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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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Taubaté City Hall opens new notice to choose new administration for HMUT, in Taubaté

Taubaté City Hall has issued a new notice to select an organization to manage the Municipal University Hospital of Taubaté, with an estimated budget of R$ 132 million for the first year.

Mar 20 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contract between Água Comprida City Hall and law office suspended due to lack of bidding

A court decision has suspended a no-bid contract between the city hall of Água Comprida and a law office, citing procedural violations.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On the merger of Riga Zoo with "Riga Forests"

Riga's Finance and Administration Committee has decided to propose the merger of the Riga Zoo with Riga Forests to the city council, with an investment of 1.45 million euros needed beforehand.

Mar 19 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Secretary Shot Dead in Interior of Ceará

Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the municipal secretary of Administration in São Luís do Curu, Brazil, was shot dead in the city center on Thursday morning.

Mar 19 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends increase in commissioned positions in the Chamber of Campinas

A court in Campinas, Brazil, has temporarily suspended the increase in commissioned positions in city council offices following a request from the Public Ministry.

Mar 19 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nunes Administration Stops Charging for Use of Interlagos Autodrome for Lollapalooza

The São Paulo City Hall will not charge for the use of the Interlagos Autodrome for the upcoming Lollapalooza festival.

Mar 18 • 15:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Long-Standing Conflict in One of Kaunas' Schools: Students and Their Parents Are Sinking into a Quagmire of Disputes

A father from Kaunas' Simonas Daukantas School reports ongoing bullying of his daughter and frustration over inadequate responses from school administration and the city education department.

Mar 18 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mamdani team moves to stop New York from representing Eric Adams in assault suit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is seeking to end the representation of former mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit dating back over three decades.

Mar 18 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former Chief of Staff of Oiapoque City Hall Caught Running After Man with a Machete; VIDEO

Márcio Cardoso dos Santos, the former Chief of Staff of Oiapoque, was filmed chasing a man with a machete during a dispute over land.

Mar 17 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry investigates bidding fraud in a city hall in the interior of Ceará

The Public Ministry of Ceará has launched an operation to investigate alleged fraud in public bidding processes related to a previous administration in the city hall of Penaforte.

Mar 17 • 16:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This is how the new Oslo map will look: The City Council wants to unite the city into eight districts

Oslo's City Council plans to consolidate the city's 15 districts into eight larger districts as part of a reform aimed at improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy.

Mar 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announced he will compete in 2027 to return as head of the government of CABA

Former Buenos Aires mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta stated his intention to run for mayor again in 2027, criticizing current administration and economic conditions in the city.

Mar 17 • 03:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos Chamber approves the creation of four new positions; see which ones they are

The Santos City Council approved a proposal to create four new positions within the Legislative framework while eliminating four vacant positions to adapt to current administrative needs.

Mar 14 • 23:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A trend is reversed: national inflation surpasses that of the City

National inflation in Argentina has surpassed that of Buenos Aires, reversing a trend observed during the first two years of President Javier Milei's administration.

Mar 12 • 21:31 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

The Request from Iran, the Fear of the Trump Administration: How Sri Lanka Was Drawn into the Middle Eastern War

A recent incident involving a U.S. torpedo sinking an Iranian naval vessel near Sri Lanka resulted in an influx of casualties to the city's main hospital, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in the region.

Mar 12 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nunes Administration to Receive Assistance from Civil Police for Smart Sampa Project

São Paulo's city government will have exclusive support from the Civil Police to implement the Smart Sampa surveillance program, aimed at enhancing public safety and city management.

Mar 12 • 20:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević Surpasses Bandić Again: Here’s How Many More People He Plans to Hire in the City

Zagreb's Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has announced plans to hire an additional 209 employees in the City administration, surpassing former mayor Milan Bandić's hiring rates.

Mar 11 • 08:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dispute between the Democratic Party and the city administration over the sports center

A dispute has erupted within Milans city administration regarding the redevelopment project for a sports center closed since 2019, with significant opposition from the Democratic Party.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Secretary of Itapevi Condemned for Personal Promotion in Public Equipment

A municipal secretary in Itapevi, Brazil, has been convicted for administrative misconduct related to personal promotion during his time as a city councilor.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child counselor requests investigation against secretary of Rio Preto for alleged payment offer for political proximity

A child counselor in São José do Rio Preto has requested an investigation into a city secretary for allegedly offering payment to gain political proximity to the current administration.

Mar 9 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electronic permit granting system begins operation in Piracicaba; learn how it will work

The new electronic permit system in Piracicaba, Brazil, aims to streamline and digitize the process of issuing construction permits.

Mar 9 • 10:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Rachida Dati: 'For Women, Confronting the Fear of Paris'

Rachida Dati criticizes the Paris city administration's approach to women's safety and proposes concrete measures to improve security for women in the city.

Mar 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oswaldo Cruz Institute will manage the Maternity Hospital of Mogi das Cruzes

The city of Mogi das Cruzes has announced that the Municipal Maternity Hospital will now be administered by the Oswaldo Cruz Institute following a public announcement.

Mar 6 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump Administration Clamps Down on Funding - Now There’s a Severe Threat

The city of Foxborough, USA, threatens to block World Cup matches if promised security funding from the Trump administration isn't received by the deadline.

Mar 4 • 19:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration’s bid to halt New York City congestion toll blocked in court

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to stop New York City's congestion fee, emphasizing the importance of the democratic process.

Mar 4 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A judge allows New York to maintain its congestion charge despite opposition from the Trump administration

A judge ruled that New York City can implement its congestion charge, which was opposed by the Trump administration, to reduce pollution and fund public transportation.

Mar 3 • 22:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

New judicial setback for Trump: the traffic toll plan in New York will remain in effect

A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to halt New York City's congestion pricing plan, allowing it to continue as scheduled.

Mar 3 • 21:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Formation of the Practical Preparation Team for Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Special City... Countdown to 'Launch on July 1'

The integrated special city of Gwangju and Jeonnam is set to launch on July 1, following the passage of a special law in the National Assembly of South Korea.

Mar 3 • 07:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani's response to Trump's Iran strike sparks conservative backlash: 'Rooting for the ayatollah'

New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces significant criticism from conservatives after condemning a U.S.-led military strike on Iran that resulted in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Mar 1 • 02:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Hall discusses canceling the concession of Anhangabaú Valley amid criticism for noise and blockages

São Paulo's city administration is considering terminating the private concession for Anhangabaú Valley due to complaints about noise and access blockages.

Feb 27 • 18:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the Stalled Conflict in Alytus – R. Popovienė's Call

R. Popovienė is urging the city municipality to appoint a temporary school administrator to help resolve a prolonged conflict at a local school affecting teachers and students.

Feb 27 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Critical Limit at Alytaus Gymnasium: Demand for R. Popovienė's Intervention

Teachers at Alytaus Gymnasium are voicing concerns about inadequate communication with city authorities and report administrative pressure tactics being used against dissenting community members.

Feb 27 • 07:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Power of Attorney Points to Possible 'Hidden Partnership' Between Businesswoman and Former Deputy Secretary in SPTuris Contracts

The dismissal of São Paulo's Deputy Secretary of Tourism, Rodolfo Marinho, is linked to allegations of a hidden partnership with a businesswoman in lucrative contracts with city tourism.

Feb 26 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of city in TO partially complies with MP recommendation and keeps relatives in high positions

The mayor of Cachoeirinha, Sandrimar Alves, partly complied with a recommendation from the Public Ministry by dismissing some relatives from public administration but retained others.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The saddest day of my government,' laments Juiz de Fora mayor after rain leaves dead in the city

The mayor of Juiz de Fora, Margarida Salomão, expressed her sorrow over severe floods that resulted in at least 16 deaths and 45 missing persons, calling it the saddest day of her administration.

Feb 24 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall provides digital payment slips for IPTU and garbage tax

The City of Taubaté is offering a digital version of the IPTU and garbage collection tax, with a 10% discount for early payment.

Feb 23 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SEI of the Teresina City Hall will be offline this Tuesday for an update; see schedule

The Teresina City Hall’s Electronic Information System (SEI) will be offline on Tuesday from 3 PM to 10 PM for necessary updates to improve performance and security.

Feb 23 • 16:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did CM Rekha say about Delhi's road infrastructure?

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans to improve the city's traffic situation and road conditions by constructing new flyovers and roads, addressing issues that remained unresolved during the previous administration.

Feb 23 • 03:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu Scientists and Conservationists Concerned About the Mowing of Green Areas Planned by the City Council

Scientists and conservationists in Tartu are worried about the city's plans to increase mowing in biodiversity-rich green areas under the new city administration.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Vandalism: Numerous Trees Mutilated

The city administration of Unterschleißheim is seeking public assistance following a vandalism incident where several municipal trees were severely damaged.

Feb 20 • 15:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Do you remember the campaign ‘Let’s Get the City in Shape’? The school that Tomašević boasted about is still not renovated

The delayed renovation of a school in Zagreb, which was highlighted by mayor Tomašević in his political campaign, has become a symbol of his administration's ineffectiveness.

Feb 20 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New York hospital ends transgender treatment program for minors

NYU Langone Health in New York City has decided to cease its gender-affirming care program for minors amid pressure from the Trump administration to cut funding for treatment of transgender youth.

Feb 18 • 22:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Employment in the City of Zagreb: Donors, Party Members...

The article discusses allegations of nepotism and political favoritism in employment within the City of Zagreb's administration, highlighting connections between local political figures and their roles in the electoral commission.

Feb 17 • 14:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump administration criticizes Mamdani, local Democrats as activists override government action at NYC monument: 'Focused on theatrics'

The Trump administration has removed a Pride flag from the national monument outside the Stonewall Inn, inciting backlash from local Democratic officials who believe the city should promote inclusivity.

Feb 13 • 18:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jacob Frey is skeptical of ICE withdrawal from Minneapolis, says 'I'll believe it when I see it'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expressed skepticism regarding the Trump administration's announcement to withdraw ICE agents from the city, stating he would believe it when he sees it.

Feb 13 • 15:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Special Inspection of the Building Control Operations in Espoo is Being Conducted

The city of Espoo is commissioning a special inspection of its building control practices in response to significant criticism.

Feb 13 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pride flag reinstated at Stonewall after it was removed by Trump administration

The Pride flag has been reinstated at the Stonewall national monument in New York City after its removal by the Trump administration, drawing a large crowd to celebrate its return.

Feb 13 • 02:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju City to Hire 624 Public Officials This Year, Three Times Last Year

Gwangju City plans to hire 624 public officials in 2026, marking a near threefold increase from last year's 210.

Feb 13 • 01:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Police vs. the City of Riga: Dispute Over a 500 Euro Car Vignette Fine Reaches the Regional Court

The Latvian State Police and the City of Riga are in a legal dispute regarding responsibility for a fine issued for driving without a road usage fee, raising questions about whether the state can penalize itself.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Garbage collection in Suzano: city hall announces schedule to normalize service; see the program

The city hall of Suzano has provided a schedule to resume garbage collection service after a disruption, intending to normalize the situation by this weekend.

Feb 12 • 09:51 UTC

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