Urban development

North Korea has embarked on a new project to modernize its capital Pyongyang after leader Kim Jong-un pledged to turn it into a global city during last month's ruling party congress. An exhibition of construction equipment and a vehicle deployment event were held for the fifth-stage project in the Hwasong district. State media reported the developments on Wednesday.

March 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Malmö's cultural noise zone in Sofielund has caught the attention of national politicians eager to extend the concept across Sweden. Recent decisions enable the area's development, yet property owners face stricter regulations from the County Administrative Board.