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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The metropolis wants to charge drivers of 'dangerous' cars - 'An ideological project'

London plans to impose additional fees on drivers of SUVs due to their higher risks to pedestrians and their overall impact on city safety.

Mar 22 • 11:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Proposal for Establishing Osaka Metropolis Concept 'Council' to Continue Review by Prefectural and City Councils

The proposal for establishing a legal council to discuss the Osaka Metropolis concept has been carried over for further review by both the Osaka Prefectural and City Councils.

Mar 19 • 05:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the Lyon metropolis, the divided left opens a door for Jean-Michel Aulas's movement

The left in the Lyon metropolis has failed to unify, creating an opportunity for Jean-Michel Aulas's movement to gain traction in the upcoming metropolitan election.

Mar 18 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tomáš Portlík from Prague 9 is the third most popular mayor of the metropolis

Tomáš Portlík has been voted as the third most popular mayor in Prague.

Mar 18 • 14:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hundreds of millions will go to Prague schools, but also to train connections in the north of the metropolis

Significant funding is allocated for improvements to educational facilities and public transport in Prague.

Mar 17 • 09:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Zulum condemns Borno explosion

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum condemned a recent explosion in the metropolis, calling it a cowardly attack during Ramadan and urging increased security.

Mar 16 • 21:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From a Pulsating Metropolis to a City of Ghosts? Popular Places in Dubai Have Emptied

The article discusses the striking decline in visitor numbers to popular locations in Dubai, prompting concerns about the city's vibrancy.

Mar 16 • 10:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka City Council's Town Meetings on the City Concept Starting April 5

The Osaka City Council plans to start town meetings on April 5 to discuss a third referendum on the Osaka metropolis plan proposed by Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and the Japan Innovation Party.

Mar 16 • 08:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An underground metropolis was found: 40 tons of earth were removed and it had 50 square meters

A fascinating underground structure built by a colony of ants was discovered in Brazil, revealing the impressive biological engineering of these insects.

Mar 14 • 01:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Metamorphoses of a Metropolis: From the Fans for the Famous Pool to the Proponents Who Shout: "Enough"

The article discusses the judicial revolution that was expected in Italy and the subsequent disillusionment of the Italian populace toward the judiciary's power and influence.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish metropolis among the best cities in the world to live in. 'Like a fairy tale'

Kraków has been recognized as one of the best cities in the world to live in and visit, according to a recent ranking by TimeOut.

Mar 12 • 11:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Best Cities in the World to Live. A Polish Metropolis on a Prestigious List

Kraków, Poland, has been recognized in a prestigious global ranking as one of the best cities to live and visit, surpassing other major cities such as Porto, Madrid, and Paris.

Mar 12 • 11:54 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

A church under siege in the heart of Europe: How Ukraine’s religious war spills into another country

A conflict over a church in the Moldovan village of Dereneu illustrates the broader religious and political tensions in Moldova amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Mar 10 • 14:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka Metropolis Plan Conflict Intensifies Within the Ishin Party; Discussions to Begin After May

The internal conflict within Japan's Ishin Party over the Osaka Metropolis Plan has deepened, delaying discussions until after May.

Mar 9 • 09:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President of Katowice: We want to create a million-city

The President of Katowice proposes transforming the Silesian region into a city with a population exceeding two million, aiming to enhance its urban profile and regional significance.

Mar 9 • 05:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Which Turkish metropolis was previously known as Constantinople?

Today’s quiz features a question about the former name of Istanbul, among others.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka Metropolis Plan 'Council' Bill Mayor Yokoyama 'Postponing Submission' Announced on X

Osaka City has decided to postpone submitting a bill to establish a council for the Osaka Metropolis Plan amid prevailing caution within the city council regarding the proposal.

Mar 8 • 15:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the Osaka Metropolis Plan? Third Challenge? Summary of Key Points Explained

The article discusses the Osaka Metropolis Plan, led by the leader of the Japan Innovation Party, Hirofumi Yoshimura, as it faces its third attempt to gain public approval through a referendum.

Mar 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka Metropolis Plan 'Council' Agenda Submission Postponed to 6th, Governor Yoshimura's Expectations Crumble

The Osaka City Council has postponed the submission of the agenda for the establishment of a statutory council related to the Osaka Metropolis Plan, disrupting Governor Yoshimura's anticipated schedule.

Mar 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Lyon Metropolis Launches Solidarity Leases for Micro-Enterprises

The Lyon Metropolis has introduced solidarity leases aimed at supporting micro-enterprises by offering rent reductions of up to 50% below market rates.

Mar 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the Osaka Metropolis Plan? Why Did They Hold a Re-election Double Election?

Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama resigned mid-term to ask for public opinion on their renewed challenge to the Osaka Metropolis Plan through a re-election double election, which took place on February 8.

Mar 5 • 02:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alarm for fraudsters posing as priests

The Metropolis of Chania and Apokoronas warns of con artists soliciting money under the guise of charity, claiming to be clergy from the Metropolis.

Feb 27 • 19:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Russians survive here for 12 minutes." Ukrainians hold the last fortress before the key metropolis

The village of Stepnohirsk represents a critical battleground as Ukrainian defenders face overwhelming Russian artillery fire in their attempt to hold back an advance toward the regional capital city of Zaporizhzhia.

Feb 26 • 13:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussion of the Osaka Metropolis Concept Hits a Snag: Resistance to Yoshimura's Remarks from Within the Home Base of the Ishin Party

The debate over the Osaka metropolis proposal faces obstacles as resistance grows within the Ishin Party regarding Governor Yoshimura's remarks.

Feb 26 • 10:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the 'Statutory Council' for the Osaka Metropolis Plan? A Place to Create the Blueprint

The Statutory Council in Osaka is responsible for formulating the blueprint for the Osaka Metropolis Plan, as mandated by the Special City Area Establishment Law.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Start of Third Discussion on the Osaka Metropolis Plan, Difficulty in Completion Within the Year Expected

The Osaka Metropolis Plan's third discussion has begun, but significant challenges may prevent its completion within the fiscal year due to cautious opinions within the ruling party.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Metropolitan Lyon: Bruno Bernard receives support from Bernard Cazeneuve

Bruno Bernard, the ecologist president of the Lyon Metropolis, has officially received the backing of former Socialist Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.

Feb 24 • 14:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka's Assembly to Support Establishment of 'Council' for Osaka Metropolis Plan; Focus on City Council's Trends

The Osaka assembly is set to support a proposal for establishing a legal council to discuss the Osaka metropolis plan, with upcoming city council dynamics being crucial.

Feb 24 • 07:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: The dream of a green metropolis is fading. Trees make way for concrete

The article discusses the diminishing green spaces in Czechia's capital due to ongoing urban development.

Feb 23 • 10:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wojciech Saługa: If we want to matter in Europe, we must tighten cooperation

Wojciech Saługa discusses the growing idea of creating a single large urban entity within the Silesian Metropolis to address local challenges and enhance regional significance.

Feb 23 • 05:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Johanna Rolland cannot let us die": the creators of the Machines of Nantes fear they may have to leave the city

The creators of the Machines of Nantes have filed a lawsuit against the Nantes Metropolis due to financial and reputational damage from the abandonment of the 'Tree of Herons' project in 2022.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Brandt: the Centre region and the metropolis of Orléans support an asset recovery offer

The Centre region and the metropolis of Orléans are backing a proposal to recover the assets of Brandt in collaboration with New Caledonian company Gladius.

Feb 19 • 11:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mr. Yoshimura communicates his intention to enter national politics to senior officials of the Japan Innovation Party if the 'Osaka Metropolis Plan' is realized

Yoshimura Hirofumi, the governor of Osaka, has expressed his intent to enter national politics if the upcoming referendum on the Osaka Metropolis Plan is approved by the majority.

Feb 16 • 10:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

China: Once upon a time, there was a cosmopolitan, vibrant metropolis called: Hong Kong

The article discusses the decline of Hong Kong from a vibrant, free metropolis to a city under political repression, highlighted by the imprisonment of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.

Feb 9 • 13:53 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
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Have you noticed this on trash cans and do you know what they are for? There are more and more 'grills' in the metropolis

The article discusses new trash cans with flaps designed to deter crows from scattering waste in Zagreb's parks, though the presence of litter around them suggests other issues may also be at play.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Kano court reduces bail for Islamic cleric accused of forgery

A Kano State High Court has eased the bail conditions for Islamic cleric Ibrahim Abdullahi Isa, who is accused of forging land title documents for two properties in Kano Metropolis.

Feb 4 • 20:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lack of Enthusiasm in Osaka Double Elections: Declining Reactions on Social Media Reflecting 'Super Short-term' Impact

The Osaka double elections lack enthusiasm and see decreasing social media reactions, as the candidates seek public support for a renewed push for the Osaka metropolis plan.

Feb 4 • 03:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

In the West of the Metropolis, a Rebellion Against the Skate Park, We Can: The Project Was Chosen by the Citizens Themselves

Residents of Gajnice have protested against the construction of a skate park and initiated a petition, with the project relocating to a site near a basketball court due to changing circumstances and the estimated project cost rising from 100,000 to 300,000 euros.

Feb 3 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Visit of Gerapetritis to the 'Ionian Center' of the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia

The Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Church and the State for the benefit of society during his visit to the Ionian Center.

Jan 13 • 13:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

One Hundred Years Ago, the Epic Film Metropolis Disappointed Audiences, Today it Terrifyingly Reminds Us of the Threats of Artificial Intelligence

The article reflects on the historical premiere of Fritz Lang's silent film Metropolis, which, although disappointing to audiences in 1927, eerily resonates with contemporary concerns about artificial intelligence.

Jan 13 • 12:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

We asked the expert what is happening to the derelict building of Vjesnik under these conditions

Expert Mario Uroš explains that the snowfall in the metropolis won't significantly impact the construction of the burned Vjesnik skyscraper, as it poses no substantial additional load.

Jan 8 • 16:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

A hundred years ago, Lang's blockbuster disappointed audiences; today it chillingly reminds us of the threats of artificial intelligence

The article reflects on the premiere of Fritz Lang's silent film 'Metropolis' which, despite disappointing audiences in 1927, resonates today due to its themes related to artificial intelligence.

Jan 8 • 05:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Someone Likes it in Pilsen. A Comedy Full of Acting Stars Presents a Fresh Trailer

The new film by director and screenwriter Martin Horský showcases a captivating mosaic of humorous stories set in the streets of the West Bohemian metropolis, Pilsen, following diverse characters in their quests for happiness, each with unique outcomes.

Jan 7 • 09:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Part of German metropolis still without electricity after arson attack, repairs drag on

Following an arson attack in Berlin's Steglitz-Zehlendorf district, more than 30,000 households and 1,700 businesses remain without power, with full restoration expected by Thursday afternoon.

Jan 5 • 14:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Thousands have been without electricity for days, and this isn't their first time. What is known about the group that paralyzed part of a European metropolis?

A leftist group in Germany, Vulkangruppe, has claimed responsibility for a weekend attack that left tens of thousands in Berlin without power amid cold temperatures, sparking police investigations.

Jan 5 • 08:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

US Sports Metropolis Detroit: A City Against Everything and Everyone - Including Itself

Detroit has experienced many highs and lows as a sports city, currently seeing a resurgence in the NBA with the Pistons embodying a return of the infamous 'Bad Boy' mentality.

Jan 4 • 12:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Darkness has fallen over the metropolis. Thousands of apartments without power

Berlin is experiencing a major energy outage due to a fire on a bridge over the Tetlow Canal, which has disrupted the power supply to one of its power plants, with investigators suspecting arson.

Jan 4 • 07:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Strong explosions shook the Venezuelan metropolis Caracas, agencies reported

Strong explosions were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, with sounds reminiscent of aircraft flying overhead, coinciding with President Trump's comments on potential strikes against ground targets in Venezuela.

Jan 3 • 08:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

New Year in the Metropolis and Surroundings: At the Square Dubioza Collective, in the Factory mega party on two floors

As the hours count down to the craziest night of the year, the metropolis and surrounding cities are ready for an unforgettable farewell to the old and welcome to the new 2026 year with various programs.

Dec 31 • 08:44 UTC

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