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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ostrava is managing to throw away 40 percent less waste

Ostrava has succeeded in reducing its waste disposal by 40 percent.

Mar 22 • 19:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This Set Off the Alarm in Bergen

A bomb-like object was discovered in a pedestrian tunnel in Bergen, prompting police to take emergency action and summon a bomb disposal unit.

Mar 22 • 08:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allowing Direct Landfill of Household Waste at the Metropolitan Landfill During the Maintenance Period of Public Incineration Facilities

The government permits the direct landfill of 163,000 tons of household waste at the metropolitan landfill during maintenance of public incineration facilities to manage waste disposal effectively.

Mar 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allowing Direct Landfilling of Household Waste During Maintenance Period of Public Incineration Facilities

The Korean authorities have permitted the direct landfilling of household waste at the Seoul metropolitan landfill during the maintenance period of public incineration facilities to reduce reliance on private waste disposal services.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A box of ammunition was found in the port of Thessaloniki

A box containing ammunition, possibly mortars, was discovered in the port of Thessaloniki, prompting immediate notification to the responsible authorities for safe disposal.

Mar 21 • 14:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"What the hell, don’t you feel weird?" A Pärnu local discovers an unexpected garbage heap on private land and offers a hundred euros for a tip about the litterbug

A local man in Pärnu, Estonia, offers a reward for information regarding a person who illegally dumped trash on private property, sparking discussions about waste disposal practices among residents.

Mar 20 • 16:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Nearly US$24 billion: Russia's Lukoil estimates losses from foreign asset disposals

Russia's Lukoil estimates losses of approximately US$24 billion from the disposal of its foreign assets following sanctions imposed by the U.S.

Mar 20 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cell phones, computers, and other electronics can be donated during a fair in Teresina

Unused cell phones, computers, and other electronics can be donated at the 'Feirinha Verde' event in Teresina, aimed at promoting proper electronic waste disposal.

Mar 20 • 10:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Puy-de-Dôme: a grenade found in the yard of a primary school by a student

A student found an old hand grenade in the playground of an elementary school in Puy-de-Dôme, leading to the evacuation of 200 children and a response from bomb disposal experts.

Mar 20 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Garbage collectors find 30 kg of marijuana in a trash bag in the DF; police investigate if disposal was to avoid arrest

Authorities in Brazil are investigating after 30 kilograms of marijuana were discovered in a trash bag by garbage collectors in Ceilândia, in the Federal District.

Mar 19 • 20:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bomb squad rushes to two suspicious devices found inside bag outside shop

A bomb squad was deployed in Dublin after two suspicious devices were found in a bag outside a shop.

Mar 19 • 14:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How did they solve the problems with toilets and waste in ancient Riga? An archaeologist tells the story

An archaeologist discusses waste management challenges in ancient Riga, revealing historical attitudes and actions regarding refuse disposal.

Mar 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man arrested outside Dublin shopping centre as bomb disposal rush to scene

A man in his 30s was arrested near a Dublin shopping centre following the discovery of a suspicious device, which was later deemed non-viable by bomb disposal experts.

Mar 18 • 22:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspected dangerous object in Arlöv

A suspected dangerous object was discovered in a basement of a multi-family house in Arlöv, prompting police action and the involvement of a national bomb squad.

Mar 18 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gym closed for improper sewage disposal in João Pessoa

A gym in João Pessoa was shut down for illegally discharging sewage into a rainwater drainage system.

Mar 18 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sustainability Drive-Thru starts this Thursday for recyclable disposal in Campo Grande

The 17th edition of the Sustainability Drive-Thru begins on Thursday, September 19, and runs until Saturday, September 21, in Campo Grande, focusing on the correct disposal of recyclable materials.

Mar 18 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A new wave of price increases rolls across Estonia

Estonia will see new waste management fees and price hikes affecting household waste disposal this summer, in addition to the ongoing requirement for packaging separation.

Mar 17 • 21:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

First robot mechanics of the Lithuanian Army trained in Germany

Lithuanian soldiers have completed training in Germany to maintain and repair the robotic bomb disposal unit tEODor EVO, enhancing their operational capabilities.

Mar 17 • 14:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The first robotic mechanics of the Lithuanian army trained in Germany

Lithuanian army personnel are now trained to repair and troubleshoot the tEODor EVO robotic system used for bomb disposal, enhancing operational capabilities.

Mar 17 • 12:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Head of State announced laws regarding the compensation for war damages by Russia and waste management

President Alar Karis approved two laws concerning the establishment of an international commission for Ukraine's damage claims and the procurement of waste recycling and disposal services by local governments.

Mar 17 • 11:32 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Likely found dynamite in Drammen - area cordoned off

Police arrested a man in his fifties in Drammen, who is suspected of carrying what is likely dynamite, prompting a response from bomb disposal teams.

Mar 17 • 09:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Suspected Dangerous Object at Triangeln in Malmö

A suspected dangerous object was reported outside a store on Södra Förstadsgatan in Malmö, leading to significant traffic disruptions as the area is cordoned off and bomb disposal units investigate.

Mar 17 • 06:41 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Suspicious dangerous object at Triangeln in Malmö

Authorities are investigating a potentially dangerous object found outside a store in Triangeln, Malmö, which has led to significant traffic disruptions in the area.

Mar 17 • 06:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

What is 'Disposal Suspended' which is neither Indictment nor Non-Indictment? The Murder Case of a Woman in Kunitachi, Tokyo

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has indicted a man for the murder of his wife, with discussions on the legal term 'disposal suspended' after a previous release without charge.

Mar 17 • 04:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Military pyrotechnic devices found during a search at a home in Kalvarija – bomb disposal experts called in

A search of a home in Kalvarija uncovered military pyrotechnic devices, prompting the involvement of bomb disposal experts due to illegal possession of explosives.

Mar 16 • 07:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Iranian shelling causes injuries in Eilat and the Negev, and bomb disposal experts deployed in Tel Aviv

Iranian rocket attacks have resulted in injuries in southern Israel and bomb disposal experts are being deployed in Tel Aviv following the incident.

Mar 15 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bomb squad scrambled to Rushden as nearby homes 'immediately evacuated'

A police bomb squad responded to a potentially suspicious item in Rushden, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes and the establishment of a rest centre.

Mar 15 • 07:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Exploring the possibility of carbon disposal under the Baltic Sea

Swedish geologists believe that it is feasible to store hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide in sandstone beneath the Baltic Sea.

Mar 15 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia has accumulated about one million tons of asbestos slate; disposal still costs a lot

Latvia faces a significant challenge with approximately one million tons of asbestos slate that poses severe health risks and costly disposal.

Mar 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Literature survey at Nishino-shima nuclear waste final disposal site and briefing session in Tokyo's Ogasawara Village

A briefing session was held for Ogasawara Village residents regarding a literature survey for a potential nuclear waste disposal site on Nishino-shima, highlighting community concerns over safety and the selection process.

Mar 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing and dismembering a woman in SC used the victim's car to dispose of body parts, police say

The suspects in the murder and dismemberment of real estate agent Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas in Florianópolis reportedly used her own car to transport her remains for disposal, according to police.

Mar 13 • 22:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can you burn leaves on your plot? Here are the current regulations

The article discusses the regulations governing the burning of plant waste on private plots and in family gardens in Poland.

Mar 13 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Do you know where to put used baking paper? Most Finns act incorrectly

A survey reveals that most Finns incorrectly dispose of used baking paper in general waste, despite its compostable nature.

Mar 13 • 12:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Red rice served for graduation meal discarded due to coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the earthquake in Fukushima

A graduation meal consisting of red rice was canceled in a city in Fukushima due to its coincidence with the 15th anniversary of the East Japan Earthquake, resulting in the disposal of 2,100 prepared meals.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

She threw away her kids' toys - and was slapped with £11k fine

A mother in Guernsey received an £11,000 fine for throwing away her children's toys, which contained banned batteries.

Mar 13 • 08:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company fined for improper disposal of customer documents on a street in the coast of SP; PHOTOS

A housing cooperative in Limeira, Brazil, was fined R$ 11,000 for the improper disposal of customer documents in Mongaguá.

Mar 13 • 00:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consider Direct Disposal of Fukushima Daiichi Debris Rather Than Reprocessing, Says Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman

The chairman of Japan's Nuclear Regulatory Commission suggests that directly disposing of melted nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster may be more advisable than attempting its reprocessing.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

Can you really turn into a tree when you die?

Death expert Dr. Hannah Gould discusses modern trends in body disposal and remembrance after death, including turning into a tree or becoming an AI chatbot hologram.

Mar 11 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See new rules for implementing ecopoints in new subdivisions

New regulations in Uberlândia, Brazil, require the establishment of ecopoints for waste disposal in all approved new subdivisions.

Mar 11 • 13:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Grenade discovered during autopsy of soldier's body returned as part of exchange with Russia

An unexploded grenade was found during the autopsy of a Ukrainian soldier's body returned from Russia, prompting evacuation of the morgue and neutralization of the device by bomb disposal experts.

Mar 11 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman urges people to stop putting 1 common item into food waste or recycling

A refuse worker is warning the public about the improper disposal of a common food item that should be thrown in general waste instead of compost or recycling bins.

Mar 11 • 10:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"The bomb is active": Thousands must leave Dresden's city center

In Dresden, about 18,000 residents were evacuated from the city center due to the discovery of a World War II bomb with a damaged fuse, necessitating extensive bomb disposal efforts.

Mar 11 • 09:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefecture will sanction poor waste disposal after flooding in Los Tintos

The Guayas Prefecture is taking measures against poor waste disposal following significant flooding in Los Tintos, Ecuador, which obstructed roads due to debris accumulation.

Mar 10 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lenten Operation Catches Poorly Preserved Fish, Insects, and Irregular Waste Disposal in Fish Markets of Guarujá

A health inspection operation in Guarujá, São Paulo, uncovered issues of poor fish preservation and irregularities in local fish markets ahead of Lent, prompting warnings and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Mar 10 • 18:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Never pour this kitchen cabinet product down the sink – it is hazardous waste

Household cleaning products can have expiration dates, and improper disposal can lead to hazardous waste issues.

Mar 10 • 17:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After 15min investigations into illegal landfills – million-euro fines, trials, changed laws, and losing environment protectors' jobs

This investigation reveals the existence of a shadow waste disposal system in Lithuania that operates alongside official infrastructure, involving illegal waste carriers and intermediaries.

Mar 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After 15min investigations into illegal landfills - millions in fines, courts, amended laws, and lost jobs for environmentalists

Investigations reveal a shadowy waste disposal system in Lithuania involving illegal operators who dump waste in nature, leading to significant penalties and reforms.

Mar 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Disposal to Art - Meta-recycling

The 'From Disposal to Art - Meta-recycling' project in Ilha Solteira, Brazil, combines electronic waste recycling with artistic creation through free workshops for children and young people.

Mar 10 • 13:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Suspected Dangerous Object in Kalmar – Bomb Squad on the Way

A suspicious object was discovered outdoors in Kalmar, prompting the police to call for the national bomb disposal unit for evaluation.

Mar 10 • 11:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspected Dangerous Object in Kalmar

A suspected dangerous object has been found outdoors in Kalmar, prompting police to secure the area and call in the national bomb squad.

Mar 10 • 11:32 UTC

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