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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Heritage Protection Sets Restrictions on the Renovation of Pirita TOP

The Tallinn City Planning Office has initiated a new detailed plan for the Pirita Olympic Sailing Center, focusing on modernizing the area while preserving elements of its historical architecture.

Mar 22 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cavaliere takes over the mayor's office in Rio with the challenge of leading a major project in the city center and overcoming internal resistance

Eduardo Cavaliere assumes the mayor's office in Rio de Janeiro with the task of implementing significant urban reforms while navigating internal political challenges.

Mar 20 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law prohibits offenders against women and children from taking public office in a city in RS

A new law in Esteio, Brazil, prohibits individuals convicted of violence against vulnerable groups from being appointed to public office.

Mar 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contract between Água Comprida City Hall and law office suspended due to lack of bidding

A court decision has suspended a no-bid contract between the city hall of Água Comprida and a law office, citing procedural violations.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani moves to sideline NYC police with new safety office under sweeping overhaul

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to create an Office of Community Safety to prioritize supportive measures over traditional policing.

Mar 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Barcelona will be the first Spanish city to have an office in Brussels

Barcelona is set to become the first Spanish city with an office in Brussels, aiming to represent the interests of its residents at the European Union level.

Mar 19 • 11:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Reporting to learn gambling... Gwangju Teachers' Union says 'Inappropriate' Cyber Crime Prevention Unit for Youth

The Gwangju Teachers' Union expressed concerns over the city education office's youth cyber crime prevention initiative, citing potential human rights violations and risks of exposing students to cybercrime.

Mar 18 • 01:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor points out neglect by the City Hall of Campinas and asks for R$ 2 million for the death of a child in Taquaral

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking R$ 2 million in damages from the City Hall of Campinas following the death of a child due to a falling eucalyptus tree.

Mar 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The mascletà breaks the windows of the tourism office of the Valencia City Council and leaves attendees "stunned": "It was brutal"

The mascletà event during Valencia's Fallas festival caused broken windows at the city council's tourism office and left spectators amazed with its intensity.

Mar 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Taxi drivers are fuming and refusing to drive": Ülemiste City is in total traffic jam in the evenings

Office workers in Ülemiste City are expressing frustration over evening rush hour traffic, which has become a nerve-wracking experience, while city officials acknowledge the issue and promise improvements over time.

Mar 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Seoul City Councilman and Former District Office Executive Charged with Bribery in Market Maintenance Project

A current Seoul City councilman and a former district office executive have been charged with accepting bribes from market developers in exchange for preferential treatment.

Mar 16 • 06:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 11 cases of child labor, MPT notifies the City Hall of Rio Claro for awareness measures

The Ministry of Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) has notified the City Hall of Rio Claro, SP, following the discovery of 11 cases of child labor in the area, urging participation in an awareness program.

Mar 15 • 12:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Protesters Attack the Cuban Communist Party Office in Morón

Protests in the Cuban city of Morón escalated from peaceful demonstrations to violent clashes, targeting the Communist Party office due to ongoing electricity outages.

Mar 14 • 20:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Demonstrators in Cuba Attacked the Communist Party's Office

Anti-government protesters in Cuba attacked a Communist Party office in the city of Morón amid demonstrations against power outages and food shortages.

Mar 14 • 17:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cuban State Media: Protesters Ransack Communist Party Office

A rare outbreak of protests in the eastern Cuban city of Morón has escalated into vandalism against the Communist Party office amid mounting dissatisfaction with the government.

Mar 14 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Run-off election for Munich's Lord Mayor: Dominik Krause feels on the rise – but how far will it really carry him?

Dominik Krause, Munich's Second Mayor, is gaining support ahead of the run-off election for the city's mayoral office on March 22, with members of the Green party actively campaigning for his candidacy.

Mar 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Erlangen: Prosecutor's Office investigates AfD city council candidate

The prosecutor's office in Nürnberg-Fürth has opened an investigation against a city council candidate from the AfD party in Erlangen for allegedly falsifying election documents.

Mar 12 • 14:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Destruction of the Yakuza Headquarters in Asakusa, Relocated to Ibaraki 80 Kilometers Away

The designated yakuza group Matsubakai has officially relocated its main office from Asakusa, Tokyo, to Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, as announced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Board.

Mar 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Opening of the Seoul City Museum in Geumcheon-gu... First Introductions on a Shocking Performance Stage

The new Seoul City Museum, located near the Geumcheon-gu Office Station, opened with a striking performance rather than a traditional exhibition.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Apicum-Açu City Council Revokes Decree Increasing Mayor and Vice Mayor Salaries Following MP Recommendation

The Apicum-Açu City Council has revoked a decree that had raised salaries for the mayor and vice mayor after a recommendation from the state's public prosecutor's office, highlighting legal irregularities in the decision-making process.

Mar 11 • 16:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Victims do not achieve justice due to lack of impetus from the CDMX prosecutor's office

Victims in Mexico City struggle to obtain justice due to a lack of action from the prosecutor's office amid alarming rates of property dispossession.

Mar 11 • 07:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pedro DaLua creates emergency office to assess the finances of Macapá's city hall: 'we must have management in our hands'

Interim Mayor Pedro DaLua has established an Emergency Administrative and Financial Office in Macapá to assess the city's accounts and ensure essential services continue.

Mar 10 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police set up office to investigate cases of burned buses in Porto Alegre

The Military Police Command of Porto Alegre has established a management office to investigate the recent arsons of buses in the city.

Mar 10 • 12:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Vilnius – a series of thefts: property worth thousands of euros stolen from garages, cars, and an office

The police in Vilnius reported a spate of thefts occurring at various locations across the city, resulting in substantial financial losses.

Mar 10 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dentist Targeted by the Public Prosecutor's Office Signed Her Own 'Ghost Shifts' as Hospital Director in RR

Juliene Monauer Amorim, a dentist, is under investigation by Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office for allegedly receiving nearly R$ 800,000 irregularly while faking work shifts at a hospital despite attending medical school in another city.

Mar 9 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Released Tall Buildings Even in Areas Prohibited by Zoning Law, Says MP-SP

The São Paulo public prosecutor's office indicates that the city has allowed high-rise buildings in prohibited areas, leading to a moratorium on new constructions.

Mar 6 • 16:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Pavuna Gives Lecture on Smart Traffic: Price – a Real Bargain

Andro Pavuna, head of the City Office for Local Self-Government and Traffic in Zagreb, will discuss smart traffic solutions at a conference in March 2026, with a registration fee of 179 euros plus VAT.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump says NYC Mayor Mamdani made 'big progress' embracing Declaration of Independence

President Trump praised NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his supposed progress in embracing the Declaration of Independence during a recent meeting in the Oval Office.

Mar 4 • 01:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Belo Horizonte City Councilor Files Complaint with PGR Against Flávio Bolsonaro for Early Campaigning at Paulista Event

A city councilor in Belo Horizonte has filed a complaint with Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office against Flávio Bolsonaro for early campaigning at a recent political event.

Mar 2 • 19:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Secondary Activity as Supervisory Board Member: Reiter Must Explain His Office at FC Bayern to the City Council

Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter faces scrutiny from city council factions regarding his supervisory board role at FC Bayern Munich and its potential conflict with his mayoral duties.

Mar 2 • 16:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal elections in Marseille: a former deputy of Benoît Payan convicted of violence is running in the northern districts

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.

Mar 2 • 15:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defender and City Hall of Limeira inaugurate service to assist women in situations of violence

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.

Mar 2 • 10:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

An office in the city where organized crime finances operated was auctioned for $35,000

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

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Registered sex offender’s city council bid sparks fury as officials explore blocking his path

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.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice suspends supplementary election in Senador Sá scheduled for Sunday

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.

Feb 26 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Four Maarjamäe Residents Win Against Tallinn in Circuit Court

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.

Feb 25 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wesley Safadão's brother is removed from the City Hall and vice takes over

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.

Feb 23 • 20:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The body of 'Mencho' arrives in Mexico City: This was the transfer of Nemesio Oseguera to the FEMDO (VIDEOS)

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.

Feb 22 • 23:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Blue city mayor's official SUV stolen after thief breaks into office, swipes keys: police

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.

Feb 20 • 22:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cause of death of Peter Greene, the actor from Pulp Fiction and The Mask, is revealed

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.

Feb 19 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigated for corruption, former vice-mayor of a city in MG serves house arrest with ankle bracelet after leaving the country and losing 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.

Feb 19 • 20:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Zoran Mamdani: 50 Days in the Mayoral Office of New York City

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

Feb 19 • 04:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Pulp Fiction,' 'Mask' actor Peter Greene's cause of death revealed: report

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.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier sparking backlash toward Mamdani: 'Ludicrous'

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.

Feb 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Weapons linked to the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Tláhuac were used in three other crimes

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.

Feb 18 • 03:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS: The former central heating plant development has been named Uus-Karlowa

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.

Feb 17 • 08:35 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Former Capital Government Controller, Juan José Serrano, Seeks to Head the ASF

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.

Feb 16 • 13:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nice: Investigation opened for "corruption" and "favoritism" regarding Covid mask orders by the city hall

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.

Feb 13 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alternate takes office after councilman Chico 2000 is suspended on suspicion of corruption in Cuiabá

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

Feb 12 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Employees vacate the office of the mayor of Campina Grande after overdue salaries are paid

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

Feb 11 • 20:25 UTC

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