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Sébastien Jibrayel, a former sports deputy in Marseille, condemned for group violence, is running for local office in the city’s northern districts under the leadership of Samia Ghali.

The public defender's office in São Paulo inaugurates a new service in Limeira to provide assistance to women experiencing violence, in partnership with the city hall.

A 30 m² office space in Buenos Aires, linked to organized crime's financial operations, was auctioned for $35,000.

A registered sex offender's bid for a Fresno City Council seat has ignited significant public outrage and debate about the eligibility of individuals with criminal records for public office.

The Superior Electoral Court has temporarily suspended supplementary elections in Senador Sá, Ceará, after a legal appeal by the city's mayor, Bel Júnior, who faced removal from office.

Four residents from Maarjamäe have achieved a partial victory against the Tallinn City Planning Office in a recent circuit court ruling concerning the demolition of a central pavilion.

The mayor of Aracoiaba, Wellington Silva de Oliveira, has been removed from office, and the vice-mayor Selma Bezerra has assumed the position following a request from the Electoral Public Ministry due to his criminal conviction.

The remains of Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, were transferred to Mexico City's Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime after he was fatally injured during a federal operation.

The mayor of Oakland, California, had her city-owned SUV stolen when a thief broke into her office and took the keys, but the vehicle was recovered about 24 hours later, and a suspect has been arrested.

The cause of death of actor Peter Greene, known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has been determined to be an accidental gunshot wound, as announced by the New York City Medical Examiner's Office.

Hidelbrando Canabrava Rodrigues Neto, the former vice-mayor of Itaúna, Brazil, is currently under house arrest with electronic monitoring due to ongoing corruption investigations in the mining sector.

Zoran Mamdani, New York City's first socialist and Muslim mayor, is grappling with significant financial challenges early in his tenure.

The cause of death for actor Peter Greene, found dead in December, has been determined to be an accidental gunshot wound by the New York City Chief Medical Examiner's office.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for the Brooklyn Navy Yard's lease cancellation of a drone supplier to Israel shortly after he took office.

A firearm used in the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Tláhuac is connected to at least two other crimes, according to the Mexico City Attorney General's Office.

A new development called Uus-Karlowa is set to replace the former central heating plant in Tartu city center, featuring three apartment buildings with commercial spaces and plans for a hotel and office building.

Juan José Serrano, former comptroller of Mexico City, plans to lead the Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) for the 2026-2034 term and has announced his candidacy as the selection process begins.

An investigation has been opened by the Nice prosecutor's office into alleged corruption and favoritism surrounding the city's orders for Covid masks during the pandemic in March 2020.

After councilman Chico 2000 was suspended due to corruption allegations, Fellipe Corrêa has been sworn in as his replacement in Cuiabá's City Council.

Employees of the Campina Grande city hall vacated the mayor's office after overdue salaries were paid following a union protest.

The Ten Towers in Munich, once empty office buildings, may be transformed into one of the largest student and trainee residences in the city due to a shift in the demand for office space.

A member of the CUP was arrested during a tense city council meeting in Santpedor, where a councilor from Aliança Catalana took office amid protests.

Jagoda Munić, a member of the Možemo party and former employee of Green Action, was appointed as assistant chief for ecological sustainability in the City Office for Economy, Environmental Sustainability, and Strategic Planning in Zagreb.

Suspended Rēzekne City Council Chair Aleksandrs Bartaševics plans to appeal the decision that denied him access to state secrets, citing legal grounds and presumption of innocence.

The Public Prosecutor's Office has recommended that the São Paulo City Hall secure the parade of informal Carnival blocks that have not obtained official registration with the government.

The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has recommended that the city government implement planning and oversight measures for public areas during the Carnival in 2026 to ensure safety and prevent overcrowding incidents.

Munich city officials are proposing a policy that would link the development of new office spaces with residential housing to promote mixed-use areas and affordable spaces for various social purposes.

The article discusses the confusion surrounding who is responsible for the withholding of personal income tax (PIT) from salaries in Poland, whether it is the city office or the municipality.

Calgary's downtown office towers are set to be transformed into 128 units of affordable housing through a new city grant program.

R. Makauskas, a member of the Marijampolė City Council, has been convicted of fraud and banned from public service for three years after falsifying expense reports.

Rachida Dati criticizes the Paris mayor's office for allocating nearly 300 million euros annually to over 2800 associations, arguing these funds are a misuse during a time of budget constraints.

Myroslava Chaiun, a young journalist from Ukraine, uncovers graphic accounts of sexual violence and torture inflicted by Russian soldiers on Ukrainian citizens, highlighting the personal story of a 16-year-old rape victim from Kherson.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Minas Gerais has charged a man suspected of killing 36-year-old Júlio Sebastião Soares Justino with qualified homicide, following a shooting incident motivated by revenge.

The Bergen City Council recommends employees to work from home starting Monday due to predicted high air pollution levels next week.

The Judiciary Council concluded that the reassignment of a criminal case by the head of the Riga City Court, Anda Briedes, was beyond her authority, but does not warrant her removal from office.

On February 6, a significant increase in traffic congestion is expected in Mexico City due to a march by BTS fans toward the Federal Consumer Attorney's Office, causing major disruptions in various areas of the city.

Journalist Carlos Jiménez has identified the suspect accused of killing a driver on Marina Nacional as Victo Hugo 'N', claimed to be an agent of the Mexico City Attorney General's Office.

The city of Yongin has received approval for the 'Cheoin District Office Complex' construction project following a five-month feasibility study confirming its necessity and appropriateness.

New York City Council President Julie Menin introduced a set of legislative priorities focused on affordability, economic growth, and opportunities after her first month in office.

Ana Cláudia Zuliani, first lady of Olímpia and wife of the city's mayor, has been employed as a special parliamentary advisor at Alesp with a salary nearly reaching R$ 30,000.

Cachoeirinha, a small municipality with a population of 1,985, is under scrutiny from the Public Ministry for nepotism after the mayor named relatives to public office.

Economist Gonzalo Bernardos shares his perspective on managing protected housing to prevent irregularities in their allocation, against the backdrop of a complaint by the Alicante City Council to the Prosecutor's Office regarding potential irregularities.

The Bouchard Tower in Buenos Aires, previously home to the newspaper La Nación, is selling its top four floors of premium office space totaling nearly 4000 m2 for $18.6 million to attract corporate interest back to the area.

A city office employee declined a dinner invitation from friends, sparking a debate on Reddit about the expectations placed on her after work hours.

Intelligence agents from the Attorney General's Office conducted a security operation in the Panamericana neighborhood of Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, leading to the arrest of at least five suspected criminals during a property search.

Ana Pavičić Kaselj has been appointed as the new director of the Zagreb Waste Management Center, set to take office on April 17, 2026, overseeing a major strategic project for the city.

Councilor Luis André has taken office as the new head of the Secretariat of Institutional Articulation in Teresina, aimed at enhancing communication between the city government and various social and governmental entities.

The article explores the influence of a prominent developer on the decisions being made within Prague's city council, revealed through the interactions observed outside the official's office.

Due to technical issues with Solaris Urbino buses, there may be disruptions on several bus routes in Tallinn on Wednesday, as reported by the city's public transport office on social media.

Police have launched a forced investigation into Ohsan Mayor Lee Kwon-jae regarding serious civil disaster allegations related to the wall collapse that resulted in deaths, marking the first search of the mayor's office and other city departments.