FCT council heads get INEC certificates
The Independent National Electoral Commission presented return certificates to the re-elected chairman and deputy of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, along with other council leaders following the February 21 elections.
More than 90% of Vacancies Filled in the Rīga Municipal Police
The Rīga Municipal Police has filled 91% of its vacancies according to recent information shared with the Rīga City Council's Committee on Safety, Order, and Corruption Prevention.
INEC presents certificates of return to AMAC chairman, other FCT winners
The Independent National Electoral Commission presented certificates of return to the re-elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council and other elected officials after the February 21 elections.
Liepaja Municipal Police Demands Higher Salaries; Council to Seek Additional Funding
Liepaja's municipal police, with near-unanimous support from its officers, is seeking increased salaries from the city council amid notable salary disparities compared to the state police.
Vonda fire department buys new truck with private funds, community donations
The Vonda Fire and Rescue department in Canada has acquired a new fire truck funded entirely through private donations and community contributions after the town council declined to allocate municipal funds for the purchase.
Sorocaba City Council approves a 5.2% salary increase for municipal employees
The Sorocaba City Council approved a 5.2% salary increase for municipal employees, including a 1% real wage increase, amid criticism regarding the lack of public consultation.
Council opens commission to investigate mayor for school transport contract
The Municipal Chamber of Governador Valadares has opened a commission to investigate Mayor Coronel Sandro for alleged irregularities in the hiring of a school transport company.
Vannacci, the Sanremo effect: the League explodes in the City of Flowers and National Future enters the Municipality
Following the visit of MEP Vannacci during the Sanremo Festival, the League has been removed from the municipal council.
Municipal Councilor in Åsele Criticized by Relative – Bought House from Dementia Patient
Andreas From, a municipal councilor in Åsele, is facing criticism after purchasing a house from a woman with dementia, which has raised ethical concerns surrounding the sale.
A Simple Morality for the City Council: Tell the Whole Truth about Oslo Nye
The article discusses the importance of transparency in political narratives, particularly concerning the financial struggles of Oslo Nye Teater, emphasizing that its economic issues stem from municipal prioritization rather than mismanagement.
The Girona City Council, in the hands of CUP, tightens the procedures to access the registry
The Girona City Council, led by CUP, has made it more difficult for vulnerable individuals to access the municipal registry, raising concerns about the infringement of their rights.
VRK Determines the Number of Municipal Council Members to be Elected: Changes in Three Municipalities
The VRK has announced changes to the number of municipal council members to be elected in three municipalities in Lithuania ahead of the 2027 local elections.
Guayaquil Council Advances Declaration of Cerro El Muerto as Conservation and Sustainable Use Area
The Guayaquil municipal council has taken steps towards declaring Cerro El Muerto as an Area of Conservation and Sustainable Use.
Councilors defend sustainability and environmental protection in Maceió
Council members in Maceió emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability and proper waste disposal during a municipal session.
President Chico Filho determines recertification of employees at the City Council
Chico Filho, the President of the Municipal Chamber of Maceió, has mandated a general recertification of all permanent and commissioned employees in the Legislature to enhance transparency and efficiency.
Municipal Elections 2026: The State Council Confirms the Classification of LFI as 'Far Left'
The State Council of France has confirmed the classification of the LFI party as 'far left' and the UDR party as 'far right' for the upcoming municipal elections in March 2026.
After 16 years, he wants to end the conflictual management style. Mayoral candidate Roman Vaľo explains how he wants to change Rimavská Sobota
Roman Vaľo, a current city council member and head of Progressive Slovakia in the region, is running for mayor of Rimavská Sobota, aiming to initiate significant changes after a long-standing leadership.
María Teresa against the City Council of Madrid: a woman's fight for her house in La Cañada that raises doubts about the development of El Cañaveral
María Teresa Gómez has been in a 16-year legal battle against the Madrid City Council, which is trying to evict her from a home built on a municipal green zone to develop new housing in El Cañaveral.
The longest Riga City Council meeting of this term has been held
The Riga City Council held its longest meeting of the current term, discussing 102 important issues, including housing policies and cultural support, while notably not debating a key agenda item about the sale of shares for a city property management company.
Charges against three municipal council members in the 'Chekiukai' case
Three municipal council members in Lithuania face allegations of misuse of power and fraud regarding false expense reports.
Charges Filed Against Three Council Members in the 'Chekiai' Case
Charges of abuse of power, fraud, and document forgery have been filed against Palanga municipal council member S. Simė and two others.
Significant Changes to Rental Rules for Municipal Apartments in Riga
Riga City Council has approved the termination of indefinite rental contracts for municipal apartments, moving to five-year agreements instead.
A Creative Solution to Daycare Indoor Air Quality Issues: Children in Jokioinen Took Over the Municipal Council Chamber
In response to significant indoor air quality problems at a daycare in Jokioinen, 55 children relocated to the municipal council chamber for a safer environment.
The Criminal Case of Eugenijus Sabutis Transferred to Court
The criminal case against Eugenijus Sabutis, a council member in Jonava, has been forwarded to court over accusations of fraud involving falsified expense reports.
Riga will charge rent for municipal apartments
The Riga City Council has approved a new system for charging rent on municipal apartments effective July, a move that has not been taken previously.
A. Bagdonas appealed the verdict announced in the 'vouchers' case
A. Bagdonas is appealing a court verdict regarding a case from his time as a Neringa municipal council member, questioning the proportionality of criminal liability and the application of law.
Exemption from fees in competitions for people with fibromyalgia, limit on amendments, and more: see projects approved in Rio Branco
The City Council of Rio Branco approved ten new laws, including fee exemptions for people with fibromyalgia and new rules for municipal budget amendments.
Municipal body denies classification of Ó do Borogodó bar as cultural heritage
The São Paulo municipal council denied the request to classify the bar Ó do Borogodó as a cultural heritage site, leading the owner to plan an appeal against the decision.
Council approves the creation of a process commission to investigate the appointment of former mayor to DME in Poços de Caldas, MG
The Municipal Chamber of Poços de Caldas has approved a process commission to investigate the appointment of former mayor Sérgio Azevedo to the presidency of DME Participações.
Riga City Council Meeting Interrupted After 10 Hours of Work
The Riga City Council meeting was interrupted after deputies bickered over various issues, including the restructuring of educational institutions and the closing of kindergartens.
Botswana: Council Introduces App for Rates Collection
Lobatse Town Council has launched an app in partnership with First National Bank to improve the efficiency of rate collections from property owners.
Riga will close 10 municipal kindergartens; the city council rejects residents' request to maintain 4 kindergartens
The Riga city council will close 10 kindergartens due to declining birth rates and parent complaints have been dismissed.
Riga is preparing to close 10 municipal kindergartens; the council rejects residents' request to keep 4 "gardens"
The Riga municipality plans to close 10 kindergartens due to a significant decline in the number of children, amidst opposition claims that these decisions were made without their involvement.
Municipal Election 2026: These Munich Candidates Are Familiar, But Not From Local Politics
The upcoming Munich city council election features several candidates known for their non-political backgrounds, with two candidates seen as having the best chances of success.
Sorocaba City Council establishes a committee to monitor those approved in the GCM contest who have not yet been called
Sorocaba's City Council has formed a committee to oversee candidates who were approved in the municipal guard competition but have not yet been appointed after three years of waiting.
Case against council members who exchanged punches and shoves during session is archived in AC
A disciplinary case against two Brazilian council members involved in a physical altercation during a municipal session has been unanimously archived.
The municipality of Raanua does not expect to recover debts from the sports club
The Raanua municipal council does not anticipate recovering outstanding debts from the Raanua Reindeer sports club, which owes the municipality over €660,000.
Refis: Piracicaba City Council unanimously approves debt negotiation bill with the city hall and rejects amendments
The Piracicaba City Council has unanimously approved a bill that establishes a Fiscal Regularization Program to allow debt negotiations with the city, while rejecting several amendments during the process.
Veto of project that required drivers to assist injured animals is maintained by the Teresina City Council
The Teresina City Council upheld Mayor Silvio Mendes' veto of a law that would have mandated drivers to assist injured animals after an accident, citing constitutional concerns.
Aquiles Alvarez requests the council for a new leave of absence from February 25 to March 26
The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, has requested an extension of his unpaid leave from February 25 to March 26, 2026, citing personal reasons.
Fined Council Member S. Berletaitė Receives Reduced Penalty but Loses Mandate
The Lithuanian Court of Appeals has upheld a three-year ban on politician S. Berletaitė from working in public service due to misconduct involving the misappropriation of municipal funds, though her fine was reduced.
Understand how the tax debt negotiation project with the city hall of Piracicaba works; PL is voted urgently in the Chamber
The City Council of Piracicaba is set to vote on an urgent tax debt regularization program that offers significant discounts on fines and interest.
Ciro Caliendo, between politics and homemade bombs: who is the wine producer arrested for murder
Ciro Caliendo, a renowned wine producer and former municipal council candidate in Italy, has been arrested on charges of murder.
The case of Vilkaviškis council member J. Drunienė's 'checkbooks' handed to the court
A municipal council member from Vilkaviškis has been charged with misuse of office and fraud related to falsifying expense reports.
Campinas City Council votes on body cameras for the Guard and citizenship title for Bruninho
The Campinas City Council is set to vote on a law requiring the use of body cameras by municipal guards and to honor Olympic volleyball champion Bruninho with honorary citizenship.
Municipal Election 2026: Bavaria's first Green Municipal Councilor is stepping down
Peter Unger, a long-serving politician from the Green party in Gilching, is retiring from the municipal council after 48 years but aims to continue his political career in the district council.
The committee supports the plan to significantly increase municipal support for the Riga Marathon
The Education, Culture, and Sports Committee of the Riga City Council has approved a plan to increase funding for the Riga Marathon to 300,000 euros.
BREAKING: APC candidate wins AMAC chairmanship election in FCT
Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress has been declared the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, securing over 40,000 votes.
L in Gothenburg says yes to SD
The Liberals in Gothenburg have decided to collaborate with the Sweden Democrats in the municipal council after the upcoming election.
FCT Poll: INEC officials arrive late, voting begins in Durumi I
The Independent National Electoral Commission officials arrived late at the Durumi I Polling Unit during the Abuja Municipal Area Council election, delaying the start of voting.