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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

He was hiding in a construction container in vain. A Czech thief was caught in Austria

A Czech thief was apprehended in Austria after unsuccessfully hiding in a construction container.

Feb 27 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends demolitions and new buildings in SP for seeing flaws in zoning review

São Paulo's court has temporarily halted the issuance of permits for demolitions and new constructions due to issues in the zoning law revision process.

Feb 27 • 14:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A small municipality reports on the aftermath of the 'yard sauna law': workload increased, revenues dropped by tens of thousands

A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.

Feb 27 • 07:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will mediation in construction disputes be mandatory after March 1?

The article discusses whether mediation will become a mandatory process in construction disputes in Poland starting March 1.

Feb 27 • 04:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Change in the law: anyone going to court for construction matters must be prepared for mediation

The Polish Ministry of Justice has initiated changes to civil procedure laws aimed at reducing the burden on courts dealing with economic cases, particularly those related to construction disputes.

Feb 27 • 03:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mandatory Mediation in the Construction Industry. Will It Not Help Smaller Players?

New regulations in Poland propose mandatory mediation in construction disputes, but experts question their efficacy in aiding smaller market players.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

With Changes in Law, Time Savings in Construction are Hoped For

Proposed changes in Latvian construction laws are aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays by allowing parallel processing of construction and design.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Changes to the law aim to save time in construction; bureaucracy is being reduced in other areas as well

Latvian lawmakers plan to submit changes in March aimed at reducing construction times and streamlining bureaucratic processes in various sectors.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The sauna boom is now spreading in Finland like an itch – here's why

The sauna market in Finland has seen rapid growth, particularly in the sales of small saunas, following a new construction law that allows the building of small structures without permits.

Feb 23 • 18:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the construction register is against the law

The city of Tartu and lawyer Karmen Turk argue that the Estonian government's decision to restrict public access to the construction register violates public information laws.

Feb 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teresópolis Councilors Admit Problems with the 20-Story Building Law

Teresópolis councilors are expressing concerns and criticism over the newly enacted law allowing the construction of 20-story buildings, citing procedural issues and lack of transparency.

Feb 20 • 19:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Will the revision of the construction law threaten UNESCO heritage sites? Experts warn of disgrace, the state rejects criticism

Historians and architects in Czechia are opposing a proposed revision to the construction law, warning it could jeopardize UNESCO heritage sites and calling for stronger protections.

Feb 19 • 15:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Breakthrough in the case of the first nuclear power plant in Poland

The construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant has received official clearance to continue following a ruling by the National Administrative Court that dismissed a complaint against the project.

Feb 18 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The draft law mentions Rovaniemi 13 times, yet does not solve problems – government legalizes short-term rental business

A new construction law draft fails to address the short-term rental issues in Rovaniemi, allowing current short-term rental practices to continue.

Feb 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Allowing evidence from phone taps in investigations - amendments to the law being prepared in the Saeima

Latvia's Saeima is preparing legal amendments to permit the use of evidence obtained from phone taps in investigations, which has raised concerns over privacy and ethical implications.

Feb 17 • 16:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No 25% levy on building materials in Tax Act, FG counters Amaechi

The Nigerian Federal Government has denied allegations that a new tax law will impose a 25% levy on building materials and construction funds, responding to claims made by former Minister Rotimi Amaechi.

Feb 15 • 19:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is the allowed height for building construction on the waterfront of João Pessoa? Understand the Height Law

The article discusses the legal debate over building height limits along the waterfront of João Pessoa, Brazil, amidst proposed changes to existing regulations.

Feb 15 • 17:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Israel's government has passed controversial West Bank law

Israel's government has enacted a contentious law that increases Israeli control and construction in the occupied West Bank.

Feb 15 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court ends action against land leveling at Portão do Inferno in MT; understand

The Federal Court has concluded the public prosecution case aiming to suspend leveling works at Portão do Inferno, citing various irregularities in the project.

Feb 11 • 14:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Delete the toxic clauses of the special law on administrative integration that are hidden in the installation intentions of the Jirisan cable car

Environmental groups are urging the deletion of specific provisions in a special law regarding the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju that they claim could facilitate the construction of a cable car in Jirisan National Park.

Feb 10 • 02:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors abandon project that aimed to reduce minimum distance for buildings near rivers in Itapetininga

The proposed law to reduce the minimum distance for constructions near rivers was withdrawn from the agenda by councilors in Itapetininga.

Feb 6 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Texas: the new law SB 785 signed by Abbott that impacts construction

Texas has enacted a new law aimed at streamlining the construction market, particularly for prefabricated homes, which promises to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate building projects starting in 2026.

Feb 6 • 10:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Improvements in Construction Law are now in effect

New amendments to construction law have come into effect, enhancing regulations and standards in the industry.

Feb 6 • 04:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Architecture Council of RJ demands annulment of law for 20-storey buildings in Teresópolis

The Architecture and Urbanism Council of Rio de Janeiro is demanding the immediate annulment of a law allowing the construction of 20-storey buildings in Teresópolis, following public backlash.

Feb 5 • 10:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Retaining walls without permits and notifications

The article discusses the legal ambiguities surrounding the construction of retaining walls on private properties in Poland, which have caused tension between investors, neighbors, and construction oversight due to the lack of a clear definition in the building law.

Feb 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends decision preventing new licenses and permits for constructions on the Coastal Road

The Court of Rio Grande do Norte has suspended the decision blocking new urban licenses and building permits for constructions on the Coastal Road in Natal, following a request from the city's mayor and in the context of a law passed in December 2024.

Feb 2 • 22:35 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

A Wind Farm is Being Built Illegally in Doksany, Claims the Mayor. 'We Did Not Break the Law,' Defends the Company

Construction of a wind farm without permission is underway in Doksany, as the mayor claims the company did not inform the local authorities, who are responsible for permitting such developments.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

A new round of legalization of illegal construction begins: It applies to buildings constructed until June 21, 2011.

The government will adopt amendments to the law on handling illegally constructed buildings, allowing only those built before June 21, 2011 to be legalized.

Jan 14 • 08:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Change is coming: Only buildings constructed by this date will be able to be legalized

The government will adopt changes to the law regarding illegal buildings, allowing only those constructed by June 21, 2011, to be legalized, effectively limiting future legalization efforts.

Jan 14 • 07:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Illegal construction after 2011 can no longer be legalized

The government will convene to adopt amendments to the law governing illegal buildings, restricting legalization to structures built before June 21, 2011.

Jan 14 • 05:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Changes in Construction Law

This article discusses the changes being implemented in construction law.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Hammer on NIMBY." The new construction law only caters to big players, critics say

Critics argue that a proposed construction law in the Czech Republic benefits large developers while bypassing typical regulatory processes.

Jan 12 • 05:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It Will Be Harder to Block Construction Investments

The article discusses a legal amendment that restricts appeals against building permit decisions, potentially limiting the ability of individuals without professional legal assistance to contest such decisions while introducing protective mechanisms for those not represented by lawyers.

Jan 7 • 03:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Bačić's laws on construction and spatial planning come into effect today

Starting today, new laws regarding spatial planning, construction, and energy efficiency, which have sparked considerable controversy, take effect in Croatia.

Jan 1 • 08:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'We will abolish this law, and then this government,' the opposition threatened at the end of the year...

The Croatian Parliament, amid tensions over controversial laws and the reinstatement of military service, managed to pass three significant laws concerning construction and energy efficiency before the year ended, despite opposition from dissenting parties.

Jan 1 • 07:44 UTC

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