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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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for March 3rd

Hana Financial Group announces humanitarian aid programs to citizens in the Middle East, while Lotte Department Store and Seoul City also make significant announcements regarding design awards and citizen participation in budget planning, respectively.

Mar 2 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Shooting of Mom 2 starring Khushi Kapoor begins in Greater Noida, Boney Kapoor to make four more films in UP

The filming of Mom 2, featuring Khushi Kapoor, has officially started in Greater Noida's Yamuna City, marking a significant moment for the proposed film city with Boney Kapoor planning more films in the region.

Mar 2 • 07:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Accommodation Tax Spreading Nationwide: Set to Increase Dramatically by 2026, Kyoto City to Raise it to a Maximum of 10,000 Yen

The accommodation tax is set to increase significantly across Japan, with Kyoto City planning to raise its tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen in response to a surge in foreign tourists.

Mar 1 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Forest Walking Path, Prohibiting Bicycle Traffic 'Pedestrian-Only' Promotion

Seoul City is planning to designate paths within Seoul Forest as pedestrian-only to enhance safety and prevent accidents caused by bicycles.

Mar 1 • 01:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither large nor problematic: 5 native trees for narrow sidewalks

The article discusses five native tree species suitable for narrow sidewalks in urban Argentina, emphasizing their ecological benefits and adaptability to compacted soils.

Feb 28 • 10:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sustainability That Is Visible in the City's Design

The article discusses the innovative urban planning in Maringá, Brazil, focusing on the new Civic Center as the new 'golden square meter' that enhances livability and accessibility.

Feb 27 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Where knowledge and city grow together

The article discusses the increasing demand and appreciation for planned neighborhoods in Brazil's real estate market, driven by infrastructure and services.

Feb 27 • 20:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Reykjavik city admits to providing incorrect information, but the ombudsman says questions remain unanswered

Reykjavik city has acknowledged providing incorrect information regarding a planning application, yet questions from the ombudsman remain unresolved.

Feb 27 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio has the rainiest February in nearly 30 years

The city of Rio de Janeiro experienced its rainiest February in almost three decades, with recorded rainfall of 352 millimeters so far this month.

Feb 27 • 11:42 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Growing Inward: Vitoria's Urbanism That Frustrates Builders

Vitoria's new General Urban Planning Plan aims to promote a more compact and sustainable city while addressing excessive land consumption.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 1,313 km of traffic jams, the city of SP sets a traffic record for the year for the second consecutive day

São Paulo recorded the highest traffic congestion of 2026 for the second consecutive day, reaching 1,313 km of traffic jams.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stop the youth school in Laugardal

Plans to construct a new youth school in Laugardal have been halted by the Reykjavík City Council.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former City Secretary in PR is Suspected of Using Access to Municipal Accounts to Steal R$ 152,000 and is Arrested While Planning to Leave the Country, Says MP

Sumair Pires Leles, the former municipal finance secretary in Altônia, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over R$ 152,000 from municipal funds while having unrestricted access to the city's accounts.

Feb 26 • 15:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Part of DanÄ—s Street in KlaipÄ—da will be renamed Ernesto Galvanausko Boulevard

The KlaipÄ—da Council has voted unanimously to rename a section of DanÄ—s Street to Ernesto Galvanausko Boulevard, marking the city's first boulevard.

Feb 26 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lippus: The reorganization of Tallinn will reduce school places and make them more expensive

Madle Lippus argues that the Tallinn city government's plan to reorganize schools in Northern Tallinn will significantly reduce the number of available school places and increase costs for families.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

A Year of Planning and Millimetric Maneuvers: How the Operation to Transport a Brazilian Transformer to a Futuristic City in Saudi Arabia Works

A Brazilian transformer is being transported to Saudi Arabia for a megaproject aimed at creating a renewable energy-powered linear city.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Times Square in downtown São Paulo advances amid fears of multiplying loopholes in the City Clean Law

The proposal for a 'Times Square' attraction in downtown São Paulo progresses, reigniting concerns about potential relaxations of the City Clean Law that restricts advertising billboards.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

From Madrid Central to Neom: the Murcian genius of AI who knows how to fix urban chaos with digital twins

The article discusses the innovative use of digital twins to manage urban planning and environmental initiatives effectively, contrasting success and failures in city projects.

Feb 25 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conviction of the Brazão Brothers for the Murder of Marielle Reverberates in Foreign Media

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court convicted brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to 76 years and 3 months in prison for planning the murder of city councilor Marielle Franco and her driver in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

When the city slows down, life happens

The design of planned neighborhoods emphasizes time, social interaction, and well-being.

Feb 25 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The new city center starts here

A new real estate project, Eurogarden and the Civic Center, is transforming the urban landscape of Maringá, Brazil, by establishing a new development axis that focuses on smart urban planning, sustainability, and quality of life.

Feb 25 • 19:50 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Munich: City Decides to Redesign Giesinger Berg

The Munich city council has approved the redesign of Giesinger Berg to increase space for cyclists, despite last-minute attempts by the CSU and Free Voters to halt the project.

Feb 25 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY: Hundipea development detailed planning moved forward

The Tallinn city government has proposed a detailed plan for the Hundipea northern area, transforming a closed port and industrial zone into an open urban space with new residences, commercial spaces, and a seaside promenade.

Feb 25 • 13:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A study on the renovation of Kaunas Old Town streets has been prepared: planned changes and priorities

A comprehensive study has been developed to guide the future renovation of streets in Kaunas Old Town, focusing on people's needs and enhancing the cultural and historical context.

Feb 25 • 13:25 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

Curitiba has a deficit of more than 260 thousand trees, survey points out; find out how to request planting on your street

A survey by the city hall shows that Curitiba has a potential deficit of over 262,000 trees available for planting across its regions.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida ignores the Judiciary and authorizes the construction of a student residence in a protected garden

The Madrid city government, led by José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has approved the construction of a student residence in a historically protected garden despite judicial objections.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best cities to visit each month in 2026—travel expert's ultimate guide

A travel expert provides a guide on the best cities to visit each month in 2026, emphasizing the value of timing for maximizing travel experiences.

Feb 25 • 03:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall considers opening street in Flamboyant Park, Goiânia

The Goiânia City Hall is exploring the possibility of opening a street within Flamboyant Park to improve vehicle access, despite opposition from environmental and planning agencies.

Feb 24 • 12:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: Who Wants a City with More Trash Cans than Trees?

The article discusses the problems arising from implementing stricter waste management policies in Swedish cities, highlighting the negative impact on residential areas.

Feb 24 • 05:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Entry charges to the city center failed at the ministry. Prague is now talking about a strict ban

Prague's plan to implement entry charges to its city center has been abandoned in favor of a stricter ban, following concerns raised by the Ministry of the Interior.

Feb 23 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A Guide to Designing a Lively City: "Green or Bare City?"

A practical guide on creating vibrant urban environments has been published, compiling five years of experience and knowledge on urban ecology in Tartu.

Feb 23 • 08:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu scientists and nature conservationists worry about the mowing of green areas planned by the city government

Scientists and nature conservationists in Tartu are concerned about the city government's plan to mow grasslands rich in biodiversity more extensively.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu Scientists and Conservationists Concerned About the Mowing of Green Areas Planned by the City Council

Scientists and conservationists in Tartu are worried about the city's plans to increase mowing in biodiversity-rich green areas under the new city administration.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu scientists and conservationists are concerned about the mowing of green areas that the city government plans

Scientists and conservationists in Tartu are raising concerns over the planned mowing of biodiverse green areas by the city government.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Overcrowding and Excessive Street Vendors Hinder Parades in the Street Carnival; Blocks Call for Better Planning

The 2026 street carnival in Rio experienced overcrowded blocks and disrupted parades due to a high number of street vendors, prompting organizers to demand better planning from the city.

Feb 20 • 22:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New districts in the north and northeast: Procedure failed: Reiter demands restart for planning tens of thousands of apartments

The mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, has declared the urban development measures in the north and northeast of the city a failure and is calling for a restart of planning discussions to address housing shortages.

Feb 20 • 15:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Acceptance of the Tallinna Harbour planning has been postponed

The acceptance of Tallinna Harbour's detailed planning has been delayed in the Tallinn City Council due to opposition actions.

Feb 20 • 14:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Man killed preparing terrorist attack in Russian city – FSB (VIDEO)

The FSB reported the killing of a man who was planning a terrorist attack during Defenders of the Fatherland Day celebrations in Stavropol, Russia, allegedly linked to a Ukrainian organization.

Feb 20 • 12:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Controversial Agreement Between the Church and Developer: 'The City is Handing Over Land Too Lightly'

Residents of Z Osiedla Maltańskiego are being displaced as the Archdiocese of Poznań sells land to a developer planning to construct 2,000 apartments, raising concerns about their future.

Feb 20 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida sends heavy machinery and excavators to Montecarmelo and puts the neighborhood on alert

The Madrid City Council, led by Almeida, has deployed heavy machinery to Montecarmelo, prompting concerns from residents and complaints regarding labor risk prevention violations.

Feb 20 • 07:30 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Haapsalu declared the detailed plans in the construction ban zone invalid

The city of Haapsalu has declared detailed plans that fall within construction ban zones as invalid, a decision met with legal criticism.

Feb 18 • 16:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This is India's 'Silent City'

The article focuses on India's 'Silent City', highlighting its unique characteristics and significance.

Feb 18 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the Chancellor of Justice, the Haapsalu City Council has not acted correctly in invalidating some detailed plans.

The Chancellor of Justice criticized the Haapsalu City Council for improperly invalidating certain detailed plans in the new general plan.

Feb 18 • 15:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Planning to study abroad requires more than filling out applications. It requires clarity, timing, and access to the right information

3AG Global Resources is organizing a multi-city EduFair in Nigeria to assist prospective students in making informed decisions regarding studying abroad.

Feb 18 • 14:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikkeli plans a new school and swimming hall by Lake Saimaa: "Will revolutionize the harbor area," says city development director

The city of Mikkeli is planning to build a new primary school and daycare center by Lake Saimaa, a project that has gained supportive feedback from local decision-makers.

Feb 18 • 13:05 UTC

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