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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The family that drinks water from a contaminated lagoon to survive: "It has a very fierce taste"

The Mercado family in Chaco, Argentina, survives by drinking contaminated lagoon water due to a lack of clean water access.

Mar 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fishermen of Araruama Lagoon receive professional qualification courses

Over 60 fishermen from Araruama Lagoon gathered for the launch of a new training module aimed at professional development in their traditional territories.

Mar 18 • 03:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Due to rising water levels - emergency situation in six municipalities of Šilutė district

An emergency situation has been declared in six municipalities of the Šilutė district due to rising water levels, although the mayor assures that the situation remains stable.

Mar 17 • 13:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood in the Curonian Lagoon: Soldiers Arrive for Reconnaissance

Military personnel are arriving to assess flood conditions in Lithuania's Šilutė region, where over 40 properties are inundated, and communication with residents is limited to boats.

Mar 17 • 07:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Duck hunters blame protesters for burning shooting shelters

Tasmanian duck hunters allege that protesters are responsible for arson attacks on their shooting shelters at Moulting Lagoon, a key hunting area.

Mar 16 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Japanese Lagoon: learn how to get there and how much it costs to enjoy the attraction

The Japanese Lagoon is a popular tourist destination in Tocantins, Brazil, known for its blue and green waters, offering relaxing activities such as diving and zip-lining.

Mar 15 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ice Movement and Rising River Water in the Curonian Lagoon Attract Tourists: People Come Like to a Pilgrimage

Recent ice movement and rising water levels in the Curonian Lagoon have drawn large numbers of tourists to the area, reminiscent of a pilgrimage.

Mar 15 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Interesting History of the Curonian Spit: Made from Lagoon Sludge

This article discusses the historical and cultural significance of the Curonian Spit, including the financial contributions of local residents to its development.

Mar 14 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Waves in the Quilotoa Lagoon Generate Concern in Cotopaxi

Unusual waves at the Quilotoa lagoon have raised alarms among local inhabitants in the Cotopaxi province of Ecuador due to potential safety hazards.

Mar 14 • 03:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

19-year-old drowns in lagoon in the rural area of Malhador

A 19-year-old man drowned in a lagoon in rural Malhador, marking the third drowning incident in the area this week.

Mar 12 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessman removed life jacket before drowning in lagoon during jet ski ride

A businessman, Euclides Victor Paiva de Azevedo, drowned in a lagoon after removing his life jacket in an attempt to swim to shore during a jet ski outing.

Mar 12 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessman is found dead after jet ski ride in lagoon in Ceará

Businessman Euclides Victor Paiva de Azevedo, known as 'Catorze', was found dead after drowning during a jet ski ride in Lagoa do Catu, Ceará.

Mar 11 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessman disappears in lagoon during jet ski ride in Ceará

A businessman went missing in the Lagoa do Catu in Aquiraz, Ceará, while riding a jet ski.

Mar 11 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents denounce lagoon with hospital waste in quilombola territory in Maranhão

Residents of the Quilombola Community Outeiro in Maranhão are protesting against untreated hospital waste being dumped in their territory, posing health and environmental risks.

Mar 10 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fishermen from Espírito Santo are rescued after nearly drowning in Maricá lagoon

Two fishermen from Espírito Santo were rescued by the Civil Defense after nearly drowning while crossing a lagoon in Maricá, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 18:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The documentary film festival "Artdocfest/Riga 2026" awards "Grand Prix" to the films "Memory" and "Lagoon"

The documentary film festival "Artdocfest/Riga 2026" awarded its "Grand Prix" to the films "Lagoon" and "Memory," while also recognizing other notable works.

Mar 9 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Atlético de Madrid obtains financing from Santander and BBVA for its giant surf lagoon

Atlético de Madrid secures financing for a giant surf lagoon project with the help of Santander and BBVA.

Mar 9 • 04:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ice harvest in the Curonian Lagoon: how Lithuanian nobles and resort guests used to cool off in hot summers

The article explores the historical practice of harvesting ice from the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania for cooling drinks and creating edible ice during hot summers a century ago.

Mar 7 • 13:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The trial of 'Grigeo Klaipėda' for pollution of the Curonian Lagoon is nearing its end

The trial against 'Grigeo Klaipėda' is concluding with final statements and upcoming hearings scheduled for April.

Mar 7 • 11:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tasmania's largest farm could be sold to UK forestry investors

There is an impending decision regarding the sale of Tasmania's largest farm, Rushy Lagoon, to a British forestry investment firm.

Mar 6 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Lagoa dos Lençóis Maranhenses breaks after rain; phenomenon is part of the natural dynamics of the dunes, says ICMBio

A lagoon in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park broke due to rain, a phenomenon explained as a normal part of the dune dynamics by the ICMBio.

Mar 6 • 17:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Wistèria, Venice among a wisteria, the lagoon, and the East

Wistèria is a tranquil garden setting in Venice, offering a unique culinary experience away from the tourist crowds.

Mar 6 • 06:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bassin d'Arcachon: oyster farmers ask for the sustainability of the water monitoring system in the lagoon

Oyster farmers in the Bassin d'Arcachon are calling for the continuation of a water monitoring system to protect against contamination.

Mar 5 • 13:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Dangerous Species Circles Venice: Italians Seek Methods to Combat the Invasion of Ctenophores

The article discusses the invasive species of ctenophores threatening the Venetian Lagoon due to climate change and rising salinity, along with efforts to address the ecological impact.

Mar 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wife of Spanish man found dead in lagoon in RN arrested on suspicion of involvement in the crime

The wife of Spanish businessman Joan Suriol Giralt has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in his murder near Maxaranguape, RN, alongside a trusted employee.

Mar 4 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: body of autistic child found in treatment lagoon in Maceió

The body of a non-verbal autistic child was discovered in a sewage treatment lagoon in Maceió, Brazil, marking the second such tragic incident within two weeks.

Mar 4 • 13:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Life on Ice: "Such Winters May Not Exist in Our Lives Anymore"

A local resident of Ventė reflects on the unusual warmth of winter, expressing concern that the ice fishing season may soon come to an end due to climate shifts.

Mar 2 • 19:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pinamar adds a residential project that combines sea, forest, and a lagoon of crystal-clear waters

A new residential project named LOOM Lagoon has launched in Pinamar, Argentina, promising a blend of forest serenity and marine freshness, successfully selling 75% of its initial units.

Mar 2 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alligator about 1.5 meters long found by residents near lagoon in Greater Fortaleza

A 1.5-meter alligator was found by residents in Itaitinga, Brazil, and has since been taken to the Wild Animal Screening Center for evaluation before potential release.

Mar 1 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man floating in lagoon prompts firefighters to rescue 'body' in RJ, but he was just sleeping

A man was mistaken for a dead body floating in a lagoon in Saquarema, Brazil, but was found to be merely sleeping after firefighters arrived.

Feb 24 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Child caught riding a jet ski in a lagoon in Ceará

A video shows a child riding a jet ski in a lagoon in Ceará, raising concerns about the lack of enforcement of boating regulations in the area.

Feb 23 • 19:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lifeguards carry out rescues during the weekend in São João da Barra

Over the weekend, lifeguards in São João da Barra, Brazil, responded to drowning incidents at the Açu Beach and the Grussaí Lagoon, successfully rescuing individuals from dangerous situations.

Feb 23 • 13:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A man lost on the ice of the Kuršių Lagoon: firefighters set out on a search

A man became lost while walking on the ice of the Kuršių Lagoon and was successfully rescued by firefighters in Lithuania.

Feb 23 • 08:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

House on the shore of the lagoon has a new owner, six-figure sum paid

A company has acquired a property on the shore of the Curonian Lagoon for 407.1 thousand euros at a public auction organized by the Property Bank.

Feb 22 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alligator appears in Araruama Lagoon and surprises residents of Arraial do Cabo

A yellow-bellied alligator was found in Araruama Lagoon, alarming local residents in Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, leading to its rescue by environmental teams.

Feb 20 • 21:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Research Professor and Founder of the Blue Lagoon Win the Ásu Awards

Sigurður Reynir Gíslason and Grímur Sæmundsen have received the Ásu Awards for their contributions to science and innovation in Iceland.

Feb 19 • 16:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Blue Lagoon in Turkey Beautifully Changed Color After the Storm

The Blue Lagoon in Turkey has transformed vibrantly following a storm.

Feb 19 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters search for two young men who drowned while with friends at a waterfall and lagoon in North Minas

Firefighters are searching for two young men who drowned in separate incidents in North Minas, Brazil, while swimming with friends.

Feb 18 • 11:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Spain's 'ghost islands' deliberately cut off from the mainland to keep tourists out

Spain's 'ghost islands' in the Mar Menor lagoon are intentionally isolated to preserve their natural environment and limit tourist access.

Feb 18 • 10:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bather drowns while trying to cross a lagoon in Barra Velha (SC)

A 29-year-old man drowned while attempting to cross the Barra Lagoon in Barra Velha, Santa Catarina.

Feb 12 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Natal admits problems with pump in lagoon that overflowed; see interview

The Mayor of Natal, Paulinho Freire, acknowledged issues with a pump in a lagoon that led to flooding and displaced 160 families after heavy rains in the city.

Feb 11 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: hundreds of fish are found dead in the lagoon of Jequiá da Praia, in the Southern Coast of AL

Hundreds of fish were found dead in Jequiá lagoon, with potential implications for local fishermen and the ecosystem.

Feb 11 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A coastal protection dam is being formed in the Curonian Spit: it will stop the flow of salty water

A coastal protection dam project at the Curonian Spit aims to reduce coastal erosion and protect the sensitive ecosystem of the Curonian Lagoon.

Feb 11 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man falls from a 7-meter cliff and jumps into a lagoon after being caught packaging drugs in the woods

A man fell from a seven-meter cliff while attempting to escape police after being caught packaging drugs in a wooded area in Porteirinha, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 23:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: why hundreds of people gathered to float in the Mar Chiquita lagoon

Hundreds gathered at Mar Chiquita lagoon in Argentina to attempt breaking a floating record, but fell short of the goal.

Feb 10 • 14:18 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Tourist fell in Jökulsárlón

A tourist tragically fell into Jökulsárlón, which is a well-known glacial lagoon in Iceland.

Feb 8 • 13:48 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

This is the beautiful lagoon of 1,400 hectares with as much salt as the Dead Sea but where swimming is prohibited

The pink lagoon of Torrevieja in Alicante, a 1,400-hectare wetland, captivates visitors with its striking colors but prohibits swimming.

Feb 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body of man found floating in lagoon shore during walk in MG

A man's body was discovered floating in the lagoon in the Lagoa Grande neighborhood of Patos de Minas, MG, after a local walker reported it to authorities.

Feb 5 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The two hiking routes in Madrid that end at a dream lagoon: accessible by public transport

The article highlights two hiking routes in Madrid that conclude at a stunning lagoon and explains how to access them by public transport or car.

Jan 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Plastic Waste in the Ivory Coast: Money Stinks After All

The booming economy in the Ivory Coast is accompanied by increased plastic consumption, turning the lagoon near Abidjan into a dump, with no easy solutions in sight.

Jan 8 • 11:57 UTC

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