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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This Finnish school has become a phenomenon – the world's elites want to come to a small town

Pastry Saimaa, a pastry school in Lappeenranta, has gained significant popularity and is attracting global attention as a premier training center for pastry chefs.

Feb 27 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal 2026: In Beausoleil, the unlikely confrontation between the Spinellis, father and son

In Beausoleil, a small town near Monaco, a surprising election battle is unfolding between incumbent Mayor Gérard Spinelli and his son Nicolas, who aims to unseat him.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Small town Australian becomes 'accidental expert' in sumo wrestling

Katrina Watts, a 73-year-old from Murwillumbah, Australia, unexpectedly became a sumo wrestling commentator after initially being captivated by the sport while living in Japan.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

NØRA BLU explained why there is a Ø crossed out in her name and what her stage name means

NØRA BLU shares her journey from a small town in Lithuania to studying music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, emphasizing her lifelong passion for singing.

Feb 26 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Measles Protection Act: Hundreds of Kilometers for a Fake Vaccination Passport

A pediatrician in a small town in Bavaria discovers that bogus vaccination passes are being used to circumvent Germany's Measles Protection Act.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Norwegian Team Bodo/Glimt from a Small City of 54,000 People Defeats Inter Milan to Reach Champions League Round of 16

Bodo/Glimt, a Norwegian football team from a small town, made history by defeating Inter Milan to advance to the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time in their 109-year history.

Feb 25 • 02:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Small village named 'loveliest town in England' with best-rated food and drink

Ludlow, a historic market town in England, has been awarded the title of 'loveliest town' and is recognized for its excellent food and drink quality.

Feb 24 • 12:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pulitzer Winner '25: A Reckoning with America in the Background of Trump

The article discusses a fictional crime narrative set in a small Mississippi town, intertwining themes of race, murder, and socio-political commentary amid the Trump era.

Feb 24 • 11:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Thousands of People Found Themselves in a Harsh Situation - A Serious Water Problem Plagued the Small Town

Karkkila experienced significant water supply issues affecting thousands of residents, attributed to a leak caused by rapid temperature fluctuations.

Feb 24 • 07:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: An Opera House for Steinhöring

The unexpected announcement of an opera house in the small German town of Steinhöring appears to be a political protest tied to the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 22 • 13:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The bones of Francis of Assisi will be exhibited for the first time

The bones of Saint Francis of Assisi will be displayed to the public for the first time, attracting many pilgrims to the small town of Assisi in Italy.

Feb 22 • 05:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ICE buys mega warehouses in the 'dark' to use them as a detention center for migrants

In a small Texas town near the US-Mexico border, it has been revealed that federal immigration authorities have purchased large warehouses to convert them into a migrant detention center, sparking local concern and backlash.

Feb 21 • 21:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Not a no': Murky consent culture called out in tiny country town

Allegations of sexual assault against football players have surfaced in Balmoral, raising concerns about consent culture in the small town.

Feb 21 • 18:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Matilda Källén: Cimberly is the best – but the small-town rock boys are favorites in semi-final 4

Matilda Källén reviews the performances in the fourth semi-final of the Melodifestivalen, highlighting Cimberly's impressive pop disco hit and the strong competition from small-town rock bands.

Feb 21 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

A 21st Becomes a Crime Scene. But at the Local Footy Club, It's Play On

In the small town of Balmoral, a sense of loyalty in the local football community contrasts sharply with the reality of a disturbing crime that left a rape victim isolated and unsupported.

Feb 20 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School has 60% of students approved at public universities; teachers get emotional

A school in a small town in São Paulo achieved a 60% approval rate for its students in public universities for 2024, leading to emotional reunions with former students.

Feb 20 • 10:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I really desire a family, but I don’t have a partner. I am also considering the option of taking care of a child myself. What solution should I choose?

A 37-year-old man from a small Slovak town expresses his longing for a family but struggles with forming romantic relationships, even considering single parenthood.

Feb 20 • 06:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Margaret Qualley's rise: From small-town Southern dancer to Hollywood star

Margaret Qualley reflects on her Southern upbringing and its influence on her acting career during a recent interview.

Feb 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Gift shop in west Victorian small town targeted in late night fire

A gift shop in Dimboola, Australia, was firebombed overnight, prompting an investigation into possible links to the illegal tobacco trade.

Feb 19 • 03:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Houses are being sold very cheaply in a small Finnish town – "An offer just came in from Spain an hour ago"

In Kemi's Rytikari, apartment prices are remarkably low, attracting a growing number of foreign buyers, specifically from Southern Europe.

Feb 18 • 06:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Murder of 21-Year-Old in Farm Shocks Town in Interior of São Paulo: 'All Mothers Cry'

The murder of 21-year-old Thaís Lorrany Soares Sales in Cássia dos Coqueiros has left the small town stunned and mourning.

Feb 17 • 21:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

READING RECOMMENDATION: A domestic novel that resonates and flourishes in a small-town vibe

Cultural advisor Karl Martin Sinijärv recommends Liia Kikas' novel "Small Town Beat," which reflects the life and atmosphere of Estonian small towns.

Feb 17 • 08:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sappada, the valley of gold. For Vittozzi and Graz, Carnival has come to a halt

Sappada, a small town in Italy, has unexpectedly achieved more Olympic medals than several large countries, highlighting its significance in winter sports despite its size.

Feb 16 • 23:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'It was a disaster': After years of decline, a small NT town is clawing back

The town of Batchelor in Northern Territory, Australia, is experiencing a revival as the main grocery store and post office reopen after significant decline due to the pandemic and other challenges.

Feb 16 • 20:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Italian town plans to hire a special 'scent team' – this is what they will sniff out

Brendola, a small town in Italy, is seeking to hire six scent evaluators to identify and locate unpleasant odors affecting local residents.

Feb 16 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sinijärv's Book Recommendations: 'Small Town Beat' Offers Both Familiarity and the Joy of Discovery

Karl Martin Sinijärv's latest book recommendations include a collection of Estonian plant poetry, Vahur Joa's 'Lost, but Not Forgotten,' and Liia Kikase's 'Small Town Beat.'

Feb 16 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Traffic Craves Freedom – Speeding Interpretations Exceeded on Estonian Roads

An Estonian expatriate living in a small town in southern Sweden receives workout notifications on her smartwatch every time she drives through Stockholm, as the main road increases her heart rate, prompting the algorithm to interpret her activity as exercise.

Feb 15 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tiny UK market town packed with independent shops and huge indoor food market

Altrincham, a small market town near Manchester, has transformed into a bustling hub with independent shops and a large food market attracting numerous visitors.

Feb 15 • 01:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

In a small Austrian town, over 70% of social aid recipients are foreigners

In St. Pölten, Austria, a significant percentage of social assistance recipients, primarily Syrians and Afghans, are raising concerns about the demographic impact on social services.

Feb 14 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture returns several works seized during the Civil War to the town of Brihuega

The Spanish Ministry of Culture has returned several seized artworks to Brihuega, a small village, as part of an effort to restore local heritage.

Feb 12 • 14:39 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

How a few small-town Canadians play a big role in hockey at the Milan-Cortina Olympics

Small-town Canadians, particularly hockey player Emerance Maschmeyer from Bruderheim, Alberta, significantly contribute to Canada's presence in ice hockey at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

An 18-Year-Old Trans Woman Committed the Fatal Shooting in a Canadian Small Town

An 18-year-old trans woman was identified as the shooter in a tragic mass shooting in a small town in British Columbia, Canada, resulting in multiple fatalities including her mother and stepbrother.

Feb 12 • 05:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Suspect in the shooting in a small town in Canada found dead; shooter likely a transvestite

The 18-year-old Jesse van Rotselaar was found dead at a Tamblerridge high school, believed to have committed suicide after a shooting that killed at least six people and injured 25 others.

Feb 12 • 03:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Regarding the shooting in a Canadian small town, the 18-year-old suspect was found dead

An 18-year-old suspect in a Canadian school shooting, Jesse van Rotselaar, was found dead by police, believed to have died by suicide after the incident that claimed multiple lives.

Feb 12 • 03:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘No words that capture the horror’: small Canada town shattered by mass shooting

A small town in Canada was left devastated following a mass shooting that prompted immediate lockdown procedures at the local high school.

Feb 11 • 18:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Canadian small town is speechless after a massacre - police warned of the woman's movements during the incident

A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, has resulted in ten deaths and at least 25 injuries.

Feb 11 • 18:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Nine dead in Canadian small town — perpetrator identified

Nine people have been killed in a small town in Canada, with the perpetrator identified.

Feb 11 • 11:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Enzo Aguilar, the chosen one of Beto Casella: from a small town in Tucumán to fulfilling his dream on television

Enzo Aguilar shares his journey from a small town in Tucumán to becoming a television personality under the mentorship of Beto Casella.

Feb 11 • 09:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nine people killed in a school shooting in a small town in Canada

A tragic school shooting in a remote area of western Canada resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including seven at a primary school.

Feb 11 • 06:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Nine people shot in a school in a small town in Canada

Nine people were shot, including seven at a local high school, in a mass shooting incident in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.

Feb 11 • 05:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Nine dead in shooting incident in small town

A tragic shooting in a small town has left nine people dead.

Feb 11 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Nine killed in shootings in small town

Nine people were killed in shootings that took place in a small town.

Feb 11 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Zahara de la Sierra, the 'brother town' that embraced the evacuees from Grazalema

Zahara de la Sierra, a small town in Cádiz, has extended support to 250 evacuees from Grazalema, demonstrating solidarity and community spirit amidst recent natural disasters.

Feb 10 • 18:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There are 600 people in the town. Still, they are in second place in the league

A small village team in Nordenskov is surprisingly performing well in the volleyball league, sitting in second place due to strategic recruitment of foreign players.

Feb 10 • 09:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Ground Shakes Since November in the Small Town

Residents of San Ramon, California, have been enduring up to 75 earthquakes a day since November, causing concern among them about a potential devastating quake.

Feb 9 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Silja, 18, moved from Kouvola to Helsinki and was shocked - "It felt embarrassing to admit publicly"

Eighteen-year-old Silja Tuominen moved from the small town of Kouvola to the vibrant city of Helsinki, only to find that the reality didn't live up to her expectations and felt embarrassed about her impulsive decision.

Feb 9 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The picture of a council member's driver's license sparked public engagement: there was some logic to it

Imre Vähi, a former bodybuilder and member of the Center Party, prompted public discussion through a social media post about obtaining a driver's license in a small town before driving to a larger city.

Feb 8 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Poor behavior of tourists leads Japanese city to cancel cherry blossom festival

Authorities in a small town near Mount Fuji, Japan, have canceled this year's cherry blossom festival due to overwhelming tourist numbers creating unsustainable conditions for local residents.

Feb 6 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

From Extremadura to the Super Bowl: the day Bad Bunny opened his European tour in a town in Badajoz with tickets for 15€

The article recounts how Bad Bunny opened his European tour in a small town in Badajoz, with insights from the event promoter about the initial skepticism surrounding the event.

Feb 5 • 03:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Feature Film 'Winter in Sokcho': Here Cooking is Done Exceptionally Well

In his quiet, observational feature film debut, director Koya Kamura explores life in a small South Korean town through the story of Sooha, who prepares a risky local delicacy, Fugu, as a special farewell gift.

Feb 4 • 19:17 UTC

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