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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urban Renewal in Northern Guayaquil Area Generates Changes in Routes for Five Bus Lines and Metrovía Feeder

Urban renewal efforts in northern Guayaquil are leading to significant changes in bus routes and traffic due to ongoing construction work.

Feb 26 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Future of Brazilian Cities in Light of Population Decline

Brazil is projected to face a significant population decline in the coming decade, driven by falling fertility rates and other socio-demographic factors.

Feb 26 • 22:00 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Works Have Begun: This is How the New Green Space Will Benefit 70,000 Residents and Promises to Transform the Northern Area of the City

Construction has started on a new park in Colegiales, Buenos Aires, which aims to provide a recreational area for over 70,000 residents.

Feb 26 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tranquility is invisible technology

A recent study indicates that integrated security is becoming a major factor in urban living and real estate decisions in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metro: Work stoppage on Saturday, from the start of circulation until 9 in the morning

Workers of the Athens Urban Transport Organization will strike on Saturday morning to commemorate the anniversary of a railway tragedy.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PI government authorizes more than R$ 7.6 million for paving in Demerval Lobão

The government of Piauí has allocated over R$ 7.6 million for urban mobility improvements in Demerval Lobão, focusing primarily on paving works.

Feb 26 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salvador City Hall publishes decrees and authorizes possession of 36 abandoned properties in the Comércio neighborhood

The city of Salvador has authorized the government to take possession of 36 abandoned properties as part of a new initiative to manage urban decay.

Feb 26 • 18:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Urban Transport: Frederic Van Heems Takes the Helm of Keolis, a Subsidiary of SNCF

Frederic Van Heems has been appointed president of Keolis, the public transport subsidiary of SNCF, starting March 16.

Feb 26 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Smart Mobility and Social Justice: Athens' New Challenge

Athens is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into urban mobility, raising questions about social equity and the distribution of technological benefits.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Europe's pretty city where you feel like you're actually in a national park

Oslo, Norway, has been ranked the greenest city in Europe, reflecting a growing trend among Britons seeking eco-friendly travel options.

Feb 26 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the 5th consecutive year, Jacareí has the safest traffic in the Vale do Paraíba

Jacareí recorded the lowest number of traffic fatalities among municipalities with over 200,000 residents in 2025, making it the safest city in its region for the fifth year in a row.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

City Center Königstein: When Trees Give Way to Trees

The city center of Königstein is undergoing construction to combat climate change, leading to the felling of trees, which has sparked local protests.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium MEZ-RZK wins auction to build the administrative center of the government of São Paulo

The MEZ-RZK consortium has won the bid to construct a new administrative center for the São Paulo state government, which is expected to cost approximately R$ 6.09 billion and be completed by 2030.

Feb 26 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Horse falls after collision between cart and car, reigniting debate over animal traction in Campos

A horse fell on the street after a cart collided with a car in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, reigniting discussions around the use of animal traction in urban areas.

Feb 26 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026: deadline for 11% discount ends this Friday (27) in Manaus

Residents of Manaus have until this Friday to benefit from an 11% discount on the payment of the Urban Property and Real Estate Tax (IPTU) 2026 if paid in a single installment through the Manaus Atende app.

Feb 26 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Part of Danės Street in Klaipėda will be renamed Ernesto Galvanausko Boulevard

The Klaipėda Council has voted unanimously to rename a section of Danės Street to Ernesto Galvanausko Boulevard, marking the city's first boulevard.

Feb 26 • 12:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cities Want to Retain Rainwater. What Subsidies Are Available for Residents?

Poland's cities are increasingly recognizing rainwater as a valuable resource and implementing subsidy programs to support residents in collecting it.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Reconstruction of Klaipėda Summer Stage: Contractors Begin Work

Contractors have started renovating the Klaipėda Summer Concert Stage, enhancing its facilities and improving leisure quality for residents.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs celebrates the first approval of groundwater conservation 'from agriculture to the city'

Katie Hobbs, the Governor of Arizona, celebrates the rapid approval of a groundwater conservation program aimed at ensuring sustainable water supply for urban growth in the state.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two streets in the city suddenly became paid: residents are furious, calling the decision a misunderstanding

Residents are outraged over new tolls introduced on two city streets, which they believe is an ill-conceived decision.

Feb 26 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lippus: The reorganization of Tallinn will reduce school places and make them more expensive

Madle Lippus argues that the Tallinn city government's plan to reorganize schools in Northern Tallinn will significantly reduce the number of available school places and increase costs for families.

Feb 26 • 11:31 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Changes in Gargždai center for a third of a million: there will be a mandatory route to the seaside

Gargždai is set to undergo significant transformation with a new project worth over 336,000 euros focused on revitalizing the market area and creating better connectivity to the seaside.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

400 new student apartments will be built here

The municipality of Oslo has sold a site at Økern to the student welfare organization (SiO) for the construction of 400 new student apartments.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction blocks streets in Downtown Fortaleza and alters the itinerary of 4 bus lines; see the detours

A construction project in Downtown Fortaleza is blocking streets and altering bus routes to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Feb 26 • 09:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The best-selling organic seed set on Amazon includes 12 aromatic plants to grow at home

An organic seed set from Amazon, which includes 12 aromatic plants, offers an accessible gardening option for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Feb 26 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open window for coalition government if my proposal is not voted

Charis Doukas discusses important urban infrastructure projects and internal party dynamics ahead of the Pasok conference regarding cooperation with New Democracy.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open Window for Coalition Government if My Proposal is Not Voted

Charis Doukas emphasized the importance of his proposal at the PASOK conference, concerning non-cooperation with New Democracy, while highlighting traffic-reducing urban projects.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Killer Hairy Legs

The article discusses the viral phenomenon of 'therians' and its exaggerated portrayal by media and individuals.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New entertainment palace to revive the rundown shopping center 21:an in Eskilstuna

A new entertainment venue is set to transform the abandoned 21:an shopping center in Eskilstuna, with hopes of revitalizing the local area.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 'proximity effect': which neighborhoods will grow the most due to new transportation in the City

The new subway line and electric buses will improve connectivity in certain neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and impact the real estate market.

Feb 26 • 02:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Times Square in downtown São Paulo advances amid fears of multiplying loopholes in the City Clean Law

The proposal for a 'Times Square' attraction in downtown São Paulo progresses, reigniting concerns about potential relaxations of the City Clean Law that restricts advertising billboards.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new three artificial mountains of the A-5 take off, created with the earth from underground construction: a viewpoint, a circuit, and picnic areas will be built

Three artificial earth mounds along the A-5 highway near Madrid are being developed from soil excavated during tunnel construction, with plans for recreational facilities.

Feb 25 • 23:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

From Madrid Central to Neom: the Murcian genius of AI who knows how to fix urban chaos with digital twins

The article discusses the innovative use of digital twins to manage urban planning and environmental initiatives effectively, contrasting success and failures in city projects.

Feb 25 • 23:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun vows justice for worker killed during demolition enforcement

The Ogun State Government has promised justice for a contract staff member killed during a demolition enforcement, ensuring accountability for those responsible.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito Municipality fined for allowing a building that impacts the Guápulo landscape

Quito Municipality has been fined for permitting the construction of a building that disrupts the urban landscape of Guápulo, a traditional neighborhood.

Feb 25 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: alligator found in front of a house in a city in the interior of SP

An alligator was found in front of a house in Mira Estrela, São Paulo, prompting the local fire department and civil defense to capture it and return it to a natural habitat.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

When the city slows down, life happens

The design of planned neighborhoods emphasizes time, social interaction, and well-being.

Feb 25 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The new city center starts here

A new real estate project, Eurogarden and the Civic Center, is transforming the urban landscape of Maringá, Brazil, by establishing a new development axis that focuses on smart urban planning, sustainability, and quality of life.

Feb 25 • 19:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brasília Square by Tarraf: venture bets on the potential of Araçatuba

The Brasília Square project by TARRAF Incorporadora aims to meet the growing demand for mixed-use urban solutions in Araçatuba.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

João Pessoa City Hall expropriates properties in the Historical Center to implement a tourist venture

The City Hall of João Pessoa has expropriated properties in the Historical Center to make way for a new tourist development in collaboration with a Portuguese hotel group.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Hen Harrier Escaped the Rescue Service in the Prisma Parking Hall

A hen harrier that had been trapped in a parking garage in Kuopio eluded rescue efforts by local authorities.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nova Friburgo signs new urban cleaning concession contract

The municipality of Nova Friburgo has signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services and waste management valued at R$ 1.6 billion and lasting 30 years.

Feb 25 • 17:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The construction of fast roads accelerates in Silesia

The rapid expansion of highways and express roads in Silesia aims to improve transit traffic and urban connectivity in the region.

Feb 25 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SHOCKING STATISTICS: One in five believes teaching children about body parts is sexual abuse

A study reveals uneven awareness of child sexual abuse and available support services in Estonia, particularly among men and urban residents.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sidewalks: Please Make Room

The article discusses the growing issue of pedestrians occupying sidewalks in large groups, forcing others to navigate around them, especially in urban areas.

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Munich: City Decides to Redesign Giesinger Berg

The Munich city council has approved the redesign of Giesinger Berg to increase space for cyclists, despite last-minute attempts by the CSU and Free Voters to halt the project.

Feb 25 • 15:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Four Years Until Completion of Sejong City: Tasks of the Administrative Hub Complex City Construction Agency

Sejong City, a planned administrative city in South Korea, is set to complete its construction in 2028, with ongoing work on public rental housing and infrastructure across six designated living areas.

Feb 25 • 14:22 UTC

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