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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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City-zen, new urban energy: learn from the past and shape the future
A city operating entirely on clean energy? In theory, it's possible. But in real life? How to integrate new solutions in existing buildings, systems and people's lives?
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Helsinki becomes first European city to deliver Sustainable Development report
Helsinki has taken the lead as the first European city to deliver a sustainable development report to the United Nations.
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FOOD & CITIES – The role of cities for achieving the sustainable development goals
What is the role of cities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations? What can policy makers, international organisations, business and civil society organisations do to successfully transform food systems?
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Eurocities Secretary General among the top experts selected to define Horizon Europe mission
Anna Lisa Boni has been selected as one of the 15 experts who will help define the objective the Horizon Europe mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.
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New platform for knowledge sharing on social innovation
The increase of social needs requires to try out more effective, efficient and fair solutions to some of the critical problems that affect citizens’ life.
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Is there such a thing as a free lunch? Integration in Bristol
They say that there is no such thing as a free lunch, so when asylum seekers eat lunch for free at Bristol’s Refugee Rights Welcome Centre, who is really footing the bill?
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Pack smart for summer: recommended urban policy reading for the beach!
Here is a round-up of some important main happenings so that, if you missed anything, you can catch up during the holidays. Enjoy!
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New ROCK case studies: inspiring ideas for using cultural heritage to engage citizens
The second ROCK case studies booklet showcases the innovative work of five cities testing new tools to open up opportunities for citizen engagement and social inclusion through cultural heritage.
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How to make the most of the night time economy in cities?
How to make the most of the night time economy in cities?
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Culture is the rocket fuel for regeneration
This is Liverpool’s motto when it comes to cultural and creative urban regeneration. And the UK city has come a long way.
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