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This weekend's weather in the Helsinki metropolitan area is foggy, misty, and drizzly, with warnings issued due to dangerously slippery sidewalks.

Public utility rates for services like water, gas, electricity, and transportation in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) are set to rise starting March, affecting various income groups differently.

Around twenty people were treated at emergency services due to slips on icy surfaces in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students must graduate from middle and high schools within the same metropolitan area as their medical school to apply for local doctor selection.

President Yoon has instructed to expedite the development of public housing sites in the metropolitan area, including the third new towns, emphasizing the need for efficient progress.

Influencer Sara Sieppi was surprised by her family with a baby shower in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Rat sightings in the Helsinki metropolitan area have surged this winter, with reports up by approximately 25% compared to milder winters, according to pest control expert Petri Metsälä.

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the consignment of municipal solid waste management in South Korea's metropolitan area, revealing over 530,000 tons handled by private companies since the ban on landfill began in January.

The death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'Mencho,' has triggered a severe wave of violence in Jalisco, Mexico, leading to widespread panic and desolation in the metropolitan area.

New York is bracing for one of the most severe snowstorms expected in the northeastern United States, with snow accumulations forecasted to exceed 24 inches in the metropolitan area.

A significant winter storm is expected to impact the New York metropolitan area this weekend, bringing snow and strong winds due to a coastal low-pressure system.

The Government of Paraíba has inaugurated a new operational center aimed at improving water supply responses in response to persistent shortages in the metropolitan area of João Pessoa.

An environmental alert has been issued in Chiapas, Mexico, due to poor air quality resulting from pollution and active wildfires.

A new taxi service in the Helsinki metropolitan area allows customers to select a driver based on their Finnish background or gender, raising questions of potential discrimination.

Dong Sung Pharmaceutical has been sanctioned by the Fair Trade Commission for providing approximately 250 million won in illegal rebates to doctors in the Seoul metropolitan area over a nine-year period.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has introduced an award to recognize bus operators that enhance accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Lagos.

Authorities announced that the environmental contingency stage I remains in effect in Mexico City's metropolitan area as of February 17, affecting vehicle circulation restrictions under the Hoy No Circula program.

An environmental contingency due to ozone remains in Phase 1 in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, with ongoing measures to reduce exposure to polluted air and emissions.

Severe rain caused widespread power outages affecting over 70,000 homes in São Paulo and its metropolitan area.

Tokyo Electric Power Holdings will resume electricity supply from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant to the Tokyo area tonight for the first time in 14 years following its shutdown after the 2011 earthquake.

The national meteorological agency reported that Saturday will be a pleasant day in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area with stable weather conditions.

The Civil Police of Ceará discovered 330 marijuana plants in a guesthouse in Caucaia, a metropolitan area near Fortaleza, during an operation targeting a drug production scheme.

Authorities addressed uncertainty regarding the end of the environmental contingency affecting the Mexico City Metropolitan Area due to elevated pollution levels.

Criminal gangs in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area are increasingly using illegal GPS signal blockers to evade detection of stolen cargo trucks, with a significant rise in seizures by police.

After persistent rain in the São Paulo metropolitan area, Carnival will see sunny and hot weather up to Ash Wednesday, with typical summer afternoon rain showers.

A surprising hailstorm occurred in Buenos Aires and its Greater metropolitan area during a period of oppressive heat, catching residents off guard at midnight.

A new analysis reveals significant disparities in contract costs for private waste incineration among municipalities in South Korea's metropolitan area, leading to potential financial strain on local governments.

Shopping centers in Salvador and the surrounding metropolitan area will have special hours during Carnival celebrations.

More than 180 lightning strikes hit the metropolitan area of Natal in Brazil over a 24-hour period, causing power outages in thousands of homes.

The Cantareira system, crucial for the water supply of São Paulo's metropolitan area, has reached 29% of usable water volume due to recent rainfall.

A study reveals worsening 'inheritance of poverty' among low-income youth outside the metropolitan area in South Korea, highlighting the stronger impact of parental assets over income.

The UTA union confirmed the bus service status for February 11 in Argentina, stating there will be no strike in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area but different circumstances in the provinces.

Residents of São Paulo are adapting to severe water shortages that have resulted in reduced pressure supply across the metropolitan area, impacting daily routines and basic services.

The railway service in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area will not be affected by a transport strike called by the CATT, which coincides with a CGT protest against labor reform.

The Metropolitan Area of Barcelona has approved an initial urban planning plan aiming to accommodate 131,000 new homes by 2050 without expanding urban space.

Since the implementation of the '6·27 measures' limiting housing loans in the metropolitan area, over 2 trillion won has been utilized for home purchases in Seoul from the proceeds of selling stocks and bonds.

The parents of a 12-year-old girl from the Porto Alegre metropolitan area have described the horrific experience of having their daughter threatened by a 16-year-old boy who obtained intimate photos of her through a chat on Roblox.

A significant gang of motorcycle robbers operating in Buenos Aires and its metropolitan area was apprehended, facing accusations for 140 theft cases, with operations revealing extensive criminal logistics.

Aerial images reveal the elevated water levels of the Rio Tietê in Salto, São Paulo, following heavy rains in the metropolitan area.

Bus fares in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area will see two increases in February and March to ensure system sustainability and competitiveness.

Temperatures in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area are expected to rise, with intense heat early in the week followed by rain and a significant cooling from Thursday onward.

Iran has unveiled a provocative new sign threatening Israel with missile attacks, featuring a map of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area marked with potential targets.

The price of used condominiums in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area has surged by 6.3% over the past year, with more than 10% of sales exceeding 100 million yen.

Residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area will have access to various free food assistance locations during the second week of February 2026.

Citizens in Thessaloniki are moving closer to conducting Greece's first municipal referendum for the establishment of a large green and cultural Metropolitan Park in the area of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

A court has provisionally suspended the Kanasín Municipal Landfill due to its irregular operation posing a direct risk to the aquifer supplying the Merida Metropolitan Area, following years of neglect by authorities.

Several public transport services in the metropolitan area are suspended due to unpaid wages, with the national government calling for immediate restoration of services.

A bus strike in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area has left numerous lines without service since midnight on February 6 due to a salary dispute.

The first rains of 2026 on Ecuador's coast, particularly affecting Guayaquil and surrounding provinces, have caused significant flooding problems despite being below historical averages.

A massive public transport strike in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area is affecting thousands of passengers due to union demands for unpaid wages after the legal deadline for payment has expired.