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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Opposition to João Campos files CPI to investigate alteration in public contest results

A group of Recife city councilors has filed a request for a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) to investigate Mayor João Campos for alleged influence trafficking and nepotism related to irregularities in a public prosecutor exam.

Mar 2 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After attack resulting in death, councilors propose stricter rules for large dogs in São José dos Campos

Following a fatal dog attack, city councilors in São José dos Campos are proposing stricter regulations for the ownership of large dogs.

Feb 25 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrolina city councilors approve salary increase for municipal employees

City councilors in Petrolina have approved a salary increase for municipal employees, including health and administrative workers, during a recent session.

Feb 24 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice approves appeal and the number of councilors may increase in a city in Bahia

The Bahia state court has approved an appeal to potentially increase the number of city councilors from 13 to 15 in Tucano, Brazil, based on recent population changes.

Feb 24 • 21:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Vox signifies its internal rupture in the City Council of Madrid and its councilors announce they will vote separately

The radical right Vox party is experiencing a significant internal split in the Madrid City Council, with representatives choosing to vote separately, exacerbating tensions within the party.

Feb 24 • 11:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turku to vote on hundreds of millions for tram in the coming months - only half of councilors express their opinions

In Turku, Finland, only about half of the city councilors have expressed their opinions on whether to build a tram system estimated to cost €465 million, with the council expected to make a final decision by June.

Feb 23 • 05:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Police Interrupt Meeting to Execute Warrants Against Councilors Suspected of Embezzlement in RS

Two councilors from the São Gabriel City Council in Rio Grande do Sul were removed from their positions due to suspicions of embezzlement, as police executed search and seizure warrants.

Feb 20 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Turilândia City Council summons substitutes after the arrest of eight councilors for embezzling R$ 56 million

The interim president of the City Council of Turilândia, Daniel Barbosa Silva, has summoned eight substitutes to fill the vacancies left by councilors arrested for embezzlement.

Feb 13 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After custody hearing, Justice maintains the arrest of the eight city councilors from Turilândia investigated for the diversion of R$ 56 million

The Maranhão Court has upheld the preventive detention of eight Turilândia city councilors involved in a corruption scheme that diverted over R$ 56 million from the local government.

Feb 12 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council approves 4.76% salary increase for Fortaleza civil servants; see how councilors voted

The Fortaleza City Council approved a 4.76% salary increase for municipal workers, retroactive to January 1, following an agreement with the local public servants' union.

Feb 12 • 15:40 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: What Chances the Parties Have in Munich's Districts

The upcoming municipal elections in Munich on March 8 will determine the city's future mayor and 80 honorary city councilors amid a competitive political landscape.

Feb 11 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project creates new commissioned positions in the Sorocaba City Council, and the cost will be R$ 17 million in three years

The Sorocaba City Council is considering a project that will create additional commissioned positions for councilors at a projected cost of R$ 17 million over three years.

Feb 10 • 22:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga City Council decides to donate 100,000 euros to Ukraine's energy sector; 5 councilors do not support the assistance

The Riga City Council has approved a donation of 100,000 euros to assist Ukraine's energy sector amidst ongoing challenges due to Russian aggression.

Feb 9 • 09:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health in Bragança: Executive submits project for reform and modernization

The Bragança Paulista Executive has submitted a bill to the City Council for a R$ 96.6 million credit operation aimed at reforming and modernizing the city's healthcare network, pending approval from the councilors for exclusive use in permanent investments.

Feb 6 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

City of Paraná has more than 60% of votes annulled after candidates' conviction in vote-buying scheme with 'fuel vouchers'

The election results in Francisco Alves have been heavily impacted by the conviction of 14 city councilors for vote-buying, leading to 64.5% of votes being annulled.

Feb 5 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The determination of Stalnuhhin's salary did not receive support again in the Narva council

Narva city councilors failed again to set salaries for council chairman Mihhail Stalnuhhin and deputy chairman Jana Kondrašova, with a vote resulting in a 15:15 tie, while a proposed ousting of mayor Katri Raik also fell through.

Feb 5 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors overturn three vetoes from the Mayor of Rio Branco; see which ones

The City Council of Rio Branco overturned three vetoes from the mayor during its second ordinary session of the year, allowing the discussed laws to be enacted by the Council itself.

Feb 4 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice revokes mandates of 7 out of 9 city councilors in Paraná for vote-buying scheme with 'fuel vouchers'

Seven out of nine councilors in Francisco Alves, Paraná, were convicted by the Electoral Justice for participating in a vote-buying scheme involving 'fuel vouchers' during the 2024 Municipal Elections.

Feb 4 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors resume work at the Chamber of Teresina this Tuesday (3)

The legislative work of the Teresina City Council resumes this Tuesday with a ceremony marking the beginning of the second year of the 20th Legislature.

Feb 3 • 09:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Rijeka councilors seek discussion on ZDS. "It is important to send a message before Thompson's concert"

Thirteen Rijeka city councilors have requested a meeting to discuss ensuring that slogans and messages like 'For Home Ready' are not used in city-managed spaces before an upcoming concert by singer Marko Perković Thompson.

Jan 15 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Ertzaintza Enters the Getxo City Council by Court Order in the Case of the Demolition of a Mansion

The Ertzaintza is conducting a judicial search of the Getxo City Council in connection with the 'Palacete Case,' which investigates the demolition of a protected building for the construction of luxury apartments, allegedly involving two councilors from the PNV party.

Jan 14 • 11:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Councilors from Rudeš criticized winter services: We have been left to fend for ourselves for days

City councilors from Črnomerec and the Rudeš local committee accused the city of systematic failures in winter maintenance, directly calling out Mayor Tomislav Tomašević for inadequate responses to winter conditions.

Jan 14 • 11:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The End of Internal Combustion Engines: Prague Taxi Drivers Will Have to Switch to Electric Cars

Starting in 2030, only electric vehicles will be allowed as taxis in Prague, following stricter emissions standards approved by city councilors.

Jan 12 • 11:14 UTC

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