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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa expropriated a large inheritance estate at a bargain price, but the neighbor could strike it rich from their own land

The Finnish city of Vantaa has expropriated the Saraksen family estate for future residential development, prompting controversy over compensation and the ongoing legal battle.

Mar 23 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tony Martin’s friend reveals major new plan for shotgun farmer's land

Jacqueline Wadsley plans to convert the properties of the late farmer Tony Martin into ten new homes following her inheritance of his estate.

Mar 22 • 11:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Land grabbing is a threat to Ibadan's development – Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, warns that land grabbing is a serious threat to investment and development in Ibadan, calling for collective action to address the issue.

Mar 21 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Council approves designation of new principal member of the Airport Authority Board

The Guayaquil City Council approved several agreements regarding urban development and the integration of the Board of the Guayaquil Airport Authority.

Mar 19 • 22:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

New Russian Plan: Attracting Tourists to Burned Ukrainian Land. It May Be Another War Crime

Russia has unveiled a development plan for occupied Ukrainian regions, which aims to attract tourists despite the devastation caused by ongoing military conflict.

Mar 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows

A new land use framework indicates that England needs to allocate over 7% of its land to nature and renewable energy to meet environmental goals while still accommodating food production and housing.

Mar 18 • 14:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Possibility of 870 million yen embezzlement from the Land Development Public Corporation; special investigation unit re-arrests a father and son.

A special investigation unit has re-arrested a father and son for allegedly embezzling approximately 870 million yen from a public corporation in Japan.

Mar 17 • 09:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Teachers, lawyers, and journalists in UP will receive flats: CM Yogi's big announcement

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the development of housing schemes for teachers, lawyers, and journalists who do not own land.

Mar 17 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kalogría: The Public Sector does not erase the old coastal zone – New development in the case

The Greek government has decided to maintain the public status of an area in Kalogría, rejecting calls to delist it from public properties.

Mar 16 • 10:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Ancient forest versus 'luxury housing': The $3bn fight over Defence assets

There is significant opposition to proposed development plans for military land in Sydney due to ecological concerns.

Mar 16 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHY NOT? ⟩ Mother and daughter refused a $26 million offer for their farm to a mysterious company in Kentucky

A mother and daughter in Kentucky declined a $26 million offer for their farm from a developer representing a Fortune 100 company that intends to build a giant data center on the land.

Mar 13 • 18:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Gateway to Holy Land - Ogun Airport Eyes First Hajj Flights

Ogun State's Gateway International Airport is set to commence its first international flights with the airlift of Muslim pilgrims for the Hajj to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant development for regional air travel.

Mar 13 • 16:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Land clearing starts as Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia reaches milestone

The Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia has commenced land clearing as part of its development plans for a refuge for captive whales.

Mar 12 • 18:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Famous Field in the Middle of a Housing Estate Sold. Blocks Will Be Built on It

A notable agricultural field in Lublin's residential area has been sold to developers, despite local residents' opposition.

Mar 12 • 17:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Křetínský buys lucrative land near Holešovice metro station

Daniel Křetínský is acquiring valuable plots near the Holešovice metro station in Prague, indicating potential real estate development plans in the area.

Mar 12 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tiit Land: an engineer is born in first grade

Tiit Land argues that a lack of engineering skills in Estonian schools is hindering economic productivity and long-term strategic goals.

Mar 12 • 11:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi-do connects disrupted land through ‘railway undergroundization’...mixed development of residential, commercial, and cultural facilities

Gyeonggi-do has unveiled plans for a comprehensive development project that involves relocating sections of above-ground railways underground and developing the surrounding areas into mixed-use spaces for residential, commercial, and cultural purposes.

Mar 12 • 09:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Invego to develop a new residential area in Riga; first phase investments amount to 38 million euros

Invego is set to invest 38 million euros in the first phase of a new residential area development in Riga, transforming eight hectares of land including the historic Riga Film Studio district into a vibrant community.

Mar 12 • 07:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kelowna city council to vote on controversial golf course land swap on Monday

Kelowna city council is set to decide on a contentious land swap that could alter the Kelowna Springs Golf Course amid divided community opinions.

Mar 12 • 03:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Standing room only at Kelowna public hearing on controversial land swap

A public hearing in Kelowna regarding a contentious land swap between the city and a development company drew significant attention and divided community opinions.

Mar 11 • 01:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prostějov plans to sell municipal land to an investor for the construction of a retirement home

Prostějov intends to sell municipal land to an investor for the development of a senior citizens' home.

Mar 9 • 13:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Broken Land Systems Risk Liberia's Future

Land disputes in Liberia pose a serious threat to the nation's social stability and economic development.

Mar 9 • 10:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Govt Leases Former Livestock Research Land to Africa Tech University in Tororo

The Ugandan government has leased land to Africa Tech University to foster education and development in Tororo District.

Mar 9 • 09:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

U.S. farmer rejected the sale of his farm for $15 million to build a data center

An 86-year-old farmer in Pennsylvania turned down a $15 million offer from developers to sell his land for a data center, choosing instead to preserve it for agricultural use.

Mar 7 • 14:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Plans to change territorial planning regulations announced by the Prime Minister

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has announced plans to change territorial planning regulations in response to ongoing disputes regarding land use for wind farm development.

Mar 6 • 19:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilnius Chief Architect on Developers' Appetite in Pilaitė: 'A Six-Story Wall Next to Cottages Would Not Be Suitable'

A heated discussion among Pilaitė residents arose over a detailed land plan for a 3.2 ha area, which has sparked concerns about development in their beloved park.

Mar 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See details of the farm valued at around 40 million reais that is the target of a legal dispute

A 716-hectare farm in Santa Terezinha de Goiás, valued at approximately 40 million reais, is embroiled in a legal dispute that has lasted over 15 years.

Mar 6 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lamda Development: Expected revenues of 2.08 billion from Hellinikon

Lamda Development anticipates total cash receipts of 2.08 billion euros from residential and land sales at the Hellinikon project.

Mar 6 • 05:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"For demolition". The continuation of the story of a certain playground in Warsaw

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding a basketball court established on a leased plot of land in the Bielany district of Warsaw.

Mar 6 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unique land for sale on a growing avenue near Belgrano R

A large plot of land over 5,500 square meters is being auctioned, attracting interest from 15 developers in Buenos Aires.

Mar 5 • 23:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

San Isidro will receive 50 hectares of coastline from the Province of Buenos Aires to continue advancing its coastal plan

The Municipality of San Isidro reached a historic agreement with the Province of Buenos Aires for the management of 50 hectares of coastal land to further its coastal development plan.

Mar 5 • 19:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Housing on Housing: The Basque Country's Formula for Building Accommodations Without Using Land

The Basque Government is set to start the construction of 189 modular apartments on rooftops of public buildings by 2028 to address housing shortages for young people.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy calls on MP to prevent use of land as collateral to 'save' the BRB

Deputy Fábio Félix is seeking judicial intervention to stop the GDF from using public land as collateral for a loan to the Brasília bank.

Mar 4 • 20:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Real estate company takes over a plot of land from 'Rimi' in Vilnius: planning expansion

An investment company has acquired a 4.28-hectare plot in Vilnius, currently housing a 'Rimi' store, with plans for future development into a multifunctional urban area.

Mar 4 • 13:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Balanced Development Requires Bold Real Estate Policies

The article discusses the structural challenges of real estate and population disparity in South Korea, emphasizing the need for significant policy changes to achieve balanced regional development.

Mar 4 • 11:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Astracrest Investment Limited Redefines Land Investment through Agriculture and Structured Development

Astracrest Investment Limited is innovating land investment in Nigeria by integrating sustainable agriculture into real estate with its Starcrest Palm Estates project.

Mar 3 • 15:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Land prices are soaring again. In some places, buying a plot is more expensive than building a house

Land prices are increasing, with some locations seeing costs for plots exceed the price of constructing a house.

Mar 1 • 06:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Millions of cubic meters of rock extracted from tunnels and construction sites in Hong Kong did not end up as debris: they were reused in landfill projects that created new neighborhoods

Hong Kong has successfully reused millions of cubic meters of rock from underground construction projects to create new neighborhoods and infrastructure, addressing land scarcity in the region.

Mar 1 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí stands out in global forum with titling of 10 thousand rural families in 2 years

Piauí has gained global attention for titling over 10,000 rural families in two years as highlighted at the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development in Colombia.

Feb 27 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Instead of demolition, legalization. A reversal in the dispute over the campsite in Kokořínsko

The article discusses a significant legal development regarding a campsite in Kokořínsko, where instead of being demolished, the site is being legalized after a long dispute.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Province grants San Isidro 50 hectares of coast: this is the plan that the municipality will develop there

The Province of Buenos Aires has officially ceded 50 hectares of coastal land to the municipality of San Isidro for public development, promoting accessibility and public space for residents and visitors.

Feb 25 • 22:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of Father and Son for Suspected Embezzlement from Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation

A father and son have been arrested in Osaka for allegedly embezzling funds from the Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Farm land prices are abnormal...we need to consider ways to lower them'

President Yoon has emphasized the need to address the abnormal prices of agricultural land to facilitate rural living and counter urban concentration.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Smotrich and Katz are trying to force residents of a Palestinian village to relocate to the other side of the separation barrier

Israeli officials propose relocating a Palestinian community from a territorial enclave west of the separation barrier to state land east of it, citing lengthy governmental delays in approving development plans for the village.

Feb 23 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law

The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.

Feb 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Reykjanesbær wants to buy part of the land of the silicon factory in Helguvík

Reykjanesbær municipality is expressing interest in purchasing a portion of land associated with the local silicon factory in Helguvík.

Feb 22 • 18:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Labor launches SA election campaign with housing spend promise

South Australian Labor has announced significant housing initiatives during the launch of its state election campaign, including a fund for land purchases to facilitate housing development.

Feb 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Thousands of rocks extracted from old tunnels helped create new neighborhoods

Hong Kong has repurposed large volumes of rock extracted from tunnels and underground works to create new neighborhoods and infrastructure.

Feb 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: ‘I’m not for sale’

Farmers in Kentucky are declining lucrative offers from tech companies for their farmland as they resist industrial development.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Invest ₹100 Crores and Get Land for Just ₹1, Bihar's 'Investment Blast'

The Bihar government is promoting industrial development by offering 10 acres of land for just ₹1 to investors who invest ₹100 crores, aiming to stop the exodus of laborers from the state.

Feb 21 • 11:48 UTC

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