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Environmental defense entities request the Brazilian Supreme Court to halt funding for road construction that leads to illegal deforestation and invasion of indigenous territories.

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

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

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Latvian authorities have discovered illegal dumping of construction waste in Babīte District, prompting an investigation.

Russia is reportedly permitting the construction of tunnels designed to facilitate the illegal movement of migrants from Belarus to Poland, involving experts from the Middle East.

An illegal landfill has been discovered in Babīte municipality, where officials suspect that the waste did not originate from households but rather from targeted waste management operations.

In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.

Rajkot is witnessing its largest bulldozer operation to demolish illegal constructions along the Aji River.

A survey reveals that construction industry stakeholders attribute the recurrent industrial accidents primarily to insufficient construction costs, an aging and low-skilled workforce, and illegal subcontracting practices.

A legal dispute in Latvia centers around a 20-year-old unauthorized toilet addition in an apartment building, challenging property ownership and common space definitions.

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau is investigating potential misuse of office by officials in the Daugavpils municipal planning and construction department.

The KNAB is investigating potential misuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction projects in Daugavpils.

The Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau is conducting a pre-trial investigation into possible abuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction sites in Daugavpils.

Českobudějovice councilor Kozlová remains in her position despite opposition claims of illegal construction work.

The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against former Agriculture Secretary Francisco Matturro and current deputy Ricardo Lorenzini for allegedly authorizing illegal price increases for companies responsible for road construction in rural areas.

The Rajkot Municipal Corporation has launched a major demolition campaign against 1,489 illegal houses and shops along the Aji River and TP Road.

An appeals court ruled that a city illegally taxed land used for a building as farmland, affirming that the taxation did not reflect the land's actual usage.

Authorities in Jewar, India, are on high alert after reports of illegal drones flying over the construction site of the Noida International Airport, prompting a police investigation into the matter.

Illegal dumping of construction waste continues to plague the Varnikų Forest in the Vilnius region, threatening public safety and the recreational quality of the area.

Regional officials in Litoměřice have ruled that a wind turbine constitutes an illegal construction, prompting the investor to plan an appeal.

Investigations are underway concerning allegations that Hyundai Construction violated subcontracting laws during the construction of an illegal golf practice facility at the president's residence under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.

Giovanni Oggioni, a former municipal director, defends himself in court regarding alleged urban planning abuses tied to the Torre Milano project.

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has reached an agreement for the partial demolition of a building that was illegally constructed in a protected environmental area in João Pessoa.

A man was arrested and his vehicle was seized for illegally discarding construction waste and other materials in Maceió, Brazil.

In Wolfratshausen, a city planning committee has decided to demolish three illegal constructions following prolonged legal disputes and local political discussions.

The Ombudsman has called for the prosecution of Nairobi officials for their involvement in approving illegal building developments.

A city in Czechia, managed by a deputy, was found to have illegally constructed residential containers instead of tents.

Since the beginning of the Gaza war on October 7, 2023, Israeli demolition operations in occupied Jerusalem have predominantly focused on specific neighborhoods, with over 500 Palestinian structures demolished under the pretext of illegal construction.

Illegal dumping of construction debris has been reported in Thessaloniki, contravening a €7 million contract which specified proper management of waste.

The Noida Authority removed illegal encroachments from land valued at 1000 crores, targeting areas where unlawful constructions had been made on government property.

In an interview, Alimos Mayor Andreas Kondylis discusses the challenges of the new building regulation impacting the municipality, including illegal constructions and ongoing disputes over land and infrastructure.

In Madhya Pradesh's Pandhurna, District Administration took strict action against illegal colonizers, with SDM Alka Ekka personally driving the bulldozer to demolish unauthorized constructions, which has gone viral on social media.

Construction of a wind farm without permission is underway in Doksany, as the mayor claims the company did not inform the local authorities, who are responsible for permitting such developments.

The government will adopt amendments to the law on handling illegally constructed buildings, allowing only those built before June 21, 2011 to be legalized.

The government will adopt changes to the law regarding illegal buildings, allowing only those constructed by June 21, 2011, to be legalized, effectively limiting future legalization efforts.

The government will convene to adopt amendments to the law governing illegal buildings, restricting legalization to structures built before June 21, 2011.

Opponents of the A69 construction faced a legal defeat as the Toulouse court ruled against their request to halt the work, which they claimed encroached on illegal land.

Stefano Boeri, a prominent Milanese architect known for the Vertical Forest, has been indicted alongside six others for charges including illegal subdivision and construction irregularities related to the Bosco Navigli luxury housing project.

Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho, known for his entertaining playing style, has faced multiple scandals since retiring, including the seizure of 57 properties due to unpaid taxes and illegal construction.

The indictment has been filed against eight Croatian citizens and a company for various corruption crimes related to illegal construction and nepotism in Varaždin.

The article discusses the ongoing issue of illegal constructions in Spain, particularly focusing on luxury developments that have been declared illegal yet continue to operate, exemplified by the case of Isla de Valdecañas and other locations.