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Iraqi security forces have launched a significant anti-corruption operation, arresting nearly 50 politicians and senior officials in Baghdad's Green Zone. The crackdown targets high-level corruption within the government, with reports of gunfire during the raids.
The Lisbon City Council has decided to abolish a department responsible for planning green areas and scrutinizing urbanistic choices, despite appeals from its workers. The council stated there was an 'overlap' of operational and planning functions, while the office had previously contested tree cutting in Lumiar.
An environment department has ordered the establishment of green zones around industrial areas and warned of action against illegal tree felling.
A significant number of trees were removed in a short period within the green zone on Pantovčak, near the presidential palace in Zagreb, with work intensifying over the past weekend.
The Delhi government is collaborating with private players to develop 'green zones' beneath flyovers across the city. This initiative aims to enhance urban greenery and utilize underutilized spaces.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan, has launched a pilot project aimed at restoring and enhancing its urban green zones.
US President Donald Trump has criticized Western allies for their 'ingratitude' after several countries, including Finland, Germany, Spain, and Italy, rebuffed his demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to target oil facilities in the Gulf. Europe faces a strategic dilemma regarding its involvement in the Middle East conflict.
Riga's municipal police are marking 'green zones' on an interactive ice map where it is safe to walk on the ice, with fishermen already enjoying the last days of the season.
Supporters of the Iranian regime and demonstrators gathered near Baghdad's Green Zone, attempting to breach its perimeter amidst scenes of tension.
An opinion piece suggests the establishment of a Palestinian Green Zone in Gaza as a means to end Hamas rule and the IDF presence, arguing that without such a solution, the ceasefire will fail and Hamas will regain control.
Neringa municipality in Lithuania is implementing new parking tariffs in Nida's green, red, and blue zones from June 1st to August 31st. The fees will be collected daily from 8 AM to 10 PM in the red and blue zones, and from 8 AM to 8 PM in the green zone.
The North Macedonian Parliament has adopted a law providing a youth allowance of 3,000 denars for individuals up to 23 years old, alongside amendments to industrial-green zone legislation.
Protesters in Baghdad have reportedly left the Green Zone but have pledged to maintain pressure on authorities to address corruption.
An opinion piece in Luxembourg argues that green zones are a central element of spatial planning and are not intended to disadvantage farmers, advocating for objectivity over rhetoric.
Fires have broken out in Baghdad’s Green Zone after a drone swarm, purportedly launched by Iran-aligned groups.
The UN is deeply concerned by allegations there have been incidents of torture after Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
Photos showing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei AP News
President Approves Plans to Triple Green Zones in Tashkent UzDaily.uz
The Luxembourg government plans to simplify building regulations for agricultural businesses in green zones and to digitalize and accelerate nature protection procedures.
A Lithuanian report covers Vytenis Isakas' journey through Portugal's real estate market, alongside a feature on the "Atostogų parkas" green zone in Lithuania, highlighting peace and nature.
There is a debate regarding construction in the Milićevo Brdo green zone in Belgrade.
Due to parking shortages, the municipality of Alcúdia in Mallorca has implemented a measure reserving 2,000 green zone parking spaces exclusively for residents, with fines up to 184 Swiss francs for violations by tourists.
After 40 years of stagnation and legal disputes, Burgas is close to deciding the fate of "The Hole," with over 80% of residents supporting its transformation into a green zone with cultural functions and public access.
A drone strike hit a building housing Finland’s embassy in Baghdad, as attacks linked to the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran reached diplomatic sites in Iraq’s capital, authorities said on Tuesday. The strike targeted the Al-Rasheed hotel inside Baghdad’s Green Zone, where several embassies and government offices are located. The Finnish foreign ministry confirmed to MTV News that the embassy operates from the building. The ministry said staff were safe and remained in contact with of...
A powerful explosion rocked Baghdad, Iraq, with smoke visible near the heavily fortified Green Zone, according to international news networks.
In the Iraqi capital Baghdad, protesters tried to storm the fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, in response to the killing of Iran's supreme leader, CNN reports.
GMADA has carried out a demolition drive targeting illegal constructions located in a designated green zone.