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Lithuanian authorities have issued safety instructions to citizens currently in Israel and Iran in response to heightened regional tensions.

The Daegu City Council has shifted its stance to support government integration while the northern Gyeongbuk local councils express strong opposition, demanding more public discussion.

Regional councils in New South Wales are facing significant repair bills for roads damaged by renewable energy projects, with one council reporting a cost of $600,000 for repairs.

Three municipal council members in Lithuania face allegations of misuse of power and fraud regarding false expense reports.

Proposals arise for councils in England to manage home insulation projects to address energy efficiency and cost issues.

Volunteers in Catholic parishes are facing challenges as they deal with community frustrations regarding issues such as abuse scandals and gender inequality within the church, ahead of upcoming elections for parish councils in Bavaria.

Catholic parish councils in Germany will hold elections, allowing laypeople to participate in church governance despite the absence of a broader democratic structure in the church.

Over a thousand local council members from across the political spectrum in Britain have pledged to support Palestinian rights and make it an electoral issue.

The chairman of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State, Osaro Eribo, asserts that the federal allocation is sufficient for council operations and project execution.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed that any proposal for amalgamating local councils in the Niagara Region must originate locally and gain substantial support from local authorities.

ACIL held a ceremony to inaugurate its Board of Directors and various councils for the 2026-2028 term.

Fewer councils in England are implementing maximum council tax increases this year compared to the previous year, with a shift toward lower rate hikes from some local authorities.

President Yoon has stated that the proposed administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon should not be forced without sufficient consensus from the local community and political circles, highlighting opposition from the opposition parties and regional councils.

Homeowners struggling with blocked driveways now have official guidance on how to address the issue from both police and local councils in the UK.

Rural councils in New South Wales face significant financial challenges, with some on the brink of insolvency, prompting calls for state government reform in grant funding allocation.

The Czech cabinet has decided to abolish its councils focused on competitiveness and memory agenda due to operational inefficiencies.

Three progressive parties and civic groups in South Korea have filed a constitutional complaint against the 5% threshold for proportional representation in local elections, claiming it is unconstitutional.

The City of Zagreb has announced that it will spend almost 100,000 euros for an interdisciplinary analysis of its local self-government system, aimed at improving the understanding and efficiency of local councils and committees.

Election turnout is low in the six communes of Mendoza, where voters are casting ballots to renew half of their deliberative councils.

The All Progressives Congress won five out of six chairmanship seats in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, with the Peoples Democratic Party winning one.

Residents in Mendoza are voting today to elect candidates for local councils in six departments.

Mendoza residents must vote on February 22 to renew local councils in several departments and can check their voting eligibility through an official government list.

Abuja's area councils elections, organized by INEC, play a crucial role in local governance, impacting residents' daily lives more than federal elections.

Seven regional shires in Western Australia are confronting a $325,000 revenue cut after rate payments from forestry plantations are redirected from local councils to the State Treasury.

Western Australia is proposing legislation to empower local councils to impose laws on cat containment in order to protect wildlife.

Uberlândia has three Guardianship Councils that provide services to children and adolescents in vulnerable situations, now operating from the Iracema Marques Social Complex.

Councils in England are advocating for means testing for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (Send) regarding school transport due to rising demand and costs.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems for the Federal Capital Territory area councils election to ensure a transparent electoral process.

Elections for the renewal of mayors and city councils in 626 municipalities in Italy will take place on May 24 and 25, with 15 capitals participating.

Ogun workers have issued a new ultimatum to the governor, demanding action on local government autonomy and operational conditions of the councils.

The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, visited various Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory to ensure electoral readiness for the upcoming elections.

Funding for regional council groups in Finland has significantly decreased, with a total allocation of approximately 4.6 million euros for all councils.

Nigel Farage claims victory after the UK government reversed its decision to postpone local elections, leaving councils with limited time to prepare.

Central Queensland councils are advocating for increased Defence investment in the region, highlighting its strategic military capabilities.

Local councils in England are facing a tight deadline to organize elections after the government abandoned plans for delays, leaving leaders frustrated and scrambling.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo is set to present 54 units of construction equipment to the state's local government councils to enhance infrastructure development and local governance.

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in the airport region seeks better communication with local authorities as it presents a list of demands to the newly elected councils and mayors during the municipal election campaign.

The AfD leader, Tino Chrupalla, predicts that his party will double its seats in city and municipal councils during the upcoming local elections in Bavaria.

Minister Nyesom Wike has declared his intention to support candidates aligned with President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming FCT area councils’ election.

The AfD is gearing up for local elections in Bavaria, with a focus on leveraging anti-immigrant sentiments to gain seats in city and community councils.

The article discusses the varying practices of regional councils in Australia regarding charging for car parking and their impacts on local businesses.

The Botswana government is considering the creation of new District Councils over the next four years as part of a restructuring of local governance.

Members of the House of Lords have criticized proposed changes that would eliminate the requirement for councils to publish structural changes in local newspapers, fearing this could lead to a lack of transparency for communities.

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for much of south-east Queensland, with authorities preparing for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.

Local councils in the UK are enforcing stricter regulations on wheelie bin usage, with fines of up to £400 for those who leave bins out too long or block pathways.

Several councils in the UK have banned vehicles over 5 meters in length from their car parks due to size constraints.

Seven councils in England have received approval to raise council tax rates beyond the usual limit of 5%.

The article discusses the obligations of councils in Poland to adhere to statutory authority in their decisions.

Employees in Germany will elect new works councils between March and May, as is customary every four years, with 180,000 positions available.

A commentary discusses the potential impact of a new union-like organization affiliated with the AfD on upcoming works council elections in Germany.