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How popular are electric cars in Europe?
Despite the thoughts and imaginations of electric cars as vehicles of the future, or at least related to the modern era, their first ancestor is leading back to the last decade of the 19th century. It was built by William Morrison of Des in Iowa, and it was definitely...
Serbian Start-up’s smart benches taking over EU cities
Cities have evolved into the busiest places on the planet. People may be found at squares, bus stops, parks, and other public places at all hours of the day. As European cities are increasingly making a shift towards smart city development, smart furniture is becoming...
How circular economy completely transformed Nice’s award-winning neighbourhood
Ever hoped there would be a place in your neighbourhood where you can finally take that ragged old sofa you’ve been looking to get rid of for ages? Thanks to an innovative circular economy project launched in the French city of Nice, that has now become a reality for...
European museums make 4 out of 5 most visited museums in the world
The year 2020 brought many uncertainties in our everyday lives. The ways we commute to work, attend school, travel or spend our free time have all been changed in a tremendous way. Having that in mind, the future of the world's museums has surely been challenged as...
Is Bitcoin the new Euro?
Mayor of New York Eric Adams, recently made headlines with his views on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. He wants to be paid in Bitcoin and he said cryptocurrency should be taught in schools. Furthermore, mayor Adams suggested New York should get its own cryptocurrency. ...
The greener, the cheaper
In the light of the event COP26 held in Glasgow at the beginning of this month, many new researches have been started regarding the climate change and transition to renewable energy. These researches are showing that many of the previous predictions and thesis were...
European mayors: what is the role of cities in the fight against climate change?
What is the role of cities in the fight against climate change? How can cities affect the improvement of their citizens' quality of life? How is the Green Deal «localised» throughout European cities? How can cities accelerate a sustainable and inclusive...
Victorine Narrative Lab: a mentoring program for aspiring writers in Nice
Victorine Narrative Lab, a mentoring program for aspiring writers, has been launched by Amazon Prime Video, city of Nice and the top-ranking French film school Louis-Lumiere. Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi stated: “The collaboration we are building today with Prime...
Prague City Data Congress starts on October 26
For the third year in a row, municipal company Operátor ICT is organizing Prague City Data Congress which will take place on October 26 - 27, 2021. The aim of the congress is to showcase studies and drive networking in the fields of data, urban planning and municipal...