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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Monte Mor: Storm Causes Reservoir Overflow on Farm and Blocks Rural Road

Heavy rains in Monte Mor, Brazil, led to the overflow of a reservoir, causing road blockages and displacing dozens of families.

Feb 26 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies and 27 people are injured after a bee attack inside a bus in Sergipe

A bee attack on a bus in rural Capela, Brazil, resulted in one death and 27 injuries among agricultural workers.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly Man Shot Dead by Man Accusing Him of Harassing His Daughter in Interior of SP

A 67-year-old man was shot dead by a 38-year-old suspect who accused him of sexually harassing his daughter in rural Cosmópolis, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 14:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Recalculated": Nicolás Pino explained that Caputo and Milei told them that for now the government cannot make new reductions in withholdings

Nicolás Pino, president of the Rural Society of Argentina, stated that the national government is not planning to reduce withholdings despite recent rumors.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What changes for pensions of uniformed personnel and public employees – Tax-free oil through mobile phones for farmers starting November 1

The Greek government has proposed significant tax and pension legislative changes affecting military personnel and rural farmers.

Feb 26 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Carlos City Hall launches app to monitor wildlife; understand how it works

The city of São Carlos in Brazil has launched an app designed to help residents report the presence of wildlife in urban and rural areas to improve biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.

Feb 26 • 13:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: the first census since 2014 reveals population increase and its characteristics

A new census in Guinea shows a population growth of 70% since 2014, reaching 17.5 million residents, predominantly in rural areas despite urban pressures.

Feb 26 • 11:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Election: Will the Black Stronghold Hebertshausen Fall?

The mayoral election in Hebertshausen on March 8 could challenge the notion that party affiliation matters at the municipal level or reinforce the dominance of the CSU in rural areas.

Feb 26 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK connects first mobile network to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites

O2 has launched the UK's first mobile network connection to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites, aimed at providing coverage to rural areas lacking traditional mobile signal.

Feb 26 • 09:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ifap opens 50 positions for a technical course in Commerce aimed at farmers from rural settlements in Amapá

The Federal Institute of Amapá (Ifap) has announced 50 openings for a technical course in Commerce, specifically targeting farmers from rural settlements who are over 18 years old.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

SAM: The number of state-funded medical school places will be increased for the 2026 admission

The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an increase in state-funded medical school places through collaboration with various governmental bodies to encourage students to work in regional healthcare after graduation.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

MAP: The outflow of young people threatens the future of many regions, municipalities may disappear

The article discusses the alarming trend of young people leaving rural areas in Czechia, which poses a significant risk to the future of several regions and could even lead to the disappearance of municipalities.

Feb 26 • 08:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A Diverse Winter Landscape is More Important to Birds than Winter Supplemental Feeding

A recent study indicates that environmental conditions and traditional lifestyles in rural East Poland significantly influence local bird populations more than supplemental winter feeding.

Feb 26 • 07:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A bus in need of rescue at the filming location of 'The Last Relic': such incidents happen quite often in rural areas during winter

A bus got stuck in a ditch due to poor road conditions in Taevaskoja village, prompting local discussion and speculation about responsibility.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: Government Press Conference with Pevkur and Terras

Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur and Minister of Rural Affairs and Agriculture Hendrik Johannes Terras are participating in a government press conference at noon.

Feb 26 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Agriculture Banana': children play with tires in the mud of a farm in MT and the video goes viral

A rural producer in Brazil crafted a playful activity for children using old tires, which was filmed and went viral with over 23 million views.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

15,000 Won Basic Income for Rural Areas, First Payment Today

The Korean Ministry of Agriculture announces the first payment of 15,000 Won basic income to residents of rural areas as part of a pilot program aimed at revitalizing these communities.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Byeong-do: "We will establish full measures to prevent speculative forces from gaining a foothold in rural areas"

Democratic Party leader Han Byeong-do announced plans to implement measures in collaboration with the government to prevent real estate speculation in rural Korea, particularly regarding agricultural land that is not being farmed.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province's social experiment becomes a national standard... First payment of 'Rural Basic Income' in Yeoncheon County

Gyeonggi Province has begun disbursing its first 'Rural Basic Income' payments to residents of Yeoncheon County as part of a government pilot program.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

REA confirms progress on $750m solar projects

Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency reports significant advancements in a $750 million solar initiative aimed at enhancing electricity access for millions.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Concerns Medicare changes obstruct rural patients' mental health care

Rural Australians express worries that the latest Medicare changes hinder access to necessary mental health treatment through video consultations.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Experiences instead of beds in rural tourism

A veteran tourism entrepreneur in Estonia stresses the need for rural tourism businesses to offer experiences rather than just accommodation to attract visitors.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Baker Swapped Helsinki High-rises for Borderland

A baker returned to her rural hometown of Mehikoorma in Estonia after living in Finland for 20 years, opening a café despite expecting a restful year.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Irresponsible": strong condemnation in the countryside for controversial statements by a Peronist mayor

The rural security forum in Argentina condemned controversial comments made by Mayor Gustavo Cein regarding hunting for protein, labeling them as a serious legitimization of illegal activities.

Feb 25 • 20:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stronger cell signal is expected to benefit 15,000 people in 9 cities in Amapá

Improved cell signal is set to benefit 15,000 residents across nine cities in Amapá, Brazil, as announced by the Federal Government.

Feb 25 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project Solo Vivo will provide technical assistance and mechanization to 600 producers in RJ in 2026

The Project Solo Vivo aims to assist 600 rural producers in Rio de Janeiro starting in 2026.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Water Spring Begins: It's Better to Have Boots at Home

As temperatures rise in Lithuania, a phenomenon known as 'water spring' occurs, causing melting snow and ice to pool in low-lying areas, prompting residents in affected rural areas to keep their boots handy.

Feb 25 • 18:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident Statistics Bavaria 2025: More Deaths on Bavaria's Country Roads

Traffic fatalities in Bavaria have increased on rural roads despite a decline in cyclist deaths, raising safety concerns among officials.

Feb 25 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after being run over by partner while helping with truck maneuver in Bahia

A 48-year-old woman was killed after being run over by her partner while assisting him in maneuvering a truck in rural Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra Assembly passes bill to establish rural roads agency

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill to create a Rural Access Roads Agency aimed at improving road conditions and transportation in rural areas.

Feb 25 • 14:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Six schools in Bauska region could be reformed

The Bauska region is considering reforms involving six schools, with local opinions expressing concern over student safety and educational resources.

Feb 25 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Youth shot dead in Vila Vitória, rural area of São Luís

A young man named Erick Clay Coelho Andrade was shot dead in the rural area of Vila Vitória, São Luís, Brazil, as he visited a friend.

Feb 25 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the support of sniffer dogs, firefighters search for a man missing in a forest area in Northwest Minas

Firefighters in Brazil are conducting an extensive search for a 52-year-old man missing in a rural area of Cabeceira Grande, Northwest Minas.

Feb 25 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: Prime Minister visited the 'Lady of the Delta' in her cabin

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the cabin of Artemis Papakostidou, known as the 'Lady of the Delta', to discuss improvements in living conditions in the remote area of Evros.

Feb 25 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Farmer shot in the face during robbery attempt buried in Poços de Caldas

Davis Carvalho Teixeira, a 73-year-old farmer, was shot and killed during a robbery attempt and his burial took place in Poços de Caldas, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 11:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Families in Milagro receive humanitarian aid after floods that have left streets flooded

Families in rural Milagro received humanitarian aid following floods that affected homes during the rainy season.

Feb 25 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'We ditched the UK suburbia for rural RV life thousands of miles away - I only miss one thing'

A British couple moved from the UK to rural Canada to escape housing issues and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Feb 25 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Roads remain very slippery in places – road workers report where the situation is most dangerous

Road conditions in Lithuania are hazardous due to persistent ice formation, particularly on rural gravel roads where road maintenance crews are actively working.

Feb 25 • 06:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Sintija's Strawberry Story: Earning Her First Big Money at 15 with a Hook in Her Lip

The article recounts Sintija's childhood experiences growing up in the countryside near her family's strawberry farm, where she earned her first significant income.

Feb 25 • 02:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What Akiya Means: The Reason Why This Country Has 9 Million Empty Houses

Japan faces a growing issue with 9 million abandoned homes, known as 'akiyas', as young people migrate to cities, leaving their family homes vacant after the older generation passes away.

Feb 24 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rural school transport company in Uberaba suspended due to signs of fraud in bidding

The rural school transport company Gathi Gestão, Transportes e Serviços Ltda has been suspended following a court ruling due to alleged irregularities in the bidding process, though classes and transportation are set to continue without disruption.

Feb 24 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí government makes first collective delivery of the Rural Environmental Registry of 2026

The Piauí government has delivered the first collective batch of the Rural Environmental Registry for 2026, benefiting traditional communities in the region.

Feb 24 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Juruá overflows for the 3rd time in less than 2 months in the interior of Acre

The Juruá River overflowed for the third time in less than two months, affecting several neighborhoods and rural communities in Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre.

Feb 24 • 18:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Moving to the countryside: the 5 towns within 100 km that have fiber optic

The expansion of the internet backbone allows remote workers to relocate to quieter rural areas.

Feb 24 • 16:58 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Strengthening the rental market in rural areas and making shared ownership loans more accessible

The article discusses proposals to improve the rental market in Iceland's rural areas and enhance access to shared ownership loans.

Feb 24 • 16:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A surprising tornado scared everyone in Catamarca: the phenomenon originated in a rural area of Aconquija

An unusual weather phenomenon, described as a tornado, occurred in Aconquija, Catamarca, alarming locals but causing no injuries or significant damage.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Homemade food and contact with nature: rural tourism attracts visitors in the interior of SP

Rural tourism in the interior of São Paulo is becoming increasingly popular, with visitors seeking fresh air, homemade food, and a direct connection with nature.

Feb 24 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three-year-old boy who drowned is buried under strong emotion in the rural area of Conceição do Coité

Three-year-old Apollo Sousa Barreto, who drowned in a tank, was buried in a poignant ceremony in the rural area of Juazeirinho, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Catholic Church: He can drive a tractor and theology. And he is also considered progressive

Heiner Wilmer, newly appointed Bishop of Hildesheim, balances his rural roots with progressive views in the Catholic Church.

Feb 24 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body with tied hands and feet found on road in Greater João Pessoa

The body of a man was discovered with his hands and feet tied on a rural road between Santa Rita and João Pessoa in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 14:14 UTC

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