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Vitoria-Gasteiz Launches a competition for its Opening Ceremony

On the 7th February Vitoria-Gasteiz will be holding its opening ceremony to launch its year as European Green Capital. read more

Fitur- The International Tourism Trade Fair lays out its Green Carpet

The European Green Capital Vitoria prominently in the International Tourism Fair, Fitur. read more

Vitoria-Gasteiz, where Green is Capital

On 15 December, 2011, the European Commission officially handed over the “European Green Capital” title from Hamburg, Germany to Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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Zulueta Palace inaugurated as Vitorial Gasteiz’s European Green Capital headquarters

On the 12th January, the mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Javier Maroto inaugurated Zulueta Palace as the headquarters for Vitoria-Gasteiz’s year as European Green Capital. read more

Waste- a short cut to job creation and lower costs

The EUs economy uses 16 tonnes of materials per person per year, of which 6 tonnes becomes waste, half of it going to landfill. read more