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Apitourism an alternative, enjoyable and challenging activity for demanding citizens and tourists!

Are you interested in nature and the miracles that are hidden in the behaviour of pollinating insects? You can have a taste of the above through what we call, Apitourism! Apitourism is an alternative form of tourism inextricably linked to the art of beekeeping and the life of the bee. This particular form of tourism offers unique experiences to tourists directly related with nature. Learn more about Apitourism in Greece and its first tourist route / paths in the city of Nea Moudania.

Access to nature in cities improves health and boosts well-being

Are we fully aware of the relevance of urban green spaces? We are hardwired in a way that our body and mind functions far better in natural environment. A growing body of empirical evidence indicates that exposure to urban green spaces has positive impacts on both our physical and mental health. But as cities expand and densify, our precious green spaces and urban vegetation are increasingly coming under threat.

LAComicsFestival Vol.2 – a week of playful energy in Larissa for games and arts lovers.

Τη νέα αυτή χρονιά που αποτελεί και το κλείσιμο της τρέχουσας προγραμματικής περιόδου για το URBACT 2014-2020, με κοινό παρονομαστή τη διαφύλαξη της δημόσιας υγείας και την τήρηση των μέτρων προστασίας κατά του COVID19, αλλά με «πιλότο» το URBACT, σας προσκαλούμε στο URBACT Air, την πρώτη εκδήλωση του Εθνικού Σημείου Επαφής Ελλάδας - Κύπρου για το 2022 που θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Τρίτη 8 Φεβρουαρίου και ώρα 20.00 - 21.00.

Putting sense into public spending and creating partnerships with the private sector - by Piotr Wołkowiński

The “click” came, when a public procurement  officer realised that her decisions could influence what her daughter ate at lunchtime in the school canteen.

Educational Ecosystems 360: Territories Connected for Equity

Educational Ecosystems 360: Territories Connected for Equity is the title of the Annual Workshop of the Education Alliance 360, which was held 5 February 2020 in Barcelona. The Education Alliance 360, spearheaded by the Provincial Council of Barcelona, the Jaume Bofill Foundation and the Federation of Pedagogical Renovation Movements of Catalonia (FMRPC), reinforced its focus on improving equity and getting educational activity to “expand beyond” the school.

Com.Unity.Lab Sofia prototyping a Social Cohesion Map

“In 2050 the citizens of Sofia enjoy good opportunities for realization and environment, where they can achieve high quality of life. They love their city and have a sense of belonging to it. Neighborhoods create conditions for the formation of cohesive communities. Social exclusion has decreased, people communicate actively and calmly, public spaces are lively and create a sense of identity, shared narrative and solidarity. ”

Thus, Vision Sofia presents the goal for “Cohesion and Communities” part of the vision’s section called “People”. But which are the practical next steps to focus on the gradual achievement of this goal? By the end of 2019, Sofia already had a prototype map, which presents the neighborhoods in Sofia municipality according to their level of social inclusion.