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From Lisbon to Krakow: 13 new city cases mapping urban gender equality

Across Europe and beyond, cities are stepping up their commitment towards gender equality. URBACT supports them in turning ambition into action.

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Postponement of the URBACT City Festival

Due to the evolving situation in the Middle East and Gulf region, and as a precautionary measure, the URBACT City Festival, originally scheduled to take place in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 31 March and 1 April 2026, has been postponed to a later date, most likely in the second half of 2026.

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A sneak peek at URBACT activities in 2026

Dive into our infographic to explore our vision for the year and discover all the exciting activities ahead.

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From social data to better cities: URBACT launches public webinar series

From 15 January to 19 February 2026, join a series of four webinars on how cities can collect, analyse, monitor, and turn social data into policies.

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EU Agenda for Cities to shape Europe’s urban future

On 3 December 2025, the European Commission published the “EU Agenda for Cities: Driving Growth and Prosperity”.

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Register now to the 2026 URBACT City Festival!

Register now to the 2026 URBACT City Festival: where cities tell their stories of impact!

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