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🇫🇮 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
🇧🇷 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

City Hall expands garbage collection in the rural area of Petrolina; check routes

The Petrolina City Hall is expanding garbage collection routes in rural areas to improve service coverage and sanitary conditions starting March 2026.

Feb 27 • 19:07 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

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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Câmara de Campos holds hearings and resumes legislative work

The Chamber of Campos dos Goytacazes resumes legislative activities following a recess, with public hearings scheduled for transparency and health management reports.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The "slow degradation" of Paris, the "spectacular falls" of Strasbourg, Marseille, Nantes: this study alerts on the financial situation of large cities

A study warns of the deteriorating financial conditions of major French cities ahead of the municipal elections, highlighting varying levels of financial management among municipalities.

Feb 25 • 17:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Controversy over 'private consignment' of 530,000 tons of waste in the metropolitan area this year

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.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

List of nominees for the position of manager of municipal schools in Santarém released; check the results

The municipality of Santarém, Brazil, has released the names of the new managers for its municipal schools following a selection process.

Feb 24 • 15:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Lucie Castets Head of the Left List in the 12th Arrondissement of Paris

Lucie Castets has been appointed as the head of the non-LFI left list for the upcoming municipal elections in Paris' 12th arrondissement following the resignation of Emmanuelle Pierre-Marie due to accusations of toxic management.

Feb 24 • 14:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Urban Rainwater Flooding is Increasing, but Preparedness is Insufficient

A study from the University of Oulu reveals that cities are inadequately prepared for increasing issues related to urban rainwater flooding, even though the problem is widely recognized at the municipal level.

Feb 23 • 06:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Praia Grande will build a new municipal transshipment station; see details

The city of Praia Grande, Brazil, is set to construct a new municipal transshipment station for solid waste management near the Padre Manoel da Nóbrega highway.

Feb 21 • 17:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The new garbage tax causes a historic 17.4% rise in waste collection costs

A new garbage tax in Spain has led to a historic 17.4% increase in waste collection costs, marking the largest annual rise on record as households are now required to pay the actual cost of waste management.

Feb 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Finances: An End to Financial Chaos is in Sight

The district of Freising has successfully completed its first annual financial statement since 2010 after 16 years, marking a significant turnaround in its fiscal management.

Feb 18 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time - received a new one from Kyyjärvi

The city council of Kristiinankaupunki has dismissed education director Maarit Söderlund for the third time amid allegations of poor management and misuse of city funds.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Management of Gora Calls for the Creation of a Special Foundation

A proposal for establishing a foundation to manage cultural services in the Latgale region was presented by various governmental and municipal entities in Latvia.

Feb 18 • 07:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Criminal proceedings initiated over possible large-scale fraud at 'Jelgava Real Estate Management'

Latvian police have begun criminal proceedings concerning possible fraud at the municipal company Jelgava Real Estate Management.

Feb 16 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Grafing Office Gazette: Image Management with a Taste of Controversy

The article discusses the use of municipal resources for the promotion of the mayor's image through the local office publication.

Feb 13 • 08:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Private Incineration: Cost Disparities for Waste Handling in the Metropolitan Area Reach Threefold

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.

Feb 12 • 05:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Deputy Mayor: Waste collection in Tallinn will increase by 75 percent

Tallinn's Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan announced that residents will likely face a 75% increase in waste collection fees starting this summer due to rising costs in waste management.

Feb 10 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council recommends replacement of hospital management in Teresina after allegations

The Health Council of Teresina has recommended the replacement of the administrative team at the Municipal Hospital Dr. Alberto Neto following accusations of misconduct and poor patient care.

Feb 10 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New information about the resignation of Rääkkylä's municipal manager

Esko Rautiaisen, the municipal manager of Rääkkylä, resigned after a protracted negotiation process related to inappropriate comments he made on social media.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IBS Management Committee Swears in Municipal Representatives on February 9

The CGIBS (Committee for the Management of the Tax on Goods and Services) will hold a ceremony on February 9 to swear in municipal representatives who will serve on its Superior Council.

Feb 6 • 20:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

We asked Holding how many blue bags are being bought, look at the numbers! 'The model was not designed for sales targets'

The article discusses the implementation of the waste disposal model requiring mixed municipal waste to be placed only in blue bags, initiated in October 2022, and notes how initial demand has shifted over time.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand fraud in competition and deviations in education in a case investigating a delegate and the president of the Chamber of Rio Verde

The arrest of Rio Verde City Council President Idelson Mendes and others in connection with a three-year investigation into a fraud and resource diversion scheme highlights significant corruption in public competition management.

Feb 6 • 10:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Why is there a disparity in bear countermeasures between neighboring municipalities with professional staff, AI cameras, and enhanced capture?

The article discusses the disparities in bear management strategies between neighboring municipalities in Japan, highlighting incidents of bear attacks and community frustrations over inadequate local responses.

Feb 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body of broker killed by condominium manager released by IML

The body of broker Daiane Alves Souza, who was killed by the condominium manager of her apartment building, has been released by the Medical Legal Institute of Goiânia following DNA confirmation of her identity.

Feb 3 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Conflict over Kirchheim Senior Center: Mayor Attacks Care Workers in Video

The dispute at the municipal senior center in Kirchheim threatens to escalate as Mayor Stephan Keck responds to concerns raised about the work environment and care quality, accusing employees and the former management in an online video.

Jan 16 • 15:37 UTC

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