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People of Eurocities: the value of a network
Laura Trujillo Parra, Rens Jonker and Jochem Cooiman have been selected as part of the People of Eurocities initiative, recognising members who have made a lasting contribution to the network.
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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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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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“A mayor with great passion” – Zagreb’s Milan Bandić dead
He had been mayor of Croatia’s capital Zagreb in more than twenty years. On Sunday, Milan Bandić died unexpectedly at the age of 65 of a heart attack.
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City news: Muenster – get the kick
Fun to use and good for health and the climate: Muenster has the world’s first adult kick scooter sharing system.
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