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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The craze for this electric car in small towns! 70% of sales come from non-metro cities

Electric vehicles are rapidly gaining popularity in small towns of India, with the MG Windsor leading sales as 70% of its purchases come from non-metro cities.

Mar 22 • 07:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French mayors: Throwing in the sash?

The article discusses the challenges faced by French mayors, particularly in small towns, as municipal elections approach and many mayors express exhaustion and resignation.

Mar 19 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The residents of Värtsilä built such a good gym on the eastern border that a third of the villagers and more from neighboring municipalities visit it

The newly built Kisa Gym in Värtsilä serves a significant portion of the local population, highlighting community involvement and the importance of fitness in small towns.

Mar 17 • 07:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Many mayors talk about health in their leaflets": access to public services and businesses at the heart of expectations for municipal elections

The upcoming 2026 municipal elections in France highlight concerns over public service access and commercial viability, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas.

Mar 10 • 12:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tourism in the USA: 11 of the most welcoming towns in Virginia

Virginia offers an array of charming small towns with Victorian architecture, boutique shops, and a rich culinary scene, making it an appealing destination for tourists.

Mar 9 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bike Getaways: From Luján, Through Rural Roads and Old Train Tracks

The article discusses various cycling routes that explore historical small towns and strategic stops for food, emphasizing the enriching tourist experience offered by bike rides in Buenos Aires province.

Mar 1 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ways to know the world

The article reflects on the joys of road trips through lesser-known rural areas of Argentina, emphasizing the beauty of small towns and the human connections found in local bars.

Feb 28 • 00:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Lost Towns in Cinema

The article discusses Argentine films that portray the experience of individuals from small towns, focusing on themes of social struggle and belonging.

Feb 28 • 00:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prague and Brno are up to three times more expensive than small towns. Housing prices are rising again

Housing prices in Prague and Brno are significantly higher than in smaller towns, with recent increases noted.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LARGE RANKING ⟩ In which Estonian cities have the prices of single-family homes increased the most?

The article discusses significant increases in single-family home prices in small Estonian towns over the past decade, contrary to expectations that Tallinn and Tartu would dominate price growth.

Feb 22 • 08:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

More stores in small towns continue to operate without staff after regular closing hours

Increasingly, stores in small towns are remaining operational without staff after their regular closing hours.

Feb 19 • 09:14 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Israel Merino: "Having a village is overrated. When they hate, they do it seriously"

Journalist Israel Merino discusses the harsh realities of life in rural Spain, emphasizing that the idyllic notion of small towns often overlooks serious issues.

Feb 14 • 01:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Slow Drive Transition: Electric Cars Currently Have Little Chance in the City

The popularity of electric cars is rising mainly among homeowners and residents of small towns, while city dwellers face challenges in charging their vehicles, according to a new study.

Feb 10 • 05:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Critically low birth rate in Lithuania could empty even small towns: this picture – already after a few decades

Experts discussed on 'Question of the Day' radio show about the critically low birth rate in Lithuania and its long-term implications for the population and small towns.

Feb 5 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Fire in Patagonia does not relent and ruins summer tourism in small towns

Environmental tragedies from wildfires in Argentine Patagonia are devastating local economies reliant on summer tourism, with Bariloche serving as a key entry point for visitors to the region.

Feb 2 • 23:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Grill Route: five small towns in Buenos Aires to eat well, spend the day, and disconnect

The article highlights five charming towns in Buenos Aires known for their exceptional barbecue, offering a relaxing getaway from the city within a two-and-a-half-hour drive.

Feb 2 • 21:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The miracle of 'Mr. Repopulation': "Neither castles nor churches, the most important thing in a town is the bar"

The article highlights the significance of local bars in small towns like Belorado, emphasizing community and social interaction over historical monuments.

Jan 15 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: In Small Towns, the Struggle for Balanced Lists Against the Constraint of Gender Parity

The upcoming municipal elections in March 2026 will require balanced party lists in small towns of under 1,000 inhabitants for the first time, but this new requirement poses significant challenges.

Jan 14 • 17:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The towns of Black Architecture: a route through the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara

This article explores small, tranquil towns in the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara, known for their unique black architecture and scenic natural surroundings.

Jan 9 • 21:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

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.

Jan 8 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

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.

Dec 29 • 01:10 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

3,000 neighbors of Almería mobilize against health cuts: "We are small towns, but we are people"

3,000 residents of Almería have come together to protest against cuts to healthcare services, highlighting detrimental impacts on small communities' access to primary care.

Dec 28 • 20:32 UTC

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