World news about “Municipal elections” published by euronews.
Italian left scoops the pool in local elections With the results coming in the right in Italy appears to be heading for a debacle in local elections. The left is on course to take all the major cities… 10/06/2013
Spotlight on Rome in Italian local elections It is the second day of Italy’s local elections, but it appears weary voters have had their fill of politics, as turnout looks to be heading for a record… 10/06/2013
Rome mayoral race: newcomer Marino v incumbent Alemanno Romans are choosing between centre-left newcomer Ignazio Marino and centre-right incumbent Gianni Alemanno in mayoral elections on June 9-10. The… 09/06/2013
Run-off likely after inconclusive election for Rome mayor Italy’s long-running political stalemate appears to have been replicated in the contest for the mayor of Rome. The election was widely seen as a key test of… 27/05/2013
Italians vote in local elections Italians are voting in two days of local elections seen as a test for the new coalition government. All eyes are on the mayoral vote in Rome. PM Enrico… 27/05/2013
Left and right battle for Rome in mayoral elections Putting his legal battles to one side, former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was all smiles as he cheered his party’s candidate for the mayoral… 25/05/2013
Philippines: Estrada elected mayor of Manila Ousted as the president of the Philippines more than a decade ago, Joseph Estrada has been elected mayor of the capital, Manila. A movie-star turned… 14/05/2013
Farage revels in UKIP’s success in local polls The leader of Britain’s anti-European Union party Nigel Farage claims he and his colleagues have changed the face of politics in the country. Local… 04/05/2013
Iraq in first vote since US troop withdrawal Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has cast his vote in the country’s first provincial election since the departure of US troops. Voting has been marred by… 20/04/2013
Palestinian poll lopsided Palestinians are voting in the West Bank in long-delayed elections highlighting deep divisions in the Israeli-occupied territory. The powerful Islamist group… 19/10/2012
Voting rights in local and European elections In this edition of U-talk we have a question from Ivan in Prague: “I am Slovak, but currently I live and work in the Czech Republic. I would like to vote in… 21/09/2012
Can I vote if I move abroad? While the right for foreigners to vote is being debated in several European countries, EU citizens already have certain rights within the continent. For… 11/05/2012
End of the road for Italy’s playboy premier? April 2008 was a happier time for Silvio Berlusconi. His People of Freedom Party and its allies had swept Romano Prodi’s left-wing government from power to… 14/06/2011
Slim local lead for governing coalition in FinlandWith almost half the votes counted, the anti-euro Finns Party has clinched 12.8 percent of the vote in local elections in Finland. Governing coalition… 29/10/2012
Two seats for Islam Party in Belgian local pollsIt has been hailed as a new era for the Muslim community in Belgium. Two candidates from the fledgling orthodox muslim party Islam have been elected to seats… 29/10/2012
Finnish Prime Minister threatened with a knifeA man armed with a knife has confronted the Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen during a pre-election rally in the western city of Turku. The man, whose… 23/10/2012
Cuba’s Fidel Castro said to be in good healthFormer Cuban leader Fidel Castro is alive and well. That is according to former Venezuelan vice president Elias Jaua, who says he met the 86-year-old over the… 21/10/2012
Palestinians vote in West Bank pollPalestinians in the West Bank are heading to the ballot box for the first time in six years. Seats on local councils across the Palestinian territories are… 20/10/2012
Separatist party cleans up in BelgiumA party that wants to split Belgium has scored major wins in the country’s municipal elections, an historic sea-change. The New Flemish Alliance got the… 15/10/2012
De Wever eyes victory in AntwerpEight million Belgians are voting in local elections today which may mark a sea change in politics if there is an historic shift of power in second city… 14/10/2012
Putin faces first electoral test since Kremlin returnRussian President Vladimir Putin faces his first electoral test later on Sunday since his return to the Kremlin in May. It is being seen as an indicator of… 14/10/2012
Italian politician swims in protest over bridge linking Sicily to mainland ItalyItalian comedian turned politician Beppe Grillo has launched his regional election campaign with a swim across the Straits of Messina. The 64-year-old swam… 10/10/2012
Srebrenica controversy during Bosnian electionThe spotlight has been shining on the Bosnian town of Shrebrenitza during municipal elections on Sunday. Religious tensions have risen as the rules… 07/10/2012
Italy sends strong protest vote in local electionsItalians have shunned traditional parties in local polls and picked protest candidates to govern several cities. It signals a major shift in the political… 21/05/2012
High tension in Italy as bomb hits local pollsTension surrounds Italy’s local elections after a small bomb exploded overnight near a polling station in the northern municipality of Rapallo. A second… 21/05/2012
Italian comic has the last laugh in local electionsAn Italian comic who wants his country to default on its debt and return to the lira has made big gains in local elections. The Five Star Movement led by… 08/05/2012
Local Italy poll poses problems for MontiElections in Italy on Sunday and Monday may only be local but they will still provide a first snapshot of the popular mood since efforts to turn around the… 06/05/2012
Tories triumph in London contestThe Conservative Boris Johnson has been elected for a second term as mayor of London after beating Labour rival Ken Livingstone in a close contest. He won… 05/05/2012
UK: Cameron’s Conservatives are punished in local pollsDavid Cameron’s ruling Conservatives have suffered major losses in local elections as voters lashed out over austerity and Britain’s return to… 04/05/2012
Voters go to polls in UK local electionsIt is judgement day for Britain’s Conservative prime minister David Cameron, as millions of voters go to the polls in local authority and mayoral… 03/05/2012
UK voters go to the polls in local and mayoral electionsMillions of voters across England, Scotland and Wales go to the polls today in nationwide local authority elections. But at the same time there’s also a key… 03/05/2012
Misrata leads the way to a democratic LibyaThe residents of Libya’s battle-scarred city of Misrata went to the polls yesterday to elect a local council. During the conflict many cities hastily… 21/02/2012
Clashes on day of Syrian local electionThe Syrian opposition has called for a boycott of local elections taking place in the country. The vote is going ahead despite violence which has seen the… 12/12/2011
German Pirates navigate their way to parliamentThe Pirates are navigating their way to government. They have ‘captured’ 15 seats in the German state assembly winning 8.5 percent of votes in Sunday’s… 19/09/2011
New man in MilanFor the man who beat Berlusconi Thursday was a double celebration. As Italy celebrated it’s National day, it was also the first day in office for the new… 03/06/2011
Berlusconi’s sex trial resumes amid poll defeatStill smarting from a stinging defeat in local elections, Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi must now turn his attention to sex charges against him. But as… 31/05/2011
Italian voters reject Berlusconi at local pollsSilvio Berlusconi has crashed to a heavy personal defeat in the latest Italian local elections, and it is partly his own fault. In his powerbase of Milan… 30/05/2011
Berlusconi loses Milan to the leftThe count is now underway in Italy’s local elections, which are being closely scrutinised for any signs that this may be the beginning of the end for Silvio… 30/05/2011
High-risk day for Berlusconi in local run-offsA crucial day for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi – his centre-right coalition risks losing its northern power base of Milan in local election… 30/05/2011
Big test for Berlusconi in local election run-offsThe stakes are high for Silvio Berlusconi as Italians go to the polls in local election run-offs. The premier took a battering in the first round, in his… 29/05/2011
Spain’s Socialists suffer huge losses in local pollsWhere and what now for the Socialists are the questions most of the Spanish press are asking about the country’s ruling party after its drubbing in regional… 23/05/2011
Spain’s socialists: worst election in three decadesSpain’s opposition conservatives routed the country’s ruling socialists in local and regional elections. Voters enduring the highest unemployment rate in… 23/05/2011
Spain’s PM rules out early general electionA resolute Spanish prime minister dismissed speculation that he is considering calling an early general election after the drubbing meted out to his… 23/05/2011
Italian elections sadden Berlusconi“Surprised and sad” was Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s reaction, according to his aides, after his centre-right bloc lost ground in Sunday and… 17/05/2011
Election defeats for Berlusconi in key Italian citiesNot a good day at the polls for Italy’s prime minister after centre-left rivals made significant gains in local elections. Even on Silvio Berlusconi’s home… 17/05/2011
Run-off likely for Berlusconi’s party in MilanIt looks like there will be a run-off for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s party in his home town of Milan, after the end of voting in local… 16/05/2011
Italy’s local elections a big power testA test of Italy’s faith in Silvio Berlusconi is in its second day, as the country votes in local elections. The most significant are in Turin, Naples, Bologna… 16/05/2011
Judgement day for BerlusconiItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi cast his vote in Milan on Sunday in the local elections, presumably for his own party. But he will be hoping a good… 15/05/2011
Poll test for Berlusconi in ‘vital’ local electionsItalians are going to the polls in local elections that are a key test for scandal-hit Silvio Berlusconi and his government. About a quarter of the… 15/05/2011
Italian elections test BerlusconiItalians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday to vote in local elections. It’s seen as test of how badly the Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been damaged… 14/05/2011
Albanian parties argue over mayoral pollAlbania’s opposition leader, Edi Rama has accused the ruling party of voting irregularities in mayoral elections. It was just the first salvo between the… 09/05/2011
EU eyes on key Albanian pollAlbanians have been voting in local elections described as a referendum on the national government’s record – and a key test for possible future … 08/05/2011
Tension before Albanian vote after campaign violenceAlbanians vote in local elections on Sunday amidst high tension after a campaign marred by violence. National elections at the start of the year also… 07/05/2011
LibDems punished in England local voteThe Liberal Democrats have been punished in England in local elections, losing 300 councillors after counting in less than half the constituencies were… 06/05/2011
Russian voter support falls for pro-Kremlin partyMillions of Russians have voted in regional and municipal elections, providing a mid-term test of President Medvedev’s promise to loosen the Kremlin’s grip on… 15/03/2010
