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Poland’s national open data portal, dane.gov.pl, serves as a central platform for accessing public data across a wide range of sectors, from infrastructure and energy to education and public finance. With more than 43 000 datasets and contributions from over 500 public and private publishers, the portal supports transparency, civic participation and data-driven innovation. Designed with both casual users and data professionals in mind, the portal offers a streamlined search experience, ready-to-use data visualisations, and access to data in machine-readable formats. Datasets are enriched with

Smart cities are transforming urban environments across the European Union by integrating digital technologies to enhance traditional urban planning services and infrastructure. These cities aim to create more efficient, sustainable, and safer spaces by leveraging innovations like AI and open data. AI technologies, powered by precise open data, are improving quality of life in urban areas . For example, the EU-funded project AMIGOS uses AI-driven smart cameras and sensors to monitor city spaces in Las Rozas, Madrid, providing real-time data that helps city planners make informed decisions. A

Today, on 7 April, it is World Health Day 2025 , dedicated to raising awareness of global health issues. This year's campaign theme, ‘Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures’, highlights the importance of improving maternal and newborn health to improve global well-being. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) publications , nearly 300 000 women die annually due to pregnancy or childbirth-related complications. Additionally, over 2 million newborns pass away in their first month. These statistics show the urgent need for action. The WHO’s target to improve maternal survival by 2030 aims

The mobility sector is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, with open data playing a crucial role in enhancing transport efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility. By making real-time traffic data, public transport schedules, and infrastructure information openly available, open data enables smarter mobility solutions that benefit both citizens and businesses across Europe. From reducing congestion to improving multimodal transport planning, data-driven insights are reshaping how people and goods move. To foster innovation in the mobility sector, the European Commission has

Mark your calendars for an insightful webinar on data spaces. On Friday, 11 April 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST , we will delve into the European marketplace for language data during the webinar ‘ Data spaces: experience from the European Language Data Space ’. The European Language Data Space (LDS) is one of the Common European Data Spaces , as outlined in the European data strategy . The LDS aims at building a trustworthy and effective data market for the exchange of language resources in both the private and public sectors. It serves as a platform for sharing and monetising language data

The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is an initiative designed to create a federated, open, and multi-disciplinary digital environment for European researchers, academics, innovators, and citizen scientists. At its core, EOSC aims to facilitate the sharing, discovery, and reuse of research data, tools, and services, fostering collaboration and accelerating scientific progress. A key principle of EOSC is adherence to the FAIR data standards – Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability – ensuring that research outputs are widely available, reusable, and beneficial across

The EU Open Data Days 2025 brought together experts, policymakers, and data enthusiasts from across Europe to explore the evolving role of open data in shaping innovation, governance, and public services. Held on 19–20 March in Luxembourg and online, the event was a representation of the European Union’s commitment to fostering transparency, digital transformation, and cross-border collaboration. With 29 speakers and over 2 500 participants from various backgrounds, of which 289 attended in person, the conference showcased the growing impact of open data in driving policy and economic growth

We are proud to introduce the collaboration channel on data.europa.eu ! The collaboration channel is a dedicated space for connecting and engaging with data providers and data reusers. This forum offers meaningful discussions, facilitates knowledge exchange among peers, and promotes innovation and reuse of open data. By joining the collaboration channel, you will have the opportunity to join and follow ongoing discussions and exchange ideas and experiences with peers, private sector representatives, and other data enthusiasts. You can also p ropose your own topics and conversations on subjects

Cyprus' national open data portal, data.gov.cy , serves as the country’s central platform for open data, offering over 1,200 datasets and bringing together 94 organisations to foster transparency and accessibility. The structured categorisation of datasets in the portal, makes it easier for users to find and find the data most relevant to their needs. It includes data on government expenditures, transport statistics, environmental monitoring, and social indicators, among others. The Cyprus portal has many interesting features for you to discover. To enhance user engagement and open data

World Water Day , celebrated annually on 22 March, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role of water in sustainable development, environmental preservation, and human well-being. By bringing together policymakers, scientists, and communities, World Water Day aims to advance solutions and highlight the 2.2 billion people who lack access to safe water , driving action towards achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 6 ‘Ensure access to water and sanitation for all’. Each year, World Water Day is centred around a key theme. In 2025, the focus is on