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Malta's Urban Newsletter – Vol. 2/2025 Now Available!

As Malta’s designated Urban Contact Point (UCP) for EUI and National URBACT Point (NUP), this newsletter aims to keep local councils, urban professionals, and stakeholders informed and engaged in EU programmes that support sustainable, inclusive, and innovative urban development.

Iscriviti alla #EURegionsWeek 2025!

Unisciti a noi al più grande incontro annuale di città e regioni d’Europa.

URBACT è lieto di partecipare alla Settimana europea delle regioni e delle città 2025, che si terrà a Bruxelles (BE) dal 13 al 15 ottobre. Quest’anno guideremo conversazioni cruciali su uguaglianza di genere, resilienza urbana e cooperazione per la sicurezza, mostrando come i programmi finanziati dall’UE – tra cui URBACT – possano generare un cambiamento concreto e positivo nei territori.

Ti aspettiamo a Bruxelles, oppure online, per costruire insieme il futuro delle città europee.
 

Tech and Digital Diversity ecosystems in EU Cities: How Eight European Communities Are Building Inclusive Tech Futures

Technology is changing our world—and even small cities are stepping up to make sure that change includes everyone. Across Europe, eight communities—Trikala and Psahna in Greece, Idrija in Slovenia, Arezzo in Italy, Bielsko-Biała in Poland, Larnaka in Cyprus, Amarante in Portugal, and Bucharest District 6 in Romania (the biggest one among all) — are leading the way in building diverse, open, and inclusive digital and tech ecosystems. This article details their achievements, challenges, and audacious plans to build a more equitable digital future for everybody.

Under the umbrella of the URBACT TechDiversity network, eight cities confront a key question: How can they facilitate inclusive, innovative, and resilient tech digital economies that serve all residents—not just a privileged few?
 

Begrünung und Renaturierung: wie Städte und Gemeinden gewinnen

Fachveranstaltung am 6. November 2025 in Salzburg 

Séminaire du 18 septembre 2025 : l'ingénierie de la fusion des communes

Ce jeudi, La Plateforme d'Intelligence territoriale wallonne organise un séminaire pour prolonger la réflexion sur comment la supracommunaité et les fusions peuvent répondre aux défis des communes à l'horizon 2050.