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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Auctioning Off Public Land Amid Cape Town's Housing Crisis and Land Scarcity - What Gives?

There is significant public backlash against the City of Cape Town's decision to auction off public land amid a housing crisis and ongoing land scarcity.

Feb 27 • 09:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

Feb 26 • 20:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Province grants San Isidro 50 hectares of coast: this is the plan that the municipality will develop there

The Province of Buenos Aires has officially ceded 50 hectares of coastal land to the municipality of San Isidro for public development, promoting accessibility and public space for residents and visitors.

Feb 25 • 22:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of Father and Son for Suspected Embezzlement from Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation

A father and son have been arrested in Osaka for allegedly embezzling funds from the Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After inspecting the president's house fence, construction inspectors found no violations

Lithuanian construction inspectors reported no violations regarding the fence around the president's residence, stating it was not illegally installed on public land.

Feb 25 • 13:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Uncertain where the snow band will land

Authorities in Iceland warn of severe snowfall and blizzard conditions, urging drivers to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.

Feb 25 • 11:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Inspectors conducted an inspection on G. Nausėda's plot

Inspectors confirmed that an inspection was carried out at President Gitanas Nausėda's property to assess potential state land encroachments.

Feb 25 • 09:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crans, the Morettis: “Ready to donate the Constellation land for a memorial for the victims”

The Moretti couple offers to donate land for a victims' memorial amidst public backlash and statements regarding their financial struggles.

Feb 25 • 08:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Why Did the Fence Collapse Near Nausėda's House? Institutions Cite Different Reasons

A fence surrounding Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda's residence has been partially demolished following a complaint to the authorities regarding its legality and its encroachment on state land.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Land Public Concept, Care Public Concept [Understanding the World]

The article discusses the principles of land public concept and care public concept in South Korea, highlighting the balance between private land ownership and social responsibility.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: EACC Recovers Public Land Worth Sh281mn in Major Mombasa Court Victories

The EACC has recovered public land in Mombasa worth approximately Sh281 million after winning court cases that declared previous land allocations unlawful.

Feb 24 • 05:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lands Ministry Launches Major Land Ownership Audit to Tackle Disputes, Illegal Sales and Boost Public Revenue

The Malawi Ministry of Lands has initiated a comprehensive land ownership audit to address disputes, illegal sales, and improve public revenue.

Feb 23 • 18:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Forest Management of Lány offered a Land Rover for 70 thousand

The Lány Forest Management has offered a Land Rover for sale at a price of 70,000 Czech korunas.

Feb 23 • 15:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forestry engineer arrested for suspected fraud in public land in RO

A forestry engineer was arrested in Rondônia, Brazil, for allegedly being involved in a public land fraud scheme using forged documents to facilitate illegal negotiations.

Feb 23 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law

The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.

Feb 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Private Business of Public Land of the Vive Plan by Ayuso: 6% Profitability and Benefits of 4.8 Billion for Companies

The public land under the Vive Plan in Madrid is expected to yield a 6.8% return to selected private companies, translating into estimated profits of 4.8 billion euros over the project's lifespan.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo agency vows to prosecute notorious land grabbers

The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned against self-help in land disputes and emphasized the importance of lawful redress instead of resorting to violence.

Feb 22 • 14:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Public lands: the emphyteusis, Bernardino Rivadavia, and a success that was not

This article examines Bernardino Rivadavia's initiative to grant public lands to citizens in exchange for a fee, which ultimately failed to achieve its intended outcomes.

Feb 21 • 09:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso and the municipalities of Madrid 'mortgage' for decades 100 public plots ceded for public-private projects

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government has allocated 100 public land parcels in Madrid for long-term exploitation by private operators, mirroring a controversial public education funding model.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Socialists will take a municipal land exchange in Valencia for 39 already promised protected homes to the Prosecutor's Office

The Socialist Party in Valencia plans to report a municipal land exchange to the Prosecutor's Office amid allegations of potential fraud.

Feb 19 • 12:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Unified Aid Application 2025: Posting of Monitoring Results, Submission of Photos with Geolocation

The results of the Monitoring Area System for agricultural land eligibility for the Unified Aid Application 2025 have been posted, requiring eligible producers to provide geolocation photos if their land's eligibility is not confirmed.

Feb 18 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why Did the Victim Arrive Dragging on the Ground During the Public Hearing?

A victim in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, had to drag themselves to a public hearing, raising concerns about the systemic issues behind such events.

Feb 18 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Disgraceful System in MP: Applicant Crawls into Collector's Office

An applicant crawled into the Collector's office during a public hearing in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, highlighting serious administrative insensitivity.

Feb 18 • 10:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Public works wage standards increase by 4.5%, exceeding an average of 25,000 yen for the first time starting March

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a 4.5% increase in wage standards for public works, surpassing an average of 25,000 yen for the first time, in response to ongoing labor shortages in the construction industry.

Feb 17 • 07:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The national government will auction a plot of land in Almagro and neighborhood claims are growing

The Argentine national government plans to auction a piece of land in the Almagro neighborhood, prompting local residents to advocate for its conversion into public green space.

Feb 16 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Delivering pizza to protesters can land you in prison, says organizer of Georgian protests

In the face of government oppression in Georgia, demonstrators continue to protest against the ruling party's alignment with Russia and the cooling of relations with the EU, as highlighted by an activist who previously worked in public administration.

Feb 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso launches her plan for 40 public-private residences by granting a plot for free for 70 years to be exploited by a company

Ayuso introduces a public-private partnership plan involving the construction of 40 residences by giving a public land parcel for free to a company for 70 years.

Feb 16 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public audience debates the demarcation of indigenous land in Planalto Santareno

A public hearing in Santarém, Brazil, focused on the progress of studies for the potential demarcation of indigenous land in the region, bringing together various stakeholders with differing viewpoints.

Feb 14 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Casa Cuiabana Program: New List of Pre-Approved Candidates Released

The Municipal Housing and Land Regularization Office in Cuiabá has announced a new preliminary list of candidates in the Casa Cuiabana housing program, with more candidates still under review.

Feb 14 • 12:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Mayor Alone Against the Expansion of the Protection of Grótta and Seltjarnarnes

The mayor of Seltjarnarnes votes against the expansion of protected land in Grótta and Seltjarnarnes, citing mixed public opinion.

Feb 13 • 06:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘After 18 Years of Stagnation' Wirye-Sinsa Line to Be Built with Seoul City's Finances

Seoul City will directly pursue the long-delayed Wirye-Sinsa light rail project with its own finances after receiving final approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bulldozer demolishes illegal madrasa built on government land in Sambhal

In Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, the district administration demolished an illegal madrasa that had been constructed on public land.

Feb 12 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPB contests in STF the request from the City Hall of João Pessoa to relax the Gabarito Law

The Public Ministry of Paraíba (MPPB) has contested the City Hall of João 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 • 12:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LH to launch construction of 26,000 public housing units with private participation this year

Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) announced plans to commence construction of 26,000 public housing units across 42 blocks this year, utilizing private collaboration.

Feb 12 • 06:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court ends action against land leveling at Portão do Inferno in MT; understand

The Federal Court has concluded the public prosecution case aiming to suspend leveling works at Portão do Inferno, citing various irregularities in the project.

Feb 11 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Public Ministry holds public hearing on identification and delimitation of indigenous land in Santarém

The Federal Public Ministry is hosting a public hearing to discuss the identification and delimitation of Munduruku and Apiaká Indigenous Lands in Santarém, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 13:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land: Audit of 'Valet Fee Trick Increase' at Incheon Airport... 'Ignoring Public Benefit, Rushed Implementation'

The South Korean Ministry of Land criticized the Incheon International Airport's parking service reforms as hastily implemented and neglectful of public convenience.

Feb 11 • 09:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Public hearing set for controversial Kelowna golf course redevelopment

Residents in Kelowna are voicing concerns over a proposed redevelopment of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course that would involve a land swap for industrial use.

Feb 11 • 03:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice extends the operation of the National Force in the Pirititi Indigenous Land, in Roraima

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice has extended the deployment of the National Force in Pirititi Indigenous Land for an additional 90 days to ensure public order and safety in the region.

Feb 10 • 23:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Reconstruction Project Floor Area Ratio Increased by 1.3 Times, Passed by the Ruling Party in the National Assembly

A bill to increase the floor area ratio for public reconstruction and redevelopment projects to 1.3 times the legal limit passed the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee with support from the ruling party.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí begins the land regularization of more than 100 properties in 3 municipalities

The government of Piauí is set to hold public hearings for the regularization of over 100 properties in three municipalities this week.

Feb 9 • 19:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israeli Chemical Materials Threaten Southern Lebanon.. State Action and Public Concerns

Residents of southern Lebanon express fears over Israeli aircraft spraying chemicals that may harm agricultural land and water supply.

Feb 8 • 03:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hobart zip-line idea emerges again — but not on the mountain

A new proposal for a 1.13-kilometre zip-line near Hobart is being prepared for submission to the Hobart City Council, following the rejection of a similar project on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington nearly a year prior.

Feb 7 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how Valinhos' decree on environmental areas creates an impasse with the federal settlement plan

The Valinhos government declared six rural areas as public utility for environmental preservation, complicating the federal plan for a rural settlement.

Feb 7 • 11:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former official of 'Cuau' arrested for irregular sale of land near Lake Tequesquitengo

Dionicio Emanuel, the former head of the Tequesquitengo Lake Trust, was arrested for suspected corruption related to the mismanagement of public resources and financial irregularities during his tenure.

Feb 7 • 03:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Social housing plan for land that 'frequently' floods shocks mayor, MP and residents

Public homes are being constructed on frequently flooded land in a remote Gulf of Carpentaria community, raising concerns from the mayor and residents, despite the Queensland government's commitment to proceed with the plan.

Feb 5 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Albanese government to sell off $3bn worth of historic defence sites amid push to free up space for new homes

The Albanese government is planning to sell $3 billion worth of historic defense properties to make way for new housing developments and public spaces following a major audit of government land holdings.

Feb 3 • 23:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bus involved in accident with 15 dead in AL was conducting illegal transport, says ANTT

A bus carrying pilgrims that was involved in an accident resulting in at least 15 deaths in São José da Tapera, Alagoas, was operating illegally according to the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT).

Feb 3 • 19:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Matijošaičiai rise up against the National Land Service

The civil case involving plaintiffs Šarūnas Matijošaitis and Rasa Matijošaitienė against the National Land Service is being heard in Vilnius, focusing on the annulment of a public administration decision.

Feb 3 • 15:44 UTC

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