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16.03.2010
EU-funded trails put Slovaks on their bikes
The 'bicycle trail without frontiers' project connects Slovakia with neighbouring towns in Austria and Hungary, helping to build interregional links and eco-tourism. At the turn of the century, bicycle trails in Slovakia were only at the starting poi...
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15.03.2010
London landmark building will generate 8% of its energy needs
Peering down 148 metres from the top of the latest addition to London's skyline, the traffic-clogged Elephant and Castle roundabout and its notorious neighbour, the Heygate estate, below feel an unlikely location for a world first. But next week, thi...
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11.03.2010
BrabantStad EUROCITIES´newest member
BrabantStad Metropolitan Area, an economically thriving region in the south of The Netherlands, is one of EUROCITIES’ newest members. What’s unique about BrabantStad is that it is an alliance of cities formed by Breda, Eindhoven, Helmond, ‘s-Hertogen...
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08.03.2010
Dutch-led renewable energy venture sets standard
Dutch authorities were initially sceptical about funding the Minewater project, but with strong local support this unusual renewable energy initiative succeeded in securing EU regional money and went on to become a blueprint for similar models elsewh...
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05.03.2010
German Town Looking for Pothole Sponsors
They cause accidents and they blight the streets -- extreme winter weather has resulted in a rash of potholes across Europe. With a shortage of cash to fix them, one German town has come up with a unique solution: selling sponsorships, complete with ...
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03.03.2010
Spanish unemployment up again
Spain’s job centres got busier in February. The number of people registered as jobless increased by more than 82,000, the seventh consecutive monthly rise. The total is now just over 4.1 million. The Madrid government pointed out the rise was signifi...
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02.03.2010
Europe must not shirk its social responsibilities
"The CoR calls for additional resources to enable the regions and municipalities to address social exclusion". Facing the social consequences of the economic crisis in their regions and cities, the members of the CoR's ECOS commission yesterday launc...
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02.03.2010
11 most bicycle friendly cities in the world
Biking is a great way to become intimate with a city and get exercise at the same time. There are many amazing cities for biking throughout the world - these gems allow you to explore the city at ease and safely. The 11 most accessible and bike frien...
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01.03.2010
More Greek cuts and bail-out details anticipated
EU economy commissioner Olli Rehn is to travel to Greece on Monday (1 March), fueling expectations that further Greek austerity measures in exchange for eurozone financial support could be announced as soon as this week. EU finance ministers are set ...
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26.02.2010
EU lawmakers call for stricter green rulebook
The European Parliament's environment committee has called on the European Commission to distribute lists of member states that fail to properly implement EU legislation on waste, water and nature protection, arguing that the situation had become "ab...
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25.02.2010
More European cities sign up to Green Digital Charter
A growing number of Europe’s biggest cities are signing up to ‘EUROCITIES Green Digital Charter’ that commits them to reducing emissions through Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). An official signing ceremony was held on 23 February a...
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24.02.2010
Verdict on public transport in EU cities: "what is missing most is information"
Clear, visible and understandable information is lacking. This is one of the results of a EuroTest survey on local public transport systems in 23 major European cities. The survey gives an overview of strengths and weaknesses of each of the cities. I...
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22.02.2010
Around 260 cities are hoping to establish municipal policies to tackle the crisis
Municipal policies to tackle the crisis and their application at EU level will be discussed during the three days of the summit entitled, “Networked Local Governments for a New Europe”, which will bring together representatives from 260 cities in Bar...
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22.02.2010
Participate in the International Awards for Liveable Communities 2010
The LivCom Awards were launched in 1997 and are endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme. LivCom is the world’s only Awards Competition focussing on best practice regarding the management of the local environment. The objective of LivCom ...
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18.02.2010
Mayors to sign EUROCITIES charter on migrant integration
The mayors and deputy mayors of Europe’s cities will gather in the UK capital next Monday 22 February to sign a charter setting out their vision on migrant integration. The Charter signing is one feature of the Integrating Cities Conference hosted th...
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18.02.2010
Bristol - 'UK's Greenest City'
Bristol (UK) was one of the eight selected nominates of the European Green Capital Award 2010/2011. Ever since the nomination the city has benefited extensively from the attention. It has now been labelled the 'UK's Greenest City', and as a result, i...
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17.02.2010
Celebrating 20 years of EU Urban Policy
EUROCITIES Secretary General Paul Bevan among invited speakers at European Commission celebration of 20 years of urban policy. Looking at the past 20 years of urban development and in particular at how the EU's Cohesion Policy has played a part in he...
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15.02.2010
EU 2020 strategy must go local, says EU regional chief
The EU's new strategy for growth and jobs will not succeed unless it maintains structural funds and gives regions real responsibility, outgoing Committee of the Regions (CoR) President Luc Van den Brande told EurActiv in an interview. Van den Brande,...
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15.02.2010
Britain's class system – and salaries – inherited from fathers
Study finds background determines success and social mobility in UK, with children of parents with degrees paid 62% more. A father's income determines his son's to a greater extent in Britain than in any other wealthy nation, with half of a high earn...
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15.02.2010
Greek bid to socially integrate migrants
Education Minister Anna Diamantopoulou yesterday heralded a pilot program for schools that have a large population of second- and first-generation immigrants with the aim of teaching these children their parents’ mother tongue. The aim would be to in...
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