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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary warns residents of consequences if water use enters ‘risky red zone’

Calgary officials are urging residents to conserve water in light of an upcoming shutdown that will reduce supply from the main water source for the city.

Mar 2 • 23:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

City of Calgary to provide update on water restrictions, feeder main repairs

Calgary officials will announce new water restrictions and discuss repairs to a critical feeder main that supplies water to 60% of the city.

Mar 2 • 18:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Lohja has given double dismissals

The city of Lohja has terminated the contracts of two high-ranking officials due to procurement irregularities.

Mar 2 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall removes guards after motorcycle rider killed by police vehicle in Sorocaba

City officials in Sorocaba, Brazil, have suspended municipal guards involved in the fatal incident of a motorcyclist being hit by a police vehicle during a chase.

Mar 2 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Displaced families return home after floods in Peruíbe; cleaning is underway

Residents displaced by the worst floods in a decade in Peruíbe, Brazil, are returning to their homes as city officials begin clean-up efforts.

Mar 2 • 12:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Figure Skater Riku Miura Reveals Words to Parents During Visit to Hometown Takarazuka City

Olympic gold medalist Riku Miura visited her hometown of Takarazuka, Japan, to report on her achievements to local officials and express gratitude to her parents.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flood causes damage in Espinosa and city declares state of emergency

A significant flood in Espinosa, Brazil, led to extensive damage and the declaration of a state of emergency by city officials.

Mar 1 • 19:03 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

No satisfactory explanations from the city on project failures

The city officials have not provided adequate explanations regarding the failures of certain projects.

Feb 28 • 14:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pedro Sola criticizes road closures for Shakira's concert in Zócalo; Metro director responds: 'We understand'

Pedro Sola expressed frustration over road and public transport closures in Mexico City due to Shakira's upcoming concert in Zócalo, prompting a response from Metro officials.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rebellion in New York: Mamdani's official condemns the snowball attack on the NYPD

An attack involving snowballs thrown at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park sparked a public debate among officials in New York City.

Feb 27 • 20:23 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

BH Carnival already has an official date in 2027; find out when

Belo Horizonte's Carnival in 2027 is scheduled from January 23 to February 14, with plans for improvements in organization outlined by city officials.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Investigation Report on Wall Collapse Points to Design and Construction Issues in Osan City

An investigation into a wall collapse in Osan City reveals failures in design, construction, and maintenance, with city officials emphasizing these issues following the tragedy.

Feb 27 • 05:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: worker hangs from scaffold after rope gives way in Bahia

A worker in Ipiaú, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

Feb 26 • 20:26 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64

Toronto city officials are honoring the late Giorgio Mammoliti, who served as a councillor and MPP for over two decades.

Feb 25 • 21:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Alleged Assassination Attempt On ADC Leaders Genocide Against Political Parties - Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer and spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, condemned an attack on party leaders in Benin City as an assassination attempt linked to government officials.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Illegal subcontracting that led to ‘worker burial death’... Construction company representatives and public officials in Goyang City charged without detention

In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.

Feb 25 • 07:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Author Leena Lehtolainen's Radical Solution to the Decline in Reading: Books Should Be Banned for Those Under Age 18

Finnish author Leena Lehtolainen suggests banning books for under-18s as a drastic measure to address the decline in reading among youth, which city officials recognize as a critical societal issue.

Feb 24 • 15:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Letter to City Leadership: Family Judges See Protection of Munich's Children at Risk

Family judges in Munich express concerns over child welfare and urge city officials to take immediate action due to insufficient resources in family support services.

Feb 24 • 15:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NYPD officers hit with snowballs while responding to disorderly group: officials

NYPD officers were targeted with snowballs while addressing a disorderly crowd in Washington Square Park, leading to several officers being treated at a hospital.

Feb 24 • 12:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vietnamese communists paid for the trip of the Deputy Mayor of Tampere – “It was not luxury, just a normal hotel”

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City funded a promotional trip for Tampere's Deputy Mayor Ilkka Porttikivi, revealing an arrangement where city officials were provided with flights and accommodation.

Feb 24 • 10:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The public officials' union criticizes Ulsan City for manpower shortages of 136 employees in local government due to personnel transfers

The public officials' union in Ulsan claims that recent personnel transfers by Ulsan City have resulted in significant manpower shortages in local government, affecting 136 positions.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Action before the Constitutional Court seeks to stop the collection of waste fees in Quito

City officials in Quito have filed a legal action to halt the increased waste collection fees introduced on February 1st after residents expressed financial distress over the surging costs.

Feb 23 • 01:12 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

New York declares state of emergency before snowstorm

New York City officials have declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe snowstorm expected to hit the city, with all streets, highways, and bridges closing to non-essential traffic.

Feb 22 • 19:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Curfew imposed in New York ahead of a violent snowstorm

New York City has declared a temporary curfew in anticipation of a severe snowstorm, with officials urging residents to avoid non-essential travel.

Feb 22 • 18:28 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Terrorist attack on Lviv: 12 people in hospital, two in critical condition

A terrorist attack in Lviv has left 12 injured, with two individuals in critical condition, according to city officials.

Feb 22 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Ukraine's Lviv City Shaken by Loud Explosions, See the World Today

Several officials have died in explosions in Lviv, Ukraine, with emergency services and police responding to the scene.

Feb 22 • 12:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hepatitis A and leptospirosis: Campinas region has 577 cases in five years, and the city hall warns of risk during the rainy season

The Campinas region has reported 577 cases of Hepatitis A and leptospirosis over five years, prompting health officials to issue warnings during the rainy season due to health risks from contaminated floodwaters.

Feb 22 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Police officer killed and 24 injured in western Ukraine on Sunday night

A police officer was killed and 24 others were injured in explosions in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, which officials classified as a terrorist act.

Feb 22 • 07:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Night Explosions in Lviv Center: "It Was a Terrorist Attack"

Two powerful explosions occurred in the center of Lviv, with the city's officials labeling it a terrorist attack that resulted in one police officer's death and 15 injuries.

Feb 22 • 05:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

One of Ukraine's largest cities is preparing to fend off the Russians: 'Terror is inevitable'

Ukrainian officials indicate that the city is under real threat from advancing Russian forces, prompting residents to prepare for impending attacks.

Feb 21 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Garbage truck falls into hole after pavement gave way in Altos de Santana, São José dos Campos

A garbage truck fell into a hole in Altos de Santana, São José dos Campos, after the pavement collapsed, prompting city officials to address the issue of road erosion in the area.

Feb 21 • 13:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

NBA superstar at odds with California city over private party, threatens legal action

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is in dispute with Beverly Hills officials over a shut-down private event, leading to potential legal action.

Feb 20 • 23:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March

Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Feb 20 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Female GCM officer in SP accuses superior of making threats and verbally abusing her during work in the streets; city hall says it has removed the aggressor

A female municipal guard in São Paulo reported threats and verbal abuse from her supervisor while on duty, leading to an investigation and temporary removal of the supervisor by city officials.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Developer faces questions at public inquiry about money given to Winnipeg officials

A developer denied that payments made to two Winnipeg city officials were a form of bribery related to a police headquarters contract.

Feb 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Exceptional Circumstances in Oulu – City Encourages Discussion with Children and the Elderly

Oulu is set to host a military exercise involving local defense forces, prompting city officials to advise residents to discuss potential disturbances with children and the elderly.

Feb 20 • 07:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The city with the largest tourism growth in 2025 may not be the one you think

Odense, the birthplace of H.C. Andersen, is set to see a significant rise in tourism by 2025, with officials hoping to avoid the pitfalls of over-tourism experienced by cities like Barcelona and Venice.

Feb 19 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Taboão da Serra, in Greater São Paulo, is caught with fake license plate from the city's Legislative Power

The chief of staff for the mayor of Taboão da Serra was arrested for driving a vehicle with a fake legislative license plate.

Feb 19 • 15:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Sudanese rebels' 18-month siege bears 'hallmarks of genocide', UN officials say

UN officials have reported that an 18-month siege by Sudanese rebels in the city of el-Fasher displays characteristics of genocide, leading to calls for urgent international action.

Feb 19 • 08:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Renting apartments anew? Large cities are 'for', but significant doubts arise

The Polish Parliament is considering a project to limit the sale of municipal apartments to tenants, amidst concerns from city officials about the implications of increased regulations.

Feb 19 • 05:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Number of Guests Will Not Be Limited to Five Thousand

Reykjavik's city officials addressed police concerns about access routes to a major event site, indicating that there will be no limit on the number of attendees.

Feb 18 • 21:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum asks Canada for mining companies to comply with environmental remediation

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico City, urged Canadian mining companies operating in Mexico to fulfill their environmental remediation obligations during a meeting with Canadian officials.

Feb 18 • 20:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Flooded basements, closed riverbanks, limited movements... The city of Angers under water after the flooding of the Maine

The city of Angers is experiencing severe flooding as the Maine River rises, prompting officials to advise residents to limit travel.

Feb 18 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman killed by hit-and-run driver, a city hall aide from Cajuru, SP, who was riding a motorcycle drunk

A 72-year-old woman tragically died months after being struck by a drunk municipal aide on a luxury motorcycle in Cajuru, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Miss Universe 2025 did not arrive for the key delivery and controversy erupts in Ambato

Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch, did not attend the key delivery event in Ambato, causing outrage among attendees and city officials.

Feb 17 • 15:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Erding City Park: Using Air Rifles and Desert Hawks Against Seed Crows

Erding city officials plan to control the growing seed crow population in the city park with the help of a falconer and a hunter after previous efforts have failed.

Feb 17 • 09:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sources for Al Jazeera: Syrian Security Forces Approaching Suwayda

Syrian security forces are nearing entry into the city of Suwayda, aiming to restore law and order according to local officials.

Feb 16 • 19:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Diana Sánchez accuses Alessandra Rojo of acting violently during an operation: 'She is an arrogant woman'

The dispute over the reorganization of street vendors in San Cosme escalated into mutual accusations between local officials and a legislator.

Feb 14 • 15:14 UTC

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