Despite a law mandating organic waste sorting for individuals in France starting January 1, 2024, progress remains slow. Only around 40% of the population has access to collection means, with many municipalities lagging in implementation. While some areas, like Sotteville-lès-Rouen,…
A new analysis by BBC Verify highlights the monumental challenge facing local councils in England to meet the government’s housing target of 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. Sixteen councils may need to quintuple their current building…
Over half of England’s county councils facing elections in May may request postponements to consider new government devolution proposals. At least 12 out of 21 councils are exploring delays to assess restructuring options. This potential shift has sparked concerns from…
The Kalamata Municipal Swimming Pool was inaugurated after a significant energy upgrade and reconstruction, completed in just seven months. The ceremony, held on January 5, was attended by local officials including Mayor Thanasis Vasilopoulos and the Metropolitan of Messinia, Chrysostomos….
The renovation of the Kalamata Municipal Swimming Pool is nearing completion, with its grand opening set for Sunday, January 5, at noon. Mayor Thanasis Vasilopoulos and various city officials inspected the final works at the facility ahead of the inauguration….
After losing her re-election bid, Janaína Lima returned a toilet and two sinks she had removed from her office in Sao Paulo. The removal drew public criticism, prompting Lima to clarify that the renovations were funded by her personal resources…
The Mayor of Sparta, Michalis Vakaloopoulos, has appointed nine salaried deputy mayors and three unpaid deputies, with terms lasting until December 31, 2025. Among the appointed salaried deputies is Demosthenes Kakouros, who will serve as the mayor’s primary substitute during…
In 2024, Rotterdam reported a record 771 explosive attacks on residences, marking a nearly 30% increase from the previous year. Victims face dire repercussions, including evictions initiated by mayors, compounding their trauma, as seen in the case of a resident…
In 2024, Germany saw a significant decrease in asylum applications, with a 34% drop compared to the previous year, totaling about 213,500 requests. While the federal government celebrates this trend as evidence of effective migration policies, local officials express concerns…
The leftist party SYRIZA has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by the Executive Committee of the Special Regional Solid Waste Management Association of Attica (EDSNA) to raise waste collection fees, attributing the responsibility to the government. They argue…
Twenty councillors from Broxtowe Borough Council have quit the Labour Party in protest against its direction under Sir Keir Starmer, claiming the party has abandoned traditional values. Council leader Milan Radulovic, a member for 42 years, is among those resigning,…
On New Year’s Day, celebrations took place in Heraklion, Crete, featuring the slicing of the traditional New Year’s cake. Key figures, including local officials and clergy, emphasized messages of hope for peace and development in 2025. Nicos Syrigonakis, the Deputy…
