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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Residents of the tilted apartment building moved to a new home

Residents have moved into a newly constructed apartment building in Tartu, replacing a previously demolished tilted structure.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Illinois: JB Pritzker's plan to unlock housing construction

Governor JB Pritzker has unveiled the BUILD Plan to address Illinois' housing crisis by facilitating and accelerating home construction.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Construction worker is stabbed and slashed to death after home invasion in Bahia

A 48-year-old construction worker was murdered in Bahia following a violent home invasion.

Feb 24 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother and son who died after suffering electric shock had just built the house they lived in: 'Full of dreams'

Luzia and Herbert Andrade, a mother and son from Itaguaru, Brazil, tragically died from an electric shock while working with a pressure washer at their newly constructed home.

Feb 23 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

We mapped out how much the Vantaa tram is currently employing people – fresh engineer Eetu Vento, 24, is one of the lucky ones

The construction of the Vantaa tram is providing job opportunities for local residents, including fresh engineer Eetu Vento, who secured a role close to home amid challenging employment conditions for recent graduates.

Feb 23 • 10:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Edmonton propane fire shoots flames ’40 to 50 feet,’ forces home evacuations

A major propane fire in northeast Edmonton caused evacuations as flames reached heights of 40 to 50 feet, prompting a response from local firefighters and evacuation of nearby residents.

Feb 21 • 22:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Don't get caught up in cheap property, your money will drown, know these things before investing

Investing in real estate is a significant decision for many in India, especially for first-time buyers who must choose wisely between 'under-construction' and 'ready-to-move-in' properties.

Feb 20 • 07:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An incomprehensible problem revealed from the plot of the house

A Finnish court has ordered home sellers to pay buyers nearly 200,000 euros after large amounts of household and construction waste were found buried on the property.

Feb 19 • 16:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Isac and Ebba maxed out when the home renovation deduction was increased - see their renovation journey

Ebba Myhrman and her partner Isac Wadsten have capitalized on a tax increase for home renovations, boosting the construction sector while undertaking their own renovation projects.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Candidate Site for J1 Espulse's Home Ground at Shimizu Station East Exit, Shizuoka

Shizuoka City has proposed a budget for acquiring land to build a new multi-purpose stadium for J1 Espulse near JR Shimizu Station, reflecting ongoing discussions about enhancing the area's sports infrastructure.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Railway chaos towards Manhattan: employees asked to work remotely due to construction on a key bridge

New Jersey Transit has urged commuters to consider working from home due to significant rail service disruptions linked to ongoing construction on a crucial bridge.

Feb 17 • 18:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Plzeň will finally start building the first home for autistics in the region

Plzeň is set to begin construction on its first facility dedicated to supporting individuals with autism in the region.

Feb 14 • 17:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Real Estate: What a newly built house must have – The SOS that saves your pocket

The article discusses essential features and considerations for prospective buyers of newly built homes in Greece amidst rising prices and vague property descriptions.

Feb 14 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Approval of a name for a new street in Kringlureitnum

The Reykjavík City Environment and Planning Council has approved the name Mjóamýri for a new street in the Kringlureit area, which was previously home to the western depressions of the first golf course in Reykjavik.

Feb 12 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

My Home is My Fortress. Literally for the Mega Rich Today

British music producer Alex Grant experienced an armed intrusion at his under-construction mansion in Los Angeles, prompting him to enhance security measures significantly as he recently put the property on the market for $85 million.

Feb 12 • 06:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Island with 200 inhabitants in SP has 'Instagrammable' blue sea fish and built a chapel in just 2 days; see

The island of Diana in Brazil, home to about 200 residents, has a unique culture, an 'Instagrammable' dish, and an impressive feat of community spirit in its rapid chapel construction.

Feb 8 • 08:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Sweden silenced the home crowd - ran over Italy

Sweden's women's hockey team decisively defeated host nation Italy 6-1 in their latest Olympic match, navigating a challenging atmosphere amidst seating restrictions due to venue construction delays.

Feb 7 • 15:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Alert for banks: all lines of credit for remodeling the kitchen

Seven financial entities are offering lines of credit specifically for kitchen remodeling amid rising construction costs.

Feb 6 • 22:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Foreign workers are 'essential' and support care and construction fields, even in rural areas

This article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in Japan's care and construction sectors, particularly focusing on a Vietnamese caregiver contributing significantly at a nursing home in Shimonoseki.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man found dead with cord around his neck was discovered nude by mother and stepfather

Italo Franklin, a construction technician, was found dead with a lamp cord wrapped around his neck in his home in Cajati, São Paulo, by his mother and stepfather, leading to a police investigation into his suspicious death.

Feb 6 • 17:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Leakage, heat, and humidity: the latest technologies to protect the house and prevent structural damage

Intense rain, heatwaves, and the passage of time challenge homes in Argentina, prompting the need for new technologies in construction to address rising issues like leakage and humidity.

Feb 6 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Washing and drying: why can't you find machines under 10 kg in stores?

The article discusses the lack of washing machines with a capacity below 10 kg in stores, attributing this trend to changing apartment sizes and manufacturing adaptations.

Feb 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Everything for the home in one place transforms the renovation experience

The integration of choices simplifies renovation and construction, with Vilarejo emerging as a reference for design, material curation, and shopping experience in a market focused on efficiency and added value.

Feb 6 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court rules that Alfenas City Hall and neighbor must compensate woman after work causes cracks and house ban

A court has ordered the Alfenas City Hall and a neighbor to compensate a woman who had to leave her home due to cracks caused by irregular construction on the neighboring lot.

Feb 2 • 10:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The City of Zagreb announced when the stadium in Kranjčevićeva will be completed and what it will feature

The city of Zagreb has revealed that the construction of the stadium in Kranjčevićeva street is progressing well, expected to serve as the temporary home for Dinamo's footballers by the end of the year while a new Maksimir is being built.

Jan 16 • 12:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nursing Care: Delays on the Construction Site

Residents of the Rudolf and Maria Gunst House care home in Lochham were supposed to move into a nearby newly constructed facility on January 8, but the move has been postponed to March 11 due to construction delays.

Jan 15 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The beautiful medieval cloister that hides the oldest cathedral in Aragon

Roda de Isábena, located in the Ribagorza region of northern Huesca, is home to the Cathedral of San Vicente Mártir, the oldest and smallest cathedral in Spain, featuring a beautiful cloister with original elements from its construction.

Jan 15 • 12:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial in Munich: Joko Winterscheidt's Problems with House Construction

Joko Winterscheidt is suing an architect and a metal construction company at the Munich District Court over numerous defects in his newly built home in Bogenhausen.

Jan 14 • 15:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Sports

When will Kometa play in the new arena? Brno councilor has announced a date but now speaks of further negotiations.

The construction of the new arena in Brno has faced criticism regarding its high costs and unclear operational plans, with the local hockey team Kometa Brno expected to play their home games there starting the 2026/2027 season.

Jan 14 • 15:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

West Bank.. House demolished in Salfit and families forced to leave their homes in al-Auja

Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian home in Kafr Deek, Salfit, citing unauthorized construction, while families in the al-Auja area face forced displacement due to settler violence and harassment.

Jan 13 • 12:06 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

After Devastating LA Fires, California is Drafting Nation's Toughest Rules for Homes

California is developing stringent regulations for home construction and landscaping in response to increasing wildfire risks following the destructive Eaton and Palisades Fires in Los Angeles.

Jan 6 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Hundreds of Detroit home demolition sites may have been filled with toxic dirt

Many home demolition sites in Detroit have been potentially backfilled with hazardous construction debris, posing a significant public health risk to local neighborhoods.

Dec 29 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Housing will not give respite in 2026 and will rise by 10% due to demographic pressure and lack of new construction

Experts predict a slight slowdown in the increase of home prices in 2026, but no short-term decline is expected, with rents also rising and significant tensions continuing in major cities.

Dec 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Before Selling a House: 'Homeowners Often Overvalue Their Houses Significantly'

Real estate appraiser Stephanie Schäfer explains how to accurately value homes, when investing in renovations before selling is worthwhile, and the significant issue of unpermitted construction.

Mar 4 • 06:26 UTC

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