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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Central Finland's sote savings are being implemented – the administrative court quickly granted permission for the termination of services

Central Finland's welfare area is allowed to proceed with its planned service reductions despite appeals against a regional council decision.

Feb 27 • 14:43 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Dannebrog to Hang in the Meeting Room of Copenhagen City Hall

Copenhagen City Hall's meeting room is set to be decorated with the Dannebrog, following a decision by a broad majority in the city's council.

Feb 27 • 06:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Council backflips on rate rise for short-stay rentals to support tourism

The Mount Gambier council reversed its decision to increase rates on short-stay rentals, opting to support tourism instead amid a housing crisis.

Feb 26 • 20:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Dismissed Bartaševics on the delay in electing a new mayor of Rēzekne: A bad decision made in haste

Dismissed Mayor Bartaševics criticized the delay in electing a new mayor of Rēzekne, calling it a hasty decision and asserting that the council has time to choose a successor legally.

Feb 26 • 17:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Decision Made: Helsinki Halves Meat and Dairy Products in Schools and Daycares

Helsinki's city council has decided to halve the procurement of meat and dairy products in city food services, specifically affecting schools and daycares, by 2030.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Municipal body denies classification of Ó do Borogodó bar as cultural heritage

The São Paulo municipal council denied the request to classify the bar Ó do Borogodó as a cultural heritage site, leading the owner to plan an appeal against the decision.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In the Saeima elections, 158 polling stations will be available in Riga

Riga will have 158 polling stations for the upcoming Saeima elections this fall, as confirmed by the Riga City Council's recent decision.

Feb 25 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campo Grande City Council's Board Election Suspended by Court Decision

A court in Mato Grosso do Sul suspended the early election of the Board of the Campo Grande City Council for the 2027/2028 term due to constitutional concerns.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

In March, the appeal for the incentives of the New Building Regulation will be heard by the Council of State

The Council of State in Greece will hear appeals from various municipalities regarding the environmental incentives under the New Building Regulation in early March.

Feb 25 • 04:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Background of KRRiT's Decision Regarding TV Republika: "Kaczyński Went Mad"

A member of Poland's national media council voted against a concession fee installment plan for TV Republika, surprising many observers.

Feb 24 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mitsotakis: The decision on the new increase in the minimum wage will be made at the end of March

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined key economic objectives during a meeting of the Governmental Economic Policy Council, including the announcement of a forthcoming decision on the minimum wage increase by the end of March.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The President of TV Republika ends speculation regarding the concession. "We proposed a fair solution"

The President of TV Republika discussed the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Council regarding their request for a staggered concession fee payment.

Feb 24 • 07:02 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

EU President Demands Support from Hungary for Joint Ukraine Decision

The President of the European Council, António Costa, expresses dissatisfaction in a letter to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regarding Hungary's blockade of a financial loan for Ukraine.

Feb 23 • 18:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

City-owned subsidiary: "München Ticket" is facing insolvency

The city service company "München Ticket" is reportedly on the brink of insolvency, with a decision needed from the city council before the upcoming local elections.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turku to vote on hundreds of millions for tram in the coming months - only half of councilors express their opinions

In Turku, Finland, only about half of the city councilors have expressed their opinions on whether to build a tram system estimated to cost €465 million, with the council expected to make a final decision by June.

Feb 23 • 05:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ opens investigation into decision that acquitted man accused of sexual assault against a vulnerable person in MG

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has initiated an investigation regarding the acquittal of a 35-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl by the Minas Gerais Court of Justice.

Feb 22 • 03:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mbappé/PSG Conflict: The Club Decides Not to Appeal, Ending a (Long) Saga

Paris Saint-Germain will not appeal a labor council decision requiring the club to pay nearly €61 million to former player Kylian Mbappé, marking the end of a prolonged dispute.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: The Commission defends its participation in the Peace Council after French criticism

The European Commission stands by its decision to participate in the inaugural meeting of the US Peace Council despite criticism from France, asserting its right to accept such invitations.

Feb 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The court annulled Parkano's decision on the wind power plan because the company's representative was present - the city manager denies

A court in Hämeenlinna annulled the wind power plan adopted by Parkano due to procedural errors, particularly the improper presence of a wind company representative at a city council meeting.

Feb 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Paltamo loans 100,000 euros to a golf company - council decided with a vote of 16 to 4

Paltamo municipality has approved a 100,000 euro loan to Paltamo Golf Oy to aid in its financial restructuring, a decision made by the town council with a vote of 16 to 4.

Feb 20 • 12:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The decision on the western railway in Salo cannot yet be implemented – the city will express its opinion to the administrative court in March

The implementation of the Salo City Council's decision regarding the western railway is currently paused pending a ruling from the administrative court.

Feb 20 • 07:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Donald Trump says that, without an agreement, he could attack Iran in up to 15 days

Donald Trump threatens military action against Iran, stating that a decision on war or peace must be made within fifteen days as the U.S. strengthens its military presence in the Middle East.

Feb 20 • 00:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Trump Suggests 'Next 10 Days' as Critical Point for Attack Decision on Iran

President Trump indicated that the next ten days will be pivotal in deciding whether to proceed with military action against Iran.

Feb 19 • 20:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New jam for the 'one hour train'

The implementation of the West Rail decision in Salo is delayed due to an appeal to the administrative court following a city council agreement.

Feb 19 • 18:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Why didn't Nawrocki go to the USA? The background of the decision regarding the Peace Council

Polish official Karol Nawrocki pulled out of a trip to the USA after Italian Prime Minister Meloni declined to attend a key meeting, affecting diplomatic engagements.

Feb 19 • 09:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Decision on Another Position for Helmanis

The Financial Committee of the Ogre municipal council will decide on the appointment of former mayor Egils Helmanis as deputy chair of the local civil defense commission.

Feb 19 • 05:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Civil Society Alliance Protests Governors' Boycott of Senate Oversight

Civil society groups in Kenya protest against the Council of Governors' decision to boycott Senate oversight committees, citing threats to constitutional accountability.

Feb 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki will not participate in the Peace Council? A decision has been made

The Polish President is seeking a clear stance from the government on joining the Peace Council, following discussions at a National Security Council meeting.

Feb 17 • 12:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PUBLIC APPEAL ⟩ Representatives of the nursing sector to Joller: we are deeply worried

Various nursing organizations in Estonia have expressed concern to Social Minister Karmen Joller over her decision to terminate the work of the development council for nursing.

Feb 17 • 09:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Āboliņš calls on deputies to decide to terminate operations of Russian-language radio stations

The chairman of the National Electronic Media Council of Latvia is urging parliament to make a decision on ending the operations of Russian-language radio stations funded by the state.

Feb 16 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer U-turns on cancelling council elections after legal threat

Keir Starmer has reversed his decision to postpone local council elections due to legal challenges, confirming that all elections will proceed as planned on May 7, 2026.

Feb 16 • 14:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Public Transport Council postpones decision on chairperson election

The Public Transport Council of Latvia has postponed the election of a new chairperson due to ongoing changes in the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 16 • 12:13 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Absence of Africa on UN Security Council ‘indefensible’ – Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres argues that the lack of a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council is unacceptable, calling for Africa's inclusion in global decision-making.

Feb 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Gideon Saar is Expected to Represent Israel at the Peace Council Summit in Washington Next Week

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is set to represent Israel at the upcoming Peace Council Summit in Washington following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision not to attend.

Feb 14 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Jevgeni Ossinovski: Tallinn could build a new hospital by itself

Former Tallinn mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski criticizes the city council's decision to halt the establishment of a new medical campus, asserting that the capital can construct the hospital without state co-funding.

Feb 14 • 10:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Bartaševičs Quickly Gets Another Position, Will Appeal Decision on Dismissal from Rēzekne Mayor Position

Former Rēzekne Mayor Bartaševičs has quickly taken up another position in the city council following his dismissal.

Feb 13 • 17:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle Receives Adverse Decision from the Council for Mass Media

Yle's electoral machine faced criticism due to missing candidate information during its initial release, which is considered a significant error in factual information dissemination.

Feb 13 • 09:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The government voluntarily prepared itself for dozens of experts. But it’s not a surprise

The Czech government's decision to disband the National Economic Council led by a small group of experts signals a significant shift in its economic strategy, which may hinder potential economic benefits.

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

Manaquiri defines new councilors after fraud leads to the removal of more than half of the City Council; see names

The municipalities of Manaquiri, Brazil, have experienced a significant shift in its City Council due to a judicial decision that nullified the mandates of most council members following electoral fraud.

Feb 11 • 20:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wind Power Divides a Tourism Location – Kolari Decides on a Historical Plan

The Kolari municipal council is set to make a historic decision regarding a wind power zoning plan that could establish the municipality's first wind turbines, amidst a divided public opinion.

Feb 11 • 18:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Włodzimierz Czarzasty has made a decision. Elections for the National Judicial Council are starting

Włodzimierz Czarzasty announced the start of the candidate nomination process for the National Judicial Council's members.

Feb 11 • 15:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Norwegian Ambassador on the Unique Decision: - It is not a good feeling to be sitting in the Norwegian chair now

Norway's ambassador describes a unique decision made by the Council of Europe, resulting in the lifting of a former official's immunity.

Feb 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

After 2 days of Edmonton infill debate, city committee sends decision to council

Edmonton's city council urban planning committee has reviewed proposed amendments to residential zoning regulations that would impose stricter limits on infill development.

Feb 11 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Bartaševics will appeal the decision to suspend him from office

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.

Feb 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Day of Remembrance in the regional council: after the no to Bocchino, Fi and FdI leave the room

The regional council of Tuscany faced turmoil during a solemn session for the Day of Remembrance, culminating in the exit of political factions following a decision to exclude external guests from the event.

Feb 11 • 06:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Verde City Council Contest Is Suspended

The public contest for the City Council of Rio Verde, Brazil, has been suspended following a decision by the State Court of Accounts due to a request from the Public Ministry regarding the contractor's investigation.

Feb 10 • 21:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Gifts to the Public Sector: Where the Council of State's Decision Is Heading – The Data

The Council of State in Greece is expected to lean towards a negative decision regarding the reinstatement of the 13th and 14th salaries, known as 'Dora', for public employees.

Feb 10 • 04:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘I don’t understand this decision, I heard about it from the press’: Alexandra Villacís, alternate member, after being removed from the Judiciary

Alexandra Villacís, an alternate member of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador, expressed confusion over her removal from the position, which she learned about through the media rather than official channels.

Feb 10 • 01:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hunting of Wolves is Being Prohibited in Turku and Raisio Areas - The Nature Conservation Union Calls the Council Initiatives Groundbreaking

A group of decision-makers aims to ban the hunting of wolves and other large predators on municipal lands owned by Turku and Raisio.

Feb 9 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa decision-makers agree on rules for civil discussion - no banned words, zero tolerance for racism

Vantaa city council leaders have established rules for civil discussion, emphasizing zero tolerance for racism after a recent incident during a heated council meeting.

Feb 9 • 14:05 UTC

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