At least 150 people killed over past week in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince: UN
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Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high
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Copenhagen's once-industrial port has been planned to make everything, from schools and play areas to businesses and recreational spaces, accessible within five minutes
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Meatball lovers, rejoice – IKEA has announced the opening of its first restaurant on the UK high street
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Police in Norway say four people were injured when a tram jumped the rails and crashed into an electronic device store in central Oslo
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New international airport set to open in Greenland's capital Nuuk, allowing larger aircraft to land for the first time – paving the way for direct flights from US and Europe
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London’s £4.5 billion super sewer is open for business
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The Cablebus transformed commutes in Mexico City’s populous outskirts
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Iceland's famous music venues swallowed by tourism – thriving music scene that gave world Björk, Sigur Rós and Ólafur Arnald under threat from Reykjavík's popularity
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The rapidly growing tram system of Helsinki – taking a look at the network's history, lines, technical details, tram fleet, ridership, and the future
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Why eight Tokyo minutes from office to metro is too long – The city is seeing a boom in commercial construction but labour scarcity has made location a critical concern for companies
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'Our plan worked': How Vienna prepared itself for a 5,000-year flood
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Five months after a devastating fire destroyed more than half of Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, workers are set to begin the reconstruction of the 400-year-old building
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Where has the best metro system in Europe? Oslo came top of the rankings, with an index score of 8.06 out of 10.
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After this year's widely lauded Olympics in Paris, Denmark's capital announced it is exploring the possibility of hosting the international sporting event in 2036
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Hydrogen-powered skyscraper set for Egypt’s new capital outside Cairo
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Eiffel Tower will keep Olympic rings permanently, Mayor says
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Finland is building the world's largest heat pump – will provide enough heat for 30,000 homes, saving roughly 26,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year
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Mayor of Oslo warns that drug smugglers are increasingly targeting the Norwegian capital as a gateway to Europe as authorities tighten controls on major ports such as Antwerp
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Isle of Dogs [area in London's Docklands] unilateral declaration of independence: a revolt, a joke, or a tactical stroke of genius
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Ecuador river is granted the right to not be polluted in historic court case
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Helsinki's incredibly well executed Jokeri light rail project – finished way ahead of schedule and costs lower than initially budgeted
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Tourists will be rewarded with free food and activities if they participate in environmentally friendly tasks while visiting Copenhagen, the city's tourist board has announced
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Ecuador court rules pollution violates rights of a river running through capital
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Only locals should be allowed to attend the Olympics
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‘It’s like watching a TV drama’: what happens when [Met (London)] police go rogue - and get caught?
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‘I wouldn't come here, to be honest,’ says the disdainful star of Visit Oslo's latest advert, which has become a viral hit online
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Whether you're relaxing at the snail-shaped Kastrup Sea Bath or taking a harbour dip at Kalvebod Bølge, Copenhagen is a paradise for swimmers
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Undemocratic, anachronistic, fantastic. How the City of London survives.
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Buenos Aires rocked by clashes over Javier Milei reforms
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A 2,000-mile Bangkok to Beijing train trip gets closer with trial run
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Stockholm is in a race to fix its traffic congestion – but will this $4bn super-deep road tunnel under the Swedish capital work
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Mexico City and Bogotá stare down a ‘Day Zero’ without water
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How did Helsinki make transit work in the suburbs?
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Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival, rooted in ancient Gaelic traditions, heralds the beginning of summer and celebrates the cycles of nature. The vibrant event now draws over 8,000 attendees each year.
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The woman who built up Edinburgh's army of street stitchers
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Unlocking the mystery of Paris' most secret underground society
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The 2,000 year-old city of mosaics
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The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use
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Lies, confections, distortions: how the right made London the most vilified place in Britain
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European Commission approves creation of an environmental zone in the city centre of Stockholm, where petrol and diesel cars will be banned entirely from 2025
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Tokyo starts ride-hailing service — but it may not be what you expect
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Copenhagen and Paris mayors exchange lessons learned after huge fires destroy landmarks
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In Berlin, I experience icks I never thought possible
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Fire breaks out at Copenhagen's historic Stock Exchange
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Mexico City’s metro system is sinking fast
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French revolution: Cyclists now outnumber motorists in Paris
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Christiania, Copenhagen's hippie oasis, wants to rebuild without its illegal hashish market
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How does Paris stay Paris? By pouring billions into public housing.
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The cheeky hidden features on Stockholm's metro trains
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