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Calgary has launched a Backyard Suites Incentive Program to encourage the construction of additional living units, providing homeowners with financial support for building suites.

In 2025, developers in seven major Polish cities sold 40,300 apartments, a 9.7% increase from the previous year, despite a significant drop compared to 2023, influenced by government support programs.

The Mount Gambier council reversed its decision to increase rates on short-stay rentals, opting to support tourism instead amid a housing crisis.

The Riga City Council held its longest meeting of the current term, discussing 102 important issues, including housing policies and cultural support, while notably not debating a key agenda item about the sale of shares for a city property management company.

The PP, Vox, and Junts parties have rejected measures aimed at protecting vulnerable families from evictions, arguing that they wrongly equate eviction protection with support for squatting.

The Riga City Council has adopted regulations to provide financial support for rent to qualified specialists, specifically teachers and police officers.

Due to rising heating costs in Latvia during a cold winter, the government has decided to temporarily increase housing benefits for lower-income households until April 30th.

Barcelona has raised its tourist tax to potentially 15 euros per night, aiming to manage tourist numbers and support affordable housing initiatives.

The city of Frankfurt is providing free memberships in a tenants' association for low-income renters, funded with 100,000 euros.

Liepāja's community is actively supporting Ukraine through financial donations, housing for Ukrainian refugees, and hosting fundraising events.

Zohran Mamdani's proposed rent freeze in New York City faces criticism and support amid the city's housing affordability crisis.

Carlos Eduardo Ramírez Capó has been unanimously reelected as president of the National Chamber of the Industry of Development and Promotion of Housing (Canadevi) for the 2026–2027 term, signifying strong support for his leadership in the housing sector.

Riga's municipality plans to provide housing support to teachers who return to work after a break of at least three years, beginning August 1, 2024.

Salvador Illa's government has secured a budget agreement with the 'comunes', but will need support from ERC for final approval in the Parliament.

The Latvian government has approved a bill to increase housing support coefficients to aid residents in paying heating bills from January to April 2026, amid opposition from local authorities and employer associations.

Council leaders in Cheshire face calls for resignation after planning a new town without local resident support, leading to significant backlash.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has donated apartments to families of Russian soldiers who died in conflict, promoting a message of enjoying life despite the hardships faced by these families.

The Latvian coalition government has decided to increase the coefficient for calculating housing benefits by 0.4, as announced by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.

A 2003-born man has been arrested by the Latvian police on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, who was discovered to be pregnant during a hospital visit.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated his commitment to construct 15,000 homes annually through a new fund while stressing the need for responsible private investment.

The Gold Coast aims to accommodate 1 million residents by 2046 and will require 185,000 new homes to support this growth.

Two out of three parents financially support their adult children aged 18 to 29, according to a survey conducted by YouGov for Nordea.

Expert reports commissioned by the Catalan government support the temporary limitation of speculative housing purchases in areas of high demand.

The article discusses the concept of 'inherocracy' as defined by historian Eliza Filby, contrasting it with meritocracy and highlighting the role of parental support in housing acquisition for younger generations.

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

Iceland's authorities are contemplating the rental of additional housing to support Landspítali, the national hospital, amid increasing demand for patient services.

German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is pushing for a new rental law aimed at making housing more affordable, sparking both support and criticism.

Some households living in temporary assembly housing in Gyeongbuk are facing excessive electricity bills, prompting authorities to conduct inspections.

A new service house with a hundred social apartments opened in Mustamäe, Tallinn, featuring spaces for a youth center and family support services.

Latvia's government has redirected 18.4 million euros towards its low rent housing program, boosting the total funding to over 101 million euros to support the construction of 1,128 apartments in various regions.

European Parliament members call for urgent measures and funding to tackle the housing crisis affecting millions across Europe.

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.

A teenager's unexpected finances raise suspicions about the source of his income while seeking housing support.

The House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill aimed at improving housing affordability for American families, receiving significant support from both parties.

British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Housing Minister Steve Reed publicly pledged their support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer amidst increasing pressure on his leadership.

The Italian government is introducing new measures to support rental payments, particularly for separated or divorced parents, low-income youth, and workers relocating for jobs, starting in 2026.

A recent poll shows a significant rise in support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, attributed to growing anti-immigration sentiment amid a housing crisis in Australia.

25 families affected by a gas explosion in Coyoacán received their first financial assistance for housing rent while rehabilitation work is underway.

Despite high preservation value and resident support for conservation, the director states that ten iconic Copenhagen high-rises cannot be saved and conducting further studies would be a waste of money.

Luna, a 13-year-old girl from Loreto, is undergoing chemotherapy for bone cancer but has been without essential vitamins and housing support in Buenos Aires for three months.

The Russian government is providing $16.6 million to support nearly 21,000 displaced families in Kursk after protests against halted compensation for housing damaged in the Ukraine conflict.

Ene-Margit Tiit, an emeritus professor at the University of Tartu, suggests that increasing state support for young people's housing purchases and improving education levels among Estonian men could help boost birth rates in Estonia.

The KfW development bank is streamlining its housing support programs from six to two to facilitate quicker investment in Germany.

In an interview with Minister of Demography and Immigration Ivan Šipić, he discusses efforts to halt the decline in birth rates in Croatia and measures aimed at the return of emigrants, housing support for youth, and addressing current demographic issues recognized at the EU level.

The Minister of Demography Ivan Šipić signed an agreement worth 500,000 euros to support families with four or more children, focusing on financial aid and housing solutions.

Spain's Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez expressed that she would have implemented Article 155 to intervene in autonomous communities not adhering to housing regulations if she had majority support in the Senate.

The number of housing pension subscribers has exceeded 150,000, with the average monthly payment amounting to approximately 1.27 million won.

Andreas became homeless nearly two years ago when his grandmother, with whom he was living, was moved to a care home, and he now hopes to receive help as Umeå municipality begins using the Housing First method to combat homelessness.

California has allocated $52 million to combat homelessness, focusing on housing, infrastructure, and support services under Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership.

Rockhampton residents are actively supporting the homeless community as they advocate for more housing solutions amidst a concerning homelessness situation.