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Paris is planting four new ‘urban forests’ right next to major landmarks
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Paris has become one giant café terrace
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Prague held a feast on the Charles Bridge
More than two thousand people sat shoulder-to-shoulder at the one-off event
Barcelona is reclaiming the city with music
This summer brings the largest programme of open-air concerts the city has ever seen
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