In 2023, Europeans traveled a record-breaking 429 billion kilometers by train, marking an 11% increase from 2022 and surpassing pre-Covid levels, according to Eurostat. France and Germany Lead the Way Almost half of all train journeys took place in France and Germany, with 101.3 and 101.4 billion kilometers traveled, respectively. These two countries remain Europe’s … Read more
Today marks the European Cultural Observatory event titled Reinventing City Centers: Drivers of Attractivity, featuring Esch-sur-Alzette, European Capital of Culture 2022. This event highlights the growing role of culture in revitalizing and enhancing the appeal of European city centers. On December 13, 2023, the French Ministry of Culture designated Bourges as the European Capital of … Read more
`As October draws to a close, Halloween brings with it a wave of eerie excitement and mystery. For those who want to skip the costumes and candy to dive into Europe’s rich and spooky folklore, there are adventures waiting that mix ancient legends, ghostly rituals, and haunting celebrations. From the dark forests of Germany to … Read more
New data from Eurostat reveals a troubling trend among Europe’s youth, with almost 15% of those aged 16 to 29 facing difficulties paying their rent over the past year. This figure highlights the growing financial pressure on young people across the European Union, exacerbated by rising living costs, particularly in countries like France, the Netherlands, … Read more
Bucharest became the center of European heritage preservation, as over 800 guests, joined by many more viewers online, gathered for the prestigious European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards ceremony. The event, a highlight of this year’s European Heritage Summit, celebrated 26 remarkable laureates from across Europe. Co-hosted by European Commissioner Iliana Ivanova, the ceremony revealed the … Read more
In a groundbreaking move for France, Talence, a suburb of Bordeaux, has become the first municipality in the country where local businesses accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment. As of this summer, 18 stores in Talence now offer the option to pay with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. This payment method is made possible by … Read more
The regional government of Madrid, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has recently proposed an initiative to use the Madrid metro system for transporting goods at night. This idea, still under evaluation, aims to utilize the public transport network during low-traffic hours to optimize existing infrastructure and reduce street congestion. The project has sparked some controversy, … Read more
A new environmental attraction in Gulbene, Latvia, features a container nursery for observing young pine trees. Developed by Carbon Less Future Ltd and supported by the local municipality, this innovative design is patented by the EU Patent Office. Entrepreneur Aigars Jačuks explains that the initiative promotes green thinking, offering companies equipment for natural resource restoration … Read more
Dr. Peter Berrill’s study, featured in Transportation Research Part D, investigates the relationship between urban design and mobility habits in Berlin and 18 additional European cities. The findings demonstrate that proximity to city centers significantly reduces car ownership and the use of cars for travel, with a notable exponential drop in car ownership observed 6 … Read more
The EU’s NetZeroCities platform has announced further support for 25 cities striving to become climate neutral by 2030. These cities are part of the EU Cities Mission and will collectively receive over 14 million Euros through the Horizon Europe program to become ‘Pilot Cities’. This initiative will enable them to test innovative decarbonisation strategies across … Read more
*This event is not organized by the French Government. However we have been allowed by the French Government to use the emblem of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
