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Une fête sauvage secoue la quiétude du centre-ville

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on January 3, 2018
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Une centaine de militants dénonçant le mercantilisme du cœur de Genève ont occupé un magasin en rénovation la nuit du réveillon. La police a interpellé 116 personnes. Source: Une fête sauvage secoue la quiétude du […]

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Berlin sets up New Year’s Eve ‘safe zone’ for women amid sexual assault concerns

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 31, 2017
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After more than 1,200 women were sexually assaulted in various German cities on New Year’s Eve in 2015, authorities have taken steps to prevent a recurrence. Source: Berlin sets up New Year’s Eve ‘safe zone’ […]

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Christophe Vidal, maire de la nuit : «Pour Toulouse Nocturne, il faut un conseil de la nuit»

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 30, 2017
  • Uncategorized

Source: Christophe Vidal, maire de la nuit : «Pour Toulouse Nocturne, il faut un conseil de la nuit»

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We’re Not ‘National Hangover Service,’ N.H.S. Tells U.K. Drinkers

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 30, 2017
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Avec cinquante-cinq bars, Arras paradis des fêtards ?

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 29, 2017
  • Uncategorized

Source: Avec cinquante-cinq bars, Arras paradis des fêtards ?

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Spurt in booze & drive cases at noon, 1900 fined – Times of India

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 29, 2017
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HYDERABAD: Even after a string of drunk driving accidents occurred in the city, day time drunk driving continues to be rampant in the twin cities through 2017—shows data. Source: Spurt in booze & drive cases […]

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Bordeaux se penche sur les évolutions de sa vie nocturne

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 28, 2017
  • Uncategorized

Attractive et vivante, Bordeaux vibre le jour et la nuit. Reste à faire cohabiter les publics et les usages. Voilà déjà plusieurs années que la Belle Endormie a enlevé son bonnet de nuit. Source: Bordeaux […]

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How Times Square Became the Home of New Year’s Eve – History in the Headlines

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 28, 2017April 21, 2018
  • Uncategorized

The surprising maritime origins of New Year’s Eve’s biggest party. Also, if you want to install aircon at your home, we provide service for that. Just contact us today for more details. We are the […]

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The Night Mayor Goes Global

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 28, 2017
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Amsterdam’s Mirik Milan was the original “night mayor.” He talks to CityLab about how other cities can treat the night more like the day, and the principles of a sustainable party. Source: The Night Mayor […]

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Night owls push for year-round later last calls at Toronto bars | Toronto Star

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on December 28, 2017
  • Uncategorized

Spencer Sutherland, a music venue owner and member of the city’s liquor licensing and noise bylaw committees, is among those calling for Toronto to embrace a policy “reflective of the big modern city” it is. […]

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  • KUOW – Why Western Washington communities are coming out for night markets

    June 23, 2026
  • US: The Night Mayor’s Role Is More Than Violence Prevention

    June 19, 2026
  • Hanoi adopts framework to boost night-time economy development

    June 17, 2026
  • Utah town claims top honors as the best place for nighttime stargazing in the United States | News | cachevalleydaily.com

    June 16, 2026
  • Le béton parisien stocke la chaleur le jour et la relargue la nuit : 10 degrés d’écart avec la campagne, les urbanistes tirent la sonnette d’alarme

    June 16, 2026
  • France: “Si la ville n’est plus adhérente à cette association, le label tombe automatiquement” : pourquoi cette commune du Lot fait le choix de renoncer aux labels nationaux “Ville fleurie” et “Ville étoilée” – ladepeche.fr

    June 16, 2026
  • Miami: Bares ocultos y exclusividad: nueva vida nocturna | El Nuevo Herald

    June 13, 2026
  • Toulouse: Une grande ville française va instaurer un couvre-feu pour les mineurs lors de matchs « à risque » de la Coupe du monde – Le Soir

    June 11, 2026
  • Izakaya economics: Japan’s traditional night out fights tooth and ale for survival | Japan | The Guardian

    June 9, 2026
  • Ho Chi Minh City seeks to unlock potential of night-time economy

    June 7, 2026
  • Poland: Warsaw expands nighttime alcohol ban in bid to improve public safety

    June 6, 2026
  • UK: Hull Street Angels volunteer to keep people safe at night

    June 5, 2026
  • US: In US first, Petoskey passes rules to crack down on light pollution – Bridge Michigan

    June 5, 2026
  • DIACRITIK Virginie Gautier : L’obscurité si densément peuplée (Recours à la nuit)

    June 4, 2026
  • Germany: El gobierno alemán reclasificará los clubs como espacios culturales para frenar su cierre masivo – – Mixmag Spain

    June 1, 2026
  • Why Indian Cities Need Night Parks: Extending the Right to the City Beyond Sunset

    June 1, 2026
  • France – À Bolbec, l’éclairage public revient progressivement grâce aux LED – Paris Normandie

    May 31, 2026
  • UK: West Midlands Mayor unveils plan to boost night time economy

    May 29, 2026
  • Vietnam: Une zone économique nocturne spéciale va «surgir» à Hô Chi Minh-Ville.

    May 29, 2026
  • Alcool: Mesure forte contre les touristes ivres en Croatie – Blick

    May 29, 2026

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Reading and reviewing rare vintage fiction stories

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Night Time Economy

An interdisciplinary research project on cities and the night.

Dr. Stephen Luis Vilaseca

Investigating art and politics in urban space

The Urban Night

An interdisciplinary research project on cities and the night.

Progressive Geographies

Thinking about place and power - a site written and curated by Stuart Elden

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exploring the boundaries of leisure and crime

Armando Silva

Just another WordPress.com weblog

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Urban Sound Space

researching music-making in Wellington and Copenhagen

C'est toi ma Ville

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Geografia Crítica

Laboratório de Prática de Ensino para professores de Geografia

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the culture(s) of cities... space, time and urban everyday life

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