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🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Drinking water in Gotland could run out in three days

Residents in Gotland are warned that drinking water supplies may be depleted in three days due to leaks and necessary cleaning of reservoirs.

Mar 18 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with wheelie bins urged to throw in 1 kitchen item from now until the end of summer

Residents are advised to throw out one kitchen item into their wheelie bins weekly to combat fly infestations as temperatures rise.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Self-cleaning. The principle of proportionality in assessing corrective actions of the contractor [ANALYSIS]

The article discusses the increasing frequency of cases regarding exclusion criteria in public procurement and the institution of self-cleaning for contractors applying for public contracts in Poland.

Mar 16 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Owners are responsible for cleaning melted snow from properties

Tallinn city has taken on the responsibility of snow and ice removal on the capital's sidewalks, while property owners must still care for their adjacent walkways.

Mar 13 • 16:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in the cleaning of the City: Jorge Macri transferred the Hygiene area to the Chief of Cabinet

Jorge Macri has transferred the responsibility for Hygiene and Cleaning in Buenos Aires to the Chief of Cabinet amidst ongoing public complaints about waste management.

Mar 12 • 21:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After criticism over hygiene in the city, the Buenos Aires government announced changes in cleaning management

The Buenos Aires government announced management changes in its cleaning operations amid public criticism regarding hygiene issues in the city.

Mar 12 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sewage fee in Teresina can only be charged where there are collection points, court decides

A court in Piauí has ruled that sewage fees in Teresina can only be imposed where external inspection or cleaning terminals are present.

Mar 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

On a website, residents of São Carlos can evaluate urban cleaning services, pothole repairs, and others

The São Carlos City Hall launched a website for residents to evaluate urban maintenance services, aiming for more efficient responses to public complaints.

Mar 12 • 10:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Unexpectedly Strict Decisions Regarding Dog 'Gifts' in One Municipality: Threatens to Publicize Video Footage

A municipality in Lithuania has announced strict measures to address the issue of dog owners not cleaning up after their pets, including the potential public release of video evidence of offenders.

Mar 10 • 20:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"One Piece of Trash for Every Follower"... Social Media Warming Up with 'Good Influence'

A social media movement encourages cleaning up public spaces, with influencers pledging to pick up a piece of trash for every follower they gain.

Mar 10 • 08:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water recedes and cleaning of flooded streets begins in Guaratinguetá; six people remain displaced

Heavy rainfall in Guaratinguetá caused flooding, but as waters recede, municipal teams begin street cleaning, although six individuals are still displaced.

Mar 7 • 12:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The City Council of Seville meets with unions after their disagreement over the privatization of cleaning services in public schools

The City Council of Seville met with labor unions to discuss the privatization of public school cleaning services amidst ongoing protests.

Mar 6 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The City Council of Seville extraordinarily approves the privatization of cleaning in public schools

The City Council of Seville has approved the extraordinary privatization of cleaning services in public schools, prompting protests from unions concerned about job losses.

Mar 4 • 14:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The National Appeal Chamber questions Budimex's self-cleaning

The National Appeal Chamber has upheld a ruling stating that Budimex's companies engaged in illegal collusion, raising concerns over their future participation in public tenders.

Mar 4 • 03:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nova Friburgo signs new urban cleaning concession contract

The municipality of Nova Friburgo has signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services and waste management valued at R$ 1.6 billion and lasting 30 years.

Feb 25 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bragança initiates task force to eliminate loose wires and organize urban wiring

Bragança Paulista is commencing a task force to address the visual and safety issues caused by loose wires on utility poles, with an organized cleaning event scheduled for March 8 and 9.

Feb 23 • 12:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This winter, snow has been removed in Riga in the volume of five football fields. What do residents think about street cleaning?

Residents of Riga express mixed opinions on the city's snow removal efforts during an unusually snowy winter.

Feb 20 • 13:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Purra spoke about collecting twigs – Now the cleaning industry responds: 'Everyone could think about it'

The cleaning industry in Finland has reacted strongly to comments made by Minister of Finance Riikka Purra, who trivialized cleaning work by comparing it to collecting twigs.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Frosty temperatures put the cleanliness of buses to the test

Bus drivers start their first rounds before dawn, with cleaning crews working tirelessly in freezing temperatures to prepare the vehicles for the morning rush.

Feb 19 • 07:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Families and workers oppose the privatization of public school cleaning services in Seville: 'They are going to ruin our lives'

Families and workers in Seville are challenging the privatization of public school cleaning services, fearing job losses and deteriorating working conditions.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Likelihood of air pollution in the coming days: Road cleaning materials are gone and streets cannot be cleaned

Iceland is facing potential air pollution due to a shortage of road cleaning materials, leading to an inability to clean streets effectively in the coming days.

Feb 18 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

About 120 tons of garbage collected during the five nights of Carnival in Rio Branco

Approximately 120 tons of waste were collected during the five nights of Carnival in Rio Branco, Brazil, as part of a city cleaning operation.

Feb 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Senate Panel Kicks As Tribunal Spends N16m On Office Fumigation

The Senate Committee on Capital Market in Nigeria has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal over its spending of N16 million on cleaning and fumigation services from its budget.

Feb 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after being hit by a cleaning truck during carnival circuit in Salvador

A woman was tragically killed after being struck by a cleaning truck in Salvador's carnival circuit.

Feb 16 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The secret patrols of Police and Cleaning impose 111 fines in a month for improperly deposited waste in the capital

Secret patrols in Madrid have issued 111 fines for improper waste disposal in the first month of a new initiative.

Feb 15 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Driver without a license runs over public cleaning employee and flees without assisting in MG

A driver without a license hit a public cleaning employee in Minas Gerais and fled the scene without offering help, leading to the driver's arrest later.

Feb 14 • 08:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Street and sidewalk cleaning continues in Riga; residents are advised to expect slower traffic

Street and sidewalk cleaning efforts are ongoing in Riga, and residents should prepare for traffic delays and possible public transportation disruptions.

Feb 13 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of public services after the rains in Itaperuna generates complaints among residents

Residents of Bom Pastor neighborhood in Itaperuna, Brazil, are expressing frustrations over the lack of basic public services in the wake of heavy rains that exacerbated existing infrastructure issues.

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

Garbage collector is shot and killed while working in central Lajedo; VIDEO

A garbage collector named José Joaquim da Silva was shot dead while cleaning in Lajedo, Brazil, with the incident captured on security cameras.

Feb 12 • 12:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From 'Worker' to 'Engineer': A New Name for Cleaners in Syria

In Syria, the term "cleaning engineer" has been officially adopted to replace "cleaning worker", reflecting a new respect for sanitation workers' vital role in society.

Feb 12 • 11:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Death at SP Gym: Understand the Risks of Using Pool Cleaning Products

The mishandling of chlorine-based pool cleaning products at a São Paulo gym potentially led to a tragic death and several intoxications.

Feb 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Adelaide aquatic centres close for cleaning after cluster of gastro cases

Adelaide's aquatic centres have closed for decontamination following a cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Waterworld that has affected several children.

Feb 11 • 04:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF demands explanations from the Belém City Hall about cleaning conditions at PSM da 14

The Brazilian Public Ministry is investigating the Belém City Hall regarding the cleaning conditions of a local hospital following a judicial decision preventing its closure.

Feb 11 • 01:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat prohibited the use and sale of a series of products due to irregularities

Argentina's Anmat has banned the use, sale, and distribution of certain cosmetic and cleaning products due to labeling irregularities.

Feb 10 • 04:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Hugo Aguilar clarifies video where his shoes were cleaned: 'a colleague spilled coffee; I asked her not to do it'

Hugo Aguilar, president minister of the Supreme Court of Justice, clarified a video showing staff cleaning his shoes in public, explaining it was due to a spilled drink.

Feb 6 • 00:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shows, traffic scheme and safety, health and express buses: check out services for the carnival in Olinda

The special service scheme for Carnival 2026 in Olinda was announced, covering safety, health, mobility, urban cleaning, and social assistance.

Feb 5 • 18:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Public Institutes in the Community of Madrid Turn to Private Cleaning Companies Due to Staff Shortages

Public institutes in the Community of Madrid are hiring private cleaning companies due to a widespread lack of non-teaching staff, with numerous positions remaining unfilled for months.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The bill for cleaning the Square after the reception goes to the Government. And they will be responsible for these communal offenses.

Following the celebration of the bronze medal handball team at the main city square, the city authorities have held the government accountable for unauthorized occupation of public space and related communal offenses.

Feb 3 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trash and rainwater in the sewage system increase the risk of overload

Águas de Matão has conducted approximately 160 actions for unclogging and cleaning in 2026 to prevent sewage overflow during heavy rains.

Feb 2 • 16:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What actions should the competent authorities take to prevent the rainy season from wreaking havoc in cities?

Citizens believe that authorities should take preventive measures before and during the rainy season, including cleaning streets and drains.

Feb 1 • 14:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

In BiH, there is anger due to uncleared snow. Citizens are called to clean; they will be paid

Heavy snowfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina has created new job opportunities for locals as a private company seeks citizens to clear the snow, offering decent pay for the work.

Jan 7 • 10:07 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Cleanup after New Year's Eve began in Prague at three in the morning. Workers and cleaning machines are expected to finish in the afternoon.

Cleanup operations in Prague commenced early in the morning after New Year's Eve festivities, with workers and machines expected to complete the work by the afternoon.

Jan 1 • 09:01 UTC

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