Municipalities
Propacífico presented its Municipal Sustainable Development Index, assessing progress in Colombia's 1,103 municipalities across 75 SDG indicators. Despite national improvements, 57% remain in intermediate ranges. Highlighted municipalities were awarded at a forum.
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The municipalities of Smedjebacken, Sala, and Uppsala are the first in Sweden to connect their municipal payments to the Payments Authority. The pilot project aims to prevent welfare fraud and reduce erroneous payments.
Most municipalities in Dalarna will share more than 32 million kronor in state wind power support for 2025 and 2026. Falun receives the largest share, while three get nothing. The figures are from Energimyndigheten.
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The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has voiced concerns over new electricity tariffs set by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). Salga president Bheke Stofile stated that the increases impose a heavy burden on municipalities and consumers.
Chilean mayors on alert over property tax exemption for seniors over 65
April 16, 2026 16:04Opposition mayors urge rejection of Kast's National Reconstruction Plan
April 16, 2026 15:24Municipal employees in Brazil grow 21% in four years
April 14, 2026 17:16Gustavo Alessandri targets directors over AChM irregularities
April 04, 2026 05:44North West municipalities prioritised for support under growth strategy
March 18, 2026 13:49German cities association demands €30 billion annual aid
February 28, 2026 23:4075 communes without candidates for 2026 municipal elections
February 25, 2026 19:29Municipalities hired former Hells Angels leader as foster home despite ties
February 25, 2026 14:55Winde delivers Western Cape SOPA amid election tensions
January 27, 2026 20:43Finance ministry and municipalities agree on 7.8% adjustment in SGP funds for 2026