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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It now has a new owner, an architectural gem in ruins by the sea that has heritage protection

The historic Parador Ariston in Mar del Plata has been acquired by a group of local entrepreneurs who plan to restore and revitalize the building.

Feb 28 • 18:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Dusetai – a dramatic night: the city's historical symbol collapsed

A historic building in Dusetai, Lithuania, known for its cultural significance, collapsed under the weight of heavy snow, raising concerns about heritage preservation responsibilities among property owners.

Feb 28 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

City Hall assesses risk of ruin in historic building of USP's Law School after fire

The City of São Paulo has halted activities in part of the historic building housing USP's Law School due to fire damage.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Loss in Dusetos: The Oldest Building in the City Collapsed Due to Snow

A historic building in Dusetos, Lithuania, has collapsed due to heavy snow, highlighting the responsibilities of property owners regarding cultural heritage preservation.

Feb 26 • 21:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The building where Hitler was born is revived: a police station opens its doors

The historic building where Adolf Hitler was born has been renovated and will now serve as a police station, sparking mixed emotions among local residents.

Feb 26 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The oldest bookstore in Panevėžys faces a challenge: owners have approached the city mayor regarding the future of the historic building

The owners of Panevėžys' oldest bookstore have requested assistance from the city mayor to preserve the iconic establishment amidst difficulties in competing with online book sales and shopping centers.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Building a new Zarasai bypass: the municipality calls it a historic breakthrough

The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a new bypass for the town of Zarasai, aimed at improving road safety and reducing air pollution.

Feb 25 • 12:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Goldman Sachs grows and changes headquarters in Milan

Goldman Sachs is set to move its Milan headquarters to a historic building previously occupied by Credit Suisse, reflecting its strategic strengthening in the Italian financial market.

Feb 25 • 06:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She moved to the ground floor of a century-old building in Belgrano, captivated by its invaluable green lung

Ceramist Eugenia Beccari moved into a historic apartment in Belgrano, appreciating its natural ventilation and dedication to preserving its architectural integrity.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Almeida will create a cultural 'refuge' for youth in the iconic Peironcely building, it will be named after Robert Capa, cost a million euros and will be managed by the foundation of Father Llanos

The city of Madrid plans to transform the historic Peironcely building into a cultural center for young people, named after photographer Robert Capa, with funding from the Father Llanos Foundation.

Feb 23 • 23:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ruckus Over Closing the Mosque Gate at Lucknow University, Students Prayed Outside

Students at Lucknow University protested after the administration sealed the gate of the historic mosque located within the Red Baradari building, citing safety concerns.

Feb 23 • 08:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for New Jersey: the historic YMCA demolition has begun to build a residential complex

The historic YMCA building in Hackensack, New Jersey, is being demolished to make way for a new residential complex after nearly a century of operation.

Feb 22 • 16:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian attack damages Odesa law school housed in listed historic building – photos

A Russian attack on Odesa has resulted in damage to a historic law school building, though no injuries were reported among staff.

Feb 21 • 14:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hotel Casino Míguez: part of the emblematic building of Punta del Este is abandoned, for sale, and awaits rebirth

The historic Hotel Casino Míguez in Punta del Este, recently declared a heritage site, is for sale at a price of $4.3 million.

Feb 19 • 06:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ABSURD SITUATION ⟩ The owner of a historical building sinking into the Baltic Sea wants to save the house, but the municipality wants to demolish it

The owner of a historic villa on the Baltic Sea in Germany aims to relocate the house to prevent it from sinking, but the local municipality opposes the plan.

Feb 18 • 17:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Historical Warsaw tenement house to undergo revitalization. Housing will be created

A historic building in central Warsaw is set for revitalization, which will create residential units and commercial spaces while preserving its architectural features.

Feb 18 • 12:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A historic theater in the center of Naples ravaged by flames

A historic theater in Naples, the Teatro Sannazaro, has been completely destroyed by a fire that started in a nearby apartment building.

Feb 17 • 13:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The log apartment building in Žvėrynas – a second life: behind the yellow cladding lies real intrigue

A log apartment building in Žvėrynas is undergoing renovation that preserves its historic exterior while creating a modern interior showcased with original log walls.

Feb 17 • 10:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Venice, judges block the controversial elevator in the historic building where Fiorello lives

Judges in Venice have halted the construction of a controversial elevator in a historic building that also houses the entertainer Fiorello, citing concerns about its design and necessity.

Feb 16 • 11:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry into neglect in the conservation of historic church in Bahia

The Bahia State Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an inquiry into the alleged neglect of conservation efforts for the historic Church of Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso in Abaíra.

Feb 13 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Venice: a boat lost control, crashed into two gondolas, and hit a building

A passenger boat lost control in Venice, causing panic as it collided with two gondolas and struck a historic building.

Feb 10 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The first neighbor of the La Papallona building goes to trial: “They want to kick families out to turn it all into ‘coliving’

Residents of the historic La Papallona building in Barcelona face eviction as the property is sold to a Dutch investment fund aiming to convert it into coliving spaces.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New owners of Kuressaare Spa building gradually restore its historical appearance

The new owners of the Kuressaare Spa building plan to restore its historical appearance in phases, allowing the tenant to continue operations during the main season.

Feb 5 • 10:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

VICO, the beauty of pizza

VICO Pizza&Wine, located near the Pantheon in Rome, offers a unique dining experience in a historic 16th-century building that showcases Tudor heritage and artistic restoration.

Feb 4 • 07:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A New Life for the Building at Moniuszki

The historic building at Moniuszki, known for its past as the elegant Café Adria, is being modernized to serve as a stylish property for long-term institutional rentals.

Feb 3 • 08:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Transform a 1900s prison into a luxury hotel

A historic prison in Nara, Japan, is set to be transformed into a luxury hotel featuring 48 rooms in its former cell blocks.

Feb 2 • 20:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

From tension to warming: China and Canada are building a new strategic relationship

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the signing of a 'historic' trade agreement between China and Canada, marking a new beginning for their strategic relationship after years of tensions.

Jan 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Town Receives 70 Million for the Old Landsbanki Building, Which Will Get a New Role

Akranes municipality has sold the old Landsbanki building for 70 million, which will be repurposed into a hotel and restaurant while maintaining its historic style.

Jan 16 • 10:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Netherlands: At least four injured in explosion in Utrecht

A severe explosion in the historic center of Utrecht, Netherlands, caused at least four people to sustain minor injuries and led to a building collapse, with authorities suspecting a gas leak as the cause.

Jan 16 • 08:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Netherlands: At least four injured in explosion in Utrecht

A massive explosion in the historic center of Utrecht, Netherlands, has resulted in at least four minor injuries and is suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, leading to building collapses and a subsequent fire.

Jan 16 • 08:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Archaeological finds revealed in the yard of the "Kokovikou House" in Plaka, see photos

Archaeological discoveries have been made in the yard of the historic Kokovikou House in Plaka, Athens, contributing to the building's integration into modern city life.

Jan 14 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The company that wants to build a hotel on the Baobab building accelerates demolition despite Almeida's prohibition

The demolition of the historic Baobab building continues despite a prohibition announced by Almeida, with workers hastening their efforts.

Jan 14 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The City Council of Madrid suspends the demolition of the historic Baobab building in Lavapiés after a complaint by the PSOE

The City Council of Madrid has temporarily suspended the demolition license for two buildings in Lavapiés, pending a decision on their historical value and potential protection, following a complaint by the PSOE.

Jan 13 • 14:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Historical Buildings: Association crowns the "Demolition of the Year"

A historic residential house and a traditional inn in Upper Bavaria, along with a 400-year-old half-timbered building in Central Franconia, have been awarded the "Demolitions of the Year" for 2025, prompting a call for greater appreciation and preservation of historic structures.

Jan 12 • 12:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Illegal Demolition: When Will the Clockmaker's House Finally Be Rebuilt?

The article discusses the illegal demolition of the historic Clockmaker's House in Munich, highlighting the neglected site and ongoing calls for its reconstruction.

Jan 11 • 10:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Residents of Saska Kępa outraged. Did the pastry shop damage the historic facade?

The residents of Saska Kępa are upset over a controversial pink spray-painted 'LXXX' marking on a historic building, which turned out to be part of a marketing campaign for the 80th anniversary of the Lukullus pastry shop.

Jan 7 • 11:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Klingsölde in Lower Bavaria: How two young men transformed a monument into a cozy home

Two young men have renovated the historic Klingsölde in Altdorf, Lower Bavaria, into a cozy home following years of neglect.

Jan 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Frick Collection in New York: She Wants to Make the Traces of Her Art Invisible

The Frick Collection in New York has reopened after a five-year closure, highlighting a design by architect Annabelle Selldorf that ensures the art shines without overshadowing the historic building.

Jan 7 • 07:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The ancient ruined palace that is revolutionizing the historic center of Toledo

The restoration of the Salón Rico, a medieval building that had deteriorated in the 20th century, is being transformed into a vibrant cultural space, a resting area for tourists, and rental homes for young people.

Dec 30 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The FBI closes the historic J. Edgar Hoover building: why the headquarters will be decommissioned

The FBI has announced the permanent closure of its historic headquarters, the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, D.C., after over fifty years of service, a decision revealed by Director Kash Patel on X.

Dec 27 • 15:30 UTC

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