The European Commission has officially launched the application process for the 2028 European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards, recognising cities that demonstrate leadership in environmental sustainability and quality of urban life. Applications open on 8 December 2025 and…
Serbia has approved two new climate-related taxes: a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tax and a Carbon-Intensive Product Imports Tax, each set at EUR 4 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent, entering into force on 1 January. The measures are designed to mirror…
The fourth edition of Smart City Expo Doha 2025 concluded on 26 November after two days of in-depth discussions on how advanced digital technologies are reshaping urban life across the Middle East. Organized by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with…
The SEE ENERGY 2025 – Connect & Supply conference, taking place on 28–29 October 2025 in Novi Sad, Serbia, comes at a defining moment for the Western Balkans’ energy transition. Under the theme “Energy Transition Today: Challenges, Solutions and Future…
In this exclusive interview, Ugo Valenti, Director of the Smart City Expo World Congress, talks about how the world’s leading event on urban innovation continues to evolve and inspire cities across the globe. As the 2025 edition approaches, Ugo shares…