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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

In a prime area, a housing company has seized apartments from investors - An expert explains why the risks materialized

A housing company in Helsinki's Lauttasaari has seized six apartments due to unpaid fees, raising questions about the overall risk in the housing market.

Mar 22 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A costly and common problem lurks in public cars – 'the red risk area is very wide'

A study reveals that Tesla cars are notably overrepresented in glass damage statistics, with extensive unrepairable areas leading to higher costs for consumers and insurance companies.

Mar 20 • 10:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Wet passage becomes submerged after heavy rain in the city of Tarrafas

Heavy rainfall in Tarrafas, Brazil, led to severe flooding, submerging a main roadway and putting residents at risk as they attempted to cross the flooded area.

Mar 20 • 10:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Area evacuated in Ísafjörður as severe weather approaches

An evacuation has taken place in Ísafjörður due to an impending snowstorm and risk of avalanches in the area.

Mar 19 • 19:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen has sprayed area with high risk for drinking water contamination

Troels Lund Poulsen faces criticism for using pesticides in a sensitive area while advocating for clean drinking water.

Mar 18 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis symptoms, risk and how to protect yourself, professor explains all

An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis in the UK has resulted in two deaths and several serious illnesses, prompting authorities to distribute antibiotics among students in the affected area.

Mar 17 • 09:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Trump's 'incredible' plan for the Strait of Hormuz: The risk of a death zone and the insidious 'mosquito fleet'

Trump's administration plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for global energy supply, amid concerns of turning the area into a hazardous zone for naval operations.

Mar 15 • 19:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A human adaptation triggers a warning in a Jutland town. Now the family has changed their daily habits

A family in Oksbøl, Denmark, has altered their daily habits due to warnings about wolves roaming the area, which pose a risk to children.

Mar 14 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alert siren for heavy rains begins operation in risk area of Registro

A remote alert siren system for heavy rain in a risk area was inaugurated by the Civil Defense in Registro, SP, to warn residents of flooding risks.

Mar 14 • 11:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Woman cheated death - still a high risk of avalanches in the mountains

A Polish woman survived an avalanche at Kebnekaise with minor injuries, while experts warn of significant avalanche danger in the area.

Mar 11 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families must leave homes immediately due to risk of dam rupture in Southern Piauí

Residents in the Barra do Campestre area of Coronel José Dias, Piauí, are being evacuated due to a heightened risk of dam failure.

Mar 10 • 17:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britons urged to check one spot in the kitchen this weekend

Britons are warned to inspect a hidden area in their kitchens that could pose a significant fire risk due to accumulated grease and debris behind appliances.

Mar 9 • 10:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain destroys bridge and isolates quilombola community in southern Piauí; residents risk crossing flooded area

Heavy rains in Piauí have washed away an improvised bridge, isolating the quilombola community of Brejão dos Aipins and forcing residents to traverse a flooded area to access necessities.

Mar 8 • 15:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The municipality at risk of collapsing: "No one cares about us, we do not exist"

The municipality of Ljusnarsberg is facing severe neglect and vandalism, particularly in the area of Ställdalen, leading community leaders to fear for its survival.

Mar 8 • 05:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrópolis activates sirens due to risk of heavy rain this Saturday

Petrópolis has activated sirens in response to alerts of moderate to heavy rain forecasted for the area this Saturday.

Mar 7 • 19:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Site Manager of the Flooded Water Reservoir in Chrudim Region: The Risk Cannot Be Eliminated in the Floodplain Area

A site manager discusses ongoing flood risks in the Chrudim region, emphasizing inability to eliminate dangers in floodplain areas.

Mar 7 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Area where landslide killed father, mother, and son in Mendes Pimentel was already monitored for geological risk

A landslide in Mendes Pimentel, Brazil, killed a family of three and injured two others, despite the area being under geological risk monitoring by Civil Defense.

Mar 5 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘321 neighborhoods are highly susceptible to landslides and floods’: director of Risk Management

In Quito, Ecuador, the director of Risk Management reported that 321 neighborhoods are at high risk for landslides and flooding due to recent heavy rains and significant landslides in the area.

Mar 5 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest lot included in the project to save BRB is in an environmental area with over 100 springs; entities see risk

Environmentalists in Brazil warn against a legislative proposal that includes a valuable lot in a protected area crucial for water resources, potentially threatening over 100 mapped springs.

Mar 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lages Dam in Porteirinha Still at Risk of Breaking, Residents Should Not Return

Residents evacuated from the area surrounding the Lages Dam in Porteirinha should not return due to the imminent risk of a dam failure, as confirmed by the local fire department.

Mar 4 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Calf Rescued from Flooded Area at Risk of Drowning in MG

A calf at risk of drowning after being trapped in a fence in a flooded area in Rio Pardo de Minas, Brazil, was successfully rescued by the Municipal Brigade.

Mar 3 • 19:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Multicommerce Building: Collapse Risk is 'Extremely High,' Warns Report

A report warns that the Multicommerce building in Ecuador has an 'extremely high' risk of collapse, following a recent fire, and access to the area remains restricted.

Mar 3 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The expert who plans how to evacuate Tenerife if Teide erupts: "There is no area with zero risk"

An expert outlines evacuation plans for Tenerife in the event of a Teide eruption, amid increased seismic activity.

Mar 1 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge in the rural area between Capela do Alto and Araçoiaba da Serra is closed due to risk of collapse

A bridge connecting Capela do Alto and Araçoiaba da Serra in Brazil has been closed due to structural damage caused by recent heavy rains.

Feb 27 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Risk area of Campos do Jordão receives alert siren for heavy rain and landslides

Campos do Jordão, Brazil, has installed a second alert siren to warn residents of heavy rain and landslides, following a history of such occurrences in the area.

Feb 27 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four houses are interdicted after inspection in a risk area in Rio Pardo de Minas

Four houses in Rio Pardo de Minas were interdicted due to risks identified during an inspection by local authorities.

Feb 27 • 12:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ex-Ilva, judges try to shut it down. "In Taranto, there is a risk of serious illnesses"

A court in Milan has ordered the Ilva steel plant in Taranto to begin dismantling its hot area by August 26, citing health risks for residents.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New map from the Robert Koch Institute: All of Bavaria is a tick risk area – with one exception

A new risk map from the Robert Koch Institute highlights that nearly all of Bavaria is a risk area for ticks, with Schweinfurt being the only exception.

Feb 27 • 09:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Signature collection and sit-in against the ZTL Isola. "Risk of layoffs"

Local business owners in the Isola area of Milan are protesting against a new traffic limitation zone, fearing it will lead to layoffs among their staff.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Your life is worth more': with a megaphone, JF guard alerts those who insist on staying in a risk area

A municipal guard in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, is urging residents of a risk area to evacuate following recent landslides that have resulted in destroyed homes and casualties.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mexican President says there is 'no risk' for the World Cup in Guadalajara

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reassured fans planning to visit Guadalajara for the 2026 World Cup, stating there is 'no risk' despite recent narcotraffic-related violence in the area.

Feb 24 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense renews alert for intense rains on the SP coast until Friday; see guidelines

The Civil Defense of São Paulo has issued a renewed alert for intense rainfall in the Baixada Santista region until Friday, indicating a very high risk for the area.

Feb 24 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Flooding of water on a vessel northeast of Syros - The six occupants are not at risk

A fishing vessel with six people on board experienced flooding in the sea area northeast of Syros, but all occupants are safe and no danger is reported.

Feb 23 • 19:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Children continue in classes and are in danger’: wall collapse at Mapasingue Este school raises alarm over structural risk

A structural collapse of a wall at a school in Mapasingue Este, Guayaquil, has raised concerns among residents and authorities about the safety of children attending classes in the area.

Feb 23 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters order evacuation of area due to explosion risk in Volta Redonda

Firefighters in Volta Redonda, Brazil, have ordered the evacuation of a 300-meter radius area due to the risk of a potential explosion.

Feb 22 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

High Avalanche Risk on Helgeland: - It is not often we see a red warning

A red avalanche warning has been issued for Helgeland and Svartisen due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, indicating a high risk of avalanches in the area.

Feb 20 • 06:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas continues to alert for heavy rains and risk of storms and hail this Thursday

Campinas is under a warning for intense rain, strong winds, and possible hail due to a cold front moving through the area.

Feb 19 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least 30 families are in an area at risk of landslides after heavy rains in MT

At least 30 families are living in a landslide risk area in the Nova Poxoréu district of Poxoréu, Brazil, following heavy rains and local authorities are assessing the situation.

Feb 17 • 19:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kainuu Welfare Area's Layoff Negotiations Concluded – About 40 Jobs at Risk

Kainuu's welfare area concludes layoff negotiations that threaten around 40 jobs due to budget cuts and restructuring.

Feb 17 • 00:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Gasgrid: Hydrogen Pipeline Will Not Come to Southeast Finland at the Moment – We Investigated Whether the Region's Hydrogen Projects Are at Risk

Gasgrid has announced that a hydrogen pipeline will not be extended to Southeast Finland in the immediate future due to insufficient demand for hydrogen projects in the area.

Feb 16 • 17:21 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Orange avalanche warning - increases this afternoon

An orange avalanche warning has been issued for several regions in Norway, indicating a heightened risk of avalanches this afternoon, particularly in the Tromsø area.

Feb 16 • 05:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What does the ROAD WORK AHEAD sign mean and why is it a high-risk area for workers?

The article discusses the significance of the ROAD WORK AHEAD traffic sign in the United States and highlights the importance of understanding traffic regulations to ensure safety in construction zones.

Feb 15 • 01:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Met Office names every area facing snow as new weather warnings cover 90% of UK

The Met Office has issued extensive snow and ice warnings for the UK, affecting travel and increasing the risk of injuries.

Feb 13 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Two initial cases of wild boars with swine fever detected in Barcelona outside the 'ground zero'

Two wild boars infected with African swine fever have been identified outside the designated risk area in Barcelona, leading to the monitoring of additional municipalities.

Feb 13 • 10:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The labor negotiations in the Kainuu welfare area have ended - 46 jobs at risk

Labor negotiations affecting all employees in the Kainuu welfare area have concluded, with up to 46 positions threatened due to cost-saving measures.

Feb 12 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Zeppelin Center may disappear from the cityscape

The Zeppelin Center in Tartu is at risk of being demolished as the city government initiates a detailed plan to consider new residential and commercial buildings in the area.

Feb 11 • 14:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Three years after the closure of an elementary school in a rural area, 410 people have left... 'The effect of regional extinction' is confirmed for the first time

A recent study indicates that closing small elementary schools in rural areas leads to significant population decreases, confirming the risk of regional extinction.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cities in the coastline and inland of SP are on alert for landslide risk

The Civil Defense of São Paulo has placed 30 cities on alert for landslides due to heavy rainfall in the area.

Feb 9 • 20:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Court halts official omissions and orders suspension of Kanasín landfill due to threat to Merida aquifer

A court has provisionally suspended the Kanasín Municipal Landfill due to its irregular operation posing a direct risk to the aquifer supplying the Merida Metropolitan Area, following years of neglect by authorities.

Feb 6 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonas concentrates 18% of areas at risk of deforestation in the Amazon projected for 2026, points out PrevisIA

Amazonas appears among the states most threatened by deforestation in the Amazon by 2026, with 1,000 km² at risk, representing 18% of the entire area threatened in the region according to PrevisIA.

Feb 6 • 11:46 UTC

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