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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Neighbors in Florida: Trump has gotten his way and it's driving us crazy

Residents near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida express their frustration over his recent decisions affecting their community.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Municipality pays the (first) damages from nightlife. And the committees study their moves tomorrow

The local government of Milan is set to compensate residents for noise pollution due to nightlife activities, as it faces legal consequences for exceeding noise level regulations.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Nauseating, scratching, diesel-like smell" causes mothers in Amager to react

Mothers in Amager are growing increasingly concerned about air quality and health risks for their children due to emissions from Copenhagen Airport, leading to a surge in noise and odor complaints from local residents.

Mar 19 • 05:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

No Peace: Campinas Records 1,200 Noise Complaints, Up 724% in 5 Years

Residents in Campinas, Brazil, have faced a surge in noise complaints, with reports increasing by 724% over the past five years, highlighting ongoing issues with noise pollution.

Mar 18 • 23:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Constitutional Court examines the case regarding entertainment noise regulation

The Latvian Constitutional Court is reviewing a case about the adequacy of noise regulation laws following concerns raised about insufficient protection for citizens from noise pollution.

Mar 17 • 12:36 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

Bar owner sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for noise on weekends in the interior of SP

A bar owner in Pirassununga, Brazil, was sentenced to over two years in prison for noise pollution affecting neighbors and has been banned from operating his bar until corrective measures are taken.

Mar 14 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cármen Lúcia considers unconstitutional law that allowed noise-limitless shows in SP

Supreme Court Minister Cármen Lúcia ruled unconstitutional a municipal law in São Paulo that lifted noise limits for large shows.

Mar 13 • 17:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Real estate developers will have less to worry about health-harming noise

An Estonian resident highlights concerns over increasing traffic noise in new housing developments and the government's plan to ease noise regulation for developers.

Mar 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Religious temples in Fortaleza may be monitored for noise pollution

Religious temples in Fortaleza will be subject to noise pollution regulations following a court ruling that revokes their previous immunity from such laws.

Mar 11 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

An important reason why you should sometimes lock yourself in the bathroom

The article discusses the importance of finding quiet spaces in a noisy world to protect personal health and well-being from the detrimental effects of noise pollution.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Sound and light pollution, hyperconnectivity, heat... The sleep of many French people continues to deteriorate, according to a study

A recent study reveals that many French people are experiencing worsening sleep quality due to factors like noise and light pollution and hyperconnectivity.

Mar 10 • 09:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We Can't Sleep. Residents of Prague's V Horkách Street are Troubled by Car Noise

Residents of V Horkách street in Prague are struggling to sleep due to persistent car noise.

Mar 7 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tested 'quiet' kitchen appliances - the noise difference was remarkable

The article explores the impact of Quiet Mark certified kitchen appliances on reducing household noise pollution.

Mar 7 • 01:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Persistent Nightly Crowing and Clucking Torment Residents of Honolulu. They Don't Know What to Do with Wild Poultry

Residents of Honolulu are troubled by persistent noise from wild chickens and roosters, leading to calls for intervention.

Mar 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

United Airlines can kick you off a flight if you don’t wear headphones

United Airlines has updated its policy, mandating that passengers wear headphones when using personal devices, with the potential to remove non-compliant passengers from flights.

Mar 4 • 20:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The stuck ships in the Arabian Gulf.. 'deadly' noise and 'suffocating' smoke

The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, specifically due to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, has led to significant environmental hazards from over 150 oil tankers stranded in the Arabian Gulf.

Mar 4 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Megashows on Paulista: promoters ask the Superior Council of the MP to block agreement with the City Hall of SP

A group of public prosecutors in São Paulo is urging the Superior Council of the Public Ministry to reject an agreement with the city government allowing large music events on Avenida Paulista due to concerns over noise pollution.

Mar 3 • 21:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention, drivers in Texas: the new violation that Austin could impose to issue fines

Austin, Texas is considering a new law that would allow police to issue fines for excessive noise from motor vehicles due to ongoing complaints from residents.

Mar 2 • 16:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Terrifying Sound in Downtown Kuopio - "What is Happening Here?"

Residents in downtown Kuopio are puzzled by a disturbing sound emanating from a parking garage door.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Criticism of traffic bans in Bavaria: 'Tyrol has the actual will to protect its villages'

Residents express dissatisfaction with traffic bans intended to alleviate noise and pollution, citing insufficient improvements and enforcement.

Feb 26 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The eVTOL Flying Car and the Future of Mobility

A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying car has been unveiled in Tokyo, designed for urban mobility as an aerotaxi, offering environmental benefits from reduced emissions and noise pollution.

Feb 24 • 10:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’

Residents of Mumbai's upscale neighborhoods are struggling with noise pollution caused by a newly established ‘musical road’ that plays the tune 'Jai Ho' as vehicles pass over it.

Feb 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Local authorities plan to be given rights to combat noise in entertainment venues

Latvian local authorities may gain new powers to regulate nighttime noise from entertainment venues through amendments to the Pollution Law.

Feb 21 • 08:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Loudspeaker permission must be standardized everywhere,' said Danish Azad

The Supreme Court of India has issued guidelines stating that permissions for loudspeakers must be standardized across the country, a directive that the Uttar Pradesh government is also expected to follow.

Feb 20 • 11:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

30 Residential Areas are 'Highest Priority' as Potential Recipients of Noise Barriers

Thirty residential areas in Denmark have been identified as high priority for receiving noise barriers to combat traffic noise pollution.

Feb 18 • 11:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Sergipe: Public Prosecutor recommends prohibition of 'paredões' and guides oversight of 'mela-mela' in Neópolis

The Public Prosecutor of Sergipe recommended a total ban on high-power sound equipment known as 'paredões' during the Carnival in Neópolis to combat noise pollution and protect local cultural traditions.

Feb 13 • 15:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Noise-proof or regular window: what is the difference in sound insulation?

The article discusses the differences between soundproof windows and regular windows, particularly their advantages in reducing noise for residents in busy areas.

Feb 13 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 200 adulterated exhausts are destroyed in the municipality of Monte Alegre

Over 200 modified motorcycle exhausts were destroyed in Monte Alegre, Brazil, following an operation to reduce noise pollution and enforce traffic regulations.

Feb 12 • 12:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Advocates for Zoning Regulation to Control Placement of Churches, Mosques

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is advocating for zoning regulations to manage the placement of churches and mosques to reduce noise pollution affecting residents.

Feb 9 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall publishes ordinance prohibiting the use of 'sound walls' during Carnival in Santarém

An ordinance published by the Santarém City Hall establishes rules to combat noise pollution during the official Carnival 2026 period, prohibiting the use of automotive sound systems known as 'paredão' in public spaces where Carnival events occur.

Feb 6 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The fight against noise pollution in São Paulo seems capable of uniting the left and the right

A columnist reflects on the overwhelming impact of daily noise in São Paulo, revealing that many residents share experiences of living with constant loudness from various sources.

Feb 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Bullet Measuring Devices: The Battle of Residents in a Malaga Urbanization Against the Noise from the Shooting Club

Residents of an urbanization in Málaga are fighting against noise pollution from the Jarapalo Club's shooting activities, which continue despite complaints and legal noise limits.

Jan 12 • 05:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Indians suffer from health scourge of noise pollution

Residents in India are increasingly affected by noise pollution from various sources, leading to significant health concerns.

Jan 8 • 12:36 UTC

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