Reports & Analyses
Europe’s Smartest Moves – Top Climbers in the IMD Smart City Index 2025
by Sila Egridere, Architect and Smart City Expert Last year, when I analyzed the IMD Smart City Index 2024, I focused on the top three and bottom three European cities in the ranking. This year’s 2025 edition shows remarkable consistency - Europe’s leaders...
Transforming Urban Living – Insights from the IMD Smart City Index 2024 on Europe’s Leading and Lagging Cities
by Sila Egridere, Architect and Smart City Expert How do European cities use technology to transform urban living? The IMD Smart City Index 2024 answers this question by revealing the innovative strategies that set the continent's leading cities apart. As urban...
Davos 2023 takeaways on cities
Nearly 3,000 global leaders convened in the Swiss Alps in January for the annual World Economic Forum meeting, this time dedicated to the subject of “Cooperation in a Fragmented World”. While the discussion started with the ongoing global crises and challenges to the...
Top 10 European cities where it is easiest to find good and affordable housing
According to the United Nations, 15 years ago the world has achieved a significant milestone: for the first time in history, 50% of the human population was living in urban areas. In 2020, 56.2% of the world population was populating urban centres and by 2050, it is...
Top 10 European cities where it is easiest to find a good job
Money is certainly not the most important thing in the world, but it is indeed a necessity for both basic and crucial things a person needs during lifetime. From food, beverages, clothes, to housing, education and medical care – money is needed for all of it. It helps...
Top 10 cities with best cultural facilities in Europe
Culture is the cornerstone of the society. It provides priceless value and enhances the quality of life for everyone. From museums, theatres to public libraries, culture brings people together. Cultural experiences are an important part of personal development. It was...
Top 10 cities with the best sports facilities in Europe
Sport is as old as humanity. By definition, it is a widespread and popular social phenomenon and an integral part of the culture in all the societies. The most popular Latin proverb which has been used from the year 356, says “Mens sana in corpore sano” literally...
Top 10 cities with the best healthcare systems in Europe
Health care, the maintenance and the improvement of health through prevention, diagnosis and treatments, is (or, at least, should be) the most important thing for every single person in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), everyone needs to...
Four cities in Europe have over 50% of very satisfied inhabitants with educational facilities
Education is the foundation for successful communities. In other words, it is crucial for the socioeconomic development of the cities. The highly-skilled workforce goes hand in hand with the overall productivity, innovation and competitiveness. Furthermore, education...








