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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora is among the cities with the largest population in risk areas; understand the reasons

Juiz de Fora, Brazil, is identified as having a significant population living in high-risk areas for landslides and flooding, primarily due to disorganized urban growth and inadequate local government oversight.

Feb 27 • 23:44 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
🌍 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The population of Tartu has decreased over the year

The population of Tartu, Estonia, has seen a significant decline according to recent data from the city's population operations department.

Feb 25 • 11:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

HMS believes that the development in Akureyri cannot keep up with population growth

HMS has expressed concerns regarding the inability of Akureyri's development to match its population growth.

Feb 24 • 18:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did CM Rekha Gupta say about Delhi's problems?

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the numerous issues faced by the city, linking them to weather, population, and inadequate infrastructure.

Feb 23 • 02:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It's not what you imagine: what is the second largest city in the country

Córdoba, known as 'La Docta', is identified as Argentina's second largest city by area, despite Buenos Aires being the most populous.

Feb 22 • 21:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Birdhouses 90 meters above the ground attract falcon pairs to Písek. Predators are expected to help reduce the pigeon population

Birdhouses set at a height of 90 meters in Písek are intended to attract falcons to help control the local pigeon population.

Feb 21 • 12:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

New York discovers the rat-killing effect of extreme cold

New York's extreme winter may lead to a significant reduction in the city's rat population due to harsh conditions inhibiting their reproduction.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dog Things

The growing dog population in Buenos Aires is viewed as a significant urban issue, with youth engaging in behavior that anthropomorphizes animals.

Feb 21 • 04:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Katsina governor unveils 15-year master plans for urban development

The Katsina State government has introduced a 15-year master plan aimed at fostering urban development in Katsina, Daura, and Funtua in response to anticipated population growth.

Feb 18 • 23:36 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
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Kraków fights against 'flying rats'. Corn with contraception will help

Kraków is launching a pilot program using contraceptive-infused corn to control the pigeon population in the city.

Feb 18 • 11:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Kraków, Poland to Experiment with Birth Control for Pigeons

Kraków is launching a pilot program to control the pigeon population through contraceptives.

Feb 18 • 06:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Kraków to Launch Pigeon Contraception Program to Control Bird Population

Kraków will implement a pilot program utilizing contraceptive bird feed to manage its pigeon population amidst increasing complaints from residents about their droppings and damage to infrastructure.

Feb 18 • 02:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Erding City Park: Using Air Rifles and Desert Hawks Against Seed Crows

Erding city officials plan to control the growing seed crow population in the city park with the help of a falconer and a hunter after previous efforts have failed.

Feb 17 • 09:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Gold Coast 'can't stop growth' but needs 185,000 new homes

The Gold Coast aims to accommodate 1 million residents by 2046 and will require 185,000 new homes to support this growth.

Feb 16 • 07:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gothenburg is growing faster than Stockholm – has a central "gold nugget" in its pocket

Gothenburg's population is growing more rapidly than Stockholm's, with plans for a new urban development next to the central station, while Stockholm faces housing issues and a potential exodus of residents.

Feb 15 • 09:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York, due to the winter cold wave: fewer rats

The cold wave in New York is resulting in a decrease in the rat population, with expectations that this trend will continue until spring.

Feb 12 • 19:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Five people live in 37 square meters. A trend that will affect more and more Czechs

An article discusses the trend of multiple people living in small spaces in Czechia, highlighting a growing concern among the population.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Residential Population is Not a Solution but a Response Strategy to Regional Decline

This article discusses the concept of 'living population' as a strategy to address regional depopulation in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both registered and transient populations for effective local governance and resource allocation.

Feb 10 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Narva's new master plan focuses on halting the city's decline

Narva has implemented a new master plan aimed at curbing the city's decline.

Feb 9 • 13:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Narva's New General Plan Focuses on Halting the City’s Decline

Narva's new general planning seeks to prevent the city's population decline by concentrating development in specific areas, including a proposed tram link to Narva-Jõesuu.

Feb 9 • 04:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

One of the largest cities in the world that most have not even heard of

The article discusses an enormous city with a population of 32 million that remains largely unknown to many.

Feb 7 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Most Aging City: Santos 500+ Meeting Discusses Demography

The first Santos 500+ project meeting focused on demographic challenges facing the city, which is now the oldest municipality in Brazil with over 500,000 residents, in preparation for its 500th anniversary in 2046.

Feb 3 • 13:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tokyo's Influx Exceeds 60,000, Continuing Concentration; Ministry of Internal Affairs Releases Population Migration Report

Tokyo's population saw an influx of over 60,000, although the number decreased compared to the previous year, indicating ongoing urban concentration in the capital city.

Feb 2 • 23:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Transformation of the 'Toy Town' After Tripling Its Population

The town of Ibi, known as the 'Toy Town', has experienced significant growth, expanding from 7,000 to over 20,000 residents in a few years, alongside its pioneering toy industry.

Jan 11 • 09:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Traffic in Málaga gets stuck without short-term solutions

The growing population displacement from Málaga's capital to the metropolitan area is worsening congestion at access points, prompting coastal municipalities to demand solutions from the government.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC

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