Tag #Local Politics

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Black Forest National Park Expansion: Baiersbronn Mayor Awaits Written Confirmation

The Black Forest National Park's planned expansion, supported by Minister Walker, aims to unite its two parts, impacting Baiersbronn's 15,000 residents. The state promises infrastructure improvements and maintains public access, but the mayor awaits written confirmation before final evaluation, with...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
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Munich: Refugee Journalist, Recycling Crisis, and Environmental Concerns

A Somali refugee journalist joins the SZ, Munich faces challenges with reusable packaging and Altglas recycling, and declining bird populations raise environmental concerns, while a tight election race awaits in the west of Munich.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
jpost.com
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West Hollywood's Incoming Mayor's Anti-Israel Activism Raises Concerns

West Hollywood's incoming mayor, Chelsea Byers, a founder of a Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and leading member of the activist group Beautiful Trouble, whose tactics often incorporate anti-Israel actions, was elected to the City Council on December 16 and will be sworn in on January 13.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Kühlungsborn rejects funding for Villa Baltic renovation

Kühlungsborn city council's 9-9 vote rejected increased funding for the Villa Baltic's renovation, breaking a €6 million agreement with the state and the Aschenbeck brothers, jeopardizing the project and its planned hotel.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Algerian Minister Addresses Mostaganem Water Concerns

In Algiers, Algeria's Minister of Hydraulics, Taha Derbal, met with Mostaganem's National People's Assembly members on Saturday to address water concerns, including potable water supply, sanitation, and irrigation needs, outlining steps to improve services and resource management.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
elmundo.es
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Marinaleda: Seville's Poorest Town

Marinaleda, a town of 2,577 inhabitants in Seville, Spain, has the lowest average gross income of €14,189 among municipalities with populations under 3,000 in 2022, significantly lower than the richest municipality in Seville, Tomares (€38,381), and only surpassed by two other towns in Andalusia.

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Reduced Inequality
t24.com.tr
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İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
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Madrid Prosecutor Dismisses Complaint over M-40 Crematorium License

The Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office dismissed a complaint against Madrid City Council's approval of a crematorium on the M-40, concluding that the licensing process complied with environmental regulations and rejecting claims of wrongdoing.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
napoli.repubblica.it
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Insufficient Recycling Capacity Leads to Overflowing Bins and Street Waste

A new recycling system replacing large street bins with smaller individual ones has led to overflowing bins and discarded cardboard on the streets due to insufficient capacity for the increased cardboard waste from online shopping.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
nrc.nl
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Netherlands: Surge in Intimidation and Aggression Against Local Politicians

A recent survey reveals that 45% of local politicians in the Netherlands experienced intimidation or aggression in the past year, a near doubling compared to ten years ago; most threats are online, and women are disproportionately affected, with many adjusting political ambitions due to the lack of ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
t24.com.tr
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Arnavutköy Municipality Sells Gas Station Site Amidst Transparency Concerns

The Arnavutköy municipality in Istanbul sold a 2,652 square-meter gas station site despite concerns from opposition parties and a coalition partner about lack of transparency and potential for undue influence; the sale passed with a majority vote.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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Hamburg SPD Presents Government Program Ahead of Election

Three months before Hamburg's parliamentary election on March 2nd, the SPD presented its government program focusing on affordable living, improved security, and future-oriented urban development, aiming to remain the strongest political force with an expected 30% of the vote according to recent pol...

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