Good news for Texas: Austin 3-1-1 now has an app in Spanish and expands access to key services
Austin, Texas has launched a new Spanish-language app for its 3-1-1 citizen service, improving access to municipal services.
“The kettle is already full of scale after just two uses”: Tallinn residents complain about water
Residents in Tallinn are expressing concerns about the increasing hardness of their water supply, leading to scale buildup in appliances.
Municipalities in RS restrict services due to lack of diesel, says federation
Over 142 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul are limiting public services due to difficulties in diesel supply, as reported by the Federation of Municipal Associations of Rio Grande do Sul (Famurs).
Alpinópolis City Hall will appeal after suspension of decision that required Copasa to leave
The Alpinópolis City Hall plans to appeal a court decision that has temporarily halted the process of moving water supply services from Copasa back to municipal management.
The lifestyle in a secret neighborhood of New York: 'It's an anomaly'
A small neighborhood in New York is said to have a high standard of living while benefitting from significantly lower municipal property taxes.
Special Contribution for Improvements
Residents of Guayaquil are facing confusion over two separate annual charges called 'Contribuciones Especiales de Mejoras' for municipal improvements, leading to unexpected financial burdens for many.
Municipal guard drowns while rescuing woman who fled from police approach in RS
A municipal guard in Campo Bom died while trying to save a woman who jumped into a river to evade police.
Rio Preto 174 years: see what is open and what is closed on the municipal holiday
São José do Rio Preto celebrates its 174th anniversary with changes in public service hours during the municipal holiday.
Water and sewage bills in Várzea Grande (MT) may rise by 24%; understand
Water and sewage rates in Várzea Grande could increase by over 24%, pending municipal approval.
Municipal elections 2026 in Paris: Rachida Dati attacks the left on its flawed management of extracurricular activities
In the run-up to the municipal elections in Paris, candidate Rachida Dati criticizes the left for its poor handling of extracurricular services amid rising violence in the capital.
With the Fast Track model, HM streamlines service in the Emergency Room
The Dr. José de Carvalho Florence Municipal Hospital in São José dos Campos has implemented a Fast Track model in its emergency services to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.
Guard dies after saving woman who jumped into river while fleeing police in RS, says city hall
A municipal guard in Campo Bom, Brazil, died while rescuing a woman who jumped into a river to evade police.
These are the new garbage collection hours in Guayaquil due to the curfew
In Guayaquil, the garbage collection service has adjusted its hours temporarily in response to a curfew, now operating from 07:00 to 20:00.
In Holubice, water from the water supply is still not drinkable, waiting for complete analysis
Residents of Holubice are unable to drink water from the municipal supply as they await a comprehensive analysis of water quality.
Neukeferloh: Self-service location of the district savings bank remains
The self-service ATM location in Neukeferloh will remain operational, while another location will close at the end of June, marking a positive outcome for the municipal administration.
This is how the new Oslo map will look: Check your neighborhood
Oslo's city council plans to merge 15 neighborhoods into eight larger districts to streamline local governance and services.
Jacareí City Hall extends IPTU payment deadline to April 23 after delays and queues
Jacareí City Hall has extended the deadline for IPTU payments to April 23, 2026, following delays in the delivery of payment slips.
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.
‘Water Squad’ Starts in Cuajimalpa to Ensure Water Supply in Dry Season
The mayor of Cuajimalpa has launched the 'Water Squad' initiative to ensure access to potable water during the dry season.
More municipal payments
The municipality of Guayaquil is increasingly burdening taxpayers with various fees, some of which appear unjustified, despite claims of past free services.
Former officials of 'Jelgava Municipal Services' suspected of abusing their official position
The Corruption Prevention and Combatting Bureau in Latvia is investigating former officials of Jelgava Municipal Services for suspected abuse of office for personal gain.
Council approves the creation of an emergency cabinet in the city hall of Macapá with 13 votes
The Municipal Chamber of Macapá approved the establishment of an Emergency Administrative and Financial Cabinet to ensure essential services following recent administrative upheaval.
The Flip Side of the Reduction of Social and Health Services – Pihtipudas and Other Small Municipalities Attract Private Medical Companies
The withdrawal of public social and health services in Central Finland has sparked interest from private healthcare companies in small municipalities like Pihtipudas.
Woman fakes pizza order to report her partner to the GCM in Rio Verde; listen
A woman in Rio Verde, Brazil, cleverly used a fake pizza order call to the Municipal Guard to report her partner, who was threatening her.
Implanon in SUS: Limeira starts offering contraceptive to women aged 14 to 49 served by the municipal health network
The municipality of Limeira in Brazil is now providing the Implanon subdermal contraceptive implant to women aged 14 to 49 as part of its public health services.
"Many mayors talk about health in their leaflets": access to public services and businesses at the heart of expectations for municipal elections
The upcoming 2026 municipal elections in France highlight concerns over public service access and commercial viability, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas.
Nunes administration needs to ensure access to legal abortion
The Brazilian justice system has momentarily overturned a decision by the São Paulo municipal government to halt legal abortion services at a local hospital.
In Santo Domingo, a protection action is presented to request the review of the new drinking water tariff
Residents of Santo Domingo de los Colorados have filed a legal action demanding the revision of a recently approved water tariff that significantly increased charges for drinking water and sewage services.
Truck knocks down pole and closes street in Parque São Caetano, Campos
A truck knocked down a lamp post in Parque São Caetano, closing off the street for repairs, but residents were not affected.
Industrial Fire in Raufoss – the municipality has set up crisis management
A significant industrial fire at Raufoss Technology prompted Vestre Toten municipality to activate crisis management, affecting traffic but maintaining normal municipal services.
City Hall of São Paulo loses appeal and will have to reopen legal abortion services in Cachoeirinha
The São Paulo City Hall is required to reopen legal abortion services at the Municipal Hospital and Maternity Vila Nova Cachoeirinha following a court ruling.
Councilman, businessman, and two others arrested on suspicion of fraud in garbage collection in Crato
A councilman and a businessman are among four individuals arrested by Ceará's Public Ministry for alleged fraud in municipal garbage collection services in Crato.
Strong rain falls in northern and northwestern sectors of Guayaquil
Strong rains hit the northwestern part of Guayaquil, leading to significant water accumulation and traffic disruptions.
OPANDA: The incredible mess at the swimming pool of the Municipality of Athens in Gouda
A patron struggles to access a municipal swimming pool in Athens due to bureaucratic issues leading to its closure for months.
Maranhão Public Ministry requests urgent regularization of semi-urban transport in Rosário
The Maranhão Public Ministry has urgently requested the regulation of semi-urban transport services in Rosário from state and municipal authorities.
Pequis, São Jorge, Monte Hebron and three more neighborhoods will have selective collection service in Uberlândia
The Municipal Department of Water and Sewage (Dmae) in Uberlândia, Brazil, is expanding its door-to-door selective waste collection service to six more neighborhoods starting March 18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.