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🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

A powerful meteor was observed over Southern Norway

A significant meteor sighting took place in Southern Norway.

Mar 1 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Resident invests time and money to care for public space for over 10 years in the interior of SP

A resident of São Carlos, Brazil, has dedicated over a decade to maintaining a public green area, transforming it into a clean and inviting space for the community.

Mar 1 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Hall discusses canceling the concession of Anhangabaú Valley amid criticism for noise and blockages

São Paulo's city administration is considering terminating the private concession for Anhangabaú Valley due to complaints about noise and access blockages.

Feb 27 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of Piauí inaugurates cultural space in Anísio de Abreu

The Government of Piauí has inaugurated the Tamanduá Izabel Maria dos Santos Cultural Space in Anísio de Abreu, transforming an old public jail into a community cultural center.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

SPD Voters Live near Multi-Level Intersections. Delivery Boxes Place Us in Eastern Europe, Says Designer Veronika Rút

Czech designer Veronika Rút discusses the cultural implications of delivery boxes in public spaces and highlights a connection between urban architecture, voter demographics, and extremism.

Feb 27 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government opens R$ 8 billion space for Correios to raise new loan with Union guarantees

The Brazilian government has allowed Correios to secure a new loan of up to R$ 8 billion, backed by Union guarantees, as part of its economic restructuring plan.

Feb 26 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for painting the floor of the bus terminal without authorization in Presidente Prudente

A 45-year-old man was arrested for painting the floor of the bus terminal in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, without the necessary authorization.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Anger Room: An Innovative Solution to Preserve the Privacy of Tennis Players

The Austin Open has introduced the 'Anger Room,' a private space for female tennis players to vent their frustrations away from cameras, following incidents of public outbursts during matches.

Feb 26 • 17:26 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sidewalks: Please Make Room

The article discusses the growing issue of pedestrians occupying sidewalks in large groups, forcing others to navigate around them, especially in urban areas.

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gardens installed by Nunes' management under the Minhocão forced pedestrians to compete for space with bikes

The recently installed rain gardens under the Presidente João Goulart elevated park, known as Minhocão, have made it difficult for pedestrians as they now have to use bike lanes, raising concerns about safety.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

David Černý Physically Occupied Public Space. I Wouldn't Talk About Quality, Says Art Historian Milena Bartlová

Art historian Milena Bartlová discusses the controversy surrounding modern art, particularly David Černý's work, highlighting its impact on public perception and the ongoing cultural debates in Czechia.

Feb 25 • 10:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Where to Place Dangerous Offenders? There is a Lack of Space and Staff in Detention Facilities

A report highlights the issues surrounding dangerous offenders being placed in detention facilities in Czechia, emphasizing a lack of capacity and personnel.

Feb 25 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry requests new data after reports of euthanized animals to free up space in SC shelter

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is investigating irregular euthanasia practices at an animal welfare center in Joinville.

Feb 24 • 23:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ÜLO VIHMA: Torn by dilemmas, public performances still have consequences

The article discusses the increasing tension and persistent conflicts within the Estonian public political space, highlighting how negotiations often devolve into relationship management instead of addressing substantive issues.

Feb 24 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inpe opens registrations for the season of free visits to the headquarters in São José dos Campos; learn how to schedule

The National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) in Brazil is now accepting registrations for free institutional visits to its headquarters in São José dos Campos, scheduled between February and December.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Work begins to convert the Helicoide into a public space "to elevate happiness"

The Venezuelan government has announced the start of renovations to convert the Helicoide, a former prison and known torture center, into a public space aimed at social and cultural development.

Feb 23 • 16:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The renovation of the central square of Ituzaingó is progressing: the carousel and cannon have been relocated

The central square renovation in Ituzaingó, Argentina, is progressing with the relocation of the historic carousel and cannon as part of an extensive public space renovation.

Feb 20 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Merchant arrested after insulting and hitting ex-sister-in-law with cancer in public: 'I don't want her talking to my children'

A merchant in Brazil was arrested for verbally and physically assaulting her ex-sister-in-law, who is battling cancer, in a public space over personal grievances regarding interactions with children.

Feb 20 • 16:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Helicopter Parents", Insecurity, Screens: When Children Grow Up Under Glass and Disappear from Public Space

The article discusses the decline of children's presence in public spaces in Paris, attributing it to overprotective parenting, insecurity, and the pervasive use of screens.

Feb 20 • 15:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Carousel and Shooting Range by the Church. Cardinal Ryś Intervenes in an Unclear Dispute

A carousel and shooting stalls were set up near a historic church in Zakopane, leading to legal disputes over commercial use of the public space.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Caio Mussolini presents his book in Foggia. The Cgil protests: 'No public space for fascist revisionists'

A political clash erupts over the planned presentation of Caio Mussolini's book in Foggia, with the Cgil and left-wing parties demanding the cancellation of the event, which the local mayor has refused.

Feb 18 • 13:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Old Market Square in Klaipėda Will Be Reconstructed: Revealed How Many Millions It Will Cost

Klaipėda is set to undergo a significant reconstruction of its Old Market Square, costing millions and expected to enhance its appeal as a public space.

Feb 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Federal workers must return to offices, but unclear if space available

The Canadian federal government is increasing in-office work requirements for public servants, while concerns about sufficient office space persist amidst a significant increase in workforce size since the pandemic.

Feb 17 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Shooting in event parking lot leaves injured in the interior of SP

Five people were injured in a shooting at an event space in Vera Cruz, São Paulo, during a party.

Feb 17 • 22:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Revamping the square built fifty years ago with a legendary sculpture: a recreational area instead of cars

The square in front of Architektų g. 152 in Vilnius will be transformed into a community-friendly recreational area while preserving its iconic character.

Feb 17 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Municipality of Arad Ordered the City Mall Not to Remove Images of Women: "It Normalizes the Erasure of Women"

The municipality of Arad has ordered the city's mall to refrain from removing images of women, asserting that such actions normalize the erasure of women from public spaces.

Feb 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

For the utopia not to end on Wednesday

Historian Luiz Antonio Simas discusses the essential, spontaneous, and transgressive nature of street Carnival in Brazil, highlighting its role in collective meaning-making and urban space occupation.

Feb 16 • 18:27 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman reports aggression after refusing to pay 'parking attendant' in Cuiabá parking lot; video

A female driver reported being assaulted by a self-appointed 'parking attendant' in Cuiabá after refusing to pay a fee for parking in a public space.

Feb 16 • 15:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Kaunas, a Drunken Woman Pulled Two Minors' Hands in a Public Place

In Kaunas, a woman, heavily intoxicated, was reported for aggressively pulling two minors by their arms in a public area.

Feb 16 • 10:03 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
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Light Art to Improve Safety in Dark Tunnel

Light art will transform a dark railway tunnel in Skjern into a safe and inviting space, supported by a funding of one million kroner.

Feb 16 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

MyStreet expands with accessibility infrastructure, ramps, and crossings on the map

MyStreet in Greece is set to introduce new categories of geospatial data related to accessibility for people with disabilities, enhancing public space safety and usability.

Feb 16 • 06:23 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

How Train Life Will Change When the Airport Train Disappears: Promising More Departures, More Space, and More Accurate Trains

Norwegian transport minister Jon-Ivar Nygård announces significant improvements to train services in Eastern Norway, integrating airport trains into regular schedules from December next year, despite potential initial challenges.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MyStreet: Four new categories by the end of February – Infrastructure for people with disabilities, ramps, and crossings on the map

The MyStreet application in Greece will add four new geospatial data categories by the end of February, focusing on infrastructure for people with disabilities.

Feb 16 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Residents of Annelin can participate in the selection of a new shelter

The City of Tartu and the Estonian Academy of Arts invite Annelinna residents to view new shelter designs created by EKA students.

Feb 15 • 08:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In Colegiales: this is how the new square to be built in the area of the Mercado de Pulgas will be

A new public square is set to be constructed in Colegiales, Buenos Aires, transforming a former parking lot into a green space.

Feb 14 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Parking is expensive in Tallinn! Toomas Annus found a new and surprising use for the parking lot!

In Tallinn, the expensive parking situation has inspired developer Toomas Annus to create a sculpture alley, transforming the area's use and public space.

Feb 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Saving myself for the next Carnival

The article reflects on the transformative power of Carnival in Brazil, highlighting the unique way it allows people to claim public space and connect with their city and each other.

Feb 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Large Changes in Lazdynai: Residents Requested Space for Cars, the City Will Plant Trees

The city of Vilnius plans to revitalize two public squares in the Lazdynai neighborhood based on community requests for space and greenery.

Feb 12 • 07:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Morena announces the House of Transformation where AMLO planned his campaign; it will be open to the public

The Mexican political party Morena has announced the establishment of the House of Transformation in Mexico City, a space with significant historical value related to former President AMLO's campaign.

Feb 12 • 00:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Readers' comments as a new political space

The article discusses how reader comments have transformed into a platform for political expression, often straying from constructive discourse to personal attacks.

Feb 10 • 17:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They seek to build a golden bridge with a garden included to 'redefine the experience' of transportation

Bangkok is planning a transformative golden bridge project designed to enhance pedestrian experiences and integrate public space and greenery.

Feb 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Feeling of Excessive Pressure on Young People is Misleading: Working Hard in Thriving Economies, Says Head of Mmcité

In an interview, the head of Mmcité discusses the nuances of urban furniture business worldwide, the challenges of attracting Czech managers to work abroad, and the evolution of public spaces.

Feb 10 • 09:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera Forum Discusses the Impact of the Digital Space on Public Opinion

The Al Jazeera Forum in Doha explored the profound transformations in the digital space and the rise of content creation as a key player in shaping public opinion.

Feb 9 • 09:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The mural that is revolutionizing Belgium: art or provocation?

In Jette, Belgium, a mural depicting a pregnant woman has sparked debate about the limits of artistic nudity versus provocation in public spaces.

Feb 8 • 11:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

It’s not a space invasion.. What are scientists really afraid of when declaring life outside Earth?

Scientists are more concerned about how to communicate the discovery of extraterrestrial life to the public than the existence of such life itself.

Feb 8 • 06:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Citizens Demand the First Municipal Referendum for a New Metropolitan Park

Citizens in Thessaloniki are moving closer to conducting Greece's first municipal referendum for the establishment of a large green and cultural Metropolitan Park in the area of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

Feb 7 • 17:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

High Traffic Blocks: Two Streets in the Downtown Area Renewed

The city government of Buenos Aires has completed the renovation of two major streets in the downtown area, enhancing green space and pedestrian safety.

Feb 7 • 10:00 UTC

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