Foodlogica is a system where food is transported throughout the city of Amsterdam using electric bikes. Last June the Cities Foundation launched Foodlogica, a logistical service that runs on electric trikes and links local food producers, consumers and businesses in Amsterdam’s city center through transport that reduces emissions, congestion and pollution. They
‘Elpis’ enterprise is organising the international event: “The Creative Economy – an Infinite Opportunity for Growth” on October 18th at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece in partnership with the British Council. The event launches the Greek translation of Felipe Buitrago Restrepo and Iván Duque’s, “The orange Economy- an Infinite Opportunity”,
Valletta can benefit from becoming more intercultural, SOS Malta, a human-rights NGO, said during a meeting with Council of Europe experts for their ‘Valletta Living Together’ project. This 16-month project is co-financed by the EU Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals and aims to improve integration and intercultural
During the process of updating the Agenda 21 for culture, the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Committee on Culture launched an online consultation questionnaire in March 2014. The document ‘Agenda 21 for culture, today and tomorrow: questionnaire results’ offers a summary of the contributions and includes an analysis of
Karel Bartak, Head of the Creative Europe Coordination Unit at the Commission’s Directorate General for Education and Culture, spoke about the European Capital of Culture programme, its purpose and legacy while attending the ‘Dialogue in the Med: exploring identity through networks’ conference, hosted in Malta by Valletta 2018 Foundation. Thirty
A joint bid by Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny to co-host the year of cultural activities is at an early stage, but confidence is growing that the many historical and cultural attractions in the area will make it a major contender for the honour. ‘The bid will require a stronger brand
Culture as an engine of sustainable development, stimulating job growth and innovation will be discussed by experts from around the world in a UNESCO meeting in Florence. Experts will gather for 3 days in this Italian city in the third edition of the World Forum of UNESCO on culture and
Nigeria’s national telecommunications company, Globacom, has restated its commitment to tourism and cultural development in Nigeria with the sponsorship of Ojude Oba festival of the Ijebu people of Ogun State. Globacom’s Head, Public Sector Sales, Tunde Amunikoro, said Globacom has been in the fore-front of promoting the rich cultural heritage
Empowering local communities to engage in tourism activities can boost the industry, especially in many potential destinations in Indonesia. Back in June, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced ‘Tourism and Community Development’ as this year’s theme for World Tourism Day. Since tourism statistics are mainly focused on the
The vice-president of the European Economic and Social Committee and Swedish EESC members will visit the European Capital of Culture, Umeå, in Northern Sweden form 21 to 22 September as part of the EESC’s Going Local initiative to reach out to local communities. During the visit, Jance Morrice will meet
A review of pedestrian safety will be carried out in Hull in the build-up to becoming UK City of Culture 2017, it has been revealed. With thousands of extra visitors expected to flock to the city to take part in cultural events, Hull City Council is keen to minimise ‘conflict’
From the 24th of September until the 8th of October the exhibition ‘Bread in the Great War’ takes place in Gallery House Djuro Jaksic in Beograd. The exhibition consists of 21 panels and three LCD screens with documentary photos and testimonies of participants. The aim of the author, Dimitrije Vujadinovic
The state of Minas Gerais (Brazil) iniciates a serie of discussions related to the creative tourism. To inaugurate this new cycle, Sistema Fecomércio MG, with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has invited the director of the Creative Tourism Network®, Caroline Couret to participate in a program of debates and
The Valletta 2018 Foundation is launching a series of annual international conferences addressing different aspects related to cultural relations in Europe and the Mediterranean. Particular importance will be given to matters related to the common histories and geo-political realities of Europe and the Mediterranean within the spheres of international relations
Bulgaria’s city of Plovdiv, named by an international jury as their recommendation for European Capital of Culture 2019, toasted its success with thousands thronging to a 500-metre-long makeshift table in the centre of the city. At the special event on September 13, free wine, provided by sponsors, was handed to
We must walk that critical path between promoting the experience of the world’s great natural marvels, whilst protecting them for future generations, according to the CEO and President of The World Travel & tourism Council (WTTC). Speaking at the 2014 WTTC Americas Summit in Lima, Peru, David Scowsill: ‘Our shared
