Municipalities
Appeal court reduces sentences in Think Pink case
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The Svea Court of Appeal has issued its ruling in Sweden's largest environmental case involving Think Pink. Fariba Andersson is sentenced to five years in prison and Thomas Nilsson to four years and six months. Two people are fully acquitted.
From June 15 2026 Västerbergslagens Energi AB and Västerbergslagens Elnät AB are fully owned by the municipalities of Ludvika and Fagersta. The local ownership is set to strengthen energy solutions development in the region.
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President José Antonio Kast attended the National Meeting of Mayors in La Serena on Thursday, aiming to address municipal criticisms over a Contributions reform and local financing issues.
More than 60 opposition mayors, including from Maipú, Estación Central, and Recoleta, issued a joint statement criticizing President José Antonio Kast's National Reconstruction Plan following its national broadcast unveiling. Building on earlier senator critiques, they called it an indirect tax reform benefiting large companies and the wealthy amid rising living costs, urging a vote against it.
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The number of municipal employees in Brazil rose 21% from December 2021 to 2025, from 6.2 million to 7.5 million, according to IBGE's Pnad data compiled by economist Bruno Imaizumi. This outpaces growth in other public sectors and private formal employment. The surge reflects population demands and fiscal improvements.
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.
Student celebrations violate school law – municipalities risk fines
May 26, 2026 10:35Mayor Luksic backs property tax exemption for seniors over 65
May 25, 2026 02:56Municipal association urges halt to contributions reform over lack of dialogue
May 16, 2026 17:45La Florida municipality starts gas voucher deliveries for vulnerable families
May 11, 2026 07:56Arzola proposes pausing school transfers to SLEP
April 14, 2026 17:16Gustavo Alessandri targets directors over AChM irregularities
April 04, 2026 05:44North West municipalities prioritised for support under growth strategy
April 01, 2026 05:07New food procurement showcased at fair in Sydnärke
March 30, 2026 21:05Population in Dalarna expected to fall by 9,236 people by 2040
March 24, 2026 19:42Mayors criticize fuel price hikes during La Moneda meeting