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DVLA commissions new premium service centre in Kumasi to better serve customers
Politicsmyjoyonline28m ago

DVLA commissions new premium service centre in Kumasi to better serve customers

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has commissioned a premium service centre at Bantama in Kumasi, a move aimed at bringing its services closer to residents and reducing the activities of middlemen, popularly known as “goro boys.” The Chief Executive of the Authority, Julius Neequaye Kotey, speaking at the commissioning ceremony, said the establishment of the new facility forms part of efforts to improve service delivery and enhance transparency in line with the government’s...

Krakow Residents Protest Eviction by Developer for New Project
Businesstvn242h ago

Krakow Residents Protest Eviction by Developer for New Project

Residents of Krakow's Kazimierz district are protesting after monks leased historic tenements to a developer, leading to the eviction of long-term residents and the planned closure of local shops, bars, and cafes, with concerns raised about the lack of building permits.

Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’
EnvironmentThe Guardian5h ago

Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’

Motorway stretch plays music as a safety feature but those close to it say ‘intrusive’ noise is constant and distressing Residents of one of India’s most upmarket neighbourhoods say the country’s first “musical road” has turned their daily lives into a nightmare soundtrack. A stretch of Mumbai’s recently opened Coastal Road seafront expressway has been engineered to play the pulsating Oscar-winning tune Jai Ho from the movie Slumdog Millionaire when vehicles drive on it at lower speeds. Cont...

State of Emergency in Mexico: Air Traffic Disrupted
Politicsmorgunbladidel-universal-englishMexico News14h ago3 sources

State of Emergency in Mexico: Air Traffic Disrupted

Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has urged residents to remain calm after widespread unrest broke out across the country following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Osegue by the country's army.

Zambales town honors farmers at Singkamas Fest
Cultureinquirer17h ago

Zambales town honors farmers at Singkamas Fest

SAN MARCELINO, ZAMBALES, Philippines — The streets in this town came alive with color and rhythm as residents and local officials wrapped up their six-day Singkamas Festival on Sunday with a lively grand parade and street dancing competition celebrating its prized root crop. Known as the “Singkamas Capital” of the province, the municipality holds the

Gammalsvenskby to be Rebuilt After War
Worldsvenska-dagbladet23h ago

Gammalsvenskby to be Rebuilt After War

The village of Gammalsvenskby, which has endured Russian rule, German occupation, and Stalinist terror, is set to be rebuilt by civil society and the state after the war, allowing residents to return.

Sabah Floods Lead to Evacuations and Mitigation Assessment
Environmentmalay-mailstar-malaysia1d ago2 sources

Sabah Floods Lead to Evacuations and Mitigation Assessment

Floods in Sabah, Malaysia, have led to thousands of evacuations in multiple districts, with the government assessing mitigation efforts as climate change drives more frequent floods. While Kota Marudu has lifted its disaster status, evacuations continue in other affected areas like Tawau, Pitas, and Paitan.

Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan
PoliticsSCMP8h ago

Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Some affected residents have continued to express reservations over a Hong Kong government plan to resettle survivors of the Tai Po fire, saying they prefer in situ development as they fear an “unfair” flat selection process will leave their families with smaller homes. The residents urged the government to provide more clarity on how the new homes will be allocated, a day after they were offered an acquisition price of HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, along with thousands of subsidised...

Australia news live: health warning as measles spreads in Melbourne; flash floods cut east-west rail link
HealthThe Guardian17h ago

Australia news live: health warning as measles spreads in Melbourne; flash floods cut east-west rail link

Measles transmission has been detected among people with no recent overseas travel or known public exposure. Follow today’s news live Good morning, and happy Monday. Nick Visser here to get things started this week. Here’s what’s on deck: Victoria is warning residents of an increased risk of measles in the state after local transmission of the virus in Melbourne among people with no recent travel or public exposure. Health officials have published a long list of exposure sites, warning people...

INTERVIEW: ‘How we reached lead-poisoned Ogijo residents via Yoruba radio programme’ – Olawoyin
Health20h ago

INTERVIEW: ‘How we reached lead-poisoned Ogijo residents via Yoruba radio programme’ – Olawoyin

“What’s clear is that the situation remains very serious, and people are still being affected. The radio program reinforced how widespread the impact is and how much trust communities are placing in journalists to amplify their voices.” The post INTERVIEW: ‘How we reached lead-poisoned Ogijo residents via Yoruba radio programme’ – Olawoyin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Trump's Tariffs and Supreme Court Ruling
Politicsdagbladet22h ago

Trump's Tariffs and Supreme Court Ruling

The US Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump's previous tariff policies, leading to strong reactions from the president and concerns among experts and international bodies.

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home
Worldinquirer1d ago

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home

BACOLOD CITY–The 195 residents of Bago City and La Carlota City who evacuated following a two-minute moderate eruption at Kanlaon Volcano have decamped and returned to their homes. Kanlaon has remained relatively calm following Thursday’s eruption, Mari Andylene Quintia, a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) volcanologist, said on Sunday,  Feb. 22. The volcano

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home
Environmentinquirer1d ago

195 evacuees displaced by Kanlaon eruption head for home

BACOLOD CITY–The 195 residents of Bago City and La Carlota City who evacuated following a two-minute moderate eruption at Kanlaon Volcano have decamped and returned to their homes. Kanlaon has remained relatively calm following Thursday’s eruption, Mari Andylene Quintia, a Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) volcanologist, said on Sunday,  Feb. 22. The volcano

Cyprus Faces Worst Drought in Over a Century
Environmentrzeczpospolita22m ago

Cyprus Faces Worst Drought in Over a Century

Cyprus is experiencing its most severe drought in over a hundred years, with reservoir levels dropping to 13.7% of total capacity in February, prompting authorities to urge residents to conserve water.

Saudi Arabia arrests over 19,000 illegal residents in week-long crackdown
WorldTimes of India1d ago

Saudi Arabia arrests over 19,000 illegal residents in week-long crackdown

Saudi security forces apprehended over 19,000 illegal residents in a single week through coordinated campaigns. The detentions included violations of residency, border security, and labor laws, with a significant number already deported. Authorities also arrested individuals attempting to enter or leave the Kingdom illegally and those aiding violators.

Tehran Residents Fear 'Inevitable' US-Iran War
WorldSCMP1d ago

Tehran Residents Fear 'Inevitable' US-Iran War

Residents in Tehran express growing fear and anxiety over the prospect of an "inevitable" war between the US and Iran, with one resident struggling to sleep due to concerns for his family's safety after last year's conflict with Israel.