CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Mar 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 • 14:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 • 14:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 • 14:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 • 01:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 21:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 14:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 10:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 16:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 16:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 26 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 11:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 08:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 00:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 17:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 15:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 14:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 00:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 11:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 23 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 20:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Feb 22 • 07:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

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.

Feb 21 • 13:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Feb 21 • 11:25 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.