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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Soil-filled Exhibition Hall, Revitalizing the Senses of Life

The exhibition highlights the often-overlooked importance of soil as a vital component for life on Earth, addressing its neglect in modern society and urbanization.

Feb 27 • 23:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Take a look at Peđa Grbin's move in the center of Pula: Citizens continue to mock him

Pula's Mayor Peđa Grbin has resurfaced a key street in the city, sparking mockery from local citizens who expected a more culturally respectful approach.

Feb 27 • 08:04 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa faces the challenge of affordable housing shortages for the poorest

South Africa is grappling with a persistent shortage of affordable housing for its low-income population, despite government initiatives since the end of apartheid.

Feb 23 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Porcupine seen in a tree in the interior of SP; biologist explains the animal's habits

A porcupine was spotted by a local resident in a tree in Tatuí, SP, sparking interest in its habits and habitat.

Feb 21 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The Invasion of the Roman Empire Worsened the Health of the Population of Britain, Today England

The Roman invasion of Britain led to significant deterioration in public health, particularly affecting women and children due to urbanization and poor sanitary conditions.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The commitment of Plaenge to the architectural legacy of Londrina

Plaenge is committed to enhancing Londrina's architectural legacy by creating memorable buildings that connect with the city's history and landscape.

Feb 19 • 20:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: Concrete Fever Affects Picturesque Greek Island

The article discusses issues related to concrete development on a scenic Greek island.

Feb 18 • 16:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sand Mining and Kenya's Building Boom - Better Rules Are Needed, but Not From the Top Down

The article discusses the rapid sand mining in Kenya as part of its building boom and highlights the need for better regulations that do not come from top-down mandates.

Feb 17 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Eight public protection homes in Alicante: two or three apartments are distributed in the scandalous urbanization

Political tensions escalate between PP and PSOE over housing scandals involving public protection homes in Alicante.

Feb 16 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Armadillos in Urban Areas Signal Environmental Imbalance in the Interior of São Paulo

The increasing presence of armadillos in urban areas of São Paulo indicates significant environmental imbalance.

Feb 15 • 18:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Kathy Hochul grants 67 million dollars to protect farmland

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $67 million funding initiative to protect agricultural lands amid pressures from urbanization and environmental changes.

Feb 15 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders suspension of works in an environmental protection area in Duque Bacelar

A federal court in Brazil has ordered the immediate suspension of urban development and illegal occupations in an environmentally protected area in Duque Bacelar due to threats to fossil sites.

Feb 13 • 18:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The center of the United States shifts south – the reason can be found on the neat streets of Texas

Princeton, Texas, has transformed from a small village into a rapidly growing city, reflecting broader demographic shifts in the U.S.

Feb 9 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos City Hall signs agreement with the SP government for improvements in Vila Gilda; understand

The city of Santos, Brazil, has signed an agreement with the São Paulo government for urbanization and housing improvements in Vila Gilda, aiming for sustainable infrastructure development.

Feb 7 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Unusual Initiative from Iisalmi - Attracting Youth with Bonus Money

Iisalmi is using a unique strategy to attract summer workers by offering bonuses to local job seekers.

Feb 7 • 14:15 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

4 technological solutions that are redesigning life in cities

The article discusses how technology is crucial in addressing urban challenges and highlights the Smart City Expo happening in Curitiba that showcases innovative solutions for urban living.

Feb 2 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Housing Delays Timelines for Urbanizing Campamento

The Madrid City Council reports delays in the demolition of the old barracks and in the delivery of documentation for approving the urbanization plan, while Housing defends that the demolition is still proceeding and places the responsibility for the delays on Almeida's government.

Jan 15 • 00:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Anniversary and Questions about the Future of Architecture

The article discusses the evolving role of architecture in response to climate change, urbanization pressures, and social and technological transformations, emphasizing the need for resilience, user well-being, sustainability, and long-term environmental responsibility.

Jan 14 • 20:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

4 Design Days 2026: Jubilee Edition and Questions About the Future of Architecture

The 4 Design Days 2026 aims to address critical concerns about the future of architecture amid climate crisis and urbanization, focusing on city resilience and environmental responsibility.

Jan 14 • 16:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Almeida urges the Government to present the missing documents to urbanize Campamento: 'Do not deceive the Spaniards'

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, is demanding that the Ministry of Housing provide necessary documentation to proceed with the urbanization project in Campamento, criticizing the government's previous promises.

Jan 14 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Valdebebas completes its urbanization works after 20 years since the first stone was laid

The urban development works in Valdebebas have officially been completed, marking a collaboration between public and private sectors as a significant success, according to the mayor.

Jan 13 • 04:56 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Bullet Measuring Devices: The Battle of Residents in a Malaga Urbanization Against the Noise from the Shooting Club

Residents of an urbanization in Málaga are fighting against noise pollution from the Jarapalo Club's shooting activities, which continue despite complaints and legal noise limits.

Jan 12 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Tokyo is no longer the most populous city in the world: The city that surpassed it

Jakarta has surpassed Tokyo to become the world's most populous city, according to a new UN report, with nearly 42 million residents.

Jan 8 • 07:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Disgust Instead of Delight: New Study Debunks the Myth of Human Love for Nature

A recent study suggests that the belief in an inherent human love for nature may be misguided, highlighting the rising phenomenon of biophobia and the impact of urbanization on people's attitudes towards the natural environment.

Jan 7 • 13:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

All regions are developing, but Warsaw is still leaving the rest of Poland behind

The article discusses the regional GDP growth in Poland, highlighting the capital city's significant economic advantage and the impact of urbanization and migration trends.

Jan 5 • 16:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard investigates the death of a young Englishman by firearm in an Orihuela urbanization

The Civil Guard is investigating the shooting death of a 29-year-old English man found in his home in Orihuela Costa, Alicante, by local police responding to a call from two friends of the victim.

Dec 30 • 08:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The power of a huge deception: 20 years later, El Algarrobico is still there

The Carboneras City Council's new urban plan designates the controversial site El Algarrobico as developable, marking two decades since a judge halted its hotel construction just before completion.

Dec 28 • 20:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Concrete perspectives by the Baltic Sea. We are losing wild beaches at an alarming rate

The rapid urbanization of Baltic beaches due to expanding hotels and campsites is significantly reducing natural habitats, with extensive development plans previously proposed for areas like Hel Peninsula facing public pushback.

Dec 25 • 16:27 UTC

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