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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the Blue Zone works in João Pessoa

The Blue Zone in João Pessoa has new regulations regarding parking fees effective from October 2025.

Mar 1 • 17:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gombe approves N5 billion for street numbering and signage

The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a N5 billion project for street naming, signages, and house numbering to enhance urban management.

Feb 27 • 21:29 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Then comes the decision on how the collection of your waste will be resolved

New EU legislation will require all property owners in Sweden to establish waste collection points for various recyclables within ten months, creating challenges for older properties in urban areas.

Feb 27 • 04:30 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunas Old Town streets may change significantly: here are the planned changes

A new plan for the historic Old Town of Kaunas encompasses 99 hectares, focusing on street management and infrastructure improvements while respecting cultural and historical contexts.

Feb 25 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gardens installed by Nunes' management under the Minhocão forced pedestrians to compete for space with bikes

The recently installed rain gardens under the Presidente João Goulart elevated park, known as Minhocão, have made it difficult for pedestrians as they now have to use bike lanes, raising concerns about safety.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: Who Wants a City with More Trash Cans than Trees?

The article discusses the problems arising from implementing stricter waste management policies in Swedish cities, highlighting the negative impact on residential areas.

Feb 24 • 05:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lands Ministry Launches Major Land Ownership Audit to Tackle Disputes, Illegal Sales and Boost Public Revenue

The Malawi Ministry of Lands has initiated a comprehensive land ownership audit to address disputes, illegal sales, and improve public revenue.

Feb 23 • 18:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Kacita's Sekito Says 'New Breath' for Kampala As KCCA Clears Streets

The acting chairman of KACITA praises the Kampala authorities for clearing street vendors, calling it a significant move towards restoring order in the city.

Feb 23 • 18:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Urban Rainwater Flooding is Increasing, but Preparedness is Insufficient

A study from the University of Oulu reveals that cities are inadequately prepared for increasing issues related to urban rainwater flooding, even though the problem is widely recognized at the municipal level.

Feb 23 • 06:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Vicente's waterfront gains autonomy for new investments; understand

The São Vicente waterfront in São Paulo, Brazil, now has direct management by the city government, allowing for expedited investments and urban interventions under a new integrated management plan.

Feb 22 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least four cities in Alto Tietê charge 'waste fee'; see amounts

At least four cities in the Alto Tietê region have started charging residents a 'waste fee' as part of their urban property tax to fund waste management services.

Feb 21 • 11:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rapid Decline in Burial Sites in Riga; One Solution – Gardens of Ashes

Riga is facing a critical shortage of burial space, prompting considerations for the development of gardens for urn burials as part of a new cemetery management concept planned for 2026-2035.

Feb 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Model Project in Dachau: Seed Crows will be Shot

The city of Dachau plans to cull seed crows this spring to mitigate their growing population and reduce disturbances for residents while adhering to wildlife protection laws.

Feb 18 • 13:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sheep and goats will take care of plants. "An element of sustainable green management"

The city of Krakow is implementing a project that allows sheep and goats to graze on urban green areas as a sustainable management strategy.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caraguatatuba declares environmental and sanitary calamity after waste contract issues

The Caraguatatuba city government has declared a state of environmental and sanitary calamity following problems with the urban cleaning and waste management contract.

Feb 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Rise and Fall of City Rabbits: An Invasive Species Decimating Parks in Helsinki Now Fleeing to Neighboring Municipalities

City rabbits, once a prevalent problem in Helsinki's parks, are now migrating to nearby municipalities after years of intensive culling.

Feb 10 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: "Exclusive ice straight from the old town!" Unusual snow removal method catches the attention of a Tallinn resident

A Tallinn resident recorded an unusual snow removal practice where snow is shoveled into a van in the old town, attracting comments on its exclusivity.

Feb 9 • 13:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Turning troublesome electric scooters into jobs for the elderly... Ansan's 'reverse thinking'

The city of Ansan is addressing the issue of improperly parked electric scooters by linking their management to job opportunities for the elderly, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and mobility.

Feb 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Security plan for Carnival 2026 is defined in Cabo Frio

Cabo Frio's city officials and security forces have established the operational plan for Carnival 2026, focusing on policing, urban management, and traffic measures.

Feb 4 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Külli Kraner: Officials Have Left Accommodation Market Issues Unresolved

Külli Kraner discusses the systemic problems in Tallinn's accommodation market, highlighting issues such as noise, waste management, and the transformation of residences into monothematic lodging units.

Feb 4 • 08:04 UTC

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