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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy Rain Floods Streets, Houses, and Public Buildings in a City in Southwestern Bahia

Heavy rains caused flooding in streets, homes, and public buildings in ItuaΓ§u, southwestern Bahia, affecting local infrastructure but without reports of displaced residents.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Historic construction wall collapses after rain, toppling posts in downtown SΓ£o LuΓ­s

A historic wall collapsed in downtown SΓ£o LuΓ­s, Brazil, after a sudden rainstorm, causing damage to nearby properties and power outages.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:50 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

On the 108th birthday of the Republic, Estonian flags are flying

On Estonia's 108th Independence Day, flags are raised across the country on all residential, business, and office buildings.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:20 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even if illegally built buildings are purchased publicly... 'splitting households' prevents restitution for rental fraud victims

Victims of rental fraud in South Korea are frustrated as they are ineligible for public purchase aid due to living in illegally constructed buildings.

Feb 23 β€’ 06:02 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DAVID MARCUS: To burnish Trump's legacy, we need to stop naming things after him

David Marcus argues that the increasing number of buildings and entities named after Donald Trump is undermining the significance of his legacy.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:25 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

The Architecture of Its Time. Czech Buildings That Rewrote History and Aroused Both Admiration and Hatred

The article highlights significant Czech architectural works, showcasing their historical and cultural impact alongside public reactions.

Feb 21 β€’ 05:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump advances in the cult of his own personality with his face emblazoned on public buildings

Donald Trump continues to emphasize his presence in Washington by having his face placed on banners in front of public buildings and renaming landmarks in his honor.

Feb 21 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

Skyscraper or Culture in the Center of Warsaw? We Know the City's Position

The Warsaw City Hall is considering modifications to the general plan that allows for high-rise buildings in an area currently hosting the Komuna Warszawa cultural hub, met with skepticism from local artists and activists.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The MDS regulation has just come into force, and it is already waiting for amendment

A new regulation concerning the design of public buildings and multi-family residential buildings in Poland is set for amendment less than a year after its implementation, due to concerns raised during the initial phase of its enforcement.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:02 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Buildings: how often should water tanks be cleaned and what risks arise from not doing so

The article discusses the importance of regularly cleaning water tanks in apartment buildings in Argentina to prevent contamination of drinking water.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

Barn fire in Kristiansand: - Full ignition

A barn fire was reported in Kristiansand with no immediate risk to other buildings or injuries.

Feb 16 β€’ 04:26 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
National & Local

Residential fire in Nittedal

Emergency services responded to a residential fire in Nittedal, which escalated to a full blaze, but poses no risk of spreading to nearby buildings.

Feb 14 β€’ 02:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Commission on police raid at its offices: Sale is lawful, fully cooperating with the European Prosecutor's Office

The European Commission stated that it is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the sale of 23 buildings in Belgium.

Feb 12 β€’ 15:27 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

European Commission: Several searches conducted in an investigation into the sale of real estate assets

The European Commission is under investigation regarding the sale of 23 of its buildings to the Belgian state, which has led to searches by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in Brussels.

Feb 12 β€’ 13:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the sale of EU buildings - Raids on the Commission's facilities

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into potential irregularities in the sale of EU properties, coinciding with a European summit where leaders are gathered.

Feb 12 β€’ 12:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPB contests in STF the request from the City Hall of JoΓ£o Pessoa to relax the Gabarito Law

The Public Ministry of ParaΓ­ba (MPPB) has contested the City Hall of JoΓ£o Pessoa's request to suspend a court ruling that declared a portion of the land use law unconstitutional, which allowed taller buildings along the city's coastline.

Feb 12 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

The Defense Forces are looking for ways to practice urban warfare in buildings

The Estonian Defense Forces are seeking opportunities to conduct urban warfare training in public buildings to gain experience in different environments.

Feb 11 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

The Defense Forces conduct urban battles in public spaces in cooperation with the local government

The Estonian Defense Forces are exploring possibilities to conduct urban combat exercises in public buildings to gain experience in diverse environments.

Feb 11 β€’ 07:34 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Unpleasant results of fire safety inspections in the Moravian-Silesian Region. More than a third of buildings have deficiencies

Fire safety inspections in the Moravian-Silesian Region have revealed that over one-third of buildings are lacking in safety compliance.

Feb 10 β€’ 10:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Towards the regularization of category 5 illegal constructions by local authorities

The Greek government is considering allowing municipalities to regularize public interest properties with category 5 illegal constructions, according to the Deputy Minister of Environment, Nikos Tagaras.

Feb 10 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Auction of postal properties reveals historical abandonment of public buildings and waste of money

In the midst of an unprecedented financial crisis, Brazil's postal service is auctioning properties across the country, highlighting a history of neglect and public money wastage.

Feb 6 β€’ 23:55 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Director: 'It is pointless to waste money on that'

The construction director claims that investing in new studies to save ten iconic buildings in Copenhagen is a waste of money despite their high conservation value and resident support for preservation.

Feb 6 β€’ 07:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Architecture Council of RJ demands annulment of law for 20-storey buildings in TeresΓ³polis

The Architecture and Urbanism Council of Rio de Janeiro is demanding the immediate annulment of a law allowing the construction of 20-storey buildings in TeresΓ³polis, following public backlash.

Feb 5 β€’ 10:35 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

This decision in Palanga will change the usual view of the city center: and faster than many expect

A new project proposes the construction of two buildings in Palanga, including a duplex residential house and a recreational building, which are currently under public review.

Feb 4 β€’ 20:35 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Massive outage in Warsaw. Over 500 buildings without heating

A heating network failure on Lechicka Street in Warsaw has disrupted heating supply to 549 buildings in the Ursus and WΕ‚och districts.

Feb 4 β€’ 11:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
National & Local

The Balearic Parliament calls to ban the full veil in public buildings

The Balearic Parliament has passed an initiative to ban the full veil in public buildings amid accusations of racism and electoralism, with over 30 feminist organizations condemning the move as a form of oppression.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Anita Staub: Excel State vs Cultural Heritage

Anita Staub discusses the implications of the state's inaction regarding historical buildings in Tallinn, questioning the message sent to owners of culturally valuable properties.

Feb 3 β€’ 12:03 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

The state supports apartment associations in adapting shelters with up to 35,000 euros

The Estonian government announced a funding program allowing apartment associations to apply for up to 35,000 euros to adapt their buildings for shelter purposes, targeting those with at least 1,200 mΒ² of closed net area and three apartments.

Feb 2 β€’ 11:57 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
National & Local

Vox demands banning the burka in public buildings in three municipalities of Mallorca

The Vox party's municipal groups in Sa Pobla, Manacor, and Felanitx have submitted a motion to require facial identification for access to public buildings, thereby prohibiting garments like the niqab and burka for security reasons.

Feb 2 β€’ 10:49 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

It is unknown how to design temporary shelter locations

The article discusses new obligations for multi-family and public utility buildings that will come into effect in January 2026, focusing on legislative changes and their impact on construction projects and permits.

Jan 2 β€’ 17:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

London's New Year's Eve fireworks 'terrible' view warning to public

Partygoers without tickets to the London New Year's Fireworks are warned that views may be obstructed by a river bend and buildings, making it difficult to see the show.

Dec 27 β€’ 19:59 UTC

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