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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The New Lord of Savonlinna – Ding Ma, 37, is reportedly the first foreign-born municipal leader in Mainland Finland

Ding Ma has become the first foreign-born municipal leader in Mainland Finland, taking office as the mayor of Savonlinna.

Mar 3 • 15:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal elections in Marseille: a former deputy of Benoît Payan convicted of violence is running in the northern districts

Sébastien Jibrayel, a former sports deputy in Marseille, condemned for group violence, is running for local office in the city’s northern districts under the leadership of Samia Ghali.

Mar 2 • 15:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikko Hentinen, who has worked for 25 years, says: 'Great relief' – Joutsan's largest water cooperative joins the municipal water management company

Mikko Hentinen announced that the Uimaniemen water cooperative in Joutsa will merge with the municipal water utility, a decision prompted by an aging leadership and societal demands.

Feb 28 • 06:38 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Reform in Riga's kindergartens aims to save up to 5 million euros

Riga's municipal leadership believes that reorganizing and reducing the number of kindergartens will allow for better teacher salaries and improved educational resources.

Feb 26 • 13:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"I Think I Peeled in Salt Water"

Two candidates for the Left Green Movement's leadership in Reykjavík are competing for the party's nomination ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, with differing views on experience and radicalism in housing and transport.

Feb 20 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida dismisses the director general of the Municipal Police following a new scandal in the entrance exams

The Mayor of Madrid has dismissed Pablo Enrique Rodríguez as the director of the Municipal Police amid a new scandal concerning the police entrance exams.

Feb 19 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The departure of the controversial municipal leader Esko Rautiainen from Rääkkylä was handled through intermediaries

Esko Rautiainen, the municipal leader of Rääkkylä, left his position after controversies over his communications, with negotiations handled by an intermediary lawyer.

Feb 10 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Inquiry request about the actions of Pori's city manager Lauri Inna by the SDP: "The procedure feels very irresponsible"

The leadership of the SDP in Pori has requested a written clarification regarding city manager Lauri Inna's appointment to a position with the National Coalition Party, raising concerns about his previous status as an independent.

Feb 10 • 05:32 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The leader resigns from the municipal council

The leader has resigned from the municipal council, citing personal reasons.

Feb 7 • 17:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Gors concert hall's current head of artistic and event department to lead

Ilona Rupaine, the current head of the artistic and event department, has been appointed to lead the Gors concert hall managed by the municipal company SIA 'Austrumlatvijas koncertzāle'.

Feb 6 • 12:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Resigns from parliamentary membership if certain conditions are met

Vilhjálmur Árnason, a member of the Independence Party, expresses relief after winning a decisive victory in the party's leadership primary in Reykjanesbær and plans to focus on parliamentary duties and the upcoming municipal elections in May.

Feb 1 • 14:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Panel: Assistants, Mayor, and Business Economist

A debate was held featuring candidates for the upcoming municipal elections, including key figures seeking leadership positions in the city council.

Jan 29 • 13:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Four Compete for the Lead Candidate Position of Viðreisn

Four candidates are vying for the leadership position of the Viðreisn party in Reykjavík ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in May after the current leader announced she would not seek re-election.

Jan 16 • 18:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Bartoš holds the party together." But what about Prague? Pirates face a crucial battle

The Czech Pirate Party is at a critical juncture as it prepares for upcoming municipal elections while navigating internal challenges and voter expectations, particularly regarding the leadership decisions in Prague.

Jan 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

He is not afraid of a little alcohol behind the wheel, praises Klaus. Who is the man heading to the leadership of ODS

Tomáš Portlík, the most popular mayor in Prague according to a Phoenix Research poll, has been nominated by the Civic Democratic Party (ODS) as a candidate for mayor in the upcoming municipal elections and aims to become the party's first deputy chairman.

Jan 15 • 17:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Former MP Wants Mayoral Seat in Akureyri

Berglind Ósk Guðmundsdóttir, a former MP, is seeking the leadership position of the Independence Party in Akureyri for the upcoming municipal elections, emphasizing support for families throughout all life stages.

Jan 15 • 11:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Denies having set the city's lawyers against Pétur

Pétur Marteinsson and Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir are both vying for the leadership position of the Social Democrats in Reykjavík, with the current Mayor denying allegations of using city lawyers against his opponent in the upcoming municipal elections.

Jan 13 • 15:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Municipal Elections / Personalities called on the mayor of Karlova Ves, Dana Čahoja, to run for mayor of Bratislava

Several politicians, academics, artists, and activists have urged Dana Čahoja, the mayor of Karlova Ves, to run for mayor of Bratislava, criticizing the current city's leadership for poor governance and lack of transparency.

Jan 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: UPP presents list for Planegg City Council

The Independent – Politics for Planegg and Martinsried (UPP) has unveiled its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections, following a name change in protest against the FW party's leadership.

Jan 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Guillaume Tabard: 'Municipal Elections in Paris, the Keys to a Capital Alternate'

Recent polls suggest a competitive race between Emmanuel Grégoire and Rachida Dati for the Paris municipal elections, indicating a potential change in leadership after a quarter-century of leftist rule.

Jan 11 • 18:21 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Progressive Party Chooses Candidates in February, Einar Still Uncontested Leader

Einar Þorsteinsson is vying to maintain his leadership position in the Progressive Party in Reykjavík as the party prepares to select candidates for the upcoming municipal elections on February 7.

Jan 9 • 14:42 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Municipal representatives fight for the position of leader in Hafnarfjörður

Orri Björnsson and Kristín María, both municipal representatives, are competing for the leadership position in Hafnarfjörður, amid an upcoming primary election for the Independence Party.

Jan 8 • 17:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Björg involves herself in the mayoral race in the city

Björg Magnúsdóttir, a media personality and former assistant to the Reykjavík mayor from the Progressive Party, has officially announced her candidacy for the leadership position of Viðreisn in the upcoming municipal elections.

Jan 7 • 09:12 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It looks like only one nomination has been submitted

It appears that Hildur Björnsdóttir will be the sole nominee for the leader of the Independence Party in Reykjavik for the upcoming municipal elections, as plans for a leadership primary seem to be canceled.

Jan 6 • 13:09 UTC

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