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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"These will be very exciting elections"

Political scientist Ólafur Þ. Harðarson predicts an exciting and potentially pivotal city council election in Reykjavík, with new party dynamics emerging according to recent polls.

Feb 27 • 22:32 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

After 16 years, he wants to end the conflictual management style. Mayoral candidate Roman Vaľo explains how he wants to change Rimavská Sobota

Roman Vaľo, a current city council member and head of Progressive Slovakia in the region, is running for mayor of Rimavská Sobota, aiming to initiate significant changes after a long-standing leadership.

Feb 27 • 16:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

City council member who did not receive favor celebrates renewal

City council member Friðjón R. Friðjónsson expresses contentment in taking a backseat role in politics despite not being favored by the nomination committee.

Feb 27 • 12:03 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
🇱🇻 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election: Candidate on CSU City Council List Switches to AfD

A candidate from the CSU's city council list in Haar has switched to the AfD party just weeks before the March local elections, causing turmoil within the CSU.

Feb 24 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

City-owned subsidiary: "München Ticket" is facing insolvency

The city service company "München Ticket" is reportedly on the brink of insolvency, with a decision needed from the city council before the upcoming local elections.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Significant Cleanups Planned for City Council Team xD

Significant cleanups are planned for the City Council of the Independence Party in Iceland, with no current representatives but two candidates likely to be favored by the nomination committee.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The candidacy is called The Left and Finnur will be in the sixth position

The Left movement in Iceland, has announced its candidacy for the upcoming city council elections in Reykjavik, led by Sanna Magdalena, with Finnur positioned sixth on the list.

Feb 23 • 11:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike praises peaceful election, laments low turnout in Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, commended the peaceful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja but expressed concern over low voter turnout, particularly in the city center.

Feb 21 • 16:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Guðmundur Ingi rejected

Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson has been denied a spot on the Reykjavík City Council election list by the Samfylking party due to a lack of trust and concerns about his background.

Feb 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Change: Planting Action in the Old Town Costs Up to 100,000 Euros per Tree

The Munich city council is facing delays in a plan to plant over 150 new trees in the pedestrian zone due to calls for further discussion, with costs estimated at up to 100,000 euros per tree.

Feb 15 • 11:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

VG grows and invites to a meeting, and Vor til vinstri is looking for people

The leftist political movement Vor til vinstri is seeking candidates for the upcoming city council elections in Reykjavik, led by Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir with support from the Left Green Movement.

Feb 13 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Creative Job Descriptions by Politicians: On the Ballot Paramedic – In Real Life Lawyer at a Law Firm

A notable number of candidates for the city council elections in Germany are presenting themselves as paramedics, despite working in different professions, raising questions about legality and purpose.

Feb 12 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaquiri defines new councilors after fraud leads to the removal of more than half of the City Council; see names

The municipalities of Manaquiri, Brazil, have experienced a significant shift in its City Council due to a judicial decision that nullified the mandates of most council members following electoral fraud.

Feb 11 • 20:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Leaves the Social Democratic Alliance and joins a new party for the elections

Kolbrún Magnúsdóttir, a deputy city council member from the Social Democratic Alliance in Hafnarfjörður, has announced her departure to join the Progressive Party ahead of local elections.

Feb 10 • 09:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

LA city councilwoman previously backed by DSA running for mayor in primary challenge to former ally Bass

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has filed to challenge incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the upcoming primary election.

Feb 8 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hlédís Maren runs for the Middle Party

Hlédís Maren Guðmundsdóttir announces her candidacy for the Middle Party in the upcoming Reykjavík city council elections.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Osório Siqueira is elected president of the Chamber of Petrolina for the 7th time

Councilman Osório Siqueira was re-elected as president of the Petrolina City Council, marking his seventh term in the position.

Feb 5 • 16:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Alexandra to lead the Pirates in the city council elections

Alexandra will lead the Pirate Party in the upcoming city council elections.

Feb 5 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: Does an Educator Have to Resign if Elected to the City Council?

Silvia Maier faces a decision about whether to choose her profession or volunteer role if she wins a seat on the Neustadt an der Aisch city council, as the Bavarian municipal code raises concerns about dual roles.

Feb 5 • 11:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Decision on the indictment of 9 Naju city council members involved in bribery allegations still pending after 8 months

The prosecution has yet to decide whether to indict nine city council members from Naju, who are implicated in bribery related to the selection process of the city council leadership, causing public outcry as some seek to qualify as candidates for upcoming elections.

Feb 4 • 02:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Panel: Assistants, Mayor, and Business Economist

A debate was held featuring candidates for the upcoming municipal elections, including key figures seeking leadership positions in the city council.

Jan 29 • 13:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Thirty percent of Social Democratic Party members have voted so far

Approximately thirty percent of Social Democratic Party members in Reykjavik have participated in the primary elections ahead of the upcoming city council elections.

Jan 24 • 12:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Will they be back on the list with Hilda?

Hildur Björnsdóttir will be on the Independence Party's list for the upcoming elections, but it remains uncertain which other current city council members will also be included.

Jan 17 • 07:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: UPP presents list for Planegg City Council

The Independent – Politics for Planegg and Martinsried (UPP) has unveiled its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections, following a name change in protest against the FW party's leadership.

Jan 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Sami oddviti for the first time in nearly thirty years

Hildur Björnsdóttir will be the Independence Party's candidate in city council elections for the second consecutive time, marking the first time since 1994 that the party has nominated the same candidate for two elections in a row.

Jan 6 • 21:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"We are good friends, Guðlaugur Þór"

Hildur Björnsdóttir is expected to remain the leader of the Independence Party in Reykjavik after Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson announced he would not challenge her in the upcoming city council elections.

Jan 6 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Independence Party at 35 percent

The Independence Party's approval rating has increased to 35% in a recent Gallup poll, while the Social Democrats have lost 3 percentage points, potentially allowing a coalition for a city council majority with other parties.

Jan 3 • 12:01 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Huesca approves its 2026 budgets thanks to a former Vox councilor: with a fragile majority and eyes on February 8th

The city council of Huesca has approved its 2026 budget, revealing its fragile political landscape and the challenges of forming stable majorities ahead of the upcoming regional elections on February 8.

Dec 30 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Athens Municipality: Zachariadis' accolades for Doukas 'against the obstacles'

The collaboration between Ch. Doukas and K. Zachariadis in the Athens City Council continues to thrive without cracks, as highlighted by Zachariadis' praise for Doukas regarding a public transport plan.

Dec 28 • 18:30 UTC

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