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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mourning in Wolfratshausen: AfD district councilor Timo Klitzsch has died

Timo Klitzsch, a newly elected AfD district councilor in Wolfratshausen, has passed away shortly after winning his seat in the local council.

Mar 19 • 15:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Election in Dachau: 'We Will Tackle the AfD Hard'

The candidates for the upcoming district council election in Dachau are Stefan Löwl (CSU) and Alexander Heisler (Greens), who discussed issues like affordable housing and climate policy in a recent interview.

Mar 19 • 13:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Candidates in Interview: Confessions of Two Election Fighters

An interview with the candidates for the Munich district council position reveals insights into their positions and campaign strategies ahead of the election.

Mar 19 • 11:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government's representative demands the removal of street names of H. Gulbinovičius in the Vilnius district

The Lithuanian government's representative calls for the Vilnius district council to remove street names honoring Cardinal H. Gulbinovičius by April 6, warning of legal action otherwise.

Mar 17 • 14:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This is how the new Oslo map will look: The City Council wants to unite the city into eight districts

Oslo's City Council plans to consolidate the city's 15 districts into eight larger districts as part of a reform aimed at improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy.

Mar 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District council election in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen: SPD and ÖDP recommend Ludwig Schmid

The SPD and ÖDP parties in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen have endorsed Ludwig Schmid for the district leadership against Thomas Holz in the upcoming election.

Mar 17 • 10:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] Public Officials Create ‘New Positions’ Ensuring Retirement Age... Seoul Gangseo District Council Chair Under Suspicion of Accepting Bribes

Two officials from the Seoul Gangseo District Council are under police investigation for allegedly accepting bribes and manipulating hiring for a secure public position.

Mar 17 • 10:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prosecutors seek to recover €15,800 from three Kupiškis district municipality politicians

The Panevėžys District Prosecutor's Office is seeking the recovery of €15,800 from three current and former Kupiškis district municipality council members for allegedly unjustified payments made to them.

Mar 16 • 09:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Medical Self-Government in a Sharp Dispute. The Council of Presidents Condemns the Head of the Szczecin Medical Council

The Council of Presidents of District Medical Councils has criticized Michał Bulsa for misusing his position to undermine democratic decisions of the National Electoral Commission.

Mar 13 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Brouhaha about FDP District Councillor Candidate: Tobias Weiskopf Regrets Offensive Jokes

Tobias Weiskopf, a district council candidate for the FDP, expressed deep regret for offensive jokes he made during a political event, sparking discussions about the boundaries of humor and satire.

Mar 11 • 15:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Landslides in Rubanda Leave One Dead, Homes and Roads Destroyed

A devastating landslide in Nshanjare Town Council, Rubanda District, has resulted in one death and significant damage to property due to heavy rains.

Mar 11 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in the Districts: Who Should Represent Munich in Their District Committees

The SPD's decline in Munich politics continues at the district level, as they face significant losses in local council elections.

Mar 10 • 15:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District: Green Loses, Blue Wins

The election in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district resulted in tight contest for the district administrator position, with the AfD party increasing their representation in the new council.

Mar 10 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in the Freising District: New Political Power Relations

The Freising district is witnessing a politically diverse city council that will require new alliances and compromises among its members regardless of who wins the upcoming mayoral runoff.

Mar 9 • 16:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in the Munich District: Ups and Downs in the Town Halls around Munich

The local elections in the Munich district revealed surprising outcomes, especially in the municipal structures and the district council.

Mar 9 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The City Council Elections in the Fürstenfeldbruck District: The Kings of Häufel in a Dilemma

The recent city council elections in Fürstenfeldbruck show a close contest between BBV and CSU, with BBV maintaining its status as the strongest faction despite a slight seat increase for CSU.

Mar 9 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in the Erding District: AfD Becomes the Third Strongest Force in the Erding District Council

The AfD has increased its seats in the Erding District Council, positioning itself as the third strongest party after the recent local elections.

Mar 9 • 14:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Election: Greens Lose in the District of Munich, Blues Win

The Social Democrats maintain their presence in the Munich district council despite a slight vote drop, while the CSU gains ground, and the Greens significantly lose seats in the election.

Mar 9 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilma Danauskienė was in an accident: the car turned over

Vilma Danauskienė, a member of the Lazdijai district council, was involved in a car accident on a slippery road, resulting in her vehicle overturning.

Mar 9 • 10:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Suspicious Budget Execution in 16 District Councils of Busan... Used for Tourism, Experiences, and Goods Purchase

Many of the 16 district councils in Busan have reportedly used funds from the Busan City Council for tourism and other purchases, raising concerns about budget transparency.

Mar 9 • 09:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Election: Christoph Göbel faces Marion Seitz in the runoff

CSU candidate Christoph Göbel will compete against Green candidate Marion Seitz in a runoff election after failing to secure an outright victory in the first round of voting.

Mar 8 • 21:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Election in the District of Freising: From nine, two remain

In the District of Freising, the first round of the mayoral election saw nine candidates with Helmut Petz and Susanne Hoyer advancing to the runoff.

Mar 8 • 20:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Election in Fürstenfeldbruck: Incumbent Likely to Face Runoff After 30 Years

The incumbent district councilor Thomas Karmasin is likely to face a runoff election in Fürstenfeldbruck after not securing a majority in many municipalities.

Mar 8 • 18:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Council Election in the District of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen: Duel for the District Office: Holz against Schmid

The district council election in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen is primarily a contest between Thomas Holz of the CSU and Ludwig Schmid of the Free Voters, following the retirement of long-serving District Administrator Josef Niedermaier.

Mar 8 • 18:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Live Results for Munich: How Your Neighborhood Voted

Munich has conducted elections where over a million residents voted for mayor, city council, and district committees amid a complex voting process.

Mar 8 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

District Council Files Complaint with the DF Public Prosecutor Against Project That Cedes Public Land to Support BRB

The Workers' Party in Brazil has filed a complaint against a legislative project that would transfer public properties to the Bank of Brasília, citing legal and financial risks.

Mar 5 • 19:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Epping Forest council makes case for appeal against asylum hotel ruling

Epping Forest District Council is appealing a High Court ruling that allows the Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers amid community protests.

Mar 5 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Epping council loses latest bid to stop housing asylum seekers at hotel

Epping Forest District Council has been denied the opportunity to appeal a High Court ruling allowing asylum seekers to be housed at a local hotel.

Mar 4 • 16:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: The District of Freising Expects Many Run-Off Elections

Over 139,000 voters in the District of Freising will participate in local elections this Sunday, March 8, to elect a new council and district leader, with many run-off elections anticipated due to the number of candidates.

Mar 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ maintains mandatory retirement of judge from DF for sexual and moral harassment against office staff

The National Justice Council (CNJ) upheld the mandatory retirement of a judge from the Federal District for sexual and moral harassment of subordinates.

Mar 3 • 21:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daegu District Council Chair Association Calls for Passage of Special Law for Administrative Integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk

The Daegu District Council Chair Association has demanded the National Assembly pass a special law for the administrative integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk.

Mar 3 • 07:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Journalist Ivan Tsebeni Declares Bid for Namisindwa District Speaker

Ivan Tsebeni, a journalist, has announced his candidacy for the Speaker of Namisindwa District Council, focusing on transparency and accountable leadership.

Mar 2 • 09:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Election 2026 in the Freising District: Young People Discuss with the Candidates

Young people in the Freising district are set to engage in discussions with candidates for the upcoming district elections, organized by the local youth council and a major newspaper.

Mar 1 • 12:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new district is being built in Helsinki – This is what it should look like

Helsinki's city council has approved plans for a new coastal district in Puotilanranta that will accommodate 2,500 residents.

Feb 27 • 08:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

At the Ogre District Council Meeting – Mutual Accusations About Helmanis' Suitability for the Deputy Chairman of the Commission

The Ogre District Council members supported the appointment of former mayor Egils Helmanis as the deputy chairman of the civil protection commission amid discussions and accusations regarding his suitability for the position.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The case of Vilkaviškis district council member Drunienė has been transferred to court – the gas station operator collected and supplied receipts

Lithuanian council member Drunienė is accused of forging expense reports to gain over €2,700 from the local municipality.

Feb 23 • 09:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Bavaria's first Green Municipal Councilor is stepping down

Peter Unger, a long-serving politician from the Green party in Gilching, is retiring from the municipal council after 48 years but aims to continue his political career in the district council.

Feb 22 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Families in this district will be lucky – they will receive double the allowance for a newborn

The Alytus District Municipality Council has decided to increase the financial allowance for families with newborns, aiming to support young families in building their future in the district.

Feb 22 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Youth Council in Bauska District Plans Annual Events

The Youth Council in Bauska district is planning various activities, including a youth festival and sports activities based on the interests of local young people.

Feb 21 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor has intensified charges against Alytus District Council member G. Jociunskaite, who continues to deny guilt

Alytus District Council member G. Jociunskaite faces intensified charges of organizing crimes related to document forgery and misappropriation of municipal property, which she denies.

Feb 20 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The court relieved a Šilutė district council member from criminal liability in the 'cheque' case

A court in Lithuania has relieved a council member from Šilutė district of criminal liability and imposed certain restrictions following his admission of guilt.

Feb 18 • 14:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Council loses fifth CEO in two years, with latest sacked two months into role

Peterborough District Council's latest CEO, Deirdre Albrighton, was sacked just two months into her role, marking the district's fifth leadership change within two years amid ongoing budget challenges.

Feb 17 • 02:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Vilnius District Council has decided: the names of streets named after the cardinal punished for pedophilia will not be changed

The Vilnius District Council voted against changing street names associated with Cardinal H. Gulbinowicz, despite past accusations of sexual abuse against minors.

Feb 13 • 10:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Vilnius District Council refused to rename the street of Henrikas Gulbinovicius convicted of pedophilia

The Vilnius District Council has rejected proposals to rename a street after convicted pedophile Henrikas Gulbinovicius, opting instead for names honoring local politicians.

Feb 13 • 09:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilnius District to Decide on Renaming Gulbinovicius Streets to Mincevicius and Buivydziai

The Vilnius district council plans to rename streets currently associated with a controversial figure linked to sex abuse cases to honor local political figures instead.

Feb 13 • 03:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

First a Debate, Then a Lawyer Was Slapped, Angry Youth Shot Him, CCTV Footage Goes Viral

A lawyer was shot dead in broad daylight in Rampur, India, following a heated argument and physical altercation with another individual in a district council office.

Feb 12 • 16:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Peachland church saved after council decides not to pursue land acquisition

Peachland Baptist Church in British Columbia will not be sold for a new fire hall after the District of Peachland's council decided to abandon their plan to acquire the property.

Feb 12 • 01:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police summon former Seoul City Council chairperson as part of investigation into lobbying for Kim Kyung's candidacy for Gangseo District Mayor

The police are investigating allegations of lobbying related to Kim Kyung's candidacy for mayor of Gangseo District, summoning former Seoul City Council chairperson Yang and a Democratic Party official as suspects.

Feb 11 • 07:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Possibly involved in illegal hunting case is a member of the Ventspils district council's Hunting Commission

A member of the Ventspils district council's Hunting Commission, Artis Kuģenieks, has been implicated in illegal hunting activities, as reported by Latvijas Avīze.

Feb 11 • 06:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Victory of Familism in Maharashtra, Leaders’ Sons and Daughters and Relatives Become Zilla Parishad Members

Familial ties played a significant role in the recent district council elections in Maharashtra, with many candidates related to prominent politicians winning decisively.

Feb 11 • 01:21 UTC

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