Daniel Schranz, mayor of Oberhausen, tells Sebastian Shehadi about the city’s transition from heavy industry to a hub for retail, leisure, events and culture.
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Hamburg's HafenCity plan finally comes to fruition
Hamburg's HafenCity urban regeneration project is starting to realise its full potential. Sebastian Shehadi looks at the factors behind its success.
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How Łódź went from 'forgotten' to thriving
Once a powerhouse of the textiles industry, the Polish city of Łódź has diversified and transformed itself into much more. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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Łódź redevelopment makes up for lost time
After a long period of neglect, Łódź is receiving major infrastructure investment, resulting in a vast programme of redevelopment.
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Łódź mayor puts people at heart of city's transformation
Plans to develop Łódź will benefit its citizens, workers and investors, says recently re-elected mayor Hanna Zdanowska, who talks to Sebastian Shehadi.
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Łódź builds reputation as European logistics hub
Łódź is at the heart of Poland and, to some extent, Europe. Its advantageous location is now being matched by improved transport links.
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Łódź looks to Expo Horticultural 2024 for green boost
Łódź is to host the prestigious Expo Horticultural in 2024, and is using the event as a catalyst to improve its urban environment and drive tourism.
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Universities give Łódź bright ideas
A large student population and strong industrial and international connections mean that Łódź is giving Poland's academic strongholds a run for their money.
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Estonia IT minister seeks 5G first status
Estonia’s entrepreneurship and IT minister tells fDi that the 5G corridor Via Baltica is not just about self-driving cars, but is a step towards a digital union of the region.
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Leiden mayor backs city's academic and collaborative credentials
The historic Netherlands city of Leiden may have a small population but it is big on quality, mayor Henri Lenferink tells fDi.
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