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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Suppliers 'helped': KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus purchases

The Latvian anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation into several municipalities for potentially improper practices in the procurement of electric buses from the supplier 'Electrify'.

Mar 1 • 16:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lawsuit Against the 2022 Census: Municipalities Need Clarity

The city of Hanau is suing over the 2022 census results, claiming a significant discrepancy in population data that could cost the city millions.

Mar 1 • 15:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Antiscorpion venom serum is available in 35 municipalities in Southern Minas; find out which

The antiscorpion serum is now accessible in 35 municipalities in Southern Minas, Brazil, highlighting its importance due to increased scorpion populations and sting incidents during the hot and humid summer months.

Mar 1 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lauri Vahtre: Heaven Sold for One's Own Money

Lauri Vahtre discusses the Estonian government’s plan to reward municipalities that allow wind farms with state funding, suggesting it is a clever scheme that could even impress seasoned fraudsters.

Mar 1 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Volunteers prepare fuel for Ukrainian soldiers in Aizkraukle Municipality

Volunteers from various municipalities in Aizkraukle gather to prepare fuel for Ukrainian soldiers, making the process both a community effort and a vital support activity.

Mar 1 • 10:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Centralized admission to 24 municipalities' educational institutions starts

A new centralized admission system for educational programs will begin accepting applications from 24 municipalities in Lithuania.

Mar 1 • 06:05 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New law gives municipalities expanded crime control: "New opportunity"

A new law in Sweden enables municipalities to request background checks for employees in elder care and other sensitive positions, enhancing safety measures against crime.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Kuřim must buy its land from Brno because it was sold to them by the descendants of the lord Nekeš 480 years ago

The municipalities of Kuřim have to purchase land from Brno due to historical land transactions dating back over 480 years.

Mar 1 • 04:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘D Day’ against dengue: interactive map shows actions in 98 municipalities in South Minas

The 'D Day' initiative against dengue mobilized 98 cities in South Minas, Brazil, to combat the spread of the disease through community awareness and action.

Mar 1 • 00:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘D Day’ against dengue: interactive map shows actions in 32 municipalities in the São Carlos and Araraquara region

The 'D Day' campaign against dengue mobilized 32 municipalities in the São Carlos and Araraquara region to raise awareness and combat the spread of the disease.

Feb 28 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘D Day’ against dengue: interactive map shows actions in 37 municipalities in the Ribeirão Preto and Franca region

The 'D Day' of the 'Together Against Dengue' campaign mobilized 37 cities in the Ribeirão Preto and Franca regions to combat the dengue mosquito.

Feb 28 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘D Day’ against dengue: interactive map shows actions in 33 municipalities of Campinas and region

The 'D Day' campaign against dengue mobilized 33 municipalities in the Campinas and Piracicaba regions of Brazil to promote public awareness and action against the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

Feb 28 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues red alert for heavy rains for more than 100 cities in PI

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall affecting over 100 municipalities in the state of Piauí, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará experiences rainfall of up to 68 mm this Saturday; Inmet issues red alert for several cities

Ceará state in Brazil faced significant rainfall this weekend, prompting weather alerts across multiple municipalities.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Citizen Truck offers free services in eight municipalities of Ceará; see which ones

The Citizen Truck is providing free services such as the issuance of national identity cards and criminal background checks in eight municipalities in Ceará, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Danger Alert: Intense Rains with Winds up to 100 km/h May Hit 34 Municipalities in the Interior of PE, See List

A danger alert has been issued for intense rains and strong winds affecting several municipalities in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"I don't know how we would do it." Eight municipalities describe their stance on the mandatory castration of stray cats

Municipalities in Czechia express concerns and considerations regarding a proposal for mandatory castration of stray cats to tackle their overpopulation and health issues.

Feb 28 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Is it going to rain this weekend? Inmet issues alerts for intense rains across Ceará; check the forecast

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for intense rainfall affecting all municipalities in Ceará this weekend.

Feb 28 • 11:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How to make the pay period last without fines: Hoy No Circula for Saturday, February 28 for CDMX and Edomex

The article discusses the Hoy No Circula vehicle restriction in Mexico City and neighboring municipalities for February 28, aimed at reducing air pollution and improving environmental quality.

Feb 27 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Yuri Colorado, president of AME: 'We will seek a mechanism for municipalities that do not comply with the 70/30 rule not to have budget reductions'

Yuri Colorado, the president of the Ecuadorian Municipalities Association, discusses implementing support for municipalities to meet legal requirements concerning budget management.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 15 municipalities in MT declare a state of emergency after heavy rains; see how to protect yourself

Over 15 municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, have declared a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall recorded between January and February.

Feb 27 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'D Day' Against Aedes aegypti Mobilizes 54 Municipalities in Northern MG This Saturday (28)

'D Day' is a public initiative aimed at combating the Aedes aegypti mosquito, involving 54 municipalities in Northern Minas Gerais.

Feb 27 • 20:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The municipal leader received a 50 million euro idea – Here's what it's about

A municipal leader in Finland proposes a significant financial mechanism to allow municipalities to utilize Finland's creditworthiness in international markets.

Feb 27 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Early morning storm leaves streets flooded, opens crater, and drags cars in Eastern Minas

Heavy rain in Eastern Minas caused severe flooding and damage in several municipalities, including Mutum, Ipanema, and Taparuba, but no injuries were reported.

Feb 27 • 18:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Climate Change – A Federal or National Issue?

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal climate change lawsuit against the energy industry, which could shape the future of similar cases initiated by left-leaning states and municipalities.

Feb 27 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains cause destruction, flooding, and damage in Agreste; see the most affected municipalities

Heavy rains in the Agreste region of Pernambuco, Brazil, have led to significant destruction, flooding, and damage across several municipalities.

Feb 27 • 15:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Herzogenaurach: Adidas prevails in dispute over the Three-Cities Tram

Adidas has succeeded in a dispute with local municipalities regarding the route of a future tram line in the Nuremberg area, leading to the planned alteration of its path.

Feb 27 • 15:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: 270 new requests for natural disaster status, announces Laurent Nunez

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that nearly 270 new municipalities are seeking recognition of a natural disaster status following recent flooding in western France.

Feb 27 • 15:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga region municipalities criticize the new municipal financial equalization model

Municipalities in the Riga region criticize a new financial equalization model, arguing it imposes significant financial burdens and risks economic growth.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ähtäri forced into merger negotiations calls its neighboring municipalities – surprisingly also Seinäjoki

Ähtäri is preparing for municipal merger negotiations and invites neighboring municipalities, including Seinäjoki, to discussions despite a significant distance between them.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Heavy rains flood cities in Piauí and Inmet maintains danger alert; see volumes

Heavy rains have caused flooding in several municipalities in Piauí, Brazil, prompting the National Institute of Meteorology to issue a danger alert for intense rainfall.

Feb 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The state wants to take over a minority stake in Vidzeme Hospital

The Latvian government aims to acquire a minority stake in Vidzeme Hospital, which is currently primarily owned by local municipalities, to enhance healthcare services in the region.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Bauska and Preili Municipalities Promise Protests After Turning to the Constitutional Court Over Wind Farm Dispute

Bauska and Preili municipalities are opposing wind farm projects by appealing to the Constitutional Court and planning protests against halted territorial planning regulations.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ipatinga, Aimorés, Resplendor and Sabinópolis are among the cities with the most landslide risk areas in MG

A geological survey highlighted significant landslide risks in several municipalities in Minas Gerais, Brazil, particularly affecting over 583,000 residents.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa on Spending Law of GAD: 'Mayors like Jaime Nebot and Paco Moncayo applied the 70/30 in their municipalities'

President Daniel Noboa defended the recent law on the spending balance in Decentralized Autonomous Governments, advocating for a greater investment allocation compared to current spending.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga region municipalities call to halt the advancement of the new municipal financial equalization model

Municipalities in the Riga region are urging the government to stop the implementation of a new financial equalization model that they believe will burden the capital region economically.

Feb 27 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Montero opens up to breaking down the social shield decree and maintains her commitment to present the PGE

María Jesús Montero expressed her willingness to break down the social shield decree after it was rejected by Congress, emphasizing the necessity of its measures for vulnerable families and municipalities.

Feb 27 • 10:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Enrollment in Schools and Kindergartens – Through One System in 24 Municipalities

Lithuania is implementing a centralized application system for school and kindergarten enrollment across 24 municipalities for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Feb 27 • 07:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A small municipality reports on the aftermath of the 'yard sauna law': workload increased, revenues dropped by tens of thousands

A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.

Feb 27 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Of the 853 municipalities in Minas Gerais, more than 300 are considered susceptible to landslides, floods, and inundations, says Cemaden

Over 300 of the 853 municipalities in Minas Gerais are at risk for landslides and flooding, affecting approximately 1.5 million residents amidst ongoing heavy rainfall.

Feb 27 • 01:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Start of classes: where to buy discounted supplies and uniforms in the West Zone

As the school year approaches, municipalities in Morón, La Matanza, and Hurlingham have initiated programs to help families with back-to-school expenses, offering discounts on school supplies and uniforms.

Feb 26 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues warning of potential danger from heavy rains for all of Acre

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued a yellow alert for potential heavy rains in all municipalities of Acre.

Feb 26 • 17:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the 5th consecutive year, Jacareí has the safest traffic in the Vale do Paraíba

Jacareí recorded the lowest number of traffic fatalities among municipalities with over 200,000 residents in 2025, making it the safest city in its region for the fifth year in a row.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: Parents protest against the closure of educational institutions in several municipalities

Parents in several municipalities in Latvia are protesting against school closures and changes to educational institutions due to declining student numbers.

Feb 26 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Danger: Inmet issues two rain alerts for municipalities in the interior of PE

The National Institute of Meteorology in Brazil has issued two alerts regarding heavy rainfall for certain municipalities in Pernambuco, with varying levels of potential danger.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Applications for municipal summer jobs closing – significant differences

Application periods for municipal summer jobs in Sweden vary greatly by municipality, impacting youth seeking their first job experiences.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains put cities in Agreste and Sertão of Pernambuco on alert and cause flooding; VIDEO

Heavy rains in Pernambuco have caused flooding and significant disruptions in several municipalities, particularly in Agreste and Sertão regions.

Feb 26 • 14:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa Received the Most Basic Social Assistance Last Year – Check the List of Municipalities Where Assistance Was Most Common

Last year, Vantaa had the highest number of recipients of basic social assistance in Finland, as new statistics show an increase in both the number of recipients and the payments made.

Feb 26 • 09:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

MAP: The outflow of young people threatens the future of many regions, municipalities may disappear

The article discusses the alarming trend of young people leaving rural areas in Czechia, which poses a significant risk to the future of several regions and could even lead to the disappearance of municipalities.

Feb 26 • 08:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Part-time employees are entitled to overtime pay immediately

A new arbitration ruling pressures Danish municipalities to create more full-time positions or risk significant overtime payments to part-time employees.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC

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