‘Embarrassing’: Vancouver councillor calls out mayor over drugs comment controversy
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim apologized to Councillor Sean Orr for mistakenly accusing him of distributing illegal drugs during a briefing for Chinese business leaders.
‘We defeated the parties of billionaire donors’: Hannah Spencer’s victory speech
Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party councillor, has won the Gorton and Denton byelection, marking a historic victory for the Green party in northern England by defeating Labour's substantial majority.
The Marielle case finally has a conclusion at the STF
After almost eight years, justice has convicted the masterminds behind the murders of city councillor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes.
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.
Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of Rio activist councillor
Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted two former lawmakers for their roles in ordering the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent activist and councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian politician brothers convicted of ordering murder of Rio city councillor
Two brothers were convicted of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio city councillor Marielle Franco, drawing international condemnation.
Vancouver city councillor apologizes for calling fellow members ‘drug users’
Vancouver city councillor Lenny Zhou faced backlash and apology for incorrectly labeling fellow council members as drug users during a controversial press release.
Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’
A Reform UK councillor shared a Facebook post suggesting that Labour MP Natalie Fleet should be shot, leading her to speak out against the normalization of death threats in politics.
Murder Conviction, 12 Years for Former Voghera Councillor Massimo Adriatici
Massimo Adriatici, a former security councillor of Voghera, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the intentional murder of Younes El Boussettaoui, with the incident occurring in July 2021.
After the resignation of those close to Viciana, the PP reorganizes its group in the Assembly and 'purges' the deputy who clashed with commentator Santaolalla
The PP in Madrid has undergone a significant internal restructuring following the resignation of three spokespeople and the dismissal of Education Councillor Emilio Viciana, which involved the removal of Elisa Vigil amidst a public controversy.
Perth council in 'respectful' disagreement over spending choices
A Perth councillor is advocating for a review of meal provisions at evening meetings, sparking a debate with the shire president over the necessity of such expenditures for council staff and members.
Councillor from Campinas is sentenced to loss of mandate in a case against 'rachadinha' scheme in the Chamber
Permínio Monteiro, a councillor from Campinas, has been sentenced for administrative impropriety due to involvement in a 'rachadinha' salary scheme, with his defense planning to appeal.
Former councillor jailed for stalking former MP Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt, a former councillor, has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for stalking former MP Penny Mordaunt, causing her to fear for her safety.
Ex-councillor Edward Brandt jailed for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt, causing her to fear for her safety.
'Serbian Evening' organized by SNV: Kajkić reported Đurišić, she responded: 'I am the one who should sue'
The media storm continues following the 'Serbian Evening' event where controversial singer Snežana Đurišić received a legal complaint from local councillor Nikola Kajkić for alleged criminal elements in her performance, which she denies.
The confrontation before the judge regarding the disaster reveals the clash between Pradas and Mazón's chief of staff: "Cuenca was the extension of the president"
The ex-councillor Pradas and Carlos Mazón's chief of staff are to face off in a court confrontation concerning the 2024 disaster, amid suspicions of delayed alert messages to the public.
The Canary Government spends 3.7 million on allowances: from the general director who travels every two days to the councillor who costs more than Clavijo
The Canary Islands government, led by Coalición Canaria and the Popular Party, has spent 3.7 million euros in allowances during the current legislative term, significantly increasing travel and subsistence expenses compared to the previous government.