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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: SA Citizens Urged to Consider Land Exits As Israel Security Crisis Deepens

The South African government has issued a security advisory urging its citizens in Israel to prioritize their safety amid a worsening security situation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land Orders Construction Halt of Gwanghwamun 'Garden of Gratitude' for 'Procedural Violations'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ordered a construction halt on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project in Gwanghwamun Square due to procedural violations, prompting a response of regret from the Seoul city government.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Moritomo Document to be Disclosed for the Sixth Time; Previous Release Revealed Emails Indicating Involvement of Noguchi in Alteration

The Moritomo document regarding the sale of state-owned land to the Moritomo Gakuen school group will be disclosed for the sixth time, with previous disclosures revealing emails implicating former director Noguchi in document alterations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Former MCE, Eight Others in Court Over Fraudulent Sale of Govt Land

A Kumasi High Court has granted bail to the former Municipal Chief Executive and eight others accused of unlawfully selling government land intended for a community hospital.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japanese Government Considers Land Transport for 10,000 Nationals in the Middle East, Including Iran

The Japanese government is planning to transport approximately 10,000 nationals located in Iran and other parts of the Middle East amidst ongoing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Govt Steps Up Review of Land Disputes - PM

The Tanzanian government is reviewing national land disputes to address issues threatening social cohesion, according to Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tsahkna: Pevkur left Dubai by land

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna reported that Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur exited Dubai by land on the first day of an attack.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia Lawmakers Stranded in Mogadishu After Flight Blocked From Landing in Garowe

Several Somali lawmakers were stranded in Mogadishu after their flight to Garowe was denied clearance to land, highlighting tensions between the federal government and Puntland authorities.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bulldozer Operates at Dargah in Bharuch

Authorities in Bharuch, Gujarat, demolished an illegally constructed Dargah and adjacent structures on government land.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bulldozer Operates on Dargah Built on Government Land, Two Tombs and Room Also Demolished

Authorities demolished an unauthorized dargah and associated structures on government land in Gujarat's Bharuch district due to complaints from local villagers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Auction without buyers: the government failed to sell the controversial land in Almagro

The Argentine government failed to attract buyers for a controversial piece of land in Almagro during a recent auction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government land worth โ‚น770 million registered in the name of Waqf, schools and police stations affected

A recent report by India's CAG reveals irregularities in the registration of government land as Waqf property in Madhya Pradesh.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Byeong-do: "We will establish full measures to prevent speculative forces from gaining a foothold in rural areas"

Democratic Party leader Han Byeong-do announced plans to implement measures in collaboration with the government to prevent real estate speculation in rural Korea, particularly regarding agricultural land that is not being farmed.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Is ordering the sale of farmland communist? Is Lee Seung-man, who established 'land for those who farm it' also a communist?','summary_en':'President Yoon emphasized that the order for farmland sales is a legal measure to combat speculative land transactions, dismissing critics who likened it to communist policies.','summary_long_en':'President Yoon Sook-yeol of South Korea has defended his administrationโ€™s directive to order the sale of farmland, clarifying that the measure is intended to prevent speculative transactions in agricultural land. During a recent cabinet meeting, he specified that the government is not targeting inherited farmland or land that is intentionally left unused due to the owner's age or other circumstances. Instead, he indicated that the focus is on instances where individuals acquire farmland under the guise of farming plans but fail to utilize the land for agricultural purposes thereafter. Yoon reiterated the constitutional principle of

President Yoon emphasized that the order for farmland sales is a legal measure to combat speculative land transactions, dismissing critics who likened it to communist policies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauรญ government makes first collective delivery of the Rural Environmental Registry of 2026

The Piauรญ government has delivered the first collective batch of the Rural Environmental Registry for 2026, benefiting traditional communities in the region.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Land Reform to Address Structural Failures

Botswana's Ministry of Lands and Agriculture plans a comprehensive land reform to enhance the economic viability of land management practices.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

NT environmentalists โ€˜gobsmackedโ€™ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna

Environmentalists are shocked by the Australian government's approval for bulldozing 2,723 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without necessary environmental assessments.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: "Even fields in mountain valleys cost 200,000 to 300,000 won... expanding the target of real estate speculation"

President Yoon has directed the government to prepare measures to address the issue of expensive farmland, stating that real estate speculation targets must be expanded from housing to agricultural land.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Issues Pre-Notice for Construction Suspension of 'Garden of Gratitude'... Seoul City Says 'Will Supplement Relevant Procedures'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has notified Seoul City of a pre-order for the suspension of construction on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project, leading the city to acknowledge government concerns and commit to revising its procedures.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lands Ministry Launches Major Land Ownership Audit to Tackle Disputes, Illegal Sales and Boost Public Revenue

The Malawi Ministry of Lands has initiated a comprehensive land ownership audit to address disputes, illegal sales, and improve public revenue.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

According to a report: the State keeps 82.6% of the soybean income on rented land while the producer loses money

A report reveals that in Argentina's core agricultural region, the government takes 82.6% of the soy revenue on rented fields, leaving producers with a loss despite generating significant income.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tension in Telangana! Clash between Congress and BJP workers, MLA's car overturned

A violent clash erupted in Kamarreddy, Telangana, between Congress and BJP workers following a dispute over land allegations involving a state government advisor and a BJP MLA.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous People Invade Port Terminal of Multinational Agribusiness in Santarรฉm

Indigenous groups in the Tapajรณs region have invaded a major agribusiness port terminal in Santarรฉm, Brazil, in a protest against a government decree impacting their land rights.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Invest โ‚น100 Crores and Get Land for Just โ‚น1, Bihar's 'Investment Blast'

The Bihar government is promoting industrial development by offering 10 acres of land for just โ‚น1 to investors who invest โ‚น100 crores, aiming to stop the exodus of laborers from the state.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Ayuso and the municipalities of Madrid 'mortgage' for decades 100 public plots ceded for public-private projects

Isabel Dรญaz Ayuso's government has allocated 100 public land parcels in Madrid for long-term exploitation by private operators, mirroring a controversial public education funding model.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Area in the Pequis neighborhood donated to the State for the construction of a school in Uberlรขndia

The municipality of Uberlรขndia donated a plot of land for the construction of a state school in the Pequis neighborhood of Minas Gerais.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aleksandra Ptak-Iglewska: the president is undermining Polish farmers

The article discusses the Polish governmentโ€™s new โ€˜active farmerโ€™ legislation aimed at reducing land hunger in rural areas and preventing subsidy fraud, while also addressing the issue of decreasing real farmer numbers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The government organizes an auction for the development of wind energy on state lands

The Estonian government plans to hold an auction for state lands suitable for wind energy development, with approximately 26 square kilometers of land available for new wind farms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The state puts new wind energy development areas up for auction

The Estonian government has approved a second auction for wind energy development areas on state-owned land, including 26 square kilometers across eight municipalities.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Sutt: Estonia 200 still does not believe that more wind farms can fit in Estonia

Estonian Minister of Energy and Environment Andres Sutt stated that the coalition partner Estonia 200 does not believe there is room for additional wind farms in Estonia, as the government moves towards auctions for state land for wind farm development instead of just inviting bidders.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Mayor Arrested on Suspicion of Receiving 5 Million Yen Bribe in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture

Former Hanno City Mayor Katsuyoshi Okubo has been arrested on suspicion of accepting a 5 million yen bribe related to land development permits.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Retrocession of the Chagos to Mauritius: Chagossians land on the archipelago during a forceful operation

Chagossians opposed to the retrocession of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius landed on the archipelago in what has been deemed an illegal operation by the Mauritian government.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Community resists attempt to steal prison service land

The Avu community in Imo State, Nigeria, is resisting attempts by the state government to seize land allocated to the Nigerian Correctional Service, demanding the return of their ancestral land.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Candidate Site for J1 Espulse's Home Ground at Shimizu Station East Exit, Shizuoka

Shizuoka City has proposed a budget for acquiring land to build a new multi-purpose stadium for J1 Espulse near JR Shimizu Station, reflecting ongoing discussions about enhancing the area's sports infrastructure.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government supports deregulation in agricultural land transactions. What will change for companies?

The Polish government is advocating for deregulation in agricultural land transactions, aiming to bring significant changes for businesses in the sector.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Closing the Border at Night Puts Some Businesses in Southern Estonia in a Difficult Position

The Estonian government's decision to close two land border points, Koidula and Luhamaa, at night has created significant operational challenges for local businesses in Southern Estonia.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Stop land sale to NBL team owner, Tasmanian government advised

The Tasmanian government has been advised to halt negotiations for selling land to NBL owner Larry Kestelman due to potential taxpayer costs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 02:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The national government will auction a plot of land in Almagro and neighborhood claims are growing

The Argentine national government plans to auction a piece of land in the Almagro neighborhood, prompting local residents to advocate for its conversion into public green space.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Delivering pizza to protesters can land you in prison, says organizer of Georgian protests

In the face of government oppression in Georgia, demonstrators continue to protest against the ruling party's alignment with Russia and the cooling of relations with the EU, as highlighted by an activist who previously worked in public administration.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Israel to Begin Land Registration in West Bank, Criticism Over 'Nationalization' Concerns

The Israeli government has decided to start land registration procedures in the West Bank, a move that raises concerns of nationalization and has faced criticism from Palestinian authorities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Israel: Large areas of the West Bank declared as state land - allegations of 'de facto annexation'

The Israeli government is officially registering large swaths of occupied West Bank land as state property, drawing strong criticism from the Palestinian side and human rights organizations who accuse it of 'de facto annexation.'

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rental Fees for New Shinkansen Lines: Government Contemplates Increase, JR Companies Stand Against It, Expressing Concern Over Increased Burden

JR companies are opposing the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's plans to review and potentially increase rental fees for the use of New Shinkansen lines, fearing an increased financial burden.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Israel approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians slam โ€˜de-facto annexationโ€™

Israel's government has approved a land registration process in the West Bank, which Palestinians have condemned as a step towards annexation.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

Israel continues the takeover of Palestinian-populated occupied West Bank lands

Israel's government has approved a decision requiring those with land claims in the designated 'Area C' of the West Bank to submit supporting documents, leading to potential serious issues for Palestinian land ownership.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itapetininga City Hall opens registration for exemption from IPTU 2027; know how to register

The City Hall of Itapetininga has opened registration for exemptions from the Urban Property and Land Tax (IPTU) for the year 2027, starting from March 10.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Israel has adopted controversial measures for the West Bank

The Israeli government has enacted controversial measures that allow it to seize land from Palestinians unable to prove ownership in the West Bank.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Government Approves Advancement of Land Registration in Area C that Will Allow for the Dispossession of Palestinians

The Israeli government has approved a plan to advance land registration in Area C of the West Bank, which experts predict will lead to the dispossession of many Palestinians.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Settlement Policy: Israel Approves Decision on the West Bank

The Israeli government has approved a controversial proposal facilitating land acquisition for settlers in the West Bank, prompting warnings from Berlin regarding potential violations of international law.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Israel approves major land grab in West Bank

Israel's security cabinet has approved a proposal to designate significant areas of the West Bank as state property, facilitating settlement expansion.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Israel will register land in the West Bank as its own for the first time since 1967 and takes another step towards annexation

The Israeli government has approved the reopening of land registration in the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967, allowing definitive state ownership of Palestinian territory.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:54 UTC

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