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
The snap decision of local authorities to allow the concert comes with conditions – the band needs to provide a safety concept for 145,000 people
This week, Bavarian authorities announced that Rammstein have been approved to hold a New Year’s Eve concert in the state capital of Munich. The German band, however, insisted that the concert be open air, and held on the Theresienwiese, a huge open space in the city, where Octoberfest usually takes place.
The problem, however, was that local and state authorities had expressed their safety concerns about the concert. This is because on New Year’s Eve local law enforcement would be overwhelmed, as many events are set to take place simultaneously around the city.
Furthermore, as Br24 reports, the band estimates that the concert would bring in around 145,000 people. Additionally, as pointed out, Theresienwiese is a location that has never hosted events of this scale, so providing a robust and reliable security concept is key to the approval process.
Munich is one of the most famous German cities, especially around Christmas. One of the biggest events is the Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt), which brings in around three million visitors every year. In addition, the Munich market is considered to be the original and first Christmas market, with other cities gradually adopting the tradition.
The Christmas market in Munich was cancelled for the last two years due to COVID-19, with last year’s health authorities reporting some of the highest case numbers since the pandemic began.
Additionally, Theresienwiese is usually the home of the Tollwood Festival, often referred to as the ‘alternative Christmas market’. Instead of sausages and wine, for the past 22 years, the festival has hosted a range of organic foods, contemporary dance, theatre and music.
The festival was set to take place between 24 November and 31 December, with the last night being a New Year’s gala event, however, it is unclear what would happen with the event now.
Tollwood organisers have said that it would be completely impossible for the two events to share the venue, just because the noise from the Rammstein concert would completely drown out the calm atmosphere of the Tallwood gala.
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