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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

This is the best way to get rid of kitchen cockroach pests

The article outlines an effective homemade solution to eliminate cockroach pests in kitchens without harming health or property.

Mar 2 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Liaudanskas-Svaras spoke about changes: "I never wanted to live in the countryside, but now I don't want to return to the city"

In a new show, Vytaras shares his journey from being a city dweller to adapting to rural life, addressing the challenges he faces and his evolving identity.

Mar 2 • 10:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposals for the Renewal of Tymų Square Announced: Promises More Life for Vilnius

The proposals for renewing Tymų Square aim to transform it from a neglected space into a vibrant public area that meets community needs.

Mar 2 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Red Light, Scraper, and Moral Dilemma: Should You Pay for a Windshield Wash at the Intersection Even If You Don’t Want To?

The article discusses the moral dilemma faced by drivers at a Prague intersection who are approached by individuals offering to wash their windshields, highlighting the social dynamics at play.

Mar 2 • 04:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Meet the Australians making the ultimate tree change

The article follows Australians who are relocating from urban areas to rural settings for a simpler, more fulfilling lifestyle, focusing on one man's journey from Melbourne to King Island.

Mar 1 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Willie Colón

Willie Colón is celebrated for his profound impact on the New York salsa scene, crafting a musical narrative that reflects the complexities of urban Latino life.

Mar 1 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Public Squares: Those Garden Seeds That, Even If They Are a Want and Cannot, Give Life to Neighborhoods

Public squares serve as vibrant community spaces that foster connection and relaxation in urban environments.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pursuit in the Pyrenees

The article follows a middle-aged woman in Madrid who appears unremarkable but is actually a prosecutor involved in a significant case.

Mar 1 • 03:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

The story of that magical road... where people stand and the city moves!

A unique escalator system in Hong Kong allows residents to stand still while the city moves around them, redefining urban commuting.

Mar 1 • 02:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Urban Exploration: Life and Art Among the Ruins

The article explores the intersection of history and art through the lens of urban exploration in a former military building in Greece.

Feb 28 • 15:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Bears intruding into living areas causing record human damage; buffer zones reduced due to depopulation

Bears have increasingly encroached upon urban areas in Japan, leading to a record number of human injuries and fatalities this year, significantly impacting daily life and safety.

Feb 28 • 07:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Green Quinchos: How to Transform Rigid and Dry Spaces into Botanical Oases

The article discusses the transformation of traditional Argentine quinchos into hybrid spaces that incorporate significant vegetation, enhancing both aesthetics and function.

Feb 28 • 06:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Neither ivy nor ficus: the climbing plant that gives you natural sponges in 6 months (and changes your patio)

A climbing plant called luffa is gaining popularity for its quick growth and the ability to produce natural sponges, making it a sustainable choice for urban gardens and patios.

Feb 27 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chelpa Ferro and Fausto Fawcett expose the 'nausea of the Brazilian absurd' amid the urban noises of 'Ambitious Nightmare'

The album 'Ambitious Nightmare' by Chelpa Ferro and Fausto Fawcett explores the chaotic realities of urban life in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 27 • 14:50 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
🇪🇸 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
🇧🇷 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Why Do Robots Have Big Eyes? There's an Important Reason

As autonomous delivery robots increasingly infiltrate urban spaces, their design features, such as big eyes and gentle shapes, evoke empathy from passersby, particularly during challenging situations like floods in Los Angeles.

Feb 25 • 08:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We compare the best anti-theft locks for electric scooters

A review of four anti-theft lock systems specifically designed for electric scooters, assessing their security, practicality, and ease of transport.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Smart Mobility: Who is Really Leading Us into the New Era of Transportation?

The article discusses how artificial intelligence can transform urban environments into learning, predictive organisms for smarter mobility solutions.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The eVTOL Flying Car and the Future of Mobility

A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying car has been unveiled in Tokyo, designed for urban mobility as an aerotaxi, offering environmental benefits from reduced emissions and noise pollution.

Feb 24 • 10:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mantas Vaitiekūnas – on the advantages and disadvantages of living in the suburbs: "We miss it"

Actor Mantas Vaitiekūnas discusses the pros and cons of suburban living and his family's experiences away from urban chaos.

Feb 24 • 05:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Choosing a Place to Migrate: "First, Gunma" Gains Popularity, Rising Prefectures...

Gunma Prefecture retains the top spot for preferred migration destinations in Japan for 2025, driven by increasing interest for families looking for work-life balance and a better living environment outside urban areas.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This South American city is among the happiest in the world

Medellín was ranked as the second happiest city in the world for 2025 by Time Out, according to a survey of urban planners.

Feb 20 • 17:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Death of a 5th Grade Student after Falling into an Open Drain

A fifth-grade student tragically lost his life after falling into an open drain in India.

Feb 20 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Man-made island so scorching it has an air-conditioned 'forest' and crystal floors

A man-made island in Doha features an air-conditioned 'forest' to help residents and tourists cope with extreme heat.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Created a material that suppresses street noise

A new material designed to reduce street noise has been developed at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf.

Feb 20 • 13:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

More Americans leave big cities for rural states as migration patterns shift in 2026

A significant trend has emerged in 2026, with many Americans opting to leave big cities in favor of rural states for a quieter, more affordable lifestyle.

Feb 20 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Boy, 14, plunges through skylight of derelict Debenhams building

A 14-year-old boy fell through a skylight at a disused Debenhams building in Plymouth and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Feb 20 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Loneliness of the 21st century: 'deserted station' or the prelude to a new, technologically intertwined reality?

The article discusses the growing phenomenon of loneliness in the 21st century, highlighting its implications for public health and human evolution.

Feb 19 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This G-Star Padded Jacket Reaches Its Historical Lowest Price: Urban Style for Winter Days

The G-Star padded jacket is now available at a historic low price, making it a stylish choice for winter.

Feb 19 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Carlos Zanón, writer: 'We are all closer to the street than to being Amancio Ortega'

Carlos Zanón discusses his new novel 'Objetos perdidos' and reflects on urban life and the mystery of missing persons, specifically referencing the disappearance of British rugby player Levi Davis in Barcelona.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Access to cool spaces is life and death for some people living with disabilities

Advocates emphasize the critical need for accessible cool spaces for individuals with disabilities, particularly in light of increasing heatwave events.

Feb 18 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Influencer from Minas Gerais films attempted robbery of armored car

Cecília Raile, a digital influencer from Uberlândia, filmed an attempted carjacking incident while parked in São Paulo.

Feb 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Mónica Mays, the artist who creates universes with street objects, junkyards, and flea markets

Mónica Mays, a Madrid-born artist, utilizes repurposed items from urban environments to create immersive installations; she will showcase her work in Art Basel and New York, and presents a new installation reflecting on the historical significance of Matadero Madrid.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm from the US and there's 1 thing that's completely different in the UK'

Amber Kacherian, an American living in the UK, highlights the walkability of English cities compared to those in the US as a significant cultural difference.

Feb 16 • 13:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The snow is so troublesome: How wonderful it is with a small harmless problem

The article reflects on the challenges posed by snow in urban environments, particularly in Vesterbrogade, Copenhagen, where bicycle paths are poorly cleared.

Feb 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The snow is so troublesome, but it is wonderful to have a small harmless problem

The author reflects on the challenges posed by snow in urban areas, particularly regarding inadequate snow clearance on bike lanes and pedestrian crossings but finds a nostalgic comfort in its presence.

Feb 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Outside

The article discusses the aesthetic considerations of window displays in urban life, particularly highlighting a unique window in Bucharest.

Feb 16 • 06:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The true urban luxury is no longer built with marble

Urban luxury is shifting from material accumulation to prioritizing quality living experiences.

Feb 16 • 01:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

‘Nuevayol’

The article reflects on the cultural and emotional impact of salsa music in urban Latin American contexts, particularly through personal anecdotes related to social clubs and memorable songs.

Feb 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Street convulsed with luxury

A lively street scene in Rio de Janeiro is vividly depicted, filled with crowds, noise, and exuberant celebrations.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Nathy Peluso, the naturalness of an overwhelming artist

Argentinian artist Nathy Peluso celebrated a triumphant concert in Barcelona as part of her 'Grasa' tour.

Feb 15 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The 5 small and friendly dog breeds that stay 'tiny' forever

The article highlights five small dog breeds that remain compact throughout their lives, making them ideal companions for those in limited living spaces.

Feb 14 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means for a person to really like cats, according to psychology

The article explores how a strong preference for cats reflects deeper social and personal dynamics, expressing both aesthetic and emotional bonds.

Feb 14 • 17:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Nicole Kidman stuns in solo bedroom snap as she embraces single girl era after Keith Urban divorce

Nicole Kidman shares a radiant bedroom photo on Instagram, celebrating her newfound singlehood after her divorce from Keith Urban.

Feb 14 • 17:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Audi Q5 e-hybrid, from Milan to Massa Carrara: the plug-in that wants to eliminate charging anxiety

The Audi Q5 e-hybrid is tested on a real route from Milan to Massa Carrara, showcasing its performance in urban and highway environments while addressing concerns about electric charging.

Feb 14 • 15:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

No sun? No problem: how to fill your dark patio with flowers without sacrificing color

This article provides guidance on how to grow flowering plants in shady urban patios by selecting hardy species that thrive in low-light conditions.

Feb 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Work. Life. Play.: the concept that is transforming cities and people

The Work. Life. Play. concept is reshaping urban environments and lifestyles in Brazil, emphasizing flexibility, safety, and integration in residential priorities.

Feb 13 • 17:07 UTC

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