Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
During the lockdown, Finns increasingly preferred to spend their time among nature
With the COVID-19 lockdown in place, citizens across Finland were on the lookout for outdoor activities that allowed them to maintain social distance from others. Luckily for them, the Finnish national parks were right there and ready to take them in, allowing them to relax amid nature and let out the stress incurred by staying indoors.
According to Google tracking data and government officials, Finland’s national parks ended up being extremely popular during the spring of 2020. With that in mind, the government is now looking into ways to improve them and make them even more welcoming.
Currently, there are a total of 40 national parks in Finland maintained by the Finnish environment ministry. The creation of 5 new parks is currently under consideration, while Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s governmental programme has a concrete aim of developing the country’s national park system. Alongside the increase in interest over the last few months, the ground appears to be ripe for not only the expansion of the already existing grounds but also of adding new ones to the country’s already existing arsenal.
According to government officials, there already exists a consensus for the expansion of the Northern Savo's Tiilikkajärvi nature park, while other venues also appear as likely candidates for a possible boost. With the data clearly demonstrating that parks have become far more popular compared to recent years, members of the environment ministry believe that it would be a perfect opportunity to bring such plans to fruition.
By acting on the apparent wants of the population and expanding and creating new nature parks, the Finnish government can not only protect nature and boost its own conservation efforts, but it can also provide additional jobs and growth in many regions that have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital