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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Arson in Apartment Buildings: Suspects in Custody

Two incidents of suspected arson targeting apartment buildings were reported in different cities in Lithuania, leading to the arrest of suspects and the initiation of pre-trial investigations.

Feb 27 • 06:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Bathrooms Rusted in New Apartment Buildings

An investigation reveals that Rust problems are appearing in component bathrooms of new apartment buildings in Finland, raising concerns about potential moisture damage.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Heat price jump: energy-inefficient apartment buildings pay the most

In Lithuania, rising heating prices disproportionately impact energy-inefficient apartment buildings, leading to increased heating bills for residents.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Trnava developer wants to build apartment buildings and family houses for 110 families in Budmerice

A Trnava development group plans to create a residential area in Budmerice, Slovakia, accommodating 110 families with various types of housing.

Feb 25 • 10:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jehovah's Witnesses plan a major expansion of their headquarters in Finland: a large office building and four apartment buildings in Vantaa

Jehovah's Witnesses are planning a significant expansion of their headquarters in Vantaa, Finland, which includes new office and residential buildings.

Feb 25 • 10:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia's wooden panels will allow for apartment buildings to be insulated twice as fast

A new insulation method using wooden panels produced in Latvia promises to significantly speed up the insulation process for multi-apartment buildings, with government and EU support to offset initial costs.

Feb 23 • 16:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The legendary 'Veneros' building has turned to rubble - construction of apartment buildings begins

The 'Veneros' building, formerly known as the 'Šilelis' cultural center in Lithuania, has been demolished to make way for new apartment structures after a lengthy bureaucratic process.

Feb 23 • 15:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three apartment buildings will rise instead of old warehouses in Pašilaičiai for 25 million euros

A new residential development project in the Pašilaičiai district of Vilnius will include three apartment buildings with a total of 223 flats and 12 commercial spaces.

Feb 23 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

High construction costs and low competition hinder the renovation of apartment buildings in Ida-Viru County

High construction costs and low competition are hindering the renovation of apartment buildings in Ida-Viru County, Estonia.

Feb 23 • 08:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominiums cannot prohibit residents from installing electric car chargers; understand

A Brazilian law allows apartment owners to install electric car chargers in their buildings, provided they bear the costs and meet technical requirements.

Feb 22 • 10:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Bonava Latvia to invest 11.5 million euros in residential housing project in Torņakalns

Bonava Latvia is investing 11.5 million euros to build two six-story apartment buildings in Torņakalns, Riga, with a focus on modern and sustainable solutions.

Feb 20 • 06:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Bonava Latvia will invest 11.5 million euros in a residential building project in Torņakalns

Bonava Latvia is investing 11.5 million euros in the construction of two six-story apartment buildings in Torņakalns, Riga, offering 120 apartments with modern and sustainable features.

Feb 20 • 06:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian attacks Kharkiv with missile: windows shattered in several apartment blocks

Russian missile strikes hit the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, causing significant damage to residential buildings without reported casualties yet.

Feb 20 • 04:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Warning Systems for the Hearing Impaired Discarded in Apartment Buildings Worth Tens of Thousands of Euros

Apartment buildings in Finland are discarding warning systems for the hearing impaired, valued at tens of thousands of euros, following a law change mandating fire alarms in all residences.

Feb 19 • 10:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What preliminary work needs to be done to qualify for co-financing for the insulation of apartment buildings?

Currently, the application process for an energy efficiency support program for apartment buildings in Latvia is closed, as the entire 170 million euros in funding has been reserved, with a resumption expected only in late 2027.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Police news: The man who stalked and scared residents in Kaunas at night was caught by the officials

A man who was reportedly frightening residents in Kaunas by lurking in apartment buildings has been apprehended by police.

Feb 19 • 08:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Buildings: how often should water tanks be cleaned and what risks arise from not doing so

The article discusses the importance of regularly cleaning water tanks in apartment buildings in Argentina to prevent contamination of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents of apartment buildings are saving in the wrong places: the most money spent on heating is burned in these locations

An analysis highlights that apartment residents often overlook major sources of heat loss, leading to inefficient heating costs.

Feb 17 • 13:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Support for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps Will Also be Available for Apartment Buildings and Municipalities

The support program for the installation of solar panels and heat pumps is now extended to include apartment buildings and municipalities in Latvia.

Feb 17 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS: The former central heating plant development has been named Uus-Karlowa

A new development called Uus-Karlowa is set to replace the former central heating plant in Tartu city center, featuring three apartment buildings with commercial spaces and plans for a hotel and office building.

Feb 17 • 08:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Over 1,500 apartment buildings remain without heating in Kyiv after Russian attacks, local authorities say

Over 1,500 apartment buildings in Kyiv are currently without heating as a result of intensified Russian attacks on critical infrastructure during winter.

Feb 16 • 11:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No apartment buildings were built in Pori last year – construction is frozen

Pori, Finland, saw no new apartment buildings constructed last year for the first time since the 2000s, indicating a significant halt in construction activity across the country.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling from 18th Floor in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

A 12-year-old boy died after falling from the 18th floor of an apartment building in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka.

Feb 14 • 23:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Elevators That Can Accommodate Transport Robots Proposed for Apartments During Maintenance and Upgrades

A trial is underway to introduce elevators that can automatically accommodate small transport robots in apartment buildings to streamline delivery services.

Feb 12 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Renovating Large Apartment Buildings in Ida-Viru County is a Challenge

Ida-Viru County is facing difficulties in renovating its large apartment buildings, especially in major cities.

Feb 11 • 22:20 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians strike kindergarten and apartment buildings in Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia, hitting a kindergarten and several apartment buildings, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Feb 10 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Southern suburbs: Perpetrators on scooters place incendiary devices in apartment buildings

Video footage reveals two individuals placing incendiary devices in the entrances of apartment buildings in the suburbs of Dafni and Agios Dimitrios, seemingly to intimidate rival sports fans.

Feb 10 • 08:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The regulator has received signals about possible competition violations in building insulation and renovation

Latvia's Competition Council has issued recommendations to municipalities regarding procurement practices for the renovation of apartment buildings and improving energy efficiency.

Feb 10 • 05:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

More than 1,400 Kyiv apartment blocks remain without heating, Zelenskyy says

Over 1,400 apartment buildings in Kyiv lack heating, highlighting ongoing energy challenges due to Russian strikes, according to President Zelenskyy.

Feb 9 • 12:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Three apartment buildings with commercial spaces will replace the haunted houses on Baeri Street

Plans are underway to replace abandoned buildings on Baeri Street in Tartu with three new apartment buildings that will include commercial spaces.

Feb 9 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DO NOT WAIT ⟩ All apartment owners will have to pay sooner or later for the uninsured apartment building

LHV Insurance emphasizes the risks of uninsured apartment buildings and the communal responsibility of owners.

Feb 9 • 05:47 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian forces damage apartment buildings in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian forces targeted apartment buildings in Chuhuiiv, Kharkiv Oblast, causing damage and prompting emergency services to respond to the aftermath.

Feb 8 • 01:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kyiv residents revealed how to survive the bombing by Russians: two key points

A Kyiv resident discusses essential survival strategies in high-rise apartment buildings amid ongoing bombings.

Feb 7 • 21:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

PHOTOS: Colorful igloos made of snow and ice erected between Ränilinna apartment buildings

Colorful igloos made of snow and ice, created by the joint effort of two families, have become a winter attraction for children in the Ränilinna neighborhood.

Feb 6 • 16:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

More than a thousand apartment buildings in Kyiv may remain without heating for two months

The repair of a thermal power station supplying heat to over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv, damaged in recent Russian attacks, will take up to two months according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Feb 5 • 17:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ "Emergency situations at every step!" Cars parked by students in Riga hinder access to apartment buildings

Students in Riga are parking their cars in a way that obstructs access to residential buildings, causing frustration among local residents and complicating services.

Feb 4 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kyiv still has 1,100 apartment buildings without heating, announces Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating due to massive Russian missile and drone strikes.

Feb 4 • 14:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A new residential project is being developed in Ķengarags

Construction company SIA 'Monum' will invest 19 million euros in the development of its first residential project in the Ķengarags area of Riga, comprising two apartment buildings with a total of 160 apartments, set to begin construction in the spring of 2026 and complete by the summer of 2027.

Feb 4 • 13:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv have no heating, number of repair crews to increase

President Zelenskyy reported that over 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv currently lack heating and emphasized the need for a timeline for repairs and support for affected residents.

Feb 4 • 11:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Russia's Major Attack on Ukraine Before Peace Talks, Launched 32 Ballistic Missiles

Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and residential areas with hundreds of drones and a record 32 ballistic missiles just before peace talks in Abu Dhabi, resulting in about 10 injuries and power outages in 1,170 apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Feb 4 • 02:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Not everyone knows: an unexpected reason could seriously spoil winter holidays in Southern Europe

Travelers renting apartments in Southern Europe may face indoor temperatures dropping as low as 17 degrees Celsius, potentially ruining their winter holidays due to the lack of central heating in many buildings.

Feb 3 • 14:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BLOGI – POSTIMEES UKRAINE ⟩ A suggestion from the head of an apartment association in Kyiv: a crisis plan is not enough, conduct drills in your building

The head of an apartment association in Kyiv advises residents to conduct emergency drills in their buildings, emphasizing that mere crisis plans are insufficient.

Feb 3 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv: Damage to apartment buildings, alerts in Kharkiv and Zaporizhia

A Russian attack involving missiles and drones has struck Kyiv, causing damage to apartment buildings and triggering alerts in Kharkiv and Zaporizhia.

Feb 3 • 01:03 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Kyiv under rocket attack – residential blocks hit

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was attacked by Russian rockets early Tuesday morning, damaging several apartment buildings and an educational institution, according to the city's military administration.

Feb 2 • 23:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

POSTIMEES UKRAINE ⟩ Kyiv's electricity crisis highlighted the importance of communities' preparedness

During the massive power outages caused by Russian airstrikes in Kyiv, residents of apartment buildings who prepared for the worst fared better than those who relied on authorities.

Feb 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state supports apartment associations in adapting shelters with up to 35,000 euros

The Estonian government announced a funding program allowing apartment associations to apply for up to 35,000 euros to adapt their buildings for shelter purposes, targeting those with at least 1,200 m² of closed net area and three apartments.

Feb 2 • 11:57 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Ukrainian Drone Slams Into Ryazan Apartment Building, Injuring 2

A Ukrainian drone crashed into a high-rise apartment building in Ryazan, injuring two people and causing damage to the facades of two buildings, with the governor calling it a terrorist attack.

Jan 16 • 09:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Japan: The Last Fields of Tokyo

Choji Takada, a 60-year-old farmer, has gained attention for his vegetable production as apartment buildings rise where farmland once existed near Hoya Station in Tokyo.

Jan 14 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The rehabilitation plan for the refugee apartments on Alexandra Avenue begins

The first phase of a rehabilitation project for four of the eight historical apartment buildings on Alexandra Avenue aims to create social housing and accommodate companions of patients from the nearby hospital 'Agios Savvas,' with a goal to restore 108 apartments by 2028.

Jan 14 • 06:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Ukrainian drone raid injures 4 people, causes fire and damage in Rostov, Russia

A Ukrainian drone raid in Rostov, Russia, injured four people, caused fires in industrial facilities, and damaged apartment buildings.

Jan 14 • 05:55 UTC

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