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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media organizations propose stricter regulations for penalties for refusing to provide information to journalists

Media organizations in Lithuania are advocating for stricter regulations to penalize state and municipal institutions that refuse to provide information to journalists.

Mar 20 • 07:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New ordinance requires hospitals and clinics in Rio Preto to report serious patient reactions to weight loss pens

A new municipal ordinance mandates that hospitals and clinics in São José do Rio Preto report severe reactions from patients using weight loss pens to the Health Secretary.

Mar 18 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four bars are closed after inspection in Várzea Grande

Four bars in Várzea Grande, Brazil, were closed due to administrative irregularities following an inspection aimed at combating noise pollution and ensuring public order.

Mar 16 • 11:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry requests suspension of law that increases salaries of mayor and secretaries in a municipality in AM by up to 100%

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has filed a lawsuit against a municipal law in Humaitá that proposes significant salary increases for the mayor and local secretaries, claiming it violates federal regulations.

Mar 14 • 13:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

For the removal of autumn leaves, some places in Riga will still have to pay in winter; “Riga House Manager” is calling for changes to municipal regulations

A Riga resident has raised concerns about being charged for leaf removal services in January for leaves collected months earlier, prompting discussions about municipal practices.

Mar 14 • 09:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Spain's naked snail included in the invasive species list

Latvia has officially recognized Spain's naked snail as an invasive species, requiring municipalities to implement control measures.

Mar 10 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Spanish slug officially becomes an invasive species in Latvia

Latvia has officially classified the Spanish slug as an invasive species, expanding its previous list that only included the giant hogweed since 2009.

Mar 10 • 13:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Why do eight out of ten Norwegians get it wrong?

A significant number of Norwegians misunderstand government regulations regarding teacher-student ratios.

Mar 10 • 06:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Parking on blue lines and not paying because the parking meter is broken or you don't have coins? The fine still applies

Motorists in Italy cannot use a broken parking meter or lack of coins as excuses to avoid fines for illegal parking on blue lines, according to a ruling by the Court of Cassation.

Mar 8 • 18:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: If Your House 'Sticks Out to Bureaucrats,' It Can Be Expensive

The article discusses the costly legal battles homeowners may face when municipal authorities disapprove of their house's color, regardless of how understated it is.

Feb 27 • 05:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos City Hall revokes points of street vendors due to irregularities; learn more

The city government of Santos has revoked street vendors' licenses for legal violations following inspections.

Feb 25 • 00:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How much does it cost to microchip a pet? And why is it necessary?

Estonia is set to mandate microchipping and registration of dogs, cats, and ferrets nationwide starting June 2027, as part of a proposed amendment to the Veterinary Act.

Feb 20 • 06:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Charges Filed Against Employee of "ZZ Dats" in Municipal Data Leak Case

A prosecution has been launched against an employee of SIA "ZZ Dats" for violating information system security regulations leading to a municipal data leak.

Feb 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

In the case of municipal data leak, the prosecutor's office has charged an employee of 'ZZ Dats'

The prosecution has initiated criminal proceedings against an employee of 'ZZ Dats' for violating information security regulations that led to data theft.

Feb 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Renting apartments anew? Large cities are 'for', but significant doubts arise

The Polish Parliament is considering a project to limit the sale of municipal apartments to tenants, amidst concerns from city officials about the implications of increased regulations.

Feb 19 • 05:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dhurandhar 2 Controversy: BMC Strict on Shooting Rules

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken action against the shooting of 'Dhurandhar 2' for violating shooting regulations.

Feb 17 • 10:05 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

6-year-old Hjalmar denied school transport from home - must walk along E12 in Slussfors

A 6-year-old boy in Slussfors, Sweden, has been denied school transport due to municipal regulations, requiring him to walk along a busy road to reach the pickup point.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

School Doesn't Allow Students to Watch the Olympics – Now the Minister Speaks

A school in Juankoski, Finland, canceled an event for students to watch the Olympics due to scheduling conflicts and city regulations barring municipal employees from viewing the games during work hours.

Feb 12 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Know the treatment rules for swimming pools in gyms, clubs, hotels, and condominiums

Regulations regarding the treatment of swimming pools in Brazil are governed by local laws, raising concerns about water quality following a tragic incident in São Paulo.

Feb 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio sanctions law authorizing pet burials in cemeteries in SP

The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, has sanctioned a law allowing the burial of pets in family-owned plots, with regulations to be determined by municipal funeral services.

Feb 10 • 12:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'Between 1,320 and 3,980 euros': We asked the City of Zagreb whether the Government received a penalty for the stage at the handball players' welcome. Here’s what they say

The City of Zagreb clarified that the government did not request a permit for the stage set up for welcoming handball players, and municipal officers enforced local regulations during the event.

Feb 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

This is how the parking rules look in the snow – when you can get fines

Most municipalities in Södermanland have similar responses regarding parking rules in snow, indicating that winter regulations are consistent with those in other seasons, although there are specific situations where leniency may apply.

Feb 5 • 13:20 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

M: municipal veto against mining in alum shale will secure Storsjö's water

The Swedish government has decided to amend uranium mining regulations to adhere to international standards, responding to concerns from surrounding municipalities about the water quality in Storsjö.

Feb 5 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall changes rule and releases permit without firefighters' inspection in Divinópolis; understand what applies

Divinópolis City Hall has relaxed regulations by allowing the issuance of operating permits without the Fire Department's inspection for establishments with approved fire prevention projects.

Feb 4 • 12:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Watch '240 seconds' 24sata: Government violated a number of communal regulations at the welcome of handball players

The Croatian government has been reported to have breached several municipal regulations during the welcome event for the handball team.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The mayor can 'look' at the salaries of employees of the budgetary unit under him

A recent ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court allows mayors to access the salaries of employees in budgetary units, following a complaint from a municipal employee regarding a breach of GDPR regulations.

Jan 14 • 13:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Which contracts require the finance officer's counter-signature?

A municipal audit reveals issues with non-compliant contracts under 10,000 PLN due to missing counter-signatures, raising questions about the finance officer's judgment on legal requirements.

Jan 13 • 04:10 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Illegal advertising on lamps in the center of Prague. The municipal company rents out spaces despite the regulation

The article discusses the presence of illegal advertising on street lamps in central Prague, highlighting the activities of a municipal company that rents these spaces despite local regulations.

Jan 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

New Year's Eve, what are the limits to avoid fines: all cases and what you risk

As New Year's Eve approaches, celebrators are warned to adhere to new road code regulations and municipal ordinances to avoid fines amidst an increased presence of alcohol testing and fireworks bans.

Dec 30 • 06:00 UTC

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