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
Speaking about the voice of women in politics today with the mayor of Girona - a city in Catalonia, Spain
Marta Madrenas i Mir was born in Girona in 1967 in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. She is a graduate in Law from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. The Mayor of Girona is also a lawyer and member of the Democratic Convergence of Catalonia Party and was elected in 2016, following the resignation of Albert Ballesta. Since 2018 Ms Madrenas is also a representative in the Catalan parliament.
Do you feel like the voice of women in politics is valued sufficiently in critical conversations today?
They are still not respected enough, although much progress has been made. We are more and more women in politics. It is about demonstrating that we are capable of leading political projects, something that is being seen and carried out in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona or Girona itself.
What advice would you give to young women who want to become successful in the workplace or business?
A good academic training is needed in the field of their interest and an attitude that understands the values of effort, the motivation to do things well, learn from all experiences, whether positive or negative, surround yourself with good teams.
What is the balance between intuition and reasoning in your work?
Most of the time you must act reasonably, study all the data and details, speak and ask for the opinion of many people, but there is no doubt that in the end, on many occasions, you must let yourself be guided by intuition since the solutions and the results, at least in politics, are not mathematical. Intuition is always the quick response that the brain gives you to a certain situation, using all the experience and data that you have accumulated. In the end experience and training are essential.
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
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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
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