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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
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Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
As the summer season draws to a close, and popular European destinations are tallying up the results from yet another busy tourist season, many are coming to the realization that a breaking point in terms of impact might have been reached. In that regard, only a day after Budapest residents voted to ban short-term rentals in one of the central districts, similar news comes from the Greek capital, Athens.
The Greek government has made the decision to ban the issuing of new short-term rental licences in the first, second and third municipal districts in downtown Athens, effective 1 January 2025. The restriction, however, will be temporary on a twelve-month basis. After that, the effects on the local housing situation will be studied before deciding whether to extend it or not.
Reportedly, the initial plan of the authorities was to limit the number of days (to 90) that property owners could accept tourists. This plan, however, was scrapped as insufficiently impactful. The new strategy targets districts where short-term lets comprise more than 5 per cent of the total housing stock.
The authorities are also reaching into the fiscal toolbox to incentivize landlords to show more solidarity with locals unable to access affordable housing.
According to Reuters, a daily tax on short-term rentals which helps the country deal with the impact of natural disasters related to climate change will be increased from 1.5 euros to 8 euros for the April-to-October period, Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said. During the low-season winter period, the tax will increase from 0.5 to 2 euros.
2024 is shaping up to be a record year in terms of revenue from tourism for Greece with estimates showing that the total amount could reach 22 billion euros.
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
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