Rotterdam blends its maritime and trading legacy with architecture, innovation, and cultural diversity to shape a dynamic, forward-looking city.

Once a centre of coal mining and steel production, Bochum is pursuing an ambitious Sustainability Strategy, aiming to be climate neutral by 2035.

Historically developed as a harbour city, Cork is today host to nine of the top ten pharmaceutical manufacturers, drawn to its highly skilled and talented work force.

A city of technology with thriving innovation ecosystems, Oulu solves social, ecological, and economic sustainability challenges through northern innovations.

As a megacity shaped by centuries of cultural diversity and rapid urban transformation, Istanbul is advancing ambitious agendas on climate action, resilience, and inclusivity.

One of the earliest and most-industrialised cities in Scandinavia, Malmö is today a hub for biotech, logistics, IT, construction, and real estate markets.

As capital of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb is at the forefront in constant social, economic and ecological transformation of society.

Long defined by its steel industry and port activities, Liège now builds on the development of technology, culture, urban tourism, and university-driven research.

Bilbao combines its industrial and maritime heritage with bold urban transformation, culture, and research to shape an open, welcoming city.

Lodz brings together its industrial roots, a thriving academic community, and the spirit of its citizens to create an open, modern city that invites discovery, dialogue, and innovation.