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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
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
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
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
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
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
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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
On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors
Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
While waiting for what 2023 has brought to us, let us make a review of what we did to make 2022 better, Source: TheMayor.EU
A look back at our most important initiatives and achievements this past 12 months
Another challenging year will soon be behind us, and it is only natural that we review the steps we took in 2022 and where they've led us. We take pride in our achievements: a lot of new initiatives, growing our audience, partnerships and network. But above all, staying loyal to our readers and to the cause of European integration.
And to respond to the challenge of being a 2021 European Citizen’s Prize winner, we strengthened even further our efforts to stimulate cooperation and mutual understanding in our societies through the exchange of good practices and innovative solutions and by showing the EU’s contribution to the development of local communities. Thank you for being with us; here is what we've achieved in the past 12 months.
Without any doubt, the event that marked 2022 for everyone in Europe is the war in Ukraine. While we are watching from a distance, wishing for it to be over soon, there are millions of brave heroes out there fighting for European values of human life, freedom, dignity and democracy. And we find it our duty to tell their stories.
This year, we brought to you hundreds of stories on how European cities are helping Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees against Russian aggression. Discover our coverage of the EU cities' response to the Ukraine crisis as it is a true testimony to what European integration can achieve.
For the first time, this autumn we partnered with European Week of Regions and Cities – the largest event dedicated to the European Cohesion policy and one of the largest city forums worldwide. Organised by the European Committee of the Regions and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Urban Policies (DG Regio), the event celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, welcoming over 20 000 participants.
Together with the European Youth Forum, we organised a high-level session on youth empowerment that brought together local and EU representatives, athletes and urban practitioners to discuss how to face the new challenges for European cohesion and the place of youth in the process. Watch the recordings here.
This year, we strengthened even further our commitment to helping cities fight the digital divide and to reinforce their digital transformations, under the framework of the EUDIGIT project. We co-organised a seminar discussing the challenges that persons with disabilities experience with the digital world (led by the City of Rotterdam, The Netherlands), and another one tackling the urban-rural divide (led by the City of Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
We also produced two e-books with best practices in urban transformation. Discover them on the project website.
We have also started featuring the good work of prominent EU city administrations, which have excelled in a particular area – from youth policies to sustainable development, and from innovation to culture. We talked to their mayors to learn how they see and manage complex challenges with limited resources and brought their stories and best practices to you in our monthly rubric Mayor of Europe.
Finally, we are proud to show our own dedication to limiting the spread of fake news and disinformation in Europe. With the Read Twice (R2) project, that our Association is leading, we will contribute to the reduction of this harmful phenomenon by improving the media literacy skills of young people and social media users.
Follow us for more on this topic as we have planned plenty of new things in 2023! TheMayor.EU will still be the place to find the stories of cutting-edge innovations to EU's contemporary challenges. In 2023, we plan to remain the most reliable gateway to fresh insight into European urban development.
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
