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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Scandal in Lohja: Director Fired

The city of Lohja has dismissed urban planning director Pekka Puistosalo amid significant deficiencies revealed in an internal audit.

Mar 2 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rēzekne City Council Dissatisfied with Ministry of Culture's Proposed Law on 'Gors' Management

The Rēzekne City Council has criticized the Ministry of Culture's proposed law regarding the management of the 'Gors' concert hall.

Feb 27 • 18:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

San Francisco approves "ICE-free zones" on public property: what it prohibits, what it cannot stop, and what happens with the court order

San Francisco has established "ICE-free zones" on public property, aiming to limit federal immigration enforcement activities within city facilities.

Feb 27 • 15:23 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Left-Green Movement and the Independence Party Give In in the City

The Left-Green Movement and the Independence Party have made concessions in negotiations regarding the city governance in Reykjavik.

Feb 27 • 13:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hofheim's Budget: The Million Hole

Hofheim is facing significant financial challenges, requiring the city to come together and implement austerity measures to address its budget shortfall.

Feb 27 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Aims to Become Deputy City Councilor

The article discusses an individual aiming to become deputy city councilor in Iceland.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Dannebrog to Hang in the Meeting Room of Copenhagen City Hall

Copenhagen City Hall's meeting room is set to be decorated with the Dannebrog, following a decision by a broad majority in the city's council.

Feb 27 • 06:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daegu City Council Says 'No Opposition to Integration'... Gyeongbuk Northern Basic Council Chairmen Say 'Opposed'

The Daegu City Council has shifted its stance to support government integration while the northern Gyeongbuk local councils express strong opposition, demanding more public discussion.

Feb 27 • 04:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
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, lasting over 20 hours and addressing crucial issues for residents.

Feb 26 • 21:27 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The IGJ dismissed Kicillof's move to cover Chiqui Tapia regarding the observers in the AFA: "The move has no validity"

The General Inspector of Justice in Argentina rejected Governor Axel Kicillof's attempt to protect AFA President Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia from scrutiny by stating that the AFA remains under the jurisdiction of Buenos Aires City, and thus the government's actions are invalid.

Feb 26 • 14:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mayor responds to the Prime Minister regarding performer restrictions in Lithuania: there are amendments, but I am not the one who adopts laws

The mayor expressed concerns about unregulated concerts in his city and has submitted a proposal to the Parliament for amendments to existing laws.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Honors in Haar: Citizens' Medal for Stießberger and Wiedemann

Hans Stießberger and Horst Wiedemann were awarded the Citizens' Medal by the city of Haar for their long-standing contributions to the community.

Feb 26 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

33 Municipal Processes and 13 Public Company Processes are Suspended in Guayaquil, According to the Cabildo

All municipal and public enterprise processes in Guayaquil have been suspended due to compliance issues, according to city officials.

Feb 26 • 00:45 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Municipality: The U-turn from Amalias Avenue for entrance to Plaka is now operational

The Municipality of Athens has implemented a long-requested traffic regulation allowing U-turns on Amalias Avenue, improving access to the Plaka neighborhood for residents and visitors.

Feb 25 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Where Manchester City would have finished in best-ever season if hit with massive points deduction

Manchester City could have avoided relegation even if hit with a significant points deduction during their most successful Premier League season, pending the outcome of their ongoing financial breach case.

Feb 25 • 10:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Refis: Piracicaba City Council unanimously approves debt negotiation bill with the city hall and rejects amendments

The Piracicaba City Council has unanimously approved a bill that establishes a Fiscal Regularization Program to allow debt negotiations with the city, while rejecting several amendments during the process.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kaunas canceled the obligation for council members to individually report on their activities

Kaunas has abolished the requirement for council members to individually report their activities to the public.

Feb 24 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13: Press conference of the Tallinn City Government with Raudsepp, Terik, and Järvan

The Tallinn City Government is holding a press conference today at 1 PM featuring Mayor Peeter Raudsepp and Deputy Mayors Tiit Terik and Kristjan Järvan.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević will spend nearly 100,000 euros for the analysis of local councils

The City of Zagreb has announced that it will spend almost 100,000 euros for an interdisciplinary analysis of its local self-government system, aimed at improving the understanding and efficiency of local councils and committees.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In the P. Isoda 'cheque' case, the prosecutor requests to re-interview the former city controller

The prosecutor in the P. Isoda case is seeking to re-interview a former city controller, emphasizing the importance of clarifying the authenticity of various documents related to the case.

Feb 22 • 16:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Salis, excess of adrenaline

The article discusses the political challenges faced by Genoa's mayor, Salis, while evaluating her communication strategy and its implications for the city's governance.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026 consultation suspended for review after complaints from residents in Avaré

The city of Avaré has suspended the public consultation for the 2026 IPTU tax assessment due to inconsistencies reported by residents regarding significant increases in tax values.

Feb 21 • 21:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Reykjavik City Distributes Hot Meals Again

Reykjavik City has resumed its program to distribute hot meals to residents in need.

Feb 20 • 18:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The court annulled Parkano's decision on the wind power plan because the company's representative was present - the city manager denies

A court in Hämeenlinna annulled the wind power plan adopted by Parkano due to procedural errors, particularly the improper presence of a wind company representative at a city council meeting.

Feb 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Plagiarism? The Debate About the New Visual Identity of Mariánské Lázně Ended with the Association's Dissolution. The Rights Now Belong to the City

A debate over the new visual identity of Mariánské Lázně culminated in the dissolution of an association, with the rights now transferred to the city.

Feb 20 • 11:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The decision on the western railway in Salo cannot yet be implemented – the city will express its opinion to the administrative court in March

The implementation of the Salo City Council's decision regarding the western railway is currently paused pending a ruling from the administrative court.

Feb 20 • 07:17 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Aarhus rejects proposal to fly Greenland's flag every other day

The Aarhus City Council has rejected a proposal to fly the Greenlandic flag every other day at the city hall, instead opting for different ways to strengthen relations with Greenland.

Feb 18 • 21:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time - received a new one from Kyyjärvi

The city council of Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time amid allegations of poor management and misuse of city funds.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Winnipeg police HQ inquiry hears from former top city official

The inquiry into Winnipeg's police headquarters redevelopment is examining the involvement of former city official Phil Sheegl, who allegedly accepted a bribe related to the project.

Feb 17 • 20:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Hamnet

The author shares a personal reflection on the experience of watching a film in a cinema amidst the ongoing tensions in Mexico City regarding local governance and freedom restrictions.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Savonlinna aims to avoid old mistakes: the city manager's employment contract was drafted for a rainy day

Savonlinna's new city manager, Ding Ma, will start in March with a revised employment contract designed to address previous issues.

Feb 16 • 17:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We Are Different": Staten Island, the 'Forgotten' Island of New York, Considers Emancipation

Residents of Staten Island express a desire for independence from New York City, sparked by a sense of neglect and dissatisfaction with city governance.

Feb 14 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sunny European city bans alcohol at night because of drunken tourists

The city of Split in Croatia has introduced a nighttime alcohol sales ban to address issues caused by drunken tourists.

Feb 13 • 15:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Wealthy Győr Turns Against Fidesz After Scandals and Hints That Orbán Has a Problem

The city of Győr, known for its rich cultural tapestry, sees its independent mayor Bence Pintér, once a right-wing journalist, opposing the ruling Fidesz party after scandals shake its governance.

Feb 13 • 07:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Tutins, Bartaševich's Substitute, Has Not Yet Received Security Clearance for State Secret Work

Jānis Tutins, appointed to replace the suspended Rēzekne city council chairman Aleksandrs Bartaševich, is yet to receive the necessary security clearance for handling state secrets.

Feb 12 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São José dos Campos City Hall sanctions loan of up to R$ 225 million with BNDES

The City Hall of São José dos Campos has authorized a loan of up to R$ 225 million from BNDES to fund various modernization projects.

Feb 11 • 21:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Proposed cellphone ban during Kelowna council meetings faces overwhelming pushback

Kelowna city councillors overwhelmingly rejected a proposed ban on cellphone use during council meetings, emphasizing personal responsibility over regulations.

Feb 11 • 18:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Bartaševičs urges residents of Rēzekne not to worry unnecessarily and promises to keep a finger on the pulse

Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, the mayor of Rēzekne, assures citizens that despite his suspension, he will continue to oversee the city's development and encourages them not to worry.

Feb 10 • 15:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daejeon City Council's 'Self-Denial' Farce... Resolution Calling for Residents' Vote on Administrative Integration

The Daejeon City Council has passed a resolution calling for a residents' vote on the administrative integration with Chungcheongnam-do after a shift in government direction, reflecting a contradiction in their previous stance.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Mayor of Tequila Promises to Clean Up the City Hall After the Arrest of Diego 'N'

Marisol Rodríguez, the new mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, is committed to cleaning up the local government following the arrest of former mayor Diego 'N' on extortion charges linked to drug cartel activities.

Feb 10 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

SD Leader Wants Action on Luleå Company's Ranking: "Shameful"

The leader of the Sweden Democrats in Luleå criticized the city's business ranking as unacceptable and called for improvements, even suggesting the dismissal of the municipal director if results don't improve.

Feb 9 • 16:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Salomón Jara assesses cultural and sports activities of the Oaxaca Segura strategy to prevent violence in the capital city

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz reviews cultural and sports initiatives in Oaxaca City aimed at reducing crime and violence through community involvement.

Feb 9 • 06:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju and Jeonnam: Government Notifies That 119 Provisions of the Administrative Integration Special Law Are Not Acceptable... Requests Acceptance of 45 Provisions

The South Korean government has indicated it cannot accept many provisions of the special law for the establishment of a unified city in Gwangju and Jeonnam, raising concerns among local officials.

Feb 9 • 02:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

“It could be a disaster for the city”: Pabel Muñoz warns that the proposed law would 'suffocate' municipalities

Ecuador's National Assembly is considering a reform law that could heavily restrict the budgets of local governments, raising concerns from the Mayor of Quito.

Feb 8 • 20:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Instead of tents, residential containers. The city led by a deputy built illegally

A city in Czechia, managed by a deputy, was found to have illegally constructed residential containers instead of tents.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The City Authority Did Not Support a Single Opposition Proposal in the Budget Approval

During the second reading of the city budget in Tallinn's city council, the opposition presented 71 amendments, all of which were rejected by the ruling coalition.

Feb 5 • 18:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 16:00: Tallinn City Council Meeting

The Tallinn City Council will hold a regular meeting on Thursday at 4:00 PM, which can be viewed live on the ERR portal.

Feb 5 • 12:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Do not want unprepared questions in the city council

The majority in the city council has requested the governing committee to explore ways to improve the council meetings, expressing concerns about unprepared questions.

Feb 2 • 14:49 UTC

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