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A new collective agreement grants teachers in Denmark a raise of 3,600 kroner per month, as announced by the Danish Union of Teachers.

Most penalties imposed on municipalities by the Data State Inspectorate regarding a significant data leak have now come into effect.

In the second round of municipal elections in France, the National Rally party secured victories in 16 municipalities, building on its earlier gains.

At least 23 municipalities in Pará, Brazil, have been affected by flooding due to heavy rains, displacing families and causing material damage across various regions.

A heated debate occurred over wage agreements in Iceland, highlighting the impact of high inflation on low-income individuals and the challenges in negotiations between the government and local municipalities.

French voters are heading to the polls for the second round of municipal elections, a dramatic contest with significant implications for the country's political future.

The second round of local elections is taking place in Bavaria, where mayoral positions and district leaders are being contested in over 250 municipalities.

The Munich district is holding runoff elections today in 14 municipalities to determine future leadership in town halls and the district office.

A new vocational school in Sigmaringen, Germany, has garnered attention for being both architecturally unique and completed without delays or exceeding its budget.

Polling for the second round of the 2026 municipal elections has commenced in over 1500 municipalities across France, focusing on major city races.

Czech municipalities are tasked with finding kindergarten placements for three-year-old children, or face financial penalties.

The article discusses the emerging use of AI in handling telephone reception services and its implications for job and daily life.

Emater-Pará has announced a Simplified Selection Process offering 24 temporary positions in six municipalities of western Pará, with registrations opening on Monday.

Eight municipalities in Pará, Brazil, are dealing with severe flooding and related disruptions due to heavy rains, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

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).

Kristún has announced plans to enhance collaboration between the state and local municipalities.

The article discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by municipalities in restoring historic sites like the Lielstraupe Castle in Latvia.

Municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul are reducing public transport schedules due to difficulties in purchasing diesel fuel amid supply rationing by distributors.

A Lithuanian parliament member suggests reforms that would automate the allocation of child benefits, allowing municipalities to identify eligible parents without the need for applications.

The article discusses the current challenges in the collection and recycling of used clothing in Poland, alongside efforts by municipalities to improve textile waste management.

Over 30,000 candidates are prepared to take public exams for teaching positions in the Piauí state education department this Sunday in 18 municipalities.

The Brazilian government's CTNBio has banned transgenic cotton cultivation in 68 municipalities in Maranhão to protect native plant species.

The Civil Police executed Operation BNH in Brazil to combat drug trafficking, resulting in multiple arrests and warrants in the municipalities of Bom Jardim and Nova Friburgo.

This opinion piece argues that municipalities in Sweden should be allowed to impose additional taxes on tourists and summer residents instead of facing government restrictions on tax increases.

Voters in major French cities will be closely watching local elections that may serve as a precursor to the 2027 presidential election.

The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Nova Friburgo is expanding its operations to regional level to enhance tourism by integrating neighboring municipalities.

The Polish government is engaging local municipalities in talks to address the issue of unused mineral deposits and aims to create a structured approach to resource exploitation.

Spring has arrived early this year, causing concerns as leaf blowers are being used to remove sand despite a ban on their use in many municipalities in Finland.

Seville's city council is attempting to ban the burka and niqab in municipal buildings, following other cities' similar motions, despite a lack of legal backing.

Four municipalities from the Baixada Santista region ranked among the top 100 in Brazil's 2026 Sanitation Ranking, with Santos achieving the highest position at 4th overall.

Today, March 20th, is the final day for citizens in Denmark to vote by mail for the upcoming parliamentary election on March 24th.

A new report highlights that Norwegian municipalities are struggling with short-term rentals, particularly Airbnb, and calls for improved regulatory measures.

The Norwegian government is proposing a cruise tax for municipalities heavily impacted by tourism, set to potentially take effect on July 1.

The Norwegian government has proposed a moderate tax on cruise passengers for municipalities heavily impacted by the tourism industry.

The Norwegian government proposes a new cruise tax allowing municipalities heavily affected by tourism to charge 100 kroner per passenger.

Municipalities in Brazil's interior are forming networks to enhance healthcare access through a collaborative strategy known as planning.

Kaunas is recognized for its cultural heritage protection efforts, being a leader in Lithuania according to the newly announced heritage index.

The number of applicants for municipal director positions in Finland has reached a record low, with some municipalities receiving only a few applications.

Municipalities in Spain are advocating for the use of their surplus funds to invest in social housing amidst a severe affordable housing crisis.

Russia is strengthening its propaganda efforts abroad related to the occupied territories in Ukraine by establishing relationships with foreign municipalities, according to a Ukrainian news report.

The Sinaloa government launched a historic beach cleaning campaign across 11 coastal municipalities as part of a national environmental initiative.

Piauí is set to install 41 new rain gauge stations across 16 municipalities to improve weather monitoring and disaster prevention efforts.

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a warning for severe rain in Belo Horizonte and 686 municipalities across the state of Minas Gerais.

Inmet has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall affecting 24 municipalities in South Rio and Costa Verde until Friday morning.

Runoff elections in 14 towns and municipalities in the Munich district are set to see incumbents facing significant challenges from their opponents on March 22.

A competition is being held for municipalities to become 'Latvia's Youth Capital 2027', with submissions due by June 5.

In Espírito Santo, Brazil, public services can now be accessed through apps or WhatsApp, eliminating the need for phone calls.

Close to 50,000 people have applied for the Norwegian government's program to cancel student debt, with the highest number of applicants coming from rural municipalities.

Last year, municipalities in Finland spent almost 249 million euros on school transport for preschool and basic education, as reported by a survey from the Association of Finnish Municipalities.

The Regional Electoral Court of Bahia (TRE-BA) is providing mobile electoral services to the municipalities of Amélia Rodrigues and Pé de Serra.