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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'There are no new construction permits': The rise in housing prices in Santa Úrsula is rejected due to the World Cup

Mexican officials have dismissed concerns that housing prices will rise in Santa Úrsula due to the 2026 World Cup, stating that no new construction permits are necessary.

Mar 20 • 19:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Construction work and then occupancy permit. People might have their first coffee at the Brno waterfront by the end of summer

Construction is underway at the Brno waterfront, with hopes of welcoming visitors for coffee by the end of summer after obtaining the necessary permits.

Mar 16 • 11:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ maintains suspension of demolitions and new building constructions in SP; Chamber appeals to the STF

The São Paulo Court of Justice has upheld a measure halting any new construction permits in the city, as local authorities challenge the ruling.

Mar 13 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TJ maintains suspension of construction and demolition in SP, and Chamber appeals to the STF

The São Paulo Court of Justice has upheld a suspension on construction and demolition permits in the city amidst an ongoing legal challenge regarding zoning laws.

Mar 13 • 16:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electronic permit granting system begins operation in Piracicaba; learn how it will work

The new electronic permit system in Piracicaba, Brazil, aims to streamline and digitize the process of issuing construction permits.

Mar 9 • 10:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Soccer field construction at the Olympic Golf Course in Barra becomes a police matter

Brazilian Civil Police have intervened to halt the construction of a soccer field at the Olympic Golf Course due to insufficient environmental permits.

Mar 4 • 22:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Official Journal dated March 3, 2026 (positions 253-258)

The article discusses several new regulations issued by various Polish government ministries, including health and finance, concerning food safety, construction permits, and healthcare agreements.

Mar 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Unpleasant Consequence of the 'Backyard Sauna Law': Permit Fees Rise

New building regulations in Finland have led to a significant decrease in permit applications, causing municipalities to raise their permit fees due to lost revenue.

Mar 3 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Turning point for construction: This will take time

Construction permits in Germany have risen by over ten percent, yet substantial changes in urban housing availability are still needed.

Mar 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Construction: Why It Is Collapsing – The Role of the Building Code and Newly Built Properties

Greece's construction sector saw a sharp decline in 2025 due to new regulations that eliminated building bonuses, resulting in a 20.6% decrease in authorized housing unit permits.

Mar 2 • 05:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends demolitions and new buildings in SP for seeing flaws in zoning review

São Paulo's court has temporarily halted the issuance of permits for demolitions and new constructions due to issues in the zoning law revision process.

Feb 27 • 14:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A small municipality reports on the aftermath of the 'yard sauna law': workload increased, revenues dropped by tens of thousands

A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.

Feb 27 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): Federal Police investigates fraud in illegal constructions in a paradise destination

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The sauna boom is now spreading in Finland like an itch – here's why

The sauna market in Finland has seen rapid growth, particularly in the sales of small saunas, following a new construction law that allows the building of small structures without permits.

Feb 23 • 18:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Construction volumes may start to grow this year

Estonian construction companies experienced a decline in activity last year, but increased building permits suggest a potential growth in construction volumes this year.

Feb 20 • 17:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Housing Construction in Rostock: It Takes Ten Years to Obtain a Building Permit

In Rostock, obtaining a building permit for housing construction takes about ten years, highlighting inefficiencies in urban development processes.

Feb 20 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends permits for the construction of buildings on the coastline of Salvador due to risk of environmental damage

A federal court in Brazil has suspended building permits for the Infinity Blue and Infinity Sea projects in Salvador due to environmental concerns.

Feb 19 • 23:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Housing: The number of building permits is rising again

The number of building permits in Germany has increased for the first time in 2025 after a three-year decline, with nearly 240,000 permits issued.

Feb 18 • 13:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Housing construction is still struggle

Housing construction in Finland continues to decline, with last year seeing a drop in new completions and building permits.

Feb 17 • 06:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech Republic Faces Record Decline in Building Permits

Czech building authorities issued 61,613 permits in 2022, a reduction of about 10,500 from the previous year, indicating a concerning trend in construction activity.

Feb 15 • 09:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Apparent continuation of construction work and the expiration of the building permit

This article discusses the issues surrounding the apparent continuation of construction work despite the expiration of building permits.

Feb 10 • 04:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Utilitas Wind receives construction permit for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm

Utilitas Wind has been granted construction permits for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm and the installation of an export cable to connect it to Estonia's main grid.

Feb 4 • 12:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Retaining walls without permits and notifications

The article discusses the legal ambiguities surrounding the construction of retaining walls on private properties in Poland, which have caused tension between investors, neighbors, and construction oversight due to the lack of a clear definition in the building law.

Feb 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Galio Group promises 42 million investments in Lithuanian real estate sector this year

Galio Group plans to invest 42 million euros in the Lithuanian real estate sector this year, despite having invested only 27 million euros last year due to delays in obtaining construction permits.

Feb 3 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends decision preventing new licenses and permits for constructions on the Coastal Road

The Court of Rio Grande do Norte has suspended the decision blocking new urban licenses and building permits for constructions on the Coastal Road in Natal, following a request from the city's mayor and in the context of a law passed in December 2024.

Feb 2 • 22:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mayor of Milos on hotel licenses: "Ecological crime – Pre-approvals come out even for Natura areas"

The Mayor of Milos, Manolis Mikelis, criticized the issuance of hotel construction permits in culturally significant and ecologically sensitive areas, stating that development should not compromise the island's heritage.

Feb 2 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Demolition of the community center without permission: 'The damage is done'

Contractors began demolishing the old community center in Kópavogur without the necessary permits, prompting a halt to the work by local authorities.

Jan 16 • 19:12 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

New construction permits in Barcelona register their worst figure in ten years

Despite a good year for construction in Catalonia, Barcelona saw a significant decline in new construction permits, marking the worst figures in a decade.

Jan 15 • 16:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Builders imported 30% fewer foreign workers last year

The trend of decreasing permits for foreign workers confirmed that 30% fewer were imported last year compared to the previous year, with a total of 170,723 issued permits.

Jan 15 • 07:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

In 2025, over 170,000 work permits issued: Most foreign workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia

The Ministry of Interior has released annual statistics indicating that Croatia issued 170,723 work and residence permits in 2025, primarily for workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia, mostly employed in tourism, hospitality, and construction, which reflects a decrease from 206,529 permits in 2024.

Jan 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

It is unknown how to design temporary shelter locations

The article discusses new obligations for multi-family and public utility buildings that will come into effect in January 2026, focusing on legislative changes and their impact on construction projects and permits.

Jan 2 • 17:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

USKOK filed charges against an SDP representative and seven other people

USKOK has filed charges against eight individuals, including SDP representative Barbara Antolić Vupora, for alleged corruption related to construction permits.

Dec 31 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Construction: Grew in September with a 12.5% increase in permits

The construction sector has gained momentum in September, showing a 12.5% increase in permits amid the clarification of the New Building Regulation and the restart of frozen construction sites.

Dec 29 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

ELSTAT: Building permits increased by 12.5% in September

In September, Greece's ELSTAT reported a 12.5% increase in building permits, totaling 2,549 issued, although there was a decrease of 6.3% in building permits over the nine-month period from January to September 2025.

Dec 29 • 14:41 UTC

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