A small municipality reports on the aftermath of the 'yard sauna law': workload increased, revenues dropped by tens of thousands
A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.
Pensions and emigration abroad: here are the countries where the Inps allowance is worth more
Italy is increasingly paying pensions outside its borders, with a projected rise in international INPS allowances to 675,000 by 2025, signaling a shift in trends as a new tax bill is discussed to encourage pensioners to return to small municipalities in Italy.
Madrid will reach eight million inhabitants by 2039: "We must avoid the call effect that is being produced as a result of the government's massive regularizations"
A demographic analysis indicates that Madrid is projected to reach eight million inhabitants by 2039, with significant population increases in small municipalities due to government policies on regularization.
Eight cities in SP have not had homicides in 25 years; seven are in the regions of Prudente, Bauru, and Rio Preto
Two small municipalities in the West region of São Paulo achieved a historic milestone of 25 years without a single homicide recorded.
Neither fast food nor ‘take-away’: war on the globalized city center
Spanish municipalities, including Palafrugell, are initiating measures to protect small businesses and traditional restaurants from the encroachment of fast-food chains and take-away outlets.
Letter to the Editor. There is no reason to trust Uranium Minister Busch
The chairman of the Jämtland-Härjedalen Nature Conservation Association argues that the government should not revoke the current municipal uranium mining veto, as delegating scientific risk assessments to small municipalities undermines their responsibility to ensure a safe living environment for citizens.
Small municipalities have little credit
Many small municipalities in Italy are experiencing a banking desert, with nearly half lacking bank branches, impacting local citizens' access to credit.
Almost 65,000 residents of the 70 smallest towns in Madrid will have their rural pharmacy closer
Nearly 65,000 residents in 70 small towns in Madrid will benefit from closer access to rural pharmacies as these municipalities are equipped with only 53 pharmacies.
The plague of small ruminants on six farms, more than 170 animals killed
Despite adverse weather conditions in Croatia, veterinarians have been managing the damage caused by the plague of small ruminants, which was first confirmed on December 13 and has now been reported on six farms across three municipalities in the Split-Dalmatia and Zadar counties, with the surveillance zone expanded to include additional municipalities due to the risk of further spread.
Over 2 million euros for small municipalities for road rehabilitation
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has approved funding for road investments in small municipalities for 2025, allocating over 2 million euros to various regions including Lombardy.
Another seven million to beautify the small towns of Madrid
The Comunidad de Madrid is allocating an additional seven million euros to enhance 143 small municipalities with populations under 20,000 as part of the 'Pueblos con vida' program.