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A Supreme Court case exposes how councils in Queensland use intimidation tactics to forcibly evict homeless individuals from public land.

The director of the Lebanese Civil Aviation Authority reassures that landings at Beirut airport are safe despite nearby Israeli airstrikes, emphasizing the use of a different runway.

A new guideline seeks to address farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria by promoting community agreements and clear land-use frameworks.

A donor expresses devastation over the Children First Foundation's decision to sell donated land despite a verbal agreement that it would remain in use for rehabilitation.

Calgarians will voice their opinions at a public hearing next week regarding the potential repeal of citywide rezoning, which was initiated by a motion from city council.

The State Court of Accounts (TCE/RN) has suspended administrative acts granting extensions to land concessions on Via Costeira in Natal, Brazil, and mandated that priority be given to a new bidding process for land use.

The Guayaquil City Council approved several agreements regarding urban development and the integration of the Board of the Guayaquil Airport Authority.

A new land use framework indicates that England needs to allocate over 7% of its land to nature and renewable energy to meet environmental goals while still accommodating food production and housing.

The Kano State Government has demolished unauthorized buildings and warned developers to secure the necessary approvals or face legal consequences.

The district authority has denied a building permit for a crematorium planned by the Ahorn Group in Krailling, raising concerns about the viability of the land sold to the company.

A court in the Federal District of Brazil has suspended a law that permitted the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília.

The DF government is appealing a court ruling that blocked the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

A Brazilian court has prohibited the use of public land as collateral for loans taken by the Bank of Brasília following a recent government bill allowing such actions.

The government of Catamarca is implementing a plan to regulate land use in a Ramsar site to protect flamingos and biodiversity from tourism and mining.

A mother and daughter in Kentucky declined a $26 million offer for their farm from a developer representing a Fortune 100 company that intends to build a giant data center on the land.

Gyeonggi-do has unveiled plans for a comprehensive development project that involves relocating sections of above-ground railways underground and developing the surrounding areas into mixed-use spaces for residential, commercial, and cultural purposes.

A businessman faces a million zloty fine for storing construction materials and soil on his property without the necessary environmental permissions after his appeal was rejected by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland.

Gold exploration companies in Victoria are purchasing vineyards due to rising gold prices and challenges in the local wine industry.

Authorities in Chhattisgarh, India, demolished a shop linked to the brother of a BJP leader recently arrested for opium cultivation, raising discussions among locals regarding illegal land use.

The Court of Auditors of the Federal District contests a bill allowing the use of a health ministry property to secure funds for the Bank of Brasília amid its financial troubles.

An 86-year-old farmer in Pennsylvania turned down a $15 million offer from developers to sell his land for a data center, choosing instead to preserve it for agricultural use.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has announced plans to change territorial planning regulations in response to ongoing disputes regarding land use for wind farm development.

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to property owners regarding outstanding 2025 Land Use Charge payments, urging them to settle these debts before enforcement actions begin.

Deputy Fábio Félix is seeking judicial intervention to stop the GDF from using public land as collateral for a loan to the Brasília bank.

The conversion of forests into agricultural land has led to significant biodiversity loss and increased CO2 emissions, with agriculture being a major contributor to deforestation, especially in tropical regions.

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has approved a law permitting the use of public land as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District is expected to vote on a bill allowing public land to be used as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília.

Norwegian municipalities are scaling down their plans for new cabin constructions, with the lowest number of completed holiday homes recorded last year since 2010.

A 70-year-old man was fined R$ 1,200 for illegally setting fire to a vegetation area in Euclides da Cunha Paulista, Brazil, without environmental authorization.

The article discusses a significant legal development regarding a campsite in Kokořínsko, where instead of being demolished, the site is being legalized after a long dispute.

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Driving on the ice of water bodies is prohibited in Lithuania, with specific exceptions outlined in the country’s legislation regarding special land use conditions.

A construction inspection in Lithuania has concluded that President G. Nausėda's plot of land does not violate any land use regulations.

Lithuania's construction inspectors did not find any violations during their review of the fence surrounding the presidential residence, although some sections were already being dismantled prior to the inspection.

Lithuanian construction inspectors reported no violations regarding the fence around the president's residence, stating it was not illegally installed on public land.

The construction of a new substation in Wetterau has been postponed to 2045, sparking temporary relief among opponents but not altering the fundamental need for network expansion.

An agreement has been reached that will enable the expansion of Fiocruz's headquarters in Campo Grande, Brazil, after a six-year standstill caused by unauthorized occupancy of the land.

The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that the right to use a parking space registered in the land register can only be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners.

Partial municipal plans are urban planning instruments that help organize and develop specific areas within a canton in Ecuador, ensuring sustainable growth to meet social housing demands.

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.

An audit found that Japan's subsidies for farmland conservation totaled 220 million yen more than necessary, with payments made for lands converted to residential use or poorly managed.

A long-standing dispute between the Pirkkala parish and cottage owners over demolition plans for church-owned cottages is nearing a resolution, with potential costs threatening residents.

The Public Ministry of Paraíba (MPPB) has contested the City Hall of João Pessoa's request to suspend a court ruling that declared a portion of the land use law unconstitutional, which allowed taller buildings along the city's coastline.

Residents in Kelowna are voicing concerns over a proposed redevelopment of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course that would involve a land swap for industrial use.

Lithuanian Minister Robertas Kaunas announced compensation plans for residents affected by the establishment of a military training ground in Kapčiamiestis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to land on an emergency airstrip on a highway in Moran, Assam on February 14, 2026, marking the first time a Prime Minister will use such a facility instead of a traditional airport in Northeast India.

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has suspended the use of 3,333 light cargo vehicles across 1,862 post offices due to improper roll calls conducted for drivers, following audits that revealed widespread violations.

The administration of King George Medical University in Lucknow has issued a second notice to remove five illegal shrines on campus, giving the committees until February 28 to respond.

The Somali Minister of Information asserts that Somalia will not permit Israel to use its territory for threats against neighboring countries, condemning Israel's actions as violations of Somali sovereignty.

Landowners in Scotland are increasingly exploiting a legal loophole to hide the purchase prices of Highland estates, impacting transparency in property transactions worth over £300 million.