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
In conjunction with the elections to the European Parliament, on 25th of May Malta will appoint representatives of local councils
On 25th of May Malta will be electing members of the second tier of the government, namely Local Councils. The institution was established in 1993 with the Local Councils Act and it will soon have the composition of its 68 entities renewed. Accordingly, fourteen councils in the island of Gozo and another fifty-four in Malta respectively, have been elected for the last time in 2015, in accordance with the above-mentioned legislative text. As for the voting system in the Republic, following universal suffrage the Mayor is elected for five years‘ term among the candidates of the majority winning party, provided that he or she has won the most votes in the list for the locality in question. The candidates’ nominations process for this year’s elections is expected to be completed by next Monday.
Since its establishment, the Institution of the local government in Malta has gradually seen decentralisation of services. However, it is interesting to mention that local governments do not charge any local taxes. Instead, most of their funding comes from the State and is only managed locally. They are also overseen by a dedicated minister – the Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government. He also has power over the appointment of councils’ executive secretaries, he can declare seats in the councils vacant under special circumstances.
Finally, the competences of local authorities go from pre-school and adult education, to road maintenance, environmental protection and culture and tourism. They can also participate in public-private partnerships, with the approval of Department for Local Government.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
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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
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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
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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