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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government projects 3,000 houses a year with new urgent law to encourage construction and donation of housing

The Ecuadorian government plans to construct 3,000 houses annually through a new law aimed at promoting housing donation and construction.

Mar 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czechia received approximately 15 billion from the EU for housing, transport, and energy

The European Commission has allocated €614 million (about CZK 15 billion) to Czechia from a special recovery fund to mitigate the effects of the economic crisis, assisting various projects in housing, sustainable mobility, and infrastructure.

Mar 20 • 13:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Infrastructure and Housing Should Rise Simultaneously in Hallahverfi

Hallahverfi plans to develop essential infrastructure alongside new housing projects to create a cohesive community.

Mar 20 • 12:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: What Cape Town Is Spending On Homes, Roads and the N2 Wall

Cape Town's municipality has outlined its budget allocation for infrastructure projects, highlighting the controversial N2 Edge wall project within a larger urban mobility plan.

Mar 20 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Shorter workday may increase property prices and hinder construction in the country, says construction sector

A proposed reduction in the work schedule in Brazil could raise property costs and slow down construction projects, according to a study by the Brazilian Chamber of Construction Industries (Cbic).

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Not Collateral, But Trust and Relationships'...Declaration of Establishment of Value-Based Financial Cooperative

A declaration for the establishment of a value-based financial cooperative emphasizes trust and social relationships over traditional collateral, aiming to fund local community projects such as social housing and renewable energy.

Mar 20 • 06:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Chicago: Brandon Johnson announces $33 million in grants for community development projects

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced $33 million in grants for 58 community development projects, funded through various financial sources, to enhance housing, business growth, and cultural resources from 2024 to 2028.

Mar 18 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Shared Dreams: Mauricio Macri declared that Alberto Fernández demanded more funding for housing for the Madres

Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri stated that Alberto Fernández pressured him to allocate more funds for the construction of housing projects tied to the Madres de Plaza de Mayo.

Mar 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall can now start registrations for the São José Operário and Marajoara residences, says minister

The Brazilian Minister of Cities announced that the city of Santarém will soon begin the registration process for housing projects São José Operário and Marajoara as they reach 50% completion.

Mar 17 • 21:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rafał Kula: Customers Want True Premium

Rafał Kula, president of NOHO Investment, emphasizes the growing demand for authentic premium offerings in the real estate market as the company expands its projects in major Polish cities.

Mar 13 • 16:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeonbuk Provincial Councilor Seo Nan-yi: “Out of 25 redevelopment projects in Jeonbuk, 13 have been halted"

Over half of the redevelopment projects in Jeonbuk, South Korea, have been halted or released, prompting calls for strengthened public management systems in housing maintenance projects.

Mar 13 • 06:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nordea's chill water on many necks: Housing prices will not rise yet

Nordea projects that housing prices in Finland will continue to decline this year before increasing next year, amid concerns about demand potentially being weakened by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 12 • 08:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cost of construction driving developers in Brisbane to 'high-end' builds

Developers in Brisbane are increasingly focusing on luxury apartment projects due to rising construction costs, despite ongoing demand for affordable housing.

Mar 11 • 19:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A former Big Brother contestant claimed to have been in a relationship with Alberto Fernández and that he helped her manage Procrear tenders

A former contestant from Argentina's Big Brother claims she was in a relationship with Alberto Fernández, alleging he assisted her in securing government contracts for housing projects while he was in office.

Mar 10 • 14:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Development of Public-led Housing Near Aging Stations and Low-rise Areas...New Candidate Sites for Urban Complex Projects to Be Announced After Three Years

The South Korean government is set to announce new candidate sites for urban public housing complex projects to increase housing supply in city areas, starting from May 11 to June 8, 2023.

Mar 10 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Pension Fund Money is Turning the Construction Engine - Stopped Projects are Being Revived at Full Speed

Pension funds are fueling the construction of residential housing, reviving previously halted projects, as seen in Lindiniškiai village.

Mar 9 • 03:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Kyiv real estate gets 35 million euro wartime boost

Kyiv's real estate sector will receive a significant investment of 35 million euros from the EBRD to develop new housing projects despite ongoing wartime challenges.

Mar 6 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report risk of house collapses due to urbanization work that has been unfinished for 13 years in Teresina

Residents near the Grotão da Vila da Paz in Teresina are expressing concerns about their homes being at risk of collapse due to ongoing urbanization projects that have remained incomplete for over a decade.

Mar 4 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Popular apartments in SP are required to have prominent advertising to prevent diversions

In São Paulo, new regulations require prominent advertising for affordable housing projects to prevent misuse and ensure the benefits reach the intended low-income populations.

Mar 4 • 17:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Councils’ temporary housing costs to more than double by 2029-30, says LGA

The Local Government Association (LGA) projects that the cost of temporary accommodation for homeless individuals in England will exceed £4 billion by 2029-30, urging government intervention to address rising financial pressures on councils.

Mar 3 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Mamdani requested 21 billion dollars from Trump for New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to request $21 billion in federal funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.

Feb 27 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New York Mayor Requests $21 Billion from Trump for Housing and Infrastructure

New York's Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani requested $21 billion from President Trump for affordable housing and infrastructure projects during an unannounced meeting at the White House.

Feb 27 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Iberdrola and Endesa will take their 900 million battle against the CNMC over electricity tolls to the National Court this week

Iberdrola and Endesa are challenging the CNMC's electricity tolls in the National Court due to unprecedented electrical overbooking in Spain, risking thousands of new housing projects.

Feb 25 • 00:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The city in the country where real estate investments pay fewer taxes

Ushuaia, a booming tourist destination in Argentina, faces housing shortages despite soaring visitor numbers, leading to new real estate projects.

Feb 24 • 10:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington: $17 billion for Gaza including housing project funding

U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced a $17 billion plan for projects in Gaza, including housing and public transport, amid calls from Israeli MK Tzvi Sukot for mass evacuation of Gazans.

Feb 22 • 04:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso and the municipalities of Madrid 'mortgage' for decades 100 public plots ceded for public-private projects

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government has allocated 100 public land parcels in Madrid for long-term exploitation by private operators, mirroring a controversial public education funding model.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

1.1 million won agricultural settlement subsidy, 500,000 won job-seeking allowance… 100 youth projects in Jeonbuk

Jeonbuk Province is launching 100 youth policy projects aimed at promoting opportunities for young people to dream, achieve, and settle in their local communities, with a budget of 3.577 trillion won primarily focused on employment.

Feb 18 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

On the guarantee fund and legal protection, the Council says no

The opposition councilors in Milan have presented a motion to the administration regarding blocked construction projects, but the majority has blocked it.

Feb 17 • 07:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's plan for cheap and stalled projects, dream of owning a home will be fulfilled

The Indian government aims to secure funding for affordable housing projects by encouraging charitable organizations to invest since traditional banks hesitate to finance these initiatives.

Feb 14 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Seven million homes in limbo: 73% of announced urban projects are blocked

A significant portion of Spain's urban housing projects remains stalled despite rising public investment in housing.

Feb 13 • 21:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Ciudad Maderas drives its national growth and launches a project in Aguascalientes

Ciudad Maderas is expanding its residential development projects in Aguascalientes, Mexico, focusing on infrastructure and customer financing.

Feb 13 • 20:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Citus plans EUR 90 million in investments and 15 development projects

Citus is planning a EUR 90 million investment to support 15 development projects, primarily focused on housing sales and strategic acquisitions.

Feb 13 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Azuay will receive $130 million in road and housing infrastructure in 2026

The Azuay province in Ecuador will receive a $130 million investment for road and housing infrastructure projects in 2026, aiming to enhance transportation and living conditions for its residents.

Feb 12 • 21:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Developers desert plans for new apartments in Western Sydney

Developers are abandoning plans for new apartment projects in Western Sydney due to high construction costs and rising interest rates.

Feb 10 • 19:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Reconstruction Project Floor Area Ratio Increased by 1.3 Times, Passed by the Ruling Party in the National Assembly

A bill to increase the floor area ratio for public reconstruction and redevelopment projects to 1.3 times the legal limit passed the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee with support from the ruling party.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The European Investment Bank doubles funding to Spain for housing construction

The European Investment Bank has doubled its funding in Spain to 2 billion euros for housing projects for the years 2024-2025, aimed at constructing affordable homes.

Feb 9 • 13:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To speed up ‘public office rooftop rental housing’... finding ‘incentives’ for opposing residents is essential

The article discusses the successful implementation of public rental housing projects in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of local resident incentives to alleviate opposition.

Feb 8 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Total blockage in the electrical grid: new industrial and housing projects will not be able to connect

Spain's electrical infrastructure is collapsing, preventing new industrial and housing projects from connecting to the grid, leading the government to acknowledge the failure of its green energy plan amidst nuclear debates.

Feb 6 • 11:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Texas: the new law SB 785 signed by Abbott that impacts construction

Texas has enacted a new law aimed at streamlining the construction market, particularly for prefabricated homes, which promises to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate building projects starting in 2026.

Feb 6 • 10:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike inspects judges’ quarters, denies influencing court rulings

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has refuted allegations that government housing projects for judges were intended to sway their decisions.

Feb 6 • 01:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos pledges inclusive housing

The Lagos State Government has committed to inclusive housing development by incorporating accessibility standards for persons with disabilities into housing projects.

Feb 6 • 00:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trains, housing, and World Cup works will boost Cemex's business in 2026

Cemex is experiencing a relative improvement in sales in late 2025 and anticipates growth in 2026 due to government infrastructure projects, including social housing and rail lines, alongside World Cup-related works.

Feb 5 • 17:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike inspects judges’ quarters, denies using housing to buy over judges

Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed allegations that housing projects for judges are aimed at influencing them, emphasizing the initiative's role in enhancing judicial welfare under President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Feb 5 • 16:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Announcement of 20 settlement plans in Jerusalem during January

Palestinian official sources report that Israeli authorities announced 20 settlement projects in Jerusalem during January, with plans for 571 housing units being submitted and 8 units approved.

Feb 2 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government projects 2026 as the year of construction and employment

President Daniel Noboa declared that 2026 will be focused on construction and job creation through affordable housing programs and improved economic confidence in Ecuador.

Feb 2 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute over SEM areas: 'We have not covered ourselves in glory'

Dominik Krause, the Green party's mayoral candidate, reflects on the shortcomings of his party and the prior CSU/SPD coalition in advancing critical housing projects during his first speech.

Jan 15 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat seeks heirs for 771 Catalans who died without leaving a will

The Generalitat is working to find heirs for 771 Catalans who died intestate, aiming to convert their assets into housing or social projects.

Jan 11 • 08:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

OHLA returns to real estate with a luxury development in Castellón and interest in affordable housing plans

Construction group OHLA prioritizes investment in real estate with plans for luxury developments in Castellón while also pursuing affordable housing projects.

Jan 9 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A dozen companies show interest in the competition to manage the public housing of Casa 47

Twelve companies are interested in the competition to manage public housing projects at Casa 47, as a new state entity seeks to create more business opportunities in the struggling real estate servicing sector.

Jan 9 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Almeida will build another 2,500 homes in his last term of office

Madrid's mayor Almeida announces plans for 2,500 new homes, criticizing the national government for failing to execute housing projects since 2019.

Jan 8 • 01:08 UTC

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