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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hyung-joon: "Why is it that only Busan is excluded from the same regional development law?... Calls for special law processing with head shaving"

Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon shaved his head to urge the passage of a special law aimed at fostering Busan as a global hub city.

Mar 23 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Final report of the project on the construction of social interest housing would be ready by Saturday

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission aims to approve the report for the urgent housing law project this weekend.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paulistana Times Square Sets Precedent in the Clean City Law

A project dubbed Paulistana Times Square has been approved to install LED panels in São Paulo, raising concerns over public space usage and urban investment.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Collapse of Building Authorities and Recording for Big Developers." MPs Discussed the Building Law, the Minister Did Not Show Up

Czech MPs discussed a significant amendment to the building law aimed at accelerating construction amid a national building crisis, although the local development minister was absent from the proceedings.

Mar 19 • 16:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Pomegranate Seeds Burst More as They Ripen

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes ethnic unity in promoting national development in a new law passed by the National People's Congress.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master Bank lent at least R$ 22 million to Hugo Motta's sister-in-law

The sister-in-law of the President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil secured a loan of R$ 22 million from Master Bank for real estate development.

Mar 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report Ready for First Debate on Urgent Project for the Construction of Social Housing

The Ecuadorian National Assembly's Economic Development Commission approved a report for the first debate of an urgent law project aimed at incentivizing the construction of social housing to address the housing deficit.

Mar 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Development: Guidelines for the fee in favor of the Competition Commission for anonymous companies

Greece's Ministry of Development has clarified guidelines on the fee for the Competition Commission regarding the establishment and capital increase of anonymous companies, as per new regulations.

Mar 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mitsotakis' Speech at a Development Ministry Event on Monday

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will speak at a Development Ministry event on March 16, focusing on the Development Law and strategic investments in industry and innovation.

Mar 15 • 18:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Polish president vetoed the bill to join the EU defense loan initiative

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki announced he would not sign a law allowing the country to join the EU loan instrument SAFE for military capability development.

Mar 13 • 07:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Eon-seok: Let's Process the Integrated Law for Daegu and Gyeongbuk, Along with Four Special Laws for Gangwon, Jeonbuk, Jeju, and Busan

Song Eon-seok, the leader of the People's Power party, has proposed the immediate processing of the Daegu and Gyeongbuk administrative integration law and four special laws related to Gangwon, Jeonbuk, Jeju, and Busan during the upcoming March National Assembly session.

Mar 12 • 00:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Analysis of urgent law on tax incentives for donations of social interest housing begins

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission in Ecuador has begun discussing a project aimed at establishing tax incentives for donors of social interest housing, intended to address the housing deficit in the country.

Mar 11 • 21:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Farm and Fishing Basic Income Law Passed by Agriculture and Fisheries Committee

The 'Farm and Fishing Basic Income Law' aimed at reducing income disparity and addressing regional decline has been passed by Korea's National Assembly Agriculture and Fisheries Committee.

Mar 11 • 13:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is it still possible to apply for many 'WZs' for one property?

The Polish Ministry of Development and Technology has proposed changes to the zoning law that would limit who can apply for construction conditions for properties, amidst high demand.

Mar 11 • 03:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urgent law qualified to encourage the construction of affordable housing

The Ecuadorian National Assembly's Economic Development Commission will analyze a proposal to amend the Internal Tax Regime Law to promote affordable housing construction and reduce the housing deficit.

Mar 10 • 16:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Conditions for Successful Metropolitan Administrative Integration

The National Assembly passed a special law for the establishment of a unified metropolitan city between Jeonnam and Gwangju, raising concerns about the implications of administrative integration in South Korea.

Mar 9 • 10:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Defense industry to be strengthened with 150 million euros

Greek defense companies will receive 150 million euros to enhance their capabilities, particularly focusing on dual-use technology.

Mar 9 • 10:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The defense industry will be strengthened with 150 million euros

Greek defense companies are showing strong interest in joining the new Development Law regime to enhance defense, particularly in dual-use technology for military and civilian purposes.

Mar 9 • 07:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Reform of the Glacier Law: In Search of Sustainable Development

Argentina's Congress is debating a project to amend the Glacier Law, aiming to clarify legal ambiguities and improve inter-jurisdictional coordination without dismantling glacier protections.

Mar 8 • 03:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Amendment to Personal Information Protection Law: Is There Enough Consideration for Risks in Creating Statistics and AI Development Without Consent?

The Japanese government is proposing amendments to the Personal Information Protection Law that could reduce the requirement for consent when creating statistical data and developing AI models, raising concerns about potential risks to personal rights and privacy.

Mar 7 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women's Day: 'ProtagonistAs' Brings Together Debates and Activities in Petrópolis

The 'ProtagonistAs' event in Petrópolis celebrates International Women's Day with talks and activities focused on women's empowerment and legal professional development.

Mar 6 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Released Tall Buildings Even in Areas Prohibited by Zoning Law, Says MP-SP

The São Paulo public prosecutor's office indicates that the city has allowed high-rise buildings in prohibited areas, leading to a moratorium on new constructions.

Mar 6 • 16:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The renewable energy sector does not give up and shows expertise against the network law

The Polish renewable energy sector is expressing strong opposition against current connection regulations, which are viewed as dysfunctional and obstructing the development of new energy sources.

Mar 4 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IN MEMORIAM: As an inspiring figure, Urmas Volens cared for the future of lawyers

Urmas Volens, who significantly contributed to the development of legal frameworks in Estonia, passed away on December 24, 1976.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VARAM does not approve the draft law on 'Gors'

Latvia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development has not approved the draft law governing the management of the Latgale Embassy 'Gors', suggesting amendments for flexibility in founding additional members.

Feb 27 • 10:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VARAM does not agree with the draft law on 'Gora'

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of Latvia raises concerns about ambiguous wording in a draft law regarding the 'Gors' foundation.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

AI for All: From Existential Risk to Global Development Engine

The article discusses the dual nature of AI, contemplating its potential to either govern humanity or serve as a driver for global development, inspired by Asimov's first law of robotics.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Administrative Integration of Chungnam and Daejeon Fails...Democratic Party says 'Don't Hinder Regional Development' vs. National Power 'Scrap the Bill'

The proposed special law for the administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon has been stalled at the National Assembly level, leading to intense political blame between the Democratic Party and the ruling party.

Feb 25 • 06:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Development of the Law on the Elimination of Violence

Latvia's parliament initiated the development of a new law aimed at combating violence, launched as an alternative to the Istanbul Convention.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The law proposed by opponents of the Istanbul Convention will not be developed until March

The Latvian parliament's decision to draft a new anti-violence law as an alternative to the Istanbul Convention will delay its development until March.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Economic Development Commission approves report for second debate on urgent law to strengthen mining and energy sectors

The Economic Development Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a report for the second debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.

Feb 24 • 05:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What was Uttar Pradesh like 9 years ago? CM Yogi tells

CM Yogi highlights that the situation in Uttar Pradesh nine years ago was dire, characterized by riots, insecurity, and disorder.

Feb 23 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law

The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.

Feb 23 • 08:25 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law to boost industrialization and job creation approved in 1st vote in Campo Grande

The Municipal Chamber of Campo Grande approved a bill intended to enhance industrialization and job creation by altering the legal framework of the Prodes economic development program.

Feb 19 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Building Bonuses: When Do They Take Effect – What Changes Now with the Loft Spaces?

The article discusses recent clarifications on the implementation of building bonuses following changes in Greek building regulation law 5197/2025.

Feb 19 • 12:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

ZZS faction leader in the Saeima: There is no basis for replacing the Minister of Agriculture in connection with support for forestry workers

The leader of the ZZS faction in Latvia's Saeima stated that there is no justification for replacing the Minister of Agriculture related to support for forestry workers, highlighting that a critical evaluation from law enforcement could change perspectives.

Feb 19 • 03:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These programs would be at risk in Quito with the Cootad reform, according to the Municipality

Economic development initiatives and social services in Quito may be jeopardized by the reform of the Cootad law currently under consideration in the Assembly.

Feb 18 • 16:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report approved for the second debate on the urgent project regarding spending efficiency in GADs

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission approved a report for the second debate on a reform law aimed at enhancing spending efficiency among decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador.

Feb 17 • 22:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefect of Pichincha requests to appear before legislative committee regarding urgent efficiency project in GADs

The Prefect of Pichincha, Paola Pabón, has requested to present concerns to the National Assembly's Economic Development Committee about an urgent law project affecting decentralized governments' efficiency and autonomy.

Feb 17 • 13:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Responsible mining does not require changes to the Glacier Law

The article argues that while mining is an essential part of sustainable development, it cannot be considered fully sustainable and must focus on responsibility to minimize social and environmental damage.

Feb 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian company draws investment to speed up AI development for drones

Ukrainian defense technology company The Fourth Law, backed by the US firm Axon, is set to enhance artificial intelligence for drones following a significant investment.

Feb 16 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Epstein Files Case Reaches the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in India has taken up the Epstein files case, marking a significant legal development.

Feb 13 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Economic Development Commission approves report for first debate on urgent project for strengthening mining and energy

Ecuador's Economic Development Commission has approved a report for the first debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors, amid complaints about the absence of environmental organizations.

Feb 13 • 04:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report for the first debate on the urgent project regarding efficiency in GAD approved by the Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly in Ecuador has approved the report for the first debate on a law aiming to reform the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization for the efficiency of decentralized autonomous governments.

Feb 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

T. Theodorikakos: New chamber law by 2026

The Greek Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, announced the government's intention to introduce a new chamber law by 2026 during a speech at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry's New Year's event.

Feb 12 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPB contests in STF the request from the City Hall of João Pessoa to relax the Gabarito Law

The Public Ministry of Paraíba (MPPB) has contested the City Hall of João Pessoa's request to suspend a court ruling that declared a portion of the land use law unconstitutional, which allowed taller buildings along the city's coastline.

Feb 12 • 12:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘SMR Special Law’ Passed in National Assembly… Environmental Groups Criticize ‘Unverified Technology and Favoritism’

The South Korean National Assembly passed a special law supporting the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), prompting environmental groups to criticize it as an irresponsible decision risking the nation's resources with unverified technology.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Lawyer Pavel Zeman is the new European Public Prosecutor for the Czech Republic

Pavel Zeman has been appointed as the new European Public Prosecutor for the Czech Republic, marking a significant development in the country's legal and political landscape.

Feb 11 • 16:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Administrative Integration Law is a Special Law for the Destruction of Land... Environmental Groups Urge the Abolition of Provisions that Weaken Regulations

Environmental groups in South Korea are protesting an administrative integration law they claim will enable widespread development at the expense of the environment.

Feb 11 • 09:54 UTC

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