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🇧🇷 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
🇨🇿 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
🇪🇪 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
🇰🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇱🇹 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
🇳🇬 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
🇦🇷 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Recovering the Countryside

The article discusses the increasing divide between urban and rural areas in Spain and the challenges faced by the agricultural sector amid a significant protest by farmers in Madrid.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mobile vaccination is expanded in the rural area of Feira de Santana; learn more

The Municipal Health Department of Feira de Santana is enhancing vaccination efforts in rural areas through itinerant teams starting in March.

Feb 23 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office charges former Secretary of Agriculture of SP for alleged illegal increases in rural program

The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against former Agriculture Secretary Francisco Matturro and current deputy Ricardo Lorenzini for allegedly authorizing illegal price increases for companies responsible for road construction in rural areas.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Basque Government warns of the impact of city dwellers moving to the countryside: 'They are bothered by sheep passing through the village and leaving marks'

The Basque Government raises concerns about the complaints from urban migrants to rural areas regarding agricultural activities and livestock.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Aiyedatiwa’s aide defends Ondo tricycle ambulance amid backlash

A senior aide to the Ondo State Governor has defended the introduction of tricycle ambulances amid social media criticism, emphasizing their role in improving emergency healthcare access in rural areas.

Feb 22 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

A Week in Celebrity Life: Otters Hibernate in the Countryside and the Host of 'Superbingo' Will Become a Mother of Many Children

This week, celebrity news in Latvia includes otters hibernating in rural areas and the host of the television show 'Superbingo' announcing her pregnancy.

Feb 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rural youth surpass urban youth in understanding and learning AI

Rural youth in India are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence technology, making it a crucial part of their daily lives, surpassing urban counterparts in some areas of usage.

Feb 21 • 05:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Volunteers save lives with 'first aid, but on steroids'

Volunteers in New South Wales have trained to become part of Community Emergency Response Teams to address ambulance shortages in rural areas.

Feb 20 • 21:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

See the map: In just a few kilometers, the share of young homeowners with wealthy parents falls from over half to zero

A new analysis reveals that young individuals in urban areas have a significantly higher chance of home ownership if they come from affluent families, while accessibility decreases in rural areas.

Feb 20 • 15:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aleksandra Ptak-Iglewska: the president is undermining Polish farmers

The article discusses the Polish government’s new ‘active farmer’ legislation aimed at reducing land hunger in rural areas and preventing subsidy fraud, while also addressing the issue of decreasing real farmer numbers.

Feb 20 • 10:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New Mexico: Medicaid receives $211.5 million to strengthen rural healthcare

Medicaid in New Mexico has been allocated $211.5 million under the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access and quality in rural areas.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Concessionaire installs fences on rural properties along highways in PR

The EPR Vias concessionaire has installed fences on rural properties alongside PR-445, PR-090, and PR-323 highways in northern Paraná to define public domain areas.

Feb 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New Mexico: $1 million in grants approved for health workers and the application deadline will end

New Mexico will provide $1 million in grants to support healthcare workers in response to low healthcare provider rates affecting community access.

Feb 19 • 14:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are flooded to protect the city dwellers": in the Bordeaux countryside, the anger of rural residents after the Pedro storm

Rural residents in the Bordeaux countryside express their anger after being flooded due to measures taken to protect urban areas during Storm Pedro.

Feb 19 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The devastating passage of severe weather with stormy winds and damage in mainland Greece and islands

Severe weather, characterized by stormy winds, has swept across many areas of Greece, causing significant damage and disruption to cities, islands, and rural areas.

Feb 18 • 21:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Checking Account Comparison: Why Bank Customers in Rural Areas Often Pay Too Much

A study shows that customers with checking accounts at local banks in rural areas of Germany often pay higher fees than those in urban areas, particularly for digital payments.

Feb 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Luke: The Attitude Towards Nature Restoration is Mostly Positive in Rural Areas

According to the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), rural areas generally have a positive attitude towards nature restoration, with local benefits and fair compensation crucial for acceptance.

Feb 18 • 11:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Söder: "The worst opponent is these NGOs"

CSU leader Markus Söder criticizes leftist NGOs and emphasizes his party’s dedication to rural areas during his speech.

Feb 18 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Söder in Passau: 'The Left Do Not Love Rural Areas'

During a speech at the political Ash Wednesday event in Passau, Markus Söder criticized the left's attitude towards rural areas, asserting that the CSU is the true advocate for these regions.

Feb 18 • 10:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Honda Demonstrates AI Self-Driving Technology, Aiming for Level 4 by 2027

Honda has initiated a demonstration project for AI-based self-driving vehicles, aiming for Level 4 autonomy by the fiscal year 2027 to address transportation issues in rural areas.

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

High Insurance Premiums: Driving is Getting More Expensive

Insurance premiums are rising sharply, making driving increasingly costly, particularly in rural areas where public transport options are limited.

Feb 17 • 21:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Request for more room for public transport in rural areas during budget review

A request has been made for increased public transport options in rural areas of Iceland during the budget review process.

Feb 17 • 15:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Economic colonization devours the food basket of the West Bank and reshapes its geography

The article discusses how Israeli economic policies are redefining large areas of the occupied West Bank, affecting agricultural land and rural livelihoods.

Feb 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Queensland Health survey finds almost half of all doctors at risk of burnout

A recent Queensland Health survey reveals that nearly half of the doctors in the state's public health system are at risk of burnout, highlighting the pressures faced particularly in rural areas.

Feb 17 • 06:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"In rural areas, protests are more directly targeting the government": a tense New Year in China

Rural protests in China during the Lunar New Year are highlighting the economic dissatisfaction of migrant workers returning to their villages.

Feb 16 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Need "some hundreds of millions a year" to operate current public transport in the countryside

Iceland's public transport system in rural areas is facing a financial shortfall requiring hundreds of millions annually to operate effectively.

Feb 16 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New driving rule to cost some motorists £156.51 extra a year - full list

A new driving rule set to be implemented in April 2028 will impose a 3p per mile charge on electric car drivers, with those in rural areas facing higher costs than urban drivers.

Feb 16 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rural drivers to face steepest bills under UK’s mileage-based electric vehicle tax

Drivers in rural areas of the UK, particularly in the south-west, will face significantly higher costs under a new mileage-based tax on electric vehicles compared to their urban counterparts in London.

Feb 16 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TAKE A LOOK ⟩ Land tax increases for only a few landowners

Changes in legislation have reduced the average tax burden for homeowners, with land tax increases affecting only a small number of landowners.

Feb 16 • 05:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Macabre discovery in Naranjal: two sacks with the heads of eight men found

Police in Naranjal found eight human heads in rural areas, prompting an investigation into a potential crime linked to theft.

Feb 14 • 12:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carnival events in Los Ríos: parades, concerts, and contests in Fluminense cantons

Los Ríos province in Ecuador is set to celebrate Carnival with an array of cultural events including parades, concerts, and contests in both urban and rural areas.

Feb 13 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: truck overturns after access road to farms and indigenous community is flooded in MT

A truck overturned on the E60 highway in northern Mato Grosso, Brazil, after heavy rains flooded the access roads to rural areas and an indigenous community.

Feb 13 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 50,000 tourists are expected for Carnival in Ibarra: these are the free events in the city and rural areas

Ibarra anticipates over 50,000 visitors for its Carnival celebrations, featuring diverse free activities aimed at boosting local economics and tourism.

Feb 13 • 15:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Fight for schools close to home. The head of the Ministry of Education attacked PiS

The Polish Minister of Education criticized the ruling PiS party for ignoring the demographic crisis affecting schools, particularly in rural areas, while advocating for equal access to quality education for all children.

Feb 13 • 11:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This is All India Radio...' these words felt, which can never be forgotten!

The article reflects on the nostalgia and cultural significance of All India Radio in India, particularly emphasizing its role in uniting people and delivering news to rural areas.

Feb 13 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Mieriņa Calls for a Reevaluation of Regional Development Management

Latvia's Saeima Speaker Daiga Mieriņa emphasizes the need to reassess regional development governance, focusing on rural and border areas.

Feb 12 • 15:41 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Increase in IEPS on soft drinks raises basic basket price in Mexico: Inegi

The increase in the special tax on production and services (IEPS) for sodas has caused a 0.8% rise in the basic basket in urban areas and 0.5% in rural areas in Mexico, as reported by Inegi.

Feb 11 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lake District village struggles to find GP in chronic doctor shortage

The village of Coniston in the Lake District is facing a healthcare crisis as efforts to replace a retiring GP have failed, highlighting the broader issue of GP shortages in rural areas.

Feb 11 • 12:28 UTC

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