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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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Remote workers will have to settle in Extremadura for a minimum of 2+1 years in order to get the full amount
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
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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
It’s already legal in Schleswig-Holstein and possibly soon in Hamburg
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The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives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
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
Helsinki’s municipal energy utility company Helen has announced plans to build a small nuclear plant for the purposes of providing district heating in the future. The project’s horizon previews having such a plant operational somewhere in the early 2030s.
Technically speaking, the energy company is referring to building a small modular reactor (SMR), a fairly recent invention in the nuclear fission field, which has about a third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear reactors.
As of 2024, only two countries in the world, Russia and China, have operating SMRs, which would make Helsinki (and Finland) a pioneer in Europe if the project gets underway.
Still, building an SMR is not cheap and quick, given that the technology is still largely in the process of development worldwide. The firm estimates that the first phase of the plan will be completed in 2026.
Helen will evaluate different SMR models that can be used to produce only heat, or both electricity and heat. Given that this involves a nuclear reactor near a large population centre, it raises questions about safety.
"I believe that nuclear power plants have been built for so long that we know how to make them completely safe. These new types of facilities are even safer than the old ones," said Olli Sirkka, CEO of Helen, speaking to Helsingin Sanomat.
However, the regulation side of things is not that clear and it seems the company is moving ahead with plans while admitting, and warning, that excessive regulation can make the entire process of setting up an SMR more expensive.
According to Yle news agency, Helsinki’s energy operator isn’t the only municipal company looking into this solution to provide heating. Kuopio Energia, based in Eastern Finland, is also currently researching the viability of building an SMR.
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
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
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The restriction on this tourism segment will enter into force in 2026 in one of the city’s central districts
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
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