In the fight against climate change, increasingly more cities are focusing on sustainability – especially the ones realising the threat of rapid urban spread, greenhouse emissions, and the socio-economic issues faced by their residents as a result of these. Read More What are some of the most innovative sustainability efforts across Europe, and what can […]

Representatives from all EU countries have agreed for the European Commission to be the sole enforcer of new tech rules and regulations, limiting the role of national antitrust watchdogs which had been sought. The DMA (Digital Markets Act), proposed by EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager last year, aims to curb the powers of the likes […]

What are the key predictions for Smart Cities for 2027? Rapid advances in technology must serve a citizen-centric model of rebuilding and restructuring smart cities, that take into consideration challenges such as the climate, energy and food crises, as well as avoiding future scenarios that mimic the recent global pandemic. So which advances, in the […]

This week, the European Investment Bank (EIB) unveiled a landmark decision, to extend financing of up to €1.7 billion to a renewable energy company. Read More For our cities, the ECB’s interest rate hike can lead to a ripple effect, touching everything from housing markets to local investments. Read More 9.3% of EU citizens were […]

I’m thrilled to see the European Union’s commitment to fostering innovative urban solutions through the EUI-IA 2nd Call for Proposals. Read More In an exciting development for the Western Balkans, the European Commission has unveiled a significant €1.2 billion investment package. Read More The European Union’s commitment to advancing technological innovation shines through the recent […]

The University of Amsterdam and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have recently published a study highlighting the revolutionising transformations underway in European cities. Read More Last week, Ten European cities were awarded with the distinguished Label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Read More The European Commission recently unveiled the winners of the […]

The EU must address its economic woes on the continent, as 93% of Europeans are reported to be worried about the rising cost of living. Read More In a move that follows a decade of talk among EU lawmakers, maritime transport is now included within the EU’s emissions trading scheme. Read More As many of […]

In an exciting development for the Western Balkans, the European Commission has unveiled a significant €1.2 billion investment package, the latest under the EU’s ambitious Economic and Investment Plan for the region. This substantial funding aims to fortify essential infrastructure and stimulate entrepreneurship, marking a significant step towards integrating the Western Balkans into the broader […]

What is a new year without New Year’s resolutions? Read More China has just completed a 157.79km stretch of fully uncrewed paving on the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway. Read More How can we promote reading and literature through the development of European cities? Read More How can cities better integrate people with disabilities into the labour […]

The European Union’s commitment to advancing technological innovation shines through the recent announcement of the winners of the Large AI Grand Challenge. This competition, spearheaded by the European Commission, celebrates four European AI start-ups set to transform the AI landscape with their innovative projects. Catalysing AI Innovation The winners, selected for their innovative approaches in […]

Up until now, Smart City technology has been developed in accordance to specific needs, structures, budgets and possibilities. From smart data collection, to traffic optimisation, garbage collection and an increased awareness for sustainable solutions, smart community developments have made significant contributions to the wellbeing of their citizens. Read More In 2021, the pandemic is a […]

The human brain is exposed to more than 3000 commercial messages every day and remembers 1%. Unless your city brand communicates better, smarter, more creatively than 99 other cities, you won’t get noticed. Read More

Creating a Smart City Utopia from the ground up, as Telosa intends to do, poses tremendous challenges, as evidenced by examples such as Songdo. But does this mean we should give up on the idea? What remains to be seen is whether Telosa will implement the learnings of its many precursors (indeed, a rather Smart […]

In the battle against climate change and in a hope to enhance energy efficiency, the European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Read More The European Commission has recently introduced an innovative proposal that hopes to enhance the quality of life for citizens living in […]