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Right to a fair trial and defence for Ekrem İmamoğlu
In a joint statement, Eurocities, Pact of Free Cities and B40 Balkan Cities Network express grave concern over the proceedings against Ekrem İmamoğlu, elected Mayor of Istanbul, and call for his right to a fair trial and defence to be upheld.
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Ukrainian cities stand strong and build for the future
As Russia’s war continues, Ukrainian cities are defending democracy, protecting their people and preparing to rebuild. At the Eurocities Annual Conference, leaders from Kyiv, Kherson and Mariupol shared what this resilience means in practice.
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Food markets: from tradition to transformation
Particularly in Mediterranean cities, food markets are more than places to shop. They are an essential part of daily life, social interaction and cultural identity. But markets’ presence goes beyond Southern countries.
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Poverty in cities is changing, and becoming harder to escape
As poverty becomes more entrenched and concentrated, cities across Europe are rethinking how they respond, from local services to calls for stronger EU support and funding.
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All aboard: future-proofing urban mobility
From 31 May to 2 June, urban and mobility experts are taking to Porto for the 2023 edition of the Eurocities Mobility Forum. Topping the agenda: transport poverty, how the digital revolution will re-shape the way people move in cities, the decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles and how to strengthen the public transport offer.
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Social Forum 2023: a missed opportunity to hear the voice of cities
Municipalities implement social and inclusion policies to guarantee diversity and fairness. National and EU governments should invite local authorities to the discussion table to ensure that policy decisions can be implemented on the ground and meet local people's needs.
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The century of cities – interview
Will cities rule the world? Greg Clark doesn't think so, but the moderator of the Brussels Urban Summit does insist that local leaders must be invested with more power if we're to face the challenges besetting the globe.
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Glasgow reaffirms EU values on Europe Day
On the occasion of Europe Day, Glasgow reaffirms its commitment to the European Union values and to continue engaging with pan-European initiatives despite Brexit.
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The future of multicultural cities
Migration is a fact of urban life, one attended by many opportunities, but also beset by inequalities. The Brussels Urban Summit will take a deep look at the state of inequalities in cities within a highly uncertain global context.
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How citizen science helps to clear the air in cities
Across Europe, citizen science initiatives like CitiAIR and Les Chercheurs d’Air help to monitor pollution and are cities' allies in improving the air we breathe.
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“We are finding a way to continue living”
The First Deputy Mayor of Lviv offers a glimpse into daily life in Ukraine. In this interview, Andriy Moskalenko talks about European identity and innovation at a time when electricity is barely available and hundreds of thousands of people are internally displaced.
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In Riga, aiding Ukrainians in countless ways
While the war still rages on in Ukraine, Martin Stakis, the Mayor of Riga, explains how his city is supporting Ukrainians and their country.
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Cities gather in Istanbul for democracy
Eurocities Mayors flew to Istanbul last week, rallying behind Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, after his sentencing by a Turkish court.
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Gender matters: Including women in integration policies
One cannot talk of real integration without including women in cities' policies for migrants and refugees.
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