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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The European Parliament estimates the deficit at 10 million homes and proposes a "simplification package" along with the mobilization of European funds

The European Parliament has identified a housing deficit of approximately 10 million homes in Europe and proposes measures to address the ongoing housing crisis.

Feb 27 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UKHSA issues alert over potentially deadly 'invisible danger' in UK homes

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning about the dangers of carbon monoxide in homes as temperatures decrease, advising residents to take precautions against this undetectable gas.

Feb 27 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rare UK coin worth up to £10,000 could be hiding in your home

A rare UK coin, potentially valued at £10,000, may be found in homes across Britain as experts highlight its desirability among collectors.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The number of people with Alzheimer's is increasing. However, the capacity of special care homes is insufficient

The article discusses the growing number of Alzheimer's patients in Czechia and the inadequate capacity of homes specializing in their care.

Feb 27 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Expert's £5 'low-effort' item that keeps homes warm and saves cash

Consumer experts highlight an inexpensive way to improve home heating efficiency and reduce energy costs amidst ongoing cold weather in the UK.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

SV and Rødt signal a fight against Stoltenberg's new housing tax

The Norwegian finance minister announced an increase in the threshold for what is considered an expensive home as part of a new housing tax policy.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Benjamin Dousa and Johan Forssell on the verdict against the activist

A court has sentenced an activist from the Rojava committees for illegal threats and harassment related to protests outside the homes of two Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 11:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The value of the most expensive homes has been systematically underestimated

The Norwegian government is proposing adjustments to property valuations to create a fairer tax system and shield homes from excessive taxation compared to financial assets.

Feb 27 • 11:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government's tax bomb: More homes receive greater discounts

The Norwegian government is raising the threshold for what constitutes an expensive home from 10 to 14 million NOK to ease the impact of a new tax assessment model.

Feb 27 • 10:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Activist convicted for actions outside ministers' homes

A 43-year-old activist has been convicted of harassment and illegal threats for placing disturbing symbols outside the homes of two government ministers in Sweden.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Threatened Ministers - Convicted for Harassment and Illegal Threats

An activist has been convicted of harassment and illegal threats after leaving disturbing items outside the homes of two Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

How much does it cost to live like a Bridgerton? Staggering value of their house uncovered

A property expert reveals surprising estimated values of iconic homes featured in Netflix's Bridgerton, coinciding with the release of season 4's final episodes.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Activist convicted for unlawful threats after actions against ministers

A pro-Kurdish activist was convicted for making unlawful threats after leaving disturbing symbolic items outside the homes of two Swedish ministers, although the court did not fully agree with the prosecution's definition of the actions as threats.

Feb 27 • 09:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

To avoid living kidnapped in our own homes

The article discusses the societal effects of narcoblocking in Mexico, focusing on fear and the state's inability to control rising criminal violence.

Feb 27 • 09:04 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Stoltenberg on the new model for valuing homes

Jens Stoltenberg discusses a new model for the valuation of homes in Norway.

Feb 27 • 08:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kolkata shaken by earthquake, magnitude 5.5, people evacuated from homes and offices

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale shook Kolkata, causing panic and prompting evacuations.

Feb 27 • 08:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are houses being built only for the rich? Where will the middle class build their homes?

The Indian real estate market is increasingly focusing on luxury housing, leaving the middle class struggling to find affordable homes as prices surge.

Feb 27 • 07:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Preparing for Floods in Lithuania – Warning Regarding Pets

As the risk of floods increases in Lithuania, residents are warned to prepare their homes and pets before any potential flooding occurs.

Feb 27 • 06:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Shock over heating bills: which homes are the biggest energy wasters?

Heating costs in Lithuania have surged by an average of 85% due to cold weather and removal of VAT exemptions.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

10 Prefabricated Houses on Amazon for Less than 20,000 Euros with High-Quality Finishes

This article presents ten affordable prefabricated houses available on Amazon, highlighting their quality finishes and ease of assembly.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Sustainable building: How different green single-family homes look

A new book showcases diverse eco-friendly single-family homes designed by architects worldwide, challenging the notion that only multi-family housing can be sustainable.

Feb 27 • 05:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Terrible cuts sweep through Finland – See how your area is affected

Finland's regional welfare areas are undergoing significant service cuts, affecting health centers, care homes, and hospital wards, with varying impacts across the country.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

A Year After Being Told to Return, Residents of the Northern Border Feel Displaced in Their Own Home

Residents of the northern border of Israel express feelings of being displaced a year after they were instructed to return to their homes, citing neglect and insecurity in their communities.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Selling one house for investment and speculation will be more advantageous... Restricting investment and speculation

President Yoon Suk-yeol announced intentions to create conditions making it more advantageous for multi-homeowners and single-homeowners not living in their properties to sell rather than hold onto their homes, aiming to confine investment and speculation in the housing market.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS capture landslides in Juiz de Fora; houses are hit

New landslides in Juiz de Fora caused homes to collapse following heavy rainfall, resulting in casualties and significant displacement of residents.

Feb 26 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gang that robbed residents in front of their homes arrested on the coast of SP; VIDEO

Three men suspected of being part of a gang that robbed residents in Guarujá, Brazil, have been arrested by local police.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Drop in overseas workers is ‘car crash’ for UK hospitals and care homes, say experts

Experts warn that a significant decrease in overseas nursing and caring staff is posing a critical risk to UK hospitals and care homes.

Feb 26 • 19:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

CazéTV launches series showcasing the daily lives of Brazilian players in Europe

CazéTV has launched a new series that provides an inside look at the daily lives of Brazilian football players in Europe, featuring interviews and visits to their homes and clubs.

Feb 26 • 19:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Common vision issue linked to type of lighting used in Americans' homes

A new study suggests that dim indoor lighting in American homes may contribute to the rising rates of nearsightedness, alongside extensive use of digital devices.

Feb 26 • 18:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Simon Campanello: "Open AI is about to intensify tech companies' surveillance"

Simon Campanello critiques Open AI's ambitions to integrate Chat GPT into homes, viewing it as a means of increasing tech companies' surveillance over individual activities.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

News in Easy Language on February 26

Latvia's Saeima has passed a law increasing housing benefits to assist citizens in paying for their homes while mitigating debt; additionally, the country faces flood risks from a harsh winter, and a new regional office has been opened by LSM to enhance media presence in Latgale.

Feb 26 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Capivari: 35 houses affected and families accommodated in sports gym; city remains on alert

Intense rainfall in Capivari, Brazil, has impacted 35 homes, leading to families seeking refuge in a sports gym due to flooding alerts.

Feb 26 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families are rescued by firefighters with boats after downpour flooded street in Sumaré

Firefighters rescued families in Sumaré, Brazil, as heavy rains flooded streets and homes, causing submersion and fast-flowing water.

Feb 26 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents leave condominium after strong smell during Transpetro pipeline repair in Mangaratiba

Residents of a condominium in Mangaratiba, Brazil, fell ill due to a strong odor during maintenance on a Transpetro pipeline that led to over 70 people evacuating their homes.

Feb 26 • 16:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Remove these 5 inauspicious things from your home before Holi to keep poverty away all year

Experts suggest removing certain inauspicious items from homes before the festival of Holi to fulfill prosperity and well-being.

Feb 26 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Your life is worth more': with a megaphone, JF guard alerts those who insist on staying in a risk area

A municipal guard in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, is urging residents of a risk area to evacuate following recent landslides that have resulted in destroyed homes and casualties.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Many houses may well be put up for sale for 999,000 kroner

A proposed abolition of the property value tax on homes valued at one million kroner could lead to an increase in disposable income for some homeowners in Denmark.

Feb 26 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There may very well be many houses for sale for 999,000 kroner

If Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's election promise is realized, many owners of inexpensive houses will see a notable increase in their daily finances due to the abolition of property value tax for homes valued at 1 million kroner.

Feb 26 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families are displaced after rains in Porto Velho

Seven families in the Tucumanzal neighborhood of Porto Velho were displaced after heavy rains flooded their homes.

Feb 26 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes flooding and invades homes in Baião, Pará

Residents of Baião, Brazil, faced severe flooding and damage to homes due to intense rainfall recorded on Wednesday afternoon.

Feb 26 • 14:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain, rivers overflow, and water invades homes in the coast of SP; VIDEO

Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow and flood homes in Mongaguá, São Paulo, leading to evacuations and a state of emergency in several affected towns.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Consumers: Telekom is laying more fiber optic connections to single-family homes

Deutsche Telekom announced an increase in fiber optic connections to single-family homes as part of its latest earnings presentation, showcasing significant growth driven by its US subsidiary.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police operation targets group suspected of robbing upscale homes; ex-deputy mayor of Tupi Paulista among the victims

A police operation in Tupi Paulista, Brazil, aims to dismantle a criminal organization suspected of high-end home burglaries, with a notable victim being the town's former deputy mayor.

Feb 26 • 12:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain causes lake to overflow and floods homes in Paulínia

Heavy rains in Paulínia, Brazil, led to the overflow of a lake, flooding homes in a recently delivered condominium and forcing residents to evacuate.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Persistent rain and wind have caused extensive damage in a popular Thai destination

Severe storms and heavy rain have been affecting the popular Chiang Mai region in Northern Thailand for two consecutive days, damaging homes, streets, and infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: rain floods homes, inundates streets, and causes damage in Palmeira dos Índios, in the Alagoas interior

Heavy rain has flooded streets and homes in Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas, causing significant damage but no reported injuries or fatalities.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Sesmaria overflows and causes flooding during rain in Resende; residents had to leave their homes

Heavy rain caused significant flooding in Resende, Brazil, as the Rio Sesmaria overflowed and affected local residents, especially in the Ipiranga neighborhood.

Feb 26 • 10:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Heat from miles underground to power 10,000 homes in UK renewable energy first

The UK's first deep geothermal electricity plant has begun operations in Cornwall, capable of powering 10,000 homes while also extracting lithium for battery production.

Feb 26 • 10:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Monte Mor causes river overflow, leaves houses flooded, and drags away car

A severe storm in Monte Mor, Brazil, led to river overflow, flooding of homes, and a car being swept away, with several casualties reported but with only minor injuries.

Feb 26 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

April 2026 date set for new £500 rule that affects homes across UK

A new government grant increasing to £500 for home electric vehicle charger installations is set to take effect in April 2026, aiming to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK.

Feb 26 • 09:50 UTC

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