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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Japan's Largest Offshore Wind Power Project Starts Operation Off Kitakyushu City

Japan's largest offshore wind farm, the Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm, has commenced operations off the coast of Kitakyushu City, accounting for 40% of the country's total offshore wind power output.

Mar 2 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Population of the largest territorial city in SP wouldn't fill half of Maracanã; find out

Iguape, the largest territorial city in São Paulo, has a low population density, which means it wouldn't fill even half of the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 1 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Osasco breaks record for largest hot dog in Brazil with 'dogão' measuring 64 meters

The city of Osasco in Greater São Paulo has set a record for the largest hot dog in Brazil with a 'dogão' that measures 64 meters in length, celebrating the city's 64th anniversary.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Guide: Five Overlooked Experiences in Zealand's Fifth Largest City

The article highlights unique experiences in Næstved, Denmark, with a focus on Klatrecentralen, a climbing center offering various climbing routes for both children and adults.

Feb 25 • 20:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora is the 9th city in the country with the largest population in flood and landslide risk areas

Juiz de Fora ranks as the 9th Brazilian city with the highest population living in areas at risk of floods and landslides, according to a study by the National Center for Monitoring and Alerts of Natural Disasters.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

New York buried in nearly 60 centimetres of snow as Manhattan falls silent

New York City experienced its largest snowfall in over a decade, as nearly 60 centimeters of snow blanketed the area, prompting a travel ban and school closures.

Feb 24 • 07:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Paju City Secures 100 Homes for Newlyweds and New Families through 'Jeonse Lease'

Paju City has secured 100 units under the government's 'Jeonse Lease' program for newlywed and new families, marking the first of its kind in a basic local government in Gyeonggi Province and the largest nationwide, excluding metropolitan governments.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From 'deserted city' to 6.5 million revelers: how the carnival in BH became one of the largest in the country in less than two decades

Belo Horizonte's carnival has grown to attract 6.5 million revelers in 2026, transforming from a relatively quiet city during the festival days into a major celebration hub in less than two decades.

Feb 24 • 00:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico, a Power in Franchises

Mexico ranks as the fifth largest global market for franchises and leads in the Hispanic sector, with the International Franchise Fair set to take place from March 5 to 7 in Mexico City.

Feb 23 • 12:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

State of emergency declared, circulation prohibited... New York immobilized by a snowstorm unprecedented in 10 years

A state of emergency has been declared in New York as the city is gripped by a massive snowstorm, marking its largest snowfall in a decade.

Feb 23 • 06:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

City subsidy programs will not fill the gaps in 'Clean Air'

The article discusses the challenges faced by municipal subsidy programs attempting to support Poland's 'Clean Air' initiative, particularly noting that only the largest cities can afford their own thermal modernization programs.

Feb 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mexico's largest drug cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed... city paralyzed

Mexican forces have killed notorious drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', leading to increased violence and unrest across Mexico.

Feb 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It's not what you imagine: what is the second largest city in the country

Córdoba, known as 'La Docta', is identified as Argentina's second largest city by area, despite Buenos Aires being the most populous.

Feb 22 • 21:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

One of Ukraine's largest cities is preparing to fend off the Russians: 'Terror is inevitable'

Ukrainian officials indicate that the city is under real threat from advancing Russian forces, prompting residents to prepare for impending attacks.

Feb 21 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest Carnival Block and Most Fragrant City in the World: Recife Now Holds Two Guinness Records; Understand

Recife has achieved two Guinness World Records, including the title of the largest carnival block and the most perfumed city in the world.

Feb 21 • 07:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Man Arrested After Attack on Synagogue

A man in Brisbane has been arrested on suspicion of hate crime after crashing into the gates of the city's largest synagogue.

Feb 21 • 01:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The city with the largest tourism growth in 2025 may not be the one you think

Odense, the birthplace of H.C. Andersen, is set to see a significant rise in tourism by 2025, with officials hoping to avoid the pitfalls of over-tourism experienced by cities like Barcelona and Venice.

Feb 19 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lages, the largest city in Serra Catarinense, opens temporary selection process with salaries up to R$ 3,000; see list of positions

The city of Lages in Brazil has initiated a temporary selection process offering 85 job opportunities with salaries ranging from R$ 1,621 to R$ 3,034.54.

Feb 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chinese New Year: an Argentine city prepares the largest celebration on the continent

La Plata, Argentina, is set to host the largest Chinese New Year celebration in the Americas, expecting around 700,000 attendees over two days.

Feb 18 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ramadan: sacred month makes restaurants open at dawn in the city of PR with the 2nd largest Islamic community in Brazil

Ramadan has prompted restaurants in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, to open overnight to cater to the needs of the local Islamic community during this fasting period.

Feb 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Underrated city crowned Europe's 'cheap beer capital' has £1.11 pints and £25 flights

Debrecen, Hungary's second-largest city, has been recognized as Europe's 'cheap beer capital' with incredibly low pint prices.

Feb 17 • 10:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This city in Rajasthan is famous as the world's largest camel hub

Bikaner, a city in Rajasthan, is renowned for its rich camel culture and serves as a major camel breeding center, attracting tourists with its unique desert experiences and historical charm.

Feb 16 • 11:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Until March 1: New York installs the largest sauna in the city and here's how to enter

New York City is introducing the largest sauna in the city as part of a winter wellness initiative, providing an immersive experience that combines relaxation with traditional rituals until March 1.

Feb 15 • 20:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Madagascar requests international help after cyclone devastation

Madagascar's second-largest city, Toamasina, suffers severe destruction from Cyclone Gezani, prompting the government to seek international assistance following widespread displacement and fatalities.

Feb 13 • 14:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

The death toll rises in Madagascar

Severe weather has forced 12,000 people to flee Toamasina, Madagascar's second-largest city, with significant destruction reported.

Feb 13 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gourmet marijuana in packaging inspired by 'Super Mario' is found in the largest seizure of the year in Uberlândia

The Police seized over 2,000 synthetic drug pills and gourmet marijuana named 'Super HashBros' in Uberlândia, marking the largest drug seizure in the city in 2026.

Feb 12 • 23:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

POSTIMEES UKRAINAS ⟩ Ukraine's Largest City Threatened by Drone Terror as Russian Forces Approach

Residents of Ukraine's largest southern city, Zaporizhzhia, face imminent threats from drone attacks by Russian forces moving closer to the city.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cyclone kills 20 in Madagascar as 2nd-largest city '75% destroyed'

Cyclone Gezani has killed at least 20 people in Madagascar and left Toamasina, the country's second-largest city, heavily damaged.

Feb 11 • 15:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ten Towers: Offices Become Apartments: This Example from Munich Should Set a Precedent

The Ten Towers in Munich, once empty office buildings, may be transformed into one of the largest student and trainee residences in the city due to a shift in the demand for office space.

Feb 11 • 15:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The UN Begins Removing the Largest Landfill in Gaza City

The United Nations has initiated the removal of Gaza City's largest landfill, transferring waste to a temporary site due to health and environmental concerns.

Feb 11 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The new building of the Ülemiste City health campus has received its cornerstone

A cornerstone was laid for the Endel Tulving Health House, part of the Ülemiste City health campus in Tallinn, which will become the largest private capital-based healthcare cluster in the Baltics by 2027.

Feb 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera enters the largest shelter for flood victims in the Moroccan city of Kenitra

Al Jazeera reports on the opening of the largest shelter for flood victims in Kenitra, Morocco, accommodating around 7,200 displaced individuals.

Feb 11 • 05:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fibra Danhos and Caliza complete the installation of the largest solar carport in Mexico City

Fibra Danhos has completed the installation of the largest solar carport in Mexico City, promoting sustainability in the real estate sector alongside Caliza.

Feb 10 • 18:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

One of the largest cities in the world that most have not even heard of

The article discusses an enormous city with a population of 32 million that remains largely unknown to many.

Feb 7 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juazeiro consolidates the largest Carnival in the interior of Northeast Brazil with 600,000 revelers

The 2026 Carnival in Juazeiro set a historical record with over 600,000 participants, establishing the city as the largest carnival hub in the Northeast.

Feb 6 • 20:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Robyn with Norwegian arena concert in July

Swedish pop icon Robyn is returning to the Norwegian stage in July for her largest solo show ever in Norway at Unity Arena, near Oslo, marking 15 years since her last performance in the city.

Feb 6 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Council Members Request Public Disclosure of Largest Tax Debtors

São Paulo city council unanimously approved a request for the city hall to publish a list of the largest tax debtors to improve public resource recovery and enhance fiscal management accountability.

Feb 5 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

An unknown Iberian city holds the largest epigraphic archive of pre-Roman Hispania in the world

An undiscovered Iberian city is home to the largest collection of epigraphic texts from pre-Roman Hispania.

Feb 5 • 16:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

HNK Vukovar is moving to Osijek! After almost a thousand days, the City Garden returns to HNL

HNK Vukovar 1991 will relocate to Osijek's City Garden after receiving approval from the Croatian Football Federation, marking the first time two home clubs will play in the largest Slavonian city.

Feb 5 • 12:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

"Zona Maco is a meeting with beauty": Alfonso Miranda, curator of the Antiques Salon

Zona Maco 2026, the largest and most prestigious art fair in Latin America, is taking place in Mexico City from February 4 to 8, showcasing over 200 galleries from 25 countries and promoting deep conversations about the future of art in a transforming world.

Feb 5 • 08:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Major power outage in Cuba

Large parts of Eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness after a failure in the power grid left four provinces, including the country's second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, without electricity.

Feb 5 • 04:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Trump's plan after the ballroom: The world's largest triumphal arch

Donald Trump is looking to build a gigantic triumphal arch measuring 76 meters, potentially the world's largest, prompting concerns about its impact on the city's skyline and Congressional approval.

Feb 4 • 20:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

This is the new director of the Zagreb Waste Management Center, previously led one of the largest city offices

Ana Pavičić Kaselj has been appointed as the new director of the Zagreb Waste Management Center, set to take office on April 17, 2026, overseeing a major strategic project for the city.

Feb 4 • 12:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Houston, where anti-immigrant rebellion is quietly exercised

Mexicans living in Houston, Texas, remain silent in the face of immigration agents despite being the third-largest population of their nationality in any U.S. city, with around two million voices.

Feb 4 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Syrian government forces have entered Qamishli, the second largest city in the country

Syrian government forces have entered Qamishli, marking a significant shift in control from Kurdish forces following an agreement for integration with the Damascus government.

Feb 3 • 16:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Premier League Clubs Spend Nearly Half a Billion Euros in Winter Transfers

English Premier League football clubs have spent approximately £400 million (over €460 million) during this winter transfer window, with Manchester City making the largest transfer for Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo.

Feb 3 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Get to know the story of the Iemanjá festival, one of the largest cultural and religious manifestations of summer in Bahia

Salvador celebrated on Monday a devotion to Iemanjá, reflecting the city's deep cultural and religious ties to the sea and fishing traditions.

Feb 3 • 01:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

30 Days in Power: How does Mamdani manage the affairs of New York?

New York's new mayor, Zahran Mamdani, imposes his management style through long working hours and careful media engagement, reflecting the approach of a 34-year-old democratic socialist in America’s largest city.

Feb 3 • 00:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

American Law Professor: What is happening in Minnesota is federal occupation

Rachel Moran, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, argues that the situation in Minnesota and its largest city, Minneapolis, since mid-December resembles a 'federal occupation.'

Feb 2 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Ukraine: New strategic strike by Russians in Kharkiv - destroyed energy infrastructure

Russian armed forces destroyed critical energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, leading to widespread power outages as confirmed by the city's mayor.

Jan 16 • 04:19 UTC

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