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The newly announced 25 URBACT Action Networks!

Following the URBACT Programme Monitoring Committee meeting in Dublin on 28 October, 25 new Action Networks have been approved, bringing together around 180 partners from 31 European countries.

European Week of Regions and Cities 2026: Strong Regions, Strong Europe

12–14 October 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

The 24th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) will take place in Brussels from 12 to 14 October 2026, bringing together representatives of local and regional authorities, EU institutions, policymakers, experts and stakeholders from across Europe.

Malta's Urban Newsletter – Vol.3 /2026!

The latest edition of the Urban Newsletter – Vol. 3 (2026) is now available, offering fresh insights, updates, and opportunities from two key EU programmes driving sustainable urban development across Europe the European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT.

As Malta’s Urban Contact Point (UCP) for EUI and National URBACT Point (NUP), the Local Government Division remains committed to supporting local authorities, stakeholders, and urban practitioners in designing innovative, resilient, and inclusive cities.

The URBACT Call for Action Networks Is Now Closed!

That's a wrap! The URBACT Call for Action Networks has officially closed, marking the end of an exciting application period and the beginning of a new chapter for cities across Europe. The response has been extraordinary, with more than 630 cities coming together to seek URBACT's support in developing innovative, collaborative solutions to local challenges.

Successful Joint EUI and URBACT Information Session

The National Contact Points for the European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT programmes hosted an Information Session on 7 May 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, St Julian's. The event brought together representatives from local councils, public authorities, and other stakeholders to learn about current funding opportunities and cooperation initiatives available through these European programmes.

The session aimed to increase awareness of the support available to Maltese local authorities while encouraging participation in transnational projects that promote sustainable urban development, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Malta's Urban Newsletter – Vol. 1/2026 Now Available!

The latest edition of the Urban Newsletter – Vol. 1 (2026) is now available, offering fresh insights, updates, and opportunities from two key EU programmes driving sustainable urban development across Europe the European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT.

As Malta’s Urban Contact Point (UCP) for EUI and National URBACT Point (NUP), the Local Government Division remains committed to supporting local authorities, stakeholders, and urban practitioners in designing innovative, resilient, and inclusive cities.