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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

FIFO footballers keep clubs in mining communities alive

Football leagues in mining towns of Pilbara rely on FIFO workers to keep teams active and promote community integration.

Feb 28 • 02:33 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'We exist everywhere': Why these regional towns are holding Mardi Gras parties

Regional towns in Australia, like Port Augusta, are embracing LGBTQIA+ pride by hosting Mardi Gras parties, despite initial concerns about acceptance.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Towns cut off, cars swept away in extreme weather across the country

Extreme weather and heavy rain have impacted at least four states in Australia, causing flooding and disruption.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains cause flooding in towns of PE's Sertão

Heavy rains in the Sertão region of Pernambuco, Brazil, have led to significant flooding in the towns of Petrolina and Dormentes, affecting local residents and urban infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain, rivers overflow, and water invades homes in the coast of SP; VIDEO

Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow and flood homes in Mongaguá, São Paulo, leading to evacuations and a state of emergency in several affected towns.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Israeli airstrikes target towns in eastern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes struck several towns in eastern Lebanon, particularly in the Bekaa Valley, targeting facilities linked to Hezbollah.

Feb 26 • 12:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Accelerate housing supply including third new towns' order

President Yoon has instructed to expedite the development of public housing sites in the metropolitan area, including the third new towns, emphasizing the need for efficient progress.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State

Severe floods in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have led to the death of 46 people and left many missing as towns struggle with mud and debris.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Job Opportunities: Check out the 46 available jobs in Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina

The article lists 46 job vacancies in the towns of Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina in Brazil, available through the State Agency for Professional Development (Sedepe).

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital and gym flooded, lightning strikes and destroyed streets: rains cause damage in the interior of BA

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding and damage in various towns in the interior of Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 00:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Towns face months of isolation as tropical low enters its final days

Record rainfall in Queensland, Australia, from a lingering tropical low is causing severe flooding and potential isolation of towns for months.

Feb 25 • 20:05 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Unbelievable amount of water': Towns receive over 200mm in 24 hours

Heavy rainfall in northern South Australia and far-western New South Wales has led to record amounts of over 200mm in just 24 hours, with more rain forecast and flood warnings in effect.

Feb 25 • 05:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Devastating Snowstorm Hits America, See US TOP-10

A powerful snowstorm continues to wreak havoc on the East Coast of the United States, affecting transportation, schools, and businesses in major towns.

Feb 25 • 03:15 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Old Serra da Tamoios, in SP, is released after 37 hours of interdiction

The old Serra da Tamoios highway in Brazil was reopened after being closed for 37 hours due to heavy rain and landslides, leaving many affected in nearby towns.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jobs: check out the 48 available positions in Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina

The article lists 48 job vacancies available in the towns of Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina, Brazil, and provides contact information for the local employment agency.

Feb 23 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Clean Monday: Koulouma in municipalities of Attica - Who will make the largest lagana

Municipalities in Attica are celebrating Clean Monday with traditional foods, music, and kite flying, with some towns promising to create the largest lagana bread.

Feb 23 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain’s ‘best seaside town’ actually sits miles away from a beach

Dartmouth, recognized among Britain's best seaside towns, is located miles from the actual sea, making its designation somewhat misleading.

Feb 22 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

10 least rainy places to book holidays in UK to avoid wet weather ruining vacation

The article discusses the least rainy places in the UK to consider for vacations, highlighting towns that historically experience less rainfall.

Feb 22 • 10:00 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arrests and incursions in the West Bank as settlers escalate their assaults

Israeli forces arrested eight Palestinians in the West Bank during incursions, while settlers have intensified their attacks on various cities and towns.

Feb 22 • 07:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Secret Pearl of Greece: The turquoise sea, golden beaches, and authentic life await – and now you can easily fly there!

Jet2 airline is launching a new flight route from England to the island of Lesbos, allowing travelers to explore idyllic beaches, historical towns, and a peaceful vacation away from crowded tourist cities.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Heritage courthouses find new use in regional towns

Former courthouses in regional Western Australia are being repurposed for new businesses, rejuvenating local communities.

Feb 21 • 23:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Agency grants permission to shoot wolves near two Jutland towns

The Danish Nature Agency has authorized the shooting of wolves near the towns of Blåvand and Oksbøl due to recent dangerous encounters with humans.

Feb 21 • 15:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The authority receives permission to shoot wolves near two towns in Jutland

The Danish Nature Agency has been granted permission to shoot wolves near the towns of Blåvand and Oksbøl due to recent encounters between a wolf and humans.

Feb 21 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Witnesses wanted: Break-ins in Ebersberg and Oberpframmern

The Ebersberg police are seeking assistance in solving two break-ins that occurred recently in the towns of Ebersberg and Oberpframmern.

Feb 20 • 10:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Israeli army targets southern Lebanon with drones and gunfire

The Israeli military has attacked towns in southern Lebanon with drones and gunfire, violating a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

Feb 20 • 09:39 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jack Jedwab: All the hostages are home, but near-ghost towns leave Northern Israel vulnerable

The article discusses how the depopulated towns of Northern Israel, particularly Kiryat Shmona and Metula, remain vulnerable to threats from Hezbollah despite the return of hostages.

Feb 19 • 11:00 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When Ilsan and Jungdong Increase 5 Times, Bundang Remains 'Zero'... Seongnam City Protests, "Clear Discrimination"

The government is facing criticism from political leaders in Seongnam and Bundang who claim they are being unfairly disadvantaged by new reconstruction policies for first-generation new towns.

Feb 19 • 02:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm with hail rips the roof off a public building and causes damage in the interior of MS

A hail storm hit towns in the interior of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, causing significant damage including torn roofs and downed trees.

Feb 18 • 22:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Strange phenomenon: corpses transported hundreds of kilometers

The only crematorium in Pirkanmaa, located in Tampere, currently only cremates deceased residents of Tampere, forcing other towns to transport their deceased for cremation at significant extra costs.

Feb 18 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
National & Local

The five best coastal retirement towns in the UK

This article discusses the top five coastal towns in the UK recommended for retirement.

Feb 18 • 09:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

US towns protest Trump’s plan to turn warehouse into ICE jail

Residents in New Jersey are protesting against a plan to convert a warehouse into an immigration detention center amid President Trump's deportation campaign.

Feb 18 • 08:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Do you want pizzoccheri? Mountain specialty from Valtellina attracts visitors to Olympic towns

The article discusses the appeal of pizzoccheri, a traditional dish from the Valtellina region of Italy, in attracting tourists to Olympic towns.

Feb 18 • 05:21 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Wuhan Three Towns, led by Benjamín Mora, announces the signing of Jhonder Cádiz

The Wuhan Three Towns has signed Venezuelan forward Jhonder Cádiz from Mexican club Pachuca to strengthen their attacking lineup.

Feb 18 • 04:21 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Southwest France remains on high alert as Garonne floods towns

Southwest France is on high alert due to severe flooding in towns along the Garonne river.

Feb 17 • 10:26 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Losiná is already looking forward to the bypass; other municipalities between Plzeň and Písek are likely out of the game for a long time

The municipality of Losiná in Czechia is anticipating the construction of a bypass, while other towns in the Plzeň and Písek regions may not receive similar infrastructural developments for an extended period.

Feb 17 • 07:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Two killed in Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Hanin and Talousa in southern Lebanon

Two individuals were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Hanin and Talousa, southern Lebanon, marking a breach of a ceasefire agreement.

Feb 16 • 17:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Czechs Take to the Streets in Support of President Pavel

Thousands of Czechs demonstrated on Sunday in over 400 cities and towns in support of President Petr Pavel amid a conflict with the populist government led by Andrej Babiš.

Feb 16 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Football players among the dead in accident on GO-060

Three of the four fatalities in a serious car accident were local amateur football players from their respective towns.

Feb 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

This is how Israel turned the camps in the northern West Bank into barracks and isolated islands

An analysis of satellite images reveals unprecedented geographical changes in northern West Bank camps due to Israeli military operations, transforming them into military barracks and ghost towns.

Feb 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's top 25 'pub capitals' ranked - see if your town has made the cut

The UK has ranked its top 25 towns based on the concentration of pubs, amidst challenging conditions for the pub industry.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Moscow announces control of 12 Ukrainian towns and drones attack the Russian port of Taman

Moscow claims to have recently taken control of 12 Ukrainian towns while Ukrainian drones have attacked the Russian port of Taman.

Feb 15 • 05:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here's who cannot vote... Mulè mocks Gratteri's words

Giorgio Mulè humorously remarks on Francesco Gratteri's comments about who should not vote in the upcoming referendum, citing names of towns with implied negative connotations.

Feb 14 • 18:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Almost 400 households in North Jutland are without power

Nearly 400 households in the towns of Kongerslev and Storvorde in North Jutland are experiencing a power outage.

Feb 14 • 15:17 UTC

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