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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.

The debate in Milan over the ownership of sports facilities continues, with calls for public ownership rather than private partnerships.

On January 17, a significant protest organized by major labor unions in South Korea demonstrated changes in police presence and management methods during public gatherings.

Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has condemned the sexual assaults during a festival in Delta State, calling for urgent reforms to protect women's rights.

The government permits the direct landfill of 163,000 tons of household waste at the metropolitan landfill during maintenance of public incineration facilities to manage waste disposal effectively.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue is set to launch a digital platform that will consolidate property ownership records, requiring owners to verify and possibly correct their asset information by the end of March.

This year, 163,000 tons of daily waste from the Seoul Metropolitan Area will be exceptionally direct-landfilled at the Incheon landfill due to the operational halt of public incineration facilities.

The BTS concert in Gwanghwamun was heavily staffed by public officials, yet attendance fell below expectations, raising concerns about the adequacy of public resource mobilization.

The Korean authorities have permitted the direct landfilling of household waste at the Seoul metropolitan landfill during the maintenance period of public incineration facilities to reduce reliance on private waste disposal services.

Lagos residents are enthusiastic about the revival of monthly sanitation efforts aimed at improving cleanliness and reducing flooding, while some express concerns over enforcement and the need for better waste management education.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria has issued a warning about a fraudulent flyer claiming a free NIN data correction portal, urging the public to use only the official website for modifications.

The police in Southern West Norway will hold a press briefing regarding the discovery of two deceased individuals in Karmøy.

In 2025, approximately 1,750 drivers in Thessaloniki received fines for illegally parking in front of garbage bins, obstructing waste collection operations.

A recent report confirms a significant increase in the payroll for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising from $2.75 billion in 2021 to an estimated $4.58 billion in 2025.

The disorganized situation around the Mercado Modelo in Santarém, Brazil, has been addressed after public complaints aired on local news.

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais has launched an inquiry into a significant reduction in funding for flood prevention and disaster response, amounting to over 95% from 2023 to 2026.

A waste management truck carrying ducks that died from bird flu crashed, leading to the closure of U.S. Route 33 in northern Indiana.

The city of Bento Gonçalves has closed two recycling centers for 15 days due to a rodent infestation and is taking measures to control the situation.

The Niger Delta Development Commission emphasizes the necessity of public-private partnerships for advancing development in the Niger Delta region, highlighted by a recent meeting with Ibom Air's management.

The Greek Public Debt Management Agency will conduct an auction for six-month treasury bills worth 400 million euros on March 24, 2026.

The deployment of police, fire, and public personnel for a BTS concert in Seoul has raised concerns about resource allocation and safety management in other areas of the city.

A local resident expresses outrage over dog owners who fail to clean up their pets' waste, highlighting an ongoing issue in their community.

The UK government will fund the clean-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal dumping sites in the north of England, addressing public concern over waste management disparities.

In Pärnu’s city center, contrasting realities are visible just steps from a busy shopping area, highlighting issues of urban neglect and waste.

The management of the National Police Federation in Iceland expresses serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of the police station in Ísafjörður, threatening closure if repairs are not addressed soon.

The President of Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has been penalized over the mismanagement of a public information request process.

Riga's Deputy Mayor Māris Sprindžuks discusses the expected challenges in traffic management during the upcoming repairs of the Vanšu Bridge.

Train traffic at Balti Station in Tallinn was halted early Thursday morning due to a failure in the Estonian Railway's traffic management software.

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority emphasizes the need for stakeholder collaboration to improve waste management in the state.

Guayaquil's COE is urging residents to adhere to new waste collection schedules to address issues with trash accumulation amid a curfew.

Residents in Guayaquil are expressing dissatisfaction due to uncollected waste following a change in garbage collection times related to a curfew.

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has recommended that the municipality of Alcântara take measures to regularize the management of Fundeb resources within 60 days.

The Liberian House of Representatives has passed a law that prohibits active government officials from serving on the boards or management of public institutions to enhance governance and transparency.

The government of Buenos Aires announced a plan to privatize the city's public media outlets, aiming to reduce taxpayer funding and shift towards private management and investment.

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad's tenure has seen economic growth but also challenges in controlling public spending, leading to mixed reactions from the financial market.

The UK government plans to remove paywalls from the Land Registry, improving public access to land ownership information.

The Danish political party SF plans to reduce class sizes to 24 students and eliminate the use of substitutes in early education while increasing schools' autonomy in resource management.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's unexpected meeting with rapper Fedez highlights the peculiarities of political image management and the quest for public engagement.

The Brazilian government is likely to delay injecting funds into the ailing postal service, Correios, until at least 2027, according to Management Minister Esther Dweck.

The Czech Ministry of Interior is disbanding its Crisis Information Team, citing operational issues.

Brazil's Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services, Esther Dweck, announced that the federal government plans to invest capital in the national postal service, Correios, in 2027 as part of a contractual obligation.

The Greek Public Properties Company (ETAD) has introduced new online facilities for the direct leasing of old coasts and coasts under their management by neighboring property owners and businesses, in line with the new law.

J. Petkuvienė has been appointed as the new director of the Vilnius Procurement Agency, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in public procurement management.

Argentina has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) one year after notifying its intention to do so, a decision driven by criticisms of the WHO's pandemic management.

Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, is accused of attempting to deceive the public regarding his response to a major power outage caused by an attack on the city's power grid.

The dismissed director Kabátek is set to receive a substantial severance payment from VZP.

An internal audit has uncovered significant areas for improvement in the personnel management of the Päijät-Häme welfare area.

Residents of British cities are living in despair due to a year-long refuse collectors' strike that has led to an infestation of rabbit-sized rats.

The Greek government has decided to maintain the public status of an area in Kalogría, rejecting calls to delist it from public properties.

A video depicting a large number of rats on a beach in Mongaguá, São Paulo, has gone viral, prompting concerns from local authorities about beach cleanliness and animal control efforts.