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🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

March will be marked by advances and a new time in the health sector of Bragança Paulista

Bragança Paulista's municipal government is implementing strategic actions in March to enhance public health services and reduce waiting times for medical care.

Feb 27 • 18:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga region municipalities call to halt the advancement of the new municipal financial equalization model

Municipalities in the Riga region are urging the government to stop the implementation of a new financial equalization model that they believe will burden the capital region economically.

Feb 27 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Definitive garbage collection bidding in Teresina after 14 years; R$ 480 million tender expected in March

Teresina will hold a definitive bidding process for garbage collection for the first time in 14 years, with a new tender set for release in March 2023, estimated at R$ 480 million for two years.

Feb 27 • 11:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Employees of municipal transport companies are on strike across Germany

Employees of municipal transport companies in Germany have gone on strike, affecting public transportation services.

Feb 27 • 07:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ "A Lesson for Future Winters." How Einārs Survived the Freeze, Living on a Boat in Jelgava

A man living on a boat in Jelgava faced challenges this winter due to harsh weather conditions and inadequate municipal services.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí City Hall launches Jaque, an intelligent virtual assistant via WhatsApp

The Jacareí City Hall has introduced 'Jaque', a virtual assistant that allows citizens to access municipal services and information via WhatsApp.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uberaba 206 years: See what opens and closes during the municipal holiday

The city of Uberaba will celebrate its 206th anniversary on March 2, impacting local commerce and public services during the holiday.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Local Critical Systems Under Cyber Threat: How to Secure Municipal Services?

Local government entities in Poland are facing increasing risks of cyberattacks that target not only administrative data but also the infrastructure managing municipal services.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Disrupted operation of state and municipal institution websites

Many state and municipal institution websites in Latvia experienced disruptions on February 24, 2023, attributed to issues with the data transmission network operated by LVRTC.

Feb 24 • 11:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall triples services to the population at Hmut in 2025

The Municipal University Hospital of Taubaté has tripled the number of services provided to the population in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Feb 23 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New garbage collection fee starts in Cabo Frio and changes calculations for residential and commercial properties

A new garbage collection fee has been implemented in Cabo Frio, Brazil, prompting discussions among residents regarding its calculation based on property type and estimated waste generation.

Feb 23 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fazenda Rio Grande starts issuing ID cards for people with Fibromyalgia

Fazenda Rio Grande has launched a municipal ID card program to assist individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia in accessing priority healthcare services.

Feb 23 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bauru City Hall reopens bidding for the construction of a municipal hospital

The Bauru City Hall has reopened the bidding process for the construction of a new municipal hospital to manage healthcare more effectively for lower and medium complexity cases.

Feb 21 • 21:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Vote on the Unification of Árneshreppur and Kaldrananeshreppur

A vote will take place in March regarding the unification of the municipalities of Árneshreppur and Kaldrananeshreppur in Iceland, aiming to strengthen community services without sacrificing local influence.

Feb 21 • 10:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Protest for the change in the neighborhood 'Cuarta Transformación': Residents reject the name and demand drainage to be addressed

Residents in Tultitlán protested against the planned renaming of their neighborhood to 'Cuarta Transformación', emphasizing the need for basic services like drainage and water first.

Feb 21 • 01:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March

Calgary city officials have announced new water restrictions starting March 9 due to necessary repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Feb 20 • 20:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu – new troubles in court

Singer Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu is facing legal issues for failing to pay municipal waste collection fees for her property in Varėna, Lithuania.

Feb 20 • 14:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Zailskienė will visit Alytus: she will meet with municipal leaders and visit social institutions

Minister J. Zailskienė is scheduled to visit the city of Alytus to meet with local authorities and tour social service and rehabilitation centers.

Feb 20 • 04:56 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario moving ahead with public corporations to fund wastewater

The Ontario government is advancing plans to establish public corporations for building water and sewage infrastructure to address escalating costs faced by developers and municipalities.

Feb 19 • 23:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maricá installs panic button on municipal buses known as 'Vermelhinhos'

The city of Maricá in Brazil has implemented a panic button system on its municipal buses to improve passenger safety by enabling immediate communication with security services.

Feb 19 • 18:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Municipalities admit losing the battle against winter: unable to clear icy sidewalks

Municipal officials in Lithuania acknowledge struggles in managing icy sidewalks amid recent weather changes, prompting discussions on enhancing cleaning operations next year.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the sending of digital invoices from Dmae will be in Uberlândia

The Municipal Department of Water and Sewage of Uberlândia (Dmae) has introduced an option for sending water and sewage bills via email, which is legally equivalent to printed bills.

Feb 18 • 20:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the sustainable way of local government operations in the face of population decline? The government begins discussions.

The Japanese government has initiated discussions on sustainable local government operations amid ongoing population decline, focusing on reshaping and integrating municipal services to counter labor shortages.

Feb 18 • 11:23 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinheiral declares state of water emergency

The city of Pinheiral in Brazil has declared a state of water emergency due to ongoing supply shortages affecting multiple neighborhoods.

Feb 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bertille Bayart: "Public services, the truth of prices or the flight forward of costs"

The article critiques local election candidates in France who promise free public services, arguing that it reflects a deeper issue of accountability and funding.

Feb 17 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo removes vital service. Who will take responsibility when the first drowning occurs?

Oslo's decision to cut back on lifesaving beach services raises concerns about public safety as local beaches will lack adequate supervision this summer.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suzano announces new garbage collection schedule

The city of Suzano has revealed a new garbage collection schedule following a recent strike by workers due to unpaid wages.

Feb 16 • 18:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Durban Student Creates App to Map SA's Municipal Service Failures - and the Fixes

A Durban student has developed the CityMenderSA app to track and report on municipal service failures in South Africa.

Feb 16 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What opens and closes during Carnival 2026 in Sul de Minas; see the operation of services

The Carnival of 2026 will affect the operation of public and private services in Sul de Minas, with municipal offices mostly closed and essential services maintained from February 16 to 18.

Feb 16 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what opens and what closes during carnival in the central-west of São Paulo

The city of Bauru outlines the schedule for municipal services during the carnival holiday, detailing closures and modifications for health services, administrative offices, and municipal parks.

Feb 14 • 17:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Snow Chaos in Haugalandet: - Challenging Conditions

Heavy snow in Haugalandet, Norway, has led to difficult driving conditions and service delays, prompting officials to urge patience and caution.

Feb 14 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With overload in the municipal emergency, patients with stroke and appendicitis face wait in Ribeirão Preto

Patients facing medical emergencies such as stroke and appendicitis in Ribeirão Preto are facing significant delays due to a municipal health system overload.

Feb 13 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check what opens and what closes during Carnival in Montes Claros

The city of Montes Claros has declared a holiday for municipal offices during Carnival, affecting their operating hours for the festivities.

Feb 13 • 12:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga City Council promises street cleaning all day

The Riga City Council announced that street and sidewalk cleaning will continue throughout the day with 112 units of machinery involved due to ongoing snowfall.

Feb 13 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cities report on street conditions: some areas are extremely dangerous

Local authorities in Vilnius warn residents of dangerous icy conditions on the streets due to recent weather changes.

Feb 13 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mass tourism strangles the finances of eight major coastal municipalities

Mass tourism is significantly increasing the revenues of Spain's most visited municipalities while also raising expenses for basic services, leading to financial strains.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caraguatatuba announces new company for urban cleaning after contract termination and emergency decree

The municipality of Caraguatatuba has appointed a new company for urban cleaning services following a declared state of environmental and sanitary calamity and the unilateral cancellation of the previous contract.

Feb 12 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A march took place in downtown Quito opposing a proposed law

A peaceful march in Quito protested against a proposed law reforming the budget allocation for municipal spending in Ecuador.

Feb 12 • 18:16 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

'Significant Service Deterioration' Coming in Nyborg After Million-Kroner Hole in Municipal Budget

Nyborg Municipality has unveiled a budget plan featuring significant cuts due to a 72 million kroner deficit.

Feb 12 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what opens and what closes during Carnival in the cities of Alto Tietê

Carnival will affect the operation of public services in Alto Tietê, with municipal offices closed on Monday and Tuesday and resuming on Wednesday with limited hours.

Feb 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Palmas and Government of TO declare optional point on Carnival, and servers will have four days off

Employees of the City Hall of Palmas and the Tocantins state government will have four days off for Carnival, including a municipal holiday next Monday and Tuesday.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Garbage collection in Suzano: city hall announces schedule to normalize service; see the program

The city hall of Suzano has provided a schedule to resume garbage collection service after a disruption, intending to normalize the situation by this weekend.

Feb 12 • 09:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

7 Municipal Corporations in UP Will Become Smart Cities

Seven municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh are set to be developed as smart cities to enhance urban infrastructure and services.

Feb 12 • 02:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Authorities of Guayaquil Municipality assert that works, services, and administrative processes will continue despite the preventive detention of Aquiles Alvarez

Guayaquil municipal authorities have announced that they will maintain ongoing projects and administrative processes despite Mayor Aquiles Alvarez being placed under preventive detention due to various criminal investigations.

Feb 12 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of the central region of Suzano complain about the lack of garbage collection

Residents in the central area of Suzano express frustration over the delayed garbage collection services.

Feb 11 • 19:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Are you an unemployed job seeker? Tell us if you are getting help from employment services

Finland's unemployment situation has worsened significantly, with both high numbers of unemployed people and an increased burden on municipal employment services.

Feb 11 • 13:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kajaani tests robot that can perform snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing as the first municipality

Kajaani is the first municipality in Finland to test a mobile robot capable of handling snow removal, lawn mowing, and leaf blowing, operated remotely via a smartphone or game controller.

Feb 11 • 05:15 UTC

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