EU’s Committee of the Regions tries to improve the record on gender equality
Committee of the Regions, Brussels "If it was an easy job, there would be someone else doing it," said Sari Rautio, city councillor in Finland's city of Hämeenlinna.
Brno’s integrated strategy: using EU funds, connecting urban and rural communities for a brighter future
Brno, Czechia In the heart of South Moravia, the city of Brno stands as a vibrant hub of culture, education, and innovation.
Committee of the Regions and European Parliament to raise EU elections awareness
Committee of the Regions, Brussels
Eurocities report spotlights local green initiatives
Eurocities, Brussels In the dynamic landscape of urban environments, emerging trends in the environmental economy are reshaping both labour markets and skills requirements.
Silesia gears up for local elections
Silesia, Poland In the western Polish province of Silesia, a motley array of local politicians are gearing up to hit the campaign trail ahead of local and regional elections.
Valencia emerges as destination for Catalonian companies as Spanish economy shifts
Valencia, Spain
French professionals and companies increasingly moving to Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
Assembly on European Regions President on the future of EU cohesion policy
Assembly of European Regions - Committee of the Regions, Brussels
Bologna’s climate neutrality: a bold bet for the future
Bologna, Italy
Usti nad Labem holds up Czechia’s first high-speed railway
Usti nad Labem, Czechia Plans for Czechia's first high-speed railway, connecting Prague to Dresden with a stop in Usti nad Labem, have sparked mixed reactions among residents.
Sardinia election campaign pulls in national heavyweights
Sardinia, Italy On the island of Sardinia, a small regional election is drawing national attention.
Committee of the Regions urges overhaul of EU agriculture policies
Committee of the Regions, Brussels
Grand Est Region, France, gives its offices to Ukrainian Regional Representation in Brussels
Committee of the Regions, Brussels - Grand Est, France
Prague embraces automated metro system
Prague, Czechia
Mayor of Pregrada champions young community leaders
Committee of the Regions, Brussels – Pregrada, Croatia
Migration, restoration, and shellfish: Stories from Lesbos
Lesbos, Greece. Close to the Turkish the small island of Lesbos tackles a wide number of challenges, dealing with issues in the present, past, and future.
Louis Le Pensec (1980 – 1990)
Louis Le Pensec, the distinguished former French minister, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of political service and advocacy.
Bonn Climate Prize recognizes local heroes for environmental innovations
Bonn, Germany In the wake of the devastating 2021 floods that swept through German towns, Monika Hallstein found a renewed purpose.
Death metal in a mining town, Arctic Nest’s Arctic dreams, and industrial uproar: stories from Kainuu
Kainuu, Finland. With just under 40 thousand people, the town of Kajaani is the biggest town in the sub-arctic region of Kainuu.
Italian NGO wins prestigious Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award
Committee of the Regions, Brussels - Brescia, Italy
Venice tackles ‘over-tourism’: new measures aim to rebalance city dynamics
Venice, Italy Venice, grappling with the challenges of over-tourism, is set to implement tough measures in 2024 to alleviate the strain on its delicate infrastructure.
Albania faces funeral controversy over Himare’s ethnic Greek mayor
Himarë, Albania The funeral of ethnic Greek mayor's grandmother in Himarë, Albania has intensified the strained relations between Greece and Albania.
Basque Country: Local initiatives and authorities battle tourism pressure on housing
Basque Country, France.
European cities lay out blueprint for Europe’s urban future
Europe.
Turku, Finland donates buses and aid to Kharkiv, Ukraine
Turku, Finland - Kharkiv, Ukraine
Osijek, Croatia showcases nation’s use of EU regional funds
The town of Osijek, Croatia hosted showcases of both the nation's and the region's use of European Unions funds.
European Parliament urges EU to help develop talent in regions
The European Parliament is urging the EU to help develop talent in the Europe's neglected regions.
Wielkopolska’s rural renaissance: EU funding transforms villages
The Wielkopolska region has been transformed by regional funding from the European Union.
Bourgogne VP welcomes cooperation between Ukrainian and EU regions
The Vice President of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Patrick Molinoz welcomed the collaboration between EU and Ukrainian regions and cities.
European cities unite in urgent plea to address housing crisis
As the housing crisis tightens its grip on Europe, prominent organizations have joined forces to issue a collective call for urgent action.