Sentence examples for local communes from inspiring English sources

In 1991 it had 18 local communes, now it has 702.

So probably will most of France's 36,861 local communes (each with a mayor), 100 departments and 26 regions.

We have a communist mayor, a wonderful recycling system (from which the UK could learn much): we are self-sufficient in renewable energy (a project with five other local communes).

Partial results pointed to the CPP winning close to 99% of 1,621 local communes, although it will have to share power in some of these with opposition party members.As the first local elections to be held in Cambodia since the 1950s, the vote marked one more step in an arduous journey back from decades of conflict to some semblance of normality.

Roderick Brazier of the Asia Foundation, a think-tank, says the devolution of money and powers to local communes seems to be improving ordinary people's lives, and the appearance of a few capable technocrats in central government may help more.Tired and angry after the election, Mr Sam Rainsy remains defiant.

It is estimated that France built around 176,000 war memorials, including around 36,000 in the local communes.

This committee is elected every three years at a public meeting, with the participation of all stakeholders: local communities, commune council members, relevant provincial government officers, and a representative from the governor's office.

Go left on Bay Street and walk five minutes to the Everything Goes Book Cafe & Neighborhood Stage, 208 Bay Street, (718) 447-8256, a cozy, welcoming used-book store and community gathering spot run by Ganas, a local commune (it's closed on Mondays).

Each signature collected has to be validated by the local commune.

Local commune and village leaders view swidden as a traditional practice to be respected, so as to maintain harmonious relationships amongst social groups, and avoid ethnic groups protesting against the government.

When I lived in Belgium, I was required as a foreigner to carry my passport at all times and later, to take a carte d'identite from the local commune.