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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaints, lighting on the footbridge in front of Unifap undergoes repairs in Macapá

Street lighting maintenance was carried out in front of the Federal University of Amapá following student complaints about safety concerns.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students report lack of lighting and risk of robbery at bus stop in Macapá

Students in Macapá are raising concerns about poor lighting and safety issues at a local bus stop, which has been a site for recent robberies.

Feb 26 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinda reinforces channels for public lighting maintenance

Pindamonhangaba continues to enhance its public lighting maintenance service, encouraging citizen participation in reporting issues to ensure safety and mobility.

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

Wires for the lighting of the COP work located in Doca are stolen again in Belém

Wires for the public lighting at the COP site in Doca, Belém, were stolen again, prompting local authorities to respond.

Feb 23 • 20:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More than 500 LED lights replaced on the collectors of Panamericana and General Paz

The municipality of Vicente López has completed the installation of over 560 new LED streetlights to enhance safety and traffic flow on key highways.

Feb 23 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

LED lighting transforms green areas and squares

The city of São José dos Campos continues its investment in public lighting modernization by expanding ornamental LED lighting in green spaces and public squares.

Feb 16 • 13:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Municipal Office changed its approach to lighting exchange in Prague. It will introduce an ombudsman for public space and a working group

Prague's Municipal Office is set to change its approach to street lighting by establishing an ombudsman for public spaces and forming a working group.

Feb 16 • 08:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Crime is on the rise": these municipalities are turning the public lighting back on at night in response to insecurity

Due to increasing crime rates, some French municipalities that had previously turned off nighttime public lighting are reintroducing it to address security concerns.

Feb 13 • 05:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The dispute over light in the streets of Prague: white LED lamps meet resistance, the city speaks of safety and savings

Prague's city officials defend their switch to LED street lighting as a necessary measure for safety and cost savings, while opposition groups claim the change is unwarranted and not mandated by EU regulations.

Feb 12 • 14:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The young man who lit a cigarette is to blame for the destroyed escalators at the Staroměstská metro station

A young man lighting a cigarette is responsible for damage to the escalators at the Staroměstská metro station in Prague.

Feb 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Light Researcher: Invisible LED Flicker in the Subway Can Cause Headaches and Dizziness

A Swedish researcher warns that invisible flickering from LED lights in public transportation could lead to health issues such as headaches and dizziness.

Feb 11 • 15:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ministry: Sufficient public lighting contributes to reducing crime

The Ministry reports that adequate public lighting can help decrease crime rates.

Feb 11 • 14:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Language of Light: Qatari Study Reassesses Urban Lighting Methods

A Qatari study redefines urban lighting, suggesting it can influence social interactions and feelings of safety beyond merely illuminating pathways.

Feb 11 • 14:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prague retreats after criticism: New 'white' lamps will change color, but it will be more expensive

Prague's decision to change the color of new street lamps comes after public criticism, although the change is expected to increase costs.

Feb 10 • 10:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Public lighting post and advertising sign are knocked down on Av. Jerônimo de Albuquerque in São Luís, and the road is closed

A public lighting post and an advertising sign were knocked down on Av. Jerônimo de Albuquerque in São Luís, resulting in a road closure and significant traffic congestion.

Feb 8 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Defender investigates increase in rates on customer bills with solar energy systems in RN

The Public Defender's Office of Rio Grande do Norte is investigating changes in public lighting tax and ICMS that have led to increased energy bills for consumers with solar energy generation systems.

Feb 5 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Replacement of yellow bulbs with white light generates controversy in the City of Goiás

A lighting change in the City of Goiás is controversial among residents as the city hall replaces yellow streetlights with white ones, claiming technical and financial reasons, despite public criticism regarding the impact on the town's historical architecture.

Feb 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Post falls and kills man during maintenance in São Miguel dos Campos; VIDEO

A man died after being struck by a public lighting pole in São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas, during a maintenance service.

Feb 2 • 21:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Ukraine: Kiev closes its schools until February after Russian attacks on the energy network

Kiev's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, announced the closure of schools until February in response to Russian attacks on the energy network, aiming to reduce electricity consumption by limiting public lighting to 20% of its usual strength.

Jan 16 • 15:52 UTC

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