Green News Forest or grove? Why critics are divided on France’s new ‘urban forest France’s capital city is getting its first urban forest as its green transformation plan takes shape, but not everyone is impressed. 09/12/2023
Smart Regions Discover the Netherlands' award-winning, sustainable housing community In partnership with the European Commission Ecovillage Boekel was named the Netherlands' most sustainable organisation in 2021. With its own 'food forest' and a pioneering César heating system, this European project is setting the standard for green living. 04/12/2023
Netherlands The Netherlands' Amersfoort named European City of the Year Amersfoort was assessed, among other things, on its urban development qualities, but also on sustainability and how the city is managed. 11/11/2023
Smart Regions Andalusia: sustainable construction and transport thanks to the PICSA In partnership with the European Commission The Spanish region of Andalucía is on a mission to insulate thousands of buildings to prevent heat loss and regulate temperatures indoors and it's all thanks to a European initiative. 09/10/2023
Living ‘It’s an attitude’: Inside Europe’s greenest capital city for 2023 As its year in the limelight draws to a close, how has Tallinn improved citizens’ lives and inspired them to take greater care of nature? 08/10/2023
Green News Why are we building faster in flood zones than in safe areas? The study says that rather than adapting their exposure to climatic hazards, many countries are actively increasing it. 05/10/2023
World News Euroviews. Europe can’t afford to forget the summer heat Just because summer is now over, we cannot afford to shy away from this challenge — long-term changes implemented now are the most effective means to rethink how we build and live in cities before it’s too late, Dima Zogheib writes. 04/10/2023
Eco-Innovation The European capital with free transport and 15-minute city ambition 10 years after it made public transport free, how is Tallinn’s transport network still changing for the better? 04/10/2023
Mobility What are the economic benefits of car-free cities? European cities are increasingly becoming more pedestrianised and bike-friendly. Does this have an economic cost or is it a win-win situation? 21/09/2023
Mobility Some newly right-wing run cities in Spain adopt pro-car policies After a key bike lane was removed from a part of the city of Elche cyclists took direct action and, for a few hours at least, reclaimed the streets. 20/09/2023
Climate Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them? This deadly warming phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans. 25/08/2023
Living Which European countries have the easiest access to green spaces? Living near green spaces has an array of health benefits, but access is unequal across Europe. How can we make the continent greener? 04/08/2023
World News Euroviews. View Q&A: Europe's heatwaves show we might be spinning out of control As Europe swelters in record temperatures this summer, Euronews View spoke to Global Chief Heat Officer at UN-Habitat Eleni Myrivili about the impact of the extreme heat and what can be done to save lives and make our cities more liveable. 03/08/2023
World News Euroviews. The EU nature restoration law is meant to help cities, not hinder them As European cities continue to heat up faster than the rest of our countries, let the Nature Restoration Law be our unified response and our commitment to a sustainable, resilient future, Linda Voortman writes. 07/07/2023
Living Living near a park can reduce your biological age by 2.5 years Could living near a park make you ‘younger’ than your actual age? 29/06/2023
Mobility These are the 10 most bike-friendly cities in the world Nine of the 10 of the world’s best cities for cyclists are in Europe, and they're not necessarily the ones you'd think of. 20/06/2023
Smart Regions Belgian food market leading the way in sustainability In partnership with the European Commission The cost-of-living crisis and the climate emergency are forcing industries to rethink their approach to their day-to-day practices. 19/06/2023
Eco-Innovation This new vertical forest will breathe out 41 tonnes of oxygen a year Italian architect Stefano Boeri has received the European Lung Foundation (ELF) Award for improving urban air quality. 25/05/2023
Home Could this 'tree house' design help cities cope with climate change? The trees in this Australian development have been preserved to keep the homes cool and help local wildlife. 05/05/2023
Living Road rage: Traffic noise spikes blood pressure, new research finds Feel your blood boil when you’re near a busy road? A new study explains why 23/03/2023