for radical ideas to reconstruct its central railway station and the district around it.
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Ghent and Lviv shortlisted for European Youth Capital
The European Youth Capital is designed to empower young people and strengthen European identity. Eurocities’ members Ghent and Lviv are nominated for the title in 2024.
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And you… how are you doing it?
A campaign in Bilbao highlights women’s contribution to social and economic life during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“Time is running out”
Mayors call on the EU presidency to ensure that cities are better involved in the national recovery plans. Portugal’s prime minister Costa promises support.
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City news: Hamburg – how to tame walkers and cyclists
‘Fairness zones’ shall remind road users to show respect and look out for others.
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City exchange on vaccination
Leeds does well in vaccinating all social groups, Stuttgart is quick with the elderly – some findings of a dialogue between city experts.
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City news: London calling on ‘innovators’ to overcome Covid challenges
New funds will encourage innovative design and solutions to contribute to the city’s recovery.
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City news: Berlin – more protection for pedestrians
Berliners on foot will be prioritised above vehicle traffic in a German first.
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City news: Berlin – homeless people vaccinated earlier
Sluggish demand for Astra Zeneca’s vaccine allows changes in the vaccination order.
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