STT: Corruption Risks Observed in Flood Risk Assessment and Management Processes
An analysis by the STT reveals significant corruption risks in flood risk management in Lithuania due to legal regulation shortcomings and inconsistent decision-making procedures.
How councils coerce homeless people into eviction
A Supreme Court case exposes how councils in Queensland use intimidation tactics to forcibly evict homeless individuals from public land.
Body of National Force police officer who disappeared in river in Yanomami land is found
Israel Serafim Santos, a police officer from the National Force, was found dead after going missing in a river during an operation in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Roraima, Brazil.
Land of Minas: help decide which city will close the special season of 25 years
The program 'Terra de Minas' is inviting the public to vote on which city in Minas Gerais will host its final episode to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026.
The privatization of protected housing is gaining ground in Madrid and the Valencian Community
The privatization of protected housing in Madrid and the Valencian Community is leading to a loss of control over public land and housing allocations, exacerbated by recent scandals.
Public hearing on repealing citywide rezoning set to begin at Calgary city hall next week
Calgarians will voice their opinions at a public hearing next week regarding the potential repeal of citywide rezoning, which was initiated by a motion from city council.
Yle: The Moomins Are Friction in Rovaniemi
A proposed Moomin-themed amusement park in Rovaniemi is causing controversy as a prime plot of land was reserved for it without a public bidding process.
Yle: Entrepreneur Veronika Received a Harsh Surprise - The Moomins Ruined Plans
The city of Rovaniemi controversially allocated land for a Moomin-themed attraction without public bidding, upsetting local entrepreneurs.
Mayor revokes law that donated land to public servant and daughter-in-law of councilman in MT
The mayor of Luciara has revoked a law granting public land to a public servant who is the daughter-in-law of a local councilman, following a ruling by the state's Court of Accounts deeming the donation illegal.
Mayor and base councilors exchange criticisms on social media after rejection of land donation project in Nova Friburgo
The rejection of a public land donation project in Nova Friburgo led to a public dispute between the mayor and his own councilors on social media.
Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry
The UK government plans to remove paywalls from the Land Registry, improving public access to land ownership information.
Former Chief of Staff of Oiapoque City Hall Caught Running After Man with a Machete; VIDEO
Márcio Cardoso dos Santos, the former Chief of Staff of Oiapoque, was filmed chasing a man with a machete during a dispute over land.
Map Released Showing Publicly Announced Land Prices for All Locations - 'Land Competition' for Logistics and Factories
Japan's public land prices have seen their highest increase since the collapse of the bubble economy in 2026, significantly heightened by the demand for logistics facilities.
"Mild Winds, Fishing and Agriculture" - Awaji Tops Rising Rates, Hyogo's Public Land Prices
Hyogo Prefecture's public land prices rose for the fourth consecutive year, with residential land increasing by 2.2% and commercial land by 4.0%, highlighting a growing divide between urban and rural areas.
Possibility of 870 million yen embezzlement from the Land Development Public Corporation; special investigation unit re-arrests a father and son.
A special investigation unit has re-arrested a father and son for allegedly embezzling approximately 870 million yen from a public corporation in Japan.
DF court orders suspension of law allowing public land use as collateral for BRB loans
A court in the Federal District of Brazil has suspended a law that permitted the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília.
GDF appeals to the court to allow the use of public properties to boost the BRB's cash; see arguments
The DF government is appealing a court ruling that blocked the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
VIDEOS: Anhanguera Newspaper 1st Edition, March 16, 2026
The article details various current events in Brazil, including a tax deadline, health updates on Bolsonaro, legal rulings on public land, a tragic incident involving a doctor, and Oscar winners.
Justice grants injunction that prevents the use of public land as collateral for BRB loans
A Brazilian court has prohibited the use of public land as collateral for loans taken by the Bank of Brasília following a recent government bill allowing such actions.
Disclosure of Assets of 155 IAS Officers in Jharkhand, Land Spread Across Delhi, Bihar-Y Uttar Pradesh
A total of 155 IAS officers from Jharkhand have publicly disclosed their annual properties, revealing assets beyond the state, including properties in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
Kalogría: The Public Sector does not erase the old coastal zone – New development in the case
The Greek government has decided to maintain the public status of an area in Kalogría, rejecting calls to delist it from public properties.
Kwara unveils committee to reclaim encroached school lands
The Kwara State Government has established a committee to recover encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.
Kwara sets up committee to recover encroached public school lands
The Kwara State Government has established a committee aimed at reclaiming encroached lands of public secondary schools across the state.
President of the Chamber is accused of embezzlement of public money in Conceição das Alagoas
The President of the Conceição das Alagoas City Council, Giliarde Pereira Alves, faces allegations of leading a scheme to divert public funds related to land expropriation for housing.
New zoning regularized clandestine land subdivision in green areas of SP, points out the Public Prosecutor's Office
A region in Itaquera, São Paulo, previously designated as an Environmental Protection Zone, has undergone a zoning change allowing construction despite being covered in vegetation and facing legal challenges from the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Tarcísio announces donation of land for the construction of an oncology treatment hospital in Itu
Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has announced the donation of land in Itu (SP) for a new oncology hospital, set to become a regional reference in cancer treatment.
Councilor catches city backhoe diverting route to private land and operator is arrested for diesel diversion in Cascavel
A public server in Cascavel, Brazil, was arrested for diverting diesel from a city backhoe to a private property, with the case spotted by a local councilor who is also a police officer.
More women’s toilets than men's: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's first guideline to alleviate queue issues
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued new guidelines to ensure there are more women's toilets than men's in public facilities, aiming to reduce waiting times for women.
Examination of public housing prices from 18th... Same market reflection rate as last year
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in South Korea will conduct a review of public housing prices from the 18th to the 6th of the next month, maintaining the same market reflection rate as last year.
Conservationists in Podyjí Burned a Meadow, Public Does Not Support This Care for the Landscape
Conservationists in the Podyjí region burned a meadow for land management, but this approach has not been well received by the local public.
Urban Land Turned into Freight Truck Space... Namyangju's Public-Private Partnership 'Distributed Parking Lots' Attracts Attention
Namyangju is implementing a public-private initiative to create small-scale, distributed parking lots for freight trucks using urban idle land, addressing the growing overnight parking issues.
New island in SP? Public Prosecutor's Office points out that erosion could break land strip as early as 2026
A technical report indicates that erosion at Cardoso Island could create a new island by 2026, impacting local communities.
Standing room only at Kelowna public hearing on controversial land swap
A public hearing in Kelowna regarding a contentious land swap between the city and a development company drew significant attention and divided community opinions.
With project and budget to be completed, the state decree formalizes land for the Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas
A state decree formalizes the donation of land for the new Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas, with construction plans expected to be published soon.
Court of Auditors of the DF contests the use of health land as collateral to save BRB
The Court of Auditors of the Federal District contests a bill allowing the use of a health ministry property to secure funds for the Bank of Brasília amid its financial troubles.
Private buildings, public land: how Australia’s national parks became a battleground between conservation and commerce
The proposal to build luxury accommodations in Australia's Gardens of Stone conservation area sparks outrage among conservationists.
San Isidro will receive 50 hectares of coastline from the Province of Buenos Aires to continue advancing its coastal plan
The Municipality of San Isidro reached a historic agreement with the Province of Buenos Aires for the management of 50 hectares of coastal land to further its coastal development plan.
District Council Files Complaint with the DF Public Prosecutor Against Project That Cedes Public Land to Support BRB
The Workers' Party in Brazil has filed a complaint against a legislative project that would transfer public properties to the Bank of Brasília, citing legal and financial risks.
Housing on Housing: The Basque Country's Formula for Building Accommodations Without Using Land
The Basque Government is set to start the construction of 189 modular apartments on rooftops of public buildings by 2028 to address housing shortages for young people.
Deputy calls on MP to prevent use of land as collateral to 'save' the BRB
Deputy Fábio Félix is seeking judicial intervention to stop the GDF from using public land as collateral for a loan to the Brasília bank.
DF Legislative Chamber authorizes government to use public lands as collateral for BRB loan
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has approved a law permitting the use of public land as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
After debates, DF Chamber is set to vote on bill that authorizes the use of public land as collateral for BRB loans
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District is expected to vote on a bill allowing public land to be used as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília.
Liberia: Demolition Sparks Public Outcry in Monrovia
Demolition efforts in Monrovia to reclaim public alleys and lands have provoked significant public protests over property rights.
Energy Transition: District of Dachau Could Produce More Solar Power
The Dachau district's environmental and traffic committee is exploring potential photovoltaic projects on public land and buildings to increase solar energy production.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.