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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over a million liters of wastewater flowed into nature in Artjärvi – fishing communities filed a criminal complaint

Residents of Artjärvi are shocked after learning about a wastewater leak in January, where 1,500 cubic meters of sewage leaked into nature, prompting criminal complaints from local fishing communities.

Mar 3 • 16:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Environmentalists visited the "Homanit" factory following residents' complaints about pollution

Environmental officials responded to complaints of pollution by visiting the 'Homanit' factory, which has denied any production incident causing the issue.

Mar 3 • 16:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention, drivers in Texas: the new violation that Austin could impose to issue fines

Austin, Texas is considering a new law that would allow police to issue fines for excessive noise from motor vehicles due to ongoing complaints from residents.

Mar 2 • 16:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The planned apartment building in the suburb has been reduced after residents' complaints

The planned construction of a 12-apartment building in a Klaipeda suburb has been scaled back following concerns from local residents regarding safety and insufficient parking.

Mar 2 • 06:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daule: residents of urbanizations in La Aurora report extended water cuts

Residents in La Aurora, Daule, have reported a significant disruption of potable water supply since February 28, causing complaints to surge on social media.

Mar 1 • 15:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Overtourism' in Barcelona, Spain doubles tourist tax…up to 15 euros per night

Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax amid rising complaints from residents about overtourism and its impact on housing prices.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga will close 10 municipal kindergartens; the city council rejects residents' request to maintain 4 kindergartens

The Riga city council will close 10 kindergartens due to declining birth rates and parent complaints have been dismissed.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We are the pool": the drama affecting the southern conurbation every time it rains and triggering strong complaints

Residents and shopkeepers in Avellaneda and Lanús are expressing strong complaints about unresolved infrastructure issues that turn their neighborhoods into flood zones during heavy rains.

Feb 24 • 19:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Solicitor explains exactly how to deal with a noisy neighbour

A solicitor outlines steps residents can take to deal with noisy neighbors, highlighting a recent study showing high rates of noise complaints in specific UK areas.

Feb 23 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’

Residents of Mumbai's upscale neighborhoods are struggling with noise pollution caused by a newly established ‘musical road’ that plays the tune 'Jai Ho' as vehicles pass over it.

Feb 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026 consultation suspended for review after complaints from residents in Avaré

The city of Avaré has suspended the public consultation for the 2026 IPTU tax assessment due to inconsistencies reported by residents regarding significant increases in tax values.

Feb 21 • 21:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almeida sends heavy machinery and excavators to Montecarmelo and puts the neighborhood on alert

The Madrid City Council, led by Almeida, has deployed heavy machinery to Montecarmelo, prompting concerns from residents and complaints regarding labor risk prevention violations.

Feb 20 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Interview: Housing management costs may grow more slowly in the future

The Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP) company faces challenges due to owner unwillingness to invest in property improvements, frequent complaints about service quality from residents, and low payment capacities, despite its plans to go public.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The executives of the Elix fund defend themselves in court and deny real estate harassment against neighbors of a building in Lavapiés

Executives from the Elix investment fund are in court denying allegations of real estate harassment against residents of a Lavapiés building after complaints over their construction plans.

Feb 19 • 17:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Kraków to Launch Pigeon Contraception Program to Control Bird Population

Kraków will implement a pilot program utilizing contraceptive bird feed to manage its pigeon population amidst increasing complaints from residents about their droppings and damage to infrastructure.

Feb 18 • 02:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The New Two-room Apartments Have a Solution That Doesn't Work – Now Angry Residents Speak: 'I Hated Living There'

Residents of new small apartments in Finland express frustration over impractical kitchen designs and insufficient living space, according to a survey by Ilta-Sanomat.

Feb 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vilnius Residents Shocked: Fountain Erupts in the Middle of the Street

Residents of Vilnius were startled by a fountain that erupted in the middle of Mortos street, caused by a burst pipe, which led to complaints about water quality and supply issues in the area.

Feb 14 • 08:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of public services after the rains in Itaperuna generates complaints among residents

Residents of Bom Pastor neighborhood in Itaperuna, Brazil, are expressing frustrations over the lack of basic public services in the wake of heavy rains that exacerbated existing infrastructure issues.

Feb 13 • 13:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Snow in Klaipeda Traps Pedestrians: Angry Calls Flood Companies Clearing Sidewalks

Residents in Klaipeda expressed frustration over unplowed sidewalks after heavy snow, leading to numerous complaints to local maintenance companies.

Feb 13 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Police will not investigate activists going door-to-door demanding Israeli boycott

Sussex Police have decided not to investigate activists in Brighton who are asking residents to boycott Israeli products after receiving complaints from local MPs.

Feb 12 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The town of Zamora divided over cows roving through its streets

Residents of Molezuelas de la Carballeda are in conflict over a farmer's cows that illegally roam their streets, leading to legal complaints and heightened tensions.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Residents' complaints about black snow: the source is known, but no solution found

Residents in Kaunas are raising concerns over black snow covering their yards, believed to be caused by coal dust from nearby operations, but no action has been taken to address the pollution.

Feb 8 • 12:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The idea is not to chase them away": the parking of delivery drivers soon to be regulated in Paris

Paris is set to impose regulations on the parking of meal delivery drivers to address noise complaints from residents.

Feb 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Cherry Blossom Festival Canceled – Due to Tourists Pooping

The annual cherry blossom festival in Fujiyoshida, Japan, has been canceled due to the overwhelming impact of over-tourism and complaints from residents about disruptions to their peaceful lives.

Feb 7 • 03:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents of Kaunas Old Town complain about water quality: I hope I haven't been poisoned

Residents of Kaunas Old Town have expressed concerns over the water quality, which has reportedly not improved despite multiple complaints.

Feb 6 • 19:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The scatological reason why Japan canceled its traditional Cherry Blossom Festival this year

Japan has canceled its traditional Cherry Blossom Festival for the first time in ten years due to unpleasant complaints from residents, coinciding with early general elections.

Feb 6 • 16:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Yellow bags are falling apart in the hands of Zagreb residents, Holding says they undergo special control! Here's what kind and how much they even cost

Zagreb residents are increasingly complaining about the quality of yellow plastic bags, following a viral video of a resident showing the bags literally falling apart in her hands.

Feb 6 • 09:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"I call the cleaning service every two weeks..." Residents of new housing developments in the capital complain about insects in their homes

Residents of new housing developments in the capital are voicing concerns over the sudden appearance of silverfish, frequently calling for specialized cleaning services to address the issue.

Feb 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Show NOC...', SP MLA reprimands engineer for road digging

In Kanpur, local residents protested against road excavation for pipeline installation by an engineering department, prompting SP MLA Hasan Rumi to intervene and halt the work after previous construction completion complaints.

Feb 6 • 07:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents complain about blocked street after cemetery expansion work begins in Fernando de Noronha

Residents of Floresta Velha neighborhood in Fernando de Noronha express concerns over a blocked street caused by cemetery expansion, impacting access for essential services.

Feb 5 • 23:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He turned a swimming pool into an aquarium, caused leaks in a building, and was reported for threats

Residents in the La Perla neighborhood of Mar del Plata are facing water leakage issues from a neighboring property, where the owner allegedly responded violently to their complaints.

Feb 5 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Black water flowing from the taps in Kaunas center: we'll have to endure a bit longer

Residents in Kaunas have been experiencing black water flowing from their taps for three days, raising health concerns and complaints about lack of communication regarding the situation.

Feb 5 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

City Hall closes illegal kennel in Volta Redonda

The City Hall of Volta Redonda has closed an illegal kennel being operated as a pet sales point after receiving numerous complaints from residents.

Feb 4 • 15:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Explosion and fire in San Fernando: neighbors who cannot return to their homes and complaints that went unheard

The explosion and subsequent fire in San Fernando impacted homes and a nearby factory, leaving residents unable to return due to significant damage and longstanding complaints regarding safety issues that were ignored.

Feb 3 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after choking dog in Marajó

A man was arrested in Salvaterra, Marajó, for mistreating a dog, following complaints and recorded evidence from local residents.

Feb 2 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The town of La Rioja that begins the year with an 'illegal' budget: neighbors and mayor blame the municipal secretary

Residents of Hervías, a small town in La Rioja, criticize the municipal secretary for an 'illegal' budget as they await an audit amid ongoing complaints about local government practices.

Jan 15 • 19:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Traumatology sees 600 patients due to snow, some neighborhoods in Zagreb are angry

The Zagreb Traumatology department has treated 600 patients amid complaints from residents of neighborhoods Rudeš and Črnomerec about uncleared and hazardous streets.

Jan 14 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Bullet Measuring Devices: The Battle of Residents in a Malaga Urbanization Against the Noise from the Shooting Club

Residents of an urbanization in Málaga are fighting against noise pollution from the Jarapalo Club's shooting activities, which continue despite complaints and legal noise limits.

Jan 12 • 05:01 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Company melting asphalt will not expand operations yet. The region listened to the complaints of Krnov residents who complain about the smell

A company that melts asphalt will refrain from expanding its operations after local residents of Krnov expressed concerns about unpleasant odors.

Jan 9 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Influencer blasts 'small-minded' neighbours over £30k pilates studio complaints

A wellness influencer named Megan Smith is facing backlash from local residents over her new £30,000 garden Pilates studio, with complaints about noise and parking issues prompting her to claim that some neighbors have created fake social media accounts to harass her.

Jan 6 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ribera Salud's other business in Madrid is a large laboratory also marked by management based on 'profit'

The scandal-hit Ribera Salud manages a public center in Madrid that conducts tests for nearly 1.4 million residents, facing worker complaints about overwork and cost-cutting practices.

Jan 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Shared Electric Scooters Disappear from the Streets of Prague. The City Banned Them in the Center Due to Local Complaints

Prague has banned shared electric scooters in the city center following complaints from residents.

Jan 2 • 14:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Collapse towards Sljeme, clogged roundabout. "Maybe they will get out of the garage by evening"

Traffic congestion towards Sljeme has frustrated many Zagreb residents heading outdoors after several gloomy days, with complaints about double standards in parking enforcement.

Dec 28 • 15:21 UTC

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