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Smart Regions

Bolhão Market: ambitious renovation safeguards cultural identity

In partnership with the European Commission

The Bolhão market reopened in 2022 after four years of construction works. The renovation has achieved its goal: the structure is functional and modern, all the while fully respecting the original architecture.

Green News

Urban wilding in action: Breda becomes EU's first National Park City

Breda joins just three other cities globally in achieving the status.

My Wildest Prediction

By 2080, 90% of global population will live in cities, says urbanist

According to global urbanist Greg Clark, 55 years from now, the world’s population will have peaked, and nearly all of it will be living in cities. But what challenges will this bring? And what are the possible solutions?

EU Decoded

Noise pollution directive: a far cry from effective

High noise levels have a significant impact on the health of Europeans, especially those living in urban areas. A recent study by the European Court of Auditors drew attention to the risks of neglecting this type of pollution that contributes to premature deaths.

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Green News

Rats are running rife in world's major cities as temperatures rise

The city of Amsterdam is one of 11 where climate change is considered to be having an impact on the rising rat population.

Climate

Documentary raised hard questions about California fires back in 2021

With the devastating wildfires that have wrought havoc on Los Angeles, people may be more receptive to the lessons filmaker Lucy Walker learned while making the film.

Mobility

Which capitals have Europe's best and worst-rated public transport?

Dissatisfaction with public transport in capital cities was more keenly felt in southern Europe and parts of the Balkans. How does your city compare?

Green News

Local European leaders explain how they are climate-proofing cities

With this year's climate summit dubbed the 'finance COP', much of the discussion centred on the smartest way to spend taxpayers' money.

Health news

Green space in cities is good for our health, study finds

Extreme heat is a major health concern for cities, but urban green spaces provide some relief, a new study has found.

Smart Regions

Wintercircus Ghent: From house of fun to high tech hub

In partnership with the European Commission

The historic Belgian city is home to a unique co-working space and high tech/arts innovation centre that draws heavily on its architectural heritage as a former circus venue.

Eco-Innovation

Don’t have AC? This new fabric has you covered during heatwaves

The fabric was 6.2°C cooler than the surrounding environment in experiments.

Eco-Innovation

What are ‘cool roofs’ and could they save lives?

The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy.

World News

Urban development: how to create more sustainable cities?

In partnership with CGTN

In this latest edition of Euronews Debates, co-produced with CGTN, our expert panel takes a look at the future of urban planning.

Mobility

Love of cargo bikes is changing how we deliver goods in our cities

Cargo bikes are transforming urban logistics in Europe, offering a sustainable alternative to delivery vans.

Green News

Which European cities have the best and worst air quality?

New European Environment Agency data ranks urban centres based on fine particulate matter pollution, which has the highest negative health impacts.

Green News

Children living in green neighbourhoods have better lung function

Cities should be designed to incorporate lots of green space, the study recommends.

wellbeing

Cycling on your commute lowers risk of disease and poor mental health

A landmark study undertaken over two decades showed cyclists had about half the risk of dying compared with inactive commuters.

Green News

New UK government ditches ‘absurd’ ban on onshore wind farms

One study found that using less than 3 per cent of England’s land for onshore wind and solar could produce enough energy to power every English household more than twice over.

Climate

Disaster planning exercises tests if London is prepared for 40C heat

Operation Helios hopes to ensure authorities have the right tools and knowledge to handle emergencies and support Londoners through extreme weather events.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Justice must prevail against Denmark’s ‘ghetto laws’

A ruling in our favour would also have wider resonance for similar neighbourhoods across Denmark whose cases are currently on hold awaiting this decision, Majken Felle writes.