Holiday hotspot to introduce second tourist tax to stop overcrowding
A city in Portugal are clamping down on the effects of too much holidaymakers by introducing tourist tax. The world heritage site will implement the…
Majorca to bring in 'brave' new measures against tourist overcrowding next year
President Magra Prohens has warned that 'brave' decisions will be taken to combat overcrowding in the Balearic Islands, as concerns grow over the impact of…
Criminals released early amid overcrowding crisis in Britain’s prison system
Prisons in England and Wales began releasing about 1,750 inmates from prisons 40% of the way through their sentences on Tuesday as part of efforts…
Britain to detain suspects in police cells amid a prison overcrowding crisis after riots
Britain implemented emergency measures on Monday to reduce pressure on prisons overflowing from people being sentenced for taking part in, or inciting, riots across England…
Israel’s ‘retaliatory’ Palestinian captive-taking has led to overcrowding in prisons
Palestinians search for victims following an Israeli strike that killed more than 100 people in a school sheltering displaced Palestinians. a medical source said, in…
Failure to tackle prison overcrowding ‘could spark a law and order collapse’ cops fear
FAILURE to tackle prison overcrowding could spark a law and order collapse, police fear.They have warned of a hike in crimes — including looting —…
Gate installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds
TOKYO — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan’s Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year’s climbing season, but…
California wants to improve animal shelter conditions, reduce strays
Cats and dogs can’t speak up for themselves, but their allies have been making a lot of noise in the California Legislature recently. The overcrowded…
L.A. City Council votes to stop issuing new dog breeding licenses
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to temporarily stop issuing new dog breeding licenses because of overcrowding at city-run animal shelters. The city’s six…
Push for federal government to fund more Youth Foyers to address homelessness across Australia
In short: Housing organisation Foyer Foundation wants the government to commit $180 million for sites across the country.The model provides 16–24 year-olds with accommodation for up…