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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The uproar over the new name for public transport: 'It reminds me of a pet's name'

Mikkeli's public transport system will officially adopt the name 'Katuri' after extensive public consultation and debate.

Mar 21 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn's bus traffic is facing major changes again

The Tallinn government announced plans for changes to the public transport network, which will now be discussed with residents.

Mar 20 • 15:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government changes course: Will not cut postal delivery

The Norwegian government has abandoned plans for a new postal law aimed at reducing services after facing significant public opposition.

Mar 17 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what may change with the revitalization project of the waterfront of Rua do Porto and Avenida Beira Rio in Piracicaba

The city of Piracicaba has launched a public consultation regarding the revitalization project for Avenida Beira Rio and the waterfront area of Rua do Porto, which includes improvements in pedestrian access and landscaping.

Mar 17 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Significant changes to the draft food production bill after hundreds of consultations in the consultation portal

The draft food production bill in Iceland is undergoing significant amendments following extensive public consultation.

Mar 16 • 20:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Significant changes to the alcohol law bill after hundreds of comments in the consultation portal

The alcohol law bill in Iceland has undergone notable revisions following extensive feedback from the public consultation portal.

Mar 16 • 20:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Minister approved Qld theatre name before public vote, documents show

Documents reveal that Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek approved the name 'Glasshouse Theatre' for Queensland's new venue prior to any public voting.

Mar 15 • 21:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Would Replace Winston Churchill and Jane Austen with Animals

The Bank of England plans to replace the images of historical figures on British banknotes with pictures of indigenous British animals following a favorable public consultation.

Mar 14 • 11:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kinew says it’s time to survey Manitobans on changing clocks

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is considering a survey to gauge public opinion on the necessity of continuing daylight saving time in the province.

Mar 14 • 00:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP benefits could face change under new digital ID plan

The UK Government's proposal for a national digital identity system aims to simplify how citizens access benefits and public services online.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major makeover for £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes announced and people get to choose

The Bank of England plans to revamp UK banknotes by replacing historical figures with images of British wildlife, allowing public input on the designs.

Mar 13 • 09:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes

Winston Churchill is set to be removed from the UK £5 banknote, sparking criticism from some lawmakers favoring historical figures over wildlife imagery.

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

TV Tower, Drive-In Cinema: BRB is considering transferring operational management of large public structures in the DF

The Bank of Brasília (BRB) is considering transferring the operational management of several major public facilities, including the TV Tower and a drive-in cinema, through a public consultation to enhance efficiency and service quality.

Mar 12 • 11:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

S. Kairys criticizes the LRT law project: amendments will weaken the public broadcaster

Politician S. Kairys criticizes proposed amendments to the LRT law, claiming they do not align with previous promises made regarding consultation with international bodies.

Mar 12 • 06:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Politico: Beavers may replace Churchill on English banknotes

The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures on banknotes with images of nature after a public consultation revealed a strong preference for wildlife.

Mar 11 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Everything in Ten Minutes

Patients are struggling to secure medical appointments in Ecuador's IESS system, facing delays that can last for months, prompting the institution to announce a controversial measure to reduce consultation times to ten minutes.

Mar 10 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Discussion in Liepāja about the plan to build an aviation fuel production facility

A public consultation regarding a proposed aviation fuel manufacturing facility in Liepāja drew significant emotional responses and attendance, highlighting concerns over its proximity to populated areas.

Mar 5 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager is shot dead by armed men during consultation at Bayeux polyclinic

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by armed assailants while attending a medical appointment at a polyclinic in Bayeux, Brazil.

Mar 4 • 15:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: National consultation meeting against violence

A national consultation meeting focused on reducing and preventing violence in Iceland is being streamed live by Visir.

Mar 4 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sorocaba City Council approves a 5.2% salary increase for municipal employees

The Sorocaba City Council approved a 5.2% salary increase for municipal employees, including a 1% real wage increase, amid criticism regarding the lack of public consultation.

Mar 3 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Clean Transport Zone in Katowice by Mid-2026: Consultations Have Started

Katowice plans to implement a clean transport zone by June 2026, with consultations now underway.

Mar 3 • 20:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Nemunas Riverbank in Žemieji Šančiai Awaits Changes: Preparatory Work Begins

Preparatory work has started on the Nemunas Riverbank in Žemieji Šančiai, Kaunas, involving underground infrastructure and public consultation.

Mar 3 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IBGE releases consultation for exam answers; see how to access

Candidates who took the IBGE test can now consult the preliminary answer key released online.

Mar 3 • 13:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Madhuku Tears Into 'Meaningless' Constitutional Consultations

Professor Lovemore Madhuku has condemned the public consultation process regarding Constitutional Amendment No. 3, labeling it as ineffective and excluding the majority of Zimbabweans.

Mar 3 • 12:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Focus on Public Opinion on Criminal Procedure Issues in March-April

The South Korean government is set to conduct intensive public consultations on key issues related to criminal procedure law, including supplementary investigative powers, during March and April.

Mar 3 • 02:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The UK government is launching a consultation to gather public opinions on potential measures to protect young people from social media, which may include banning access altogether.

Mar 2 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexual crime against a teenager during consultation

Doctor Alfredo Dias Junior has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager during a medical consultation, with a previous lesser sentence increased following an appeal by the Public Ministry.

Feb 27 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall releases updated IPTU and waste collection fees bills

The City Hall of Pindamonhangaba has made updated IPTU and waste collection fee bills available for consultation, printing, and payment after corrections to the tables were made earlier this month.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free sterilization and consultation for dogs and cats in Campo Grande; see how

The Subea is launching a free sterilization program for dogs and cats in Campo Grande, aimed at low-income families.

Feb 26 • 16:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

First Tripartite Consultation in the 11th Re-trial Request for the Nabari Poisoned Wine Incident

The 11th retrial request for the Nabari poisoned wine incident led to its first tripartite consultation involving the Nagoya High Court, the Nagoya High Public Prosecutor's Office, and the defense team.

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘We need to act’ on men’s health, minister says as government seeks feedback

Canada's Health Minister Marjorie Michel emphasizes the need for a national strategy to improve men's health outcomes while seeking public consultation.

Feb 23 • 20:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civic Groups in Chungnam and Daejeon Urge National Assembly to Halt Rush on Administrative Integration Special Law

Civic organizations in Chungnam and Daejeon are calling for the suspension of the National Assembly's processing of the administrative integration special law, citing a lack of adequate public consultation.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US 'Invalidation of Mutual Tariffs' Public-Private Joint Response Meeting... Reconfirmation of 'Friendly Consultation'

The South Korean government held a joint public-private meeting to discuss responses to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on mutual tariff invalidation and President Trump's new tariff measures.

Feb 23 • 00:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026 consultation suspended for review after complaints from residents in Avaré

The city of Avaré has suspended the public consultation for the 2026 IPTU tax assessment due to inconsistencies reported by residents regarding significant increases in tax values.

Feb 21 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public consultation launched to map demands of women and youth in Baixo Amazonas

A public consultation initiated by the Association of Women Workers of Baixo Amazonas (AOMTBAM) aims to map the social, mental health, and rights demands of women and youth in the region.

Feb 20 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Politics should not be involved in every issue', says CM Abdullah

CM Abdullah emphasizes the need to avoid politicizing all matters and encourages thoughtful decision-making based on consultation with the public and stakeholders.

Feb 20 • 11:13 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

YASunidos alerts of political persecution due to complaint being processed in the Electoral Controversy Tribunal

The environmental group YASunidos claims political persecution related to an electoral complaint regarding their campaign finances for a 2023 public consultation.

Feb 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[On-site] Construction Stopped in Front of Seogwipo Pine Grove... "We Will Resolve Conflicts Through Deliberative Public Consultation"

Construction in front of the Seogwipo Pine Grove has halted due to community opposition, prompting calls for a deliberative public consultation.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Enrichment of the Knowledge Subjects Registry – 800 new questions in public consultation

The ASEP is enriching the Knowledge Subjects Registry by adding 800 new questions to enhance transparency and fairness in competitive exams.

Feb 16 • 12:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KEM submits a draft order for public discussion regarding the planned wind farm in Kuldīga municipality

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has submitted a draft order for public discussion concerning the planned wind farm by SIA 'Eko ziemeļi' in Kuldīga municipality.

Feb 13 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All you need to know about vaping ban consultation for certain public areas

The UK government is holding a consultation on proposals to extend smoking bans to include vaping in certain public areas, aiming to protect children and hospital patients from the harms of second-hand smoke.

Feb 13 • 11:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civic Groups Criticize 'Fast-Tracked' Administrative Integration Special Law Set Schedule

Civic groups in South Korea have criticized the swift legislative process for three special laws aimed at administrative integration, claiming a lack of adequate public consultation and warning of potential negative impacts on local governance.

Feb 13 • 05:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Objections against the idea of establishing a gravestone trade in the center of Preiļi

Residents of Preiļi are voicing strong objections to the proposal of selling gravestones in the city's central square, highlighting the area's inappropriateness for such a business.

Feb 11 • 02:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CRT opens public consultation to modify the 'Presidential Alert' message on cell phones

The Commission for the Regulatory of Telecommunications (CRT) has initiated a public consultation to update the 'Presidential Alert' message sent to mobile devices in Mexico.

Feb 10 • 21:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

SICT opens public consultation for new hazardous materials transport regulation

The SICT in Mexico has announced a public consultation for the new NOM-011-SICT2/2025 regulation on the transport of hazardous materials in limited quantities.

Feb 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Church protests against the reform of the penal code. Bishops support imprisonment for the offense of religious feelings

The Polish Catholic Church and the Polish Autocphalous Orthodox Church oppose proposed changes to penal code regarding offenses against religious feelings, advocating for continued imprisonment as a penalty.

Feb 10 • 03:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate Minister Accepting ‘Yoon Suk-yeol Nuclear Power Plan’ Says Government Won't Change Direction Just Because of Change in Administration

Korean Climate Minister Kim Sung-hwan stated that the government will evaluate the inclusion of new nuclear power construction in the upcoming 12th electricity supply basic plan, despite acknowledging the inadequacies in the public discussion for the previous plan.

Feb 10 • 02:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government proposes to tax cryptocurrencies at 3.5% of IOF

The Brazilian government is planning to introduce a public consultation on a proposal to tax cryptocurrency purchases and digital assets at a rate of 3.5%.

Feb 10 • 01:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS GP Dr Amir Khan issues warning over foot symptom - 'always get that checked'

NHS GP Dr Amir Khan warns that symptoms manifesting in feet may indicate serious health issues and advises seeking medical consultation for unusual changes.

Feb 9 • 13:44 UTC

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