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Amadora

The city of Amadora is one of the 18 municipalities of Lisbon Metropolitan Area and is among the 10 most populous cities of the country. It spans an area of about 24km2, with a population of 175136 residents (census 2011), wich reflects a high population density. It

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Association of the City and the Municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region

The Association of the City and the Municipalities of the Brussels Capital Region is a non-profit organisation established and managed by the local authorities within the Region and aimed at providing them with services.

Besiktas Municipality

Besiktas is located in the European side of the city of Istanbul, and geographically composed of coastal and interior settlements. Despite its small surface area and population, it is ideally located at the junction of arterial roads of Istanbul, and has a convenient

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Brent

Brent is an exciting, dynamic and vibrant place to live and work. The borough is well connected by public transport within one of the great world cities and home to Wembley stadium, one of the world’s most iconic sporting stadiums. Brent is one of the most

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Bristol City Council

Bristol is regarded as the capital of the South West of England. Lively yet laid-back, Bristol blends its rich maritime heritage with an innovative, dynamic culture. It is a leader on the green scene and was proud to be European Green capital 2015 – the only UK city

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Büyükçekmece

"More Modern Büyükçekmece, Happier People from Büyükçekmece." Büyükçekmece is well-known on account of its agricultural and tourist potential. It developed rapidly in the 1980s and its population grew day by day. From 1994 onwards great efforts were made in

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Bydgoszcz

Bydgoszcz is a city located in the northern part of Poland, on the Brda and Vistula rivers. It is the capital of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship and the 8th-largest city in Poland. Bydgoszcz has a population around 361 thousand people. Bydgoszcz is the seat of Kazimierz

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Chania

Chania is a city in western Crete, Greece, in the department of the same name. This is the second largest city on the island, with about 55,000 inhabitants.

Chemnitz

Chemnitz, the “European City of Culture 2025”, is a town with many faces. It is the third largest city in Saxony with approximately 245 000 inhabitants. Art and culture are integral parts of the city’s history. As an old industrial town, the city was named the

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City of Bischwiller

The city of Bischwiller is located near Strasbourg and Haguenau and is only a few minutes away from Germany. This city with its strong and deep-rooted identity is home to nearly 13 000 inhabitants.

City of Fastiv

Fastiv - a city regionally known and  a regional center- is located on the heights of PreDnipro  over river Unava (Irpin’s branch).  The first time Fastiv's name was mentioned  was in a 1390’s chronicle. Nevertheless,  there is  an even older chronicle stating that Fastiv was named back at the time when Oleg and Igor governed the Kievan Rus'.

Fastiv - a city regionally known and  a regional center- is located on the heights of PreDnipro  over river Unava (Irpin’s branch).  The first time Fastiv's name was mentioned  was in a 1390’s chronicle. Nevertheless,  there is  an even older

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City of Iasi

Iasi City, “the Cultural capital” of Romania, is situated in S-E Europe, in the N-E of Romania, and is the most important city near the border, as it is the eastern entrance gate to the European Union and the capital of the future Euro-region. With a population

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City of Reggio Calabria - Metropolitan Area

Reggio is the biggest and the most populated city in Calabria, southern Italy, and is the seat of the Council of Calabrian government. Reggio is located on the "toe" of the Italian peninsula and is separated from the island of Sicily by the Strait of Messina. It is situated on the slopes of the Aspromonte, a long, craggy mountain range that runs up through the centre of the region.

Reggio is the biggest and the most populated city in Calabria, southern Italy, and is the seat of the Council of Calabrian government. Reggio is located on the "toe" of the Italian peninsula and is separated from the island of Sicily by the Strait of Messina. It is

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City of Smolensk

Smolensk City Administration

City of Vasylkiv

Situated on the Stuhna River in the Kyiv OblastKyiv Oblast, VasylkivVasylkiv is a beautiful Ukrainian city with a long and compelling history. Today, the city serves as the administrative centre of the Vasylkivskyi Raion (district). It enjoys picturesque surroundings and a stunning

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City of Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod region

Administration of the City of Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod region

City of Verona

Verona is a city straddling the Adige river in Veneto, northern Italy, with approximately 265,000 inhabitants and one of the seven chef-lieus of the region. It is the second largest city municipality in the region and the third of northeast Italy. The metropolitan area

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Farkadona

Located in the Region of Thessaly in Central Greece, the urban environment of Farkadona includes small cities and villages while its natural environment includes Mountains, plains, small forests and several rivers. The Local authority has several Main Goals such as:

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Huddinge

Huddinge is the second largest municipality in the county, located in the South of Stockholm City. With over 106,000 residents, Huddinge is in a unique position in terms of its proximity to the heart of the capital and its access to extensive, easily accessible

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Izmit Municipality

Izmit Municipality undertakes all local services effectively, efficiently and in harmony within its boundaries with its 980 municipality personnel. As a centre City municipality, it has several functions and responsibilities in health, Technical Affairs, Cultural and

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Kadikoy Municipality

Kad?köy is a large, populous, and cosmopolitan district of Istanbul, Turkey on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmara, facing the historic city centre on the European side of the Bosporus. Kad?köy is also the name of the most prominent neighbourhood of the

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Kahramankazan

Kahramankazan is a rapidliy growing district located 30 km from the capital Ankara covering an area of 56 thousand hectares and comprising of a treasure of history, nature and culture. Together with the employment , the district population of 100.000 is the leading

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KAIROUAN

Kairouan, also known as KirwanKirwan or al-Qayrawanal-Qayrawan, is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in Tunisia. Referred to as the Islamic Cultural Capital, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was founded by the Arabs around 670. In the period of Caliph Mu'awiya

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Karsiyaka

Kar??yaka is a district of ?zmir Province in Turkey. It is part of the Greater Metropolitan Area of ?zmir, the second largest after Konak in terms of population, and is almost entirely urbanised at a rate of 99.9 per cent, with corresponding high levels of development

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Katowice

Although the city of Katowice owes its development, to a large extent, to heavy industry, nowadays these traditional sectors of the regional economy are giving way to new areas of activities. Companies from different fields are settling down in postindustrial areas,

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Kharkiv

Kharkiv is a 1.5 million multinational city where over 100 ethnic groups have been living peacefully together since the early days of its creation,  jointly contributing to the development of their beloved Motherland.   Numerous local diverse communities have

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Lüleburgaz

The total population of Lüleburgaz is based on the exact population determination results of 2018 (147,325). This (115.000) is in the district center and (31.660) is in the towns and villages. This population (51%) is females (49%). The population growth rate is well

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Medgidia

Situated in the central area of Dobrogea Highland, in the county of Constanta, at a more or less equal distance between the Danube and the Black Sea, the city of Medgidia is fascinating not only because of its cultural diversity, but also on account of its historical

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Mena's city council

MENA is centre of Mena's district, Chernihiv region, located on the banks of the river Mena. The city of MENA is located in Northern Ukraine in the Chernihiv region 66 km from the regional center of Chernigov, and 60 km from the border with the Russian Federation. The

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Mioveni

Mioveni is a modern, well-organised and prosperous town located in Arges County, Romania. An ancient monastery dated from 1573 in a green forested area and a new modern cathedral located in the middle of the urban area of the town are its main symbols. Local

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Monchegorsk city

The city of Monchegorsk is situated on the bank of Lake Imandra – the biggest lake in the Murmansk region, which was turned into a water reservoir in 1951. Imandra`s surface area is about 880 square kilometres and the deepest point is 67 meters.

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Municipality of Artik

Artik city is located in the north-western part of Armenia, on the foothills of Aragats mountain, an extinct volcano. Artik was an industrial centre with more than 10 industrial companies, whose main activity was based on tuff extraction.

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Municipality of Dilijan

Dilijan is a tourist city located north-east of Erevan. The city is usually called Armenian Switzerland or Little Switzerland by the locals because of its numerous forested valleys, mountains and pastures.

Municipality of Gavar

Gavar

Gavar (ArmenianArmenian: ?????), is a town in ArmeniaArmenia and the capital of the Gegharkunik ProvinceGegharkunik Province. It is situated among the high mountains of Gegham rangeGegham range to the west of Lake SevanLake Sevan, with an average height of 1982 meters above sea level. Located 98 kilometers east of the

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Municipality of Hersonisos

Demographic Characteristics Demographic Characteristics

Demographic Characteristics

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Municipality of Iasmos

Iasmos

Iasmos is a municipality in the Rhodope regional unit of Thrace, Greece. It is built on the side of the Rhodope Mountains.The municipality Iasmos was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of 3 former municipalities, that became municipal units.

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Municipality of Le Mas

As a village of 169 inhabitants, Le Mas is located in the hinterland of Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes-France). It is known for its unique environment, its heritage and its diverse cultural activities.

Municipality of Patras

Patras is Greece's third largest city and the regional capital (metropolitan centre) of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese 215 km (134 mi) west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon  overlooking the Gulf of Patras.

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Municipality of Platanias

The Municipality of Platanias, is located in the prefecture of Chania on the west end of the island of Crete. The Municipality of Platanias, extending over 495 sq. kms, is the largest in the regional unit of Chania. It has a population over 20,000 and stretches from

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Municipality of Poykovsky

Administration of urban settlement Poykovsky

Municipality of Safranbolu

Until this year, we were a member of the Board of Directors of the OWHC. We have been a world heritage city since 1994. We are a very active local authority as a municipality. This is our first ELDW experience.

Municipality of Skydra

The municipality of Skydra is located in the department of Pella in the Northern part of Greece and has 21.200 inhabitants.It is a significant agricultural,commercial and export center of fruits, mainly peaches.

Municipality of Telita

The municipality of Teli?a is located in the

The municipality of Teli?aTeli?a is located in the Anenii Noi district, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Teli?a and Teli?a Nou?. According to 2004 census, the total population is 1500. . According to 2004 census, the total population is 1500.

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Södermöre, Kalmar municipality

Södermöre municipal district is a rural part of Kalmar municipality. Kalmar is a city in Småland in the south-east of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. How Citizens can get involved in decisions: - We have a "Citizens panel" where they get information from the

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STOCKTON ON TEES Borough Council

Stockton-on-Tees is located at the heart of the Tees Valley in the North East of England. The area is within easy reach of city shopping and leisure facilities, the coast and rural North Yorkshire, as well as being home to industrial zones. There is a mixture of urban

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Strasbourg

Strasbourg is a city in eastern France on the left bank of the Rhine. It is the capital of the Alsace region and of the département of Bas-Rhin. The city has been the seat of the Council of Europe since 1949, the European Parliament since 1992 and the European Court

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Valongo

Located along the northern coast of Portugal and included in the metropolitan area of ??Porto (metropolitan area of ??Porto), the municipality of Valongo offers diverse landscapes, ancient culture, delicious food and a rich history. Its area of ??75, 12 km2 allows

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Vasylkiv

The city serves as the administrative center of the Vasylkivskyi Raion’s district. It enjoys picturesque surroundings and a stunning riverside location that only adds to its appeal. Vasylkiv is one of those cities that is so old that the exact founding date of

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Partner associations

ALDA - the European Association for Local Democracy

The European Association for Local Democracy is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the promotion of good governance and citizen participation at local level. ALDA focuses on activities that facilitate co-operation between local authorities and civil

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Aran Humanitarian Regional Development Public Union

The organization was registered by the Justice Ministry of Azerbaijan Republic in August 2003.

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Association Dar?ana Teranga

Dar?ana Teranga is a non-profit organisation based in Southern Italy. The association was established as a result of staff's many years’ experience with international projects as well as our work in the area of non-formal and informal education for young and

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Association for Promoting Local Participation

The mission of our association is to have a “City Council” established, which already should have been founded on the basis of the instructions of the law on Municipalities in Turkish legislation (Nr.5393, Article 76) enacted in July 2005.

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Association of the Council of municipalities of Belgorod region

The Association of the Council of municipalities of Belgorod region is a non-profit organization established on a voluntary basis by the municipalities located on the territory of Belgorod region, in order to protect the rights of municipalities that are Members of the Association, to represent their common interests and to ensure the co-ordination of the activities of Members of the Association in the areas of legal, organisational, and financial-economic development.

The Association of the Council of municipalities of Belgorod region is a non-profit organization established on a voluntary basis by the municipalities located on the territory of Belgorod region, in order to protect the rights of municipalities that are Members

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CEVOI (Centre d'Etudes du Vivant de l'Océan Indien)

Through working relationships with research laboratories located in Metropolitan France, the CEVOI helps to disseminate research findings and to explain the cultural and social challenges inherent in scientific and technical development: new cultural prospects,

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Electoral Systems Center - NGO

Electoral Systems” Center NGO was established in 1994. In November 2002, it was re-organised and registered as “Electoral Systems” Center NGO.Electoral Systems” Center NGO was established in 1994. In November 2002, it was re-organised and registered as “Electoral Systems” Center NGO.

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Escola Sindical de Formació Melchor Botella

Melchor Botella's Union School (ESFMB), is a non profitable association founded in 2005. It is INTERSINDICAL VALENCIANA's union formation school, an entity that englobes 11 different unions in the Valencian Community, numbering about 20.000 members in total  Melchor

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EU Info Centre Shkodra

EUIC Shkoder is part of EU Information Network in Albania, a project funded by the European Union, which provides information on the European Union, its institutions and policies, the relations between Albania and the EU, Albania’s integration process and its

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Forum for Intercultural Dialogue & Learning

The Forum on Intercultural Dialogue and Learning is a network of university departments, schools, academics, researchers, teachers, technocrats and state agents which discusses social inclusion, learning and citizenship education through intercultural circles dialogue

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Idées Nouvelles Europe

Idées Nouvelles Europe is a non-profit association created in 1996, offering organisational backup to persons active in Europe’s education and training sector, particularly inspectors, teachers, educational counsellors, activity leaders, trainers, pupils’ parents

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Maison de l'Europe de Provence

La Maison de l'Europe de Provence is an association whose aim is to implement European citizenship at local level. For this purpose, it organises debates on current European issues, theme days, events with countries that hold the presidency of the Council of Europe or

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Office International du Coin de Terre et des Jardins Familiaux

The Office International du Coin de Terre et des Jardins Familiaux is the most important European non-profit making union of national allotment and leisure garden federations with more than 2 million affiliated leisure gardeners and leisure family gardens.

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The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities

The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) is the only employers’ association and public-interest organization for municipalities, counties and local public enterprises in Norway.

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Union of Municipalities of Turkey

The Union of Municipalities of Turkey (UMT) dates back to 1945 and is the sole union for municipalities at national level. It was transformed into a legal public entity in 2005, in compliance with Article 20 of the Law No. 5355 on the Local Authorities Union as part of

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