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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council decides to start the preparation process for the listing of "Riga House Manager" shares on the stock exchange

The Riga City Council has initiated the process to prepare for the listing of shares of the public company "Riga House Manager" on the stock exchange.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The longest Riga City Council meeting of this term has been held

The Riga City Council held its longest meeting of the current term, discussing 102 important issues, including housing policies and cultural support, while notably not debating a key agenda item about the sale of shares for a city property management company.

Feb 26 • 16:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They want to find a new location for the youth school

Reykjavík's city council has decided to look for a new site for a planned youth school in Laugardal, abandoning the previous proposal.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stop the youth school in Laugardal

Plans to construct a new youth school in Laugardal have been halted by the Reykjavík City Council.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

“Riga House Manager” Begins Path to Stock Market

The Riga City Council has initiated preparations for the public listing of "Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks," despite previous hesitations regarding the company's readiness and the implications for residents.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significant Changes to Rental Rules for Municipal Apartments in Riga

Riga City Council has approved the termination of indefinite rental contracts for municipal apartments, moving to five-year agreements instead.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The City Council Increases Support for the Riga Marathon. It Will Also Support Youth Hockey and Basketball Tournaments

The Riga City Council has significantly increased its financial support for the Riga Marathon and youth sports events.

Feb 26 • 13:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Part of Danės Street in Klaipėda will be renamed Ernesto Galvanausko Boulevard

The Klaipėda Council has voted unanimously to rename a section of Danės Street to Ernesto Galvanausko Boulevard, marking the city's first boulevard.

Feb 26 • 12:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Teachers and police officers in Riga will be able to receive support for rent costs

The Riga City Council has adopted regulations to provide financial support for rent to qualified specialists, specifically teachers and police officers.

Feb 26 • 11:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga will charge rent for municipal apartments

The Riga City Council has approved a new system for charging rent on municipal apartments effective July, a move that has not been taken previously.

Feb 26 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Decision Made: Helsinki Halves Meat and Dairy Products in Schools and Daycares

Helsinki's city council has decided to halve the procurement of meat and dairy products in city food services, specifically affecting schools and daycares, by 2030.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki halves meat and dairy procurement in schools and daycares

The Helsinki City Council has approved a proposal to halve the procurement of meat and dairy products in city food services by 2030, substituting them with plant-based foods.

Feb 26 • 10:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the 'Statutory Council' for the Osaka Metropolis Plan? A Place to Create the Blueprint

The Statutory Council in Osaka is responsible for formulating the blueprint for the Osaka Metropolis Plan, as mandated by the Special City Area Establishment Law.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Móstoles City Council Will Not Investigate the Mayor for Harassment Accusations Due to Votes Against from PP and Vox

The Móstoles City Council decided against investigating Mayor Manuel Bautista amid harassment allegations after PP and Vox opposed the formation of a special commission.

Feb 26 • 09:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Podcast 'Hey Munich': Why does an influencer want to enter the city council?

Influencer Philip Windsperger aims to transition from social media to a political role by running for a spot in the Munich city council.

Feb 26 • 06:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon council approves drop-in centre relocation despite community concerns

Saskatoon's city council has approved the relocation of a drop-in centre to a downtown property despite local community pushback regarding safety and business impacts.

Feb 26 • 01:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exemption from fees in competitions for people with fibromyalgia, limit on amendments, and more: see projects approved in Rio Branco

The City Council of Rio Branco approved ten new laws, including fee exemptions for people with fibromyalgia and new rules for municipal budget amendments.

Feb 26 • 00:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Council definitively approves project that increases sanctions for animal mistreatment in Campinas

The City Council of Campinas has permanently approved a project that toughens the Animal Protection Statute by increasing penalties for animal mistreatment in the city.

Feb 25 • 23:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free internet in Cubatão? City Council proposes Wi-Fi at bus stops and public offices

Cubatão's city council is proposing free Wi-Fi at public bus stops and government offices to promote digital inclusion.

Feb 25 • 22:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Motion to oppose U.S. ICE deployment in Vancouver ruled out of order

Vancouver City Council has ruled out a motion opposing the potential deployment of U.S. ICE agents during the FIFA World Cup, amid assurances from the Mayor that they have not been invited.

Feb 25 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí City Council approves loan of up to R$ 50 million for water treatment station

The Jacareí City Council approved a loan of up to R$ 50 million for the installation of a new water treatment station.

Feb 25 • 20:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After ten hours of work, the meeting of the Riga City Council was interrupted

The Riga City Council's meeting was paused after approximately ten hours, with plans to reconvene the following day.

Feb 25 • 19:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In the Saeima elections, 158 polling stations will be available in Riga

Riga will have 158 polling stations for the upcoming Saeima elections this fall, as confirmed by the Riga City Council's recent decision.

Feb 25 • 19:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki demolishes 15 Heka rental houses in Ala-Malmi – Kirsi Huhta shares her feelings as home is threatened

The Helsinki city council has approved a zoning change in Ala-Malmi that paves the way for the demolition of 15 rental houses to make way for new housing.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how Hjallis Harkimo reacted to his son's goal in the SM-liiga

Dan Harkimo scored on his debut in the SM-liiga, marking a successful start to his professional hockey career, which was celebrated by his father, Hjallis Harkimo, despite being in a city council meeting.

Feb 25 • 17:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga City Council Meeting Interrupted After 10 Hours of Work

The Riga City Council meeting was interrupted after deputies bickered over various issues, including the restructuring of educational institutions and the closing of kindergartens.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council decides to close and reorganize several schools and kindergartens

The Riga City Council has approved a plan to close and reorganize multiple educational institutions in the city by 2026.

Feb 25 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Councilman arrested on suspicion of participating in fraud schemes in BA

The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, and six others were arrested for suspected involvement in public contract fraud during Operation Kit Dispensa.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kante: There are over five hundred available kindergarten places in Tallinn

Tallinn city council member Natalie Mets criticizes the city government's family policy, urging for funds to be directed toward building new kindergartens.

Feb 25 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Munich: City Decides to Redesign Giesinger Berg

The Munich city council has approved the redesign of Giesinger Berg to increase space for cyclists, despite last-minute attempts by the CSU and Free Voters to halt the project.

Feb 25 • 15:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council refuses to evaluate collective submissions regarding the preservation of kindergartens

The Riga City Council rejected four collective submissions from residents requesting to preserve four kindergartens in the city.

Feb 25 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Investigation urged into immigration practices of company owned by Maga donors

A Milwaukee city council member has called for an investigation into Uline's immigration practices, particularly following allegations of misuse of worker visas.

Feb 25 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP brings the prohibition of the burka and niqab in public spaces to the City Council of Barcelona

The PP party is pushing to ban the burka and niqab in public spaces at the City Council of Barcelona following a recent vote in Congress.

Feb 25 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campo Grande City Council's Board Election Suspended by Court Decision

A court in Mato Grosso do Sul suspended the early election of the Board of the Campo Grande City Council for the 2027/2028 term due to constitutional concerns.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Einar meets with the city about downtown issues

Einar Bárðarson is set to meet with city representatives to discuss various matters related to the restaurant business in downtown Reykjavík.

Feb 25 • 13:25 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Several schools and kindergartens to be closed and reorganized in Riga; city council rejects residents' requests to preserve 4 kindergartens

In Riga, the city council has announced the closure of 10 kindergartens due to a significant drop in the number of children.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga will close 10 municipal kindergartens; the city council rejects residents' request to maintain 4 kindergartens

The Riga city council will close 10 kindergartens due to declining birth rates and parent complaints have been dismissed.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Several educational institutions will be closed and reorganized in Riga; the council rejects residents' requests to maintain 4 'kindergartens'

The Riga city council will close ten kindergartens due to a significant decline in child enrollment, rejecting community requests to save four of them.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: These Munich Candidates Are Familiar, But Not From Local Politics

The upcoming Munich city council election features several candidates known for their non-political backgrounds, with two candidates seen as having the best chances of success.

Feb 25 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President Prudente City Council approves reward for reporting animal abuse; understand the project

The President Prudente City Council in Brazil has approved a bill that offers financial rewards for residents who report cases of animal abuse and abandonment.

Feb 25 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project that prohibits the confinement of animals with fines of up to R$ 19.3 thousand is voted definitively by the Chamber of Campinas

The Campinas City Council voted to approve a law that prohibits the confinement of domestic animals in restrictive spaces, imposing heavy fines for non-compliance.

Feb 25 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Valdemingómez, from the Madrid City Council's promise to close the incinerator in ten years to an operating contract until 2040

The Madrid City Council's commitment to shut down the Valdemingómez incinerator by 2035 is at risk as new contracts extend its operation to 2040, causing concern among local residents.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Adelaide council reviews mobile parking patrol amid 'complaints'

Adelaide City Council is reviewing the operations of its camera car used for parking enforcement following complaints about fairness in fine issuance.

Feb 25 • 04:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zone

Calgary city council has voted unanimously to conduct a comprehensive review of the downtown free fare zone following a previous vote against its elimination.

Feb 25 • 02:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Vancouver city councillor apologizes for calling fellow members ‘drug users’

Vancouver city councillor Lenny Zhou faced backlash and apology for incorrectly labeling fellow council members as drug users during a controversial press release.

Feb 25 • 00:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sorocaba City Council establishes a committee to monitor those approved in the GCM contest who have not yet been called

Sorocaba's City Council has formed a committee to oversee candidates who were approved in the municipal guard competition but have not yet been appointed after three years of waiting.

Feb 24 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law that requires syndics to report suspected cases of domestic violence is approved in Rio Branco

The city council of Rio Branco unanimously approved a law mandating condominium managers to report suspected domestic violence cases against vulnerable groups.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario city votes to consider dropping Andrew’s name from residential street

St. Catharines council in Ontario has voted to start the process of potentially renaming a residential street named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his recent arrest.

Feb 24 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman Substitute Reports Mayor's Brother-in-Law After Being Assaulted in Front of the Chamber in MT; Video

A city council substitute in Brazil filed a police report after being assaulted in front of the Chamber in Nova Mutum, with the assailant being the brother-in-law of the local mayor.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cubatão City Council approves the creation of 'Favela Day' in the city's official calendar

The Cubatão City Council in Brazil has approved a law establishing 'Favela Day' on November 4, aiming to celebrate community strength and raise awareness about the challenges faced by residents.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC

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