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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

5 kitten care mistakes every new cat owner should avoid, according to vet

A veterinarian shares five common kitten care mistakes that new cat owners should avoid after welcoming a pet into their homes.

Feb 28 • 03:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major changes regarding burials and death declarations. New regulations are sparking discussion

The Polish Ministry of Health is reforming the law on medical activities, introducing the role of a coroner to officially declare deaths occurring outside medical facilities or homes, along with updating procedures and introducing an electronic death certificate.

Feb 27 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

First-time buyers warned of hidden costs many overlook when moving into new home

First-time buyers are cautioned about unexpected costs associated with moving into their new homes, which often exceed their budget considerations.

Feb 27 • 16:19 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
🇳🇴 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
🇳🇴 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
🇩🇪 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇱🇻 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
🇬🇧 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Kitchen design expert shares 4 outdated trends making your home look dated

Interior design expert Looeeze Grossman identifies four outdated kitchen design trends that may be making homes look dated as we enter a new year.

Feb 26 • 04:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Instead of gold: The ghost towers, 'money parking' for billionaires

Many luxury apartments in Billionaires' Row in New York City remain empty, serving as investments for wealthy individuals rather than homes.

Feb 25 • 20:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Where will Victoria’s new homes be built? Competing Liberal and Labor visions are as much about politics as planning

Political competition in Victoria over housing policy has intensified as both major parties propose contrasting visions for urban development.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Strong rebound’ for UK housing market with 6% more homes for sale than a year ago

The UK housing market is experiencing a revival, with a significant increase in new listings and average house prices following a lengthy downturn.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The latest empty promise of Pedro Sánchez on housing: banks and developers await concrete measures to build 15,000 social rental homes

The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new turn in California? The American Dream law that unites Newsom and Trump and would impact home buying

A proposed bill in California aims to eliminate tax advantages for large investment funds to benefit families seeking to purchase homes.

Feb 24 • 20:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘We need market certainty’: Just 269 new homes sold in Toronto region last month

Toronto region reported only 269 new home sales last month, a significant decline from the previous year and the ten-year average.

Feb 24 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers rush to buy 'vintage-inspired' rechargeable lamp that 'holds charge well'

A new rechargeable lamp from Marks and Spencer is gaining popularity among shoppers looking to refresh their homes.

Feb 24 • 11:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

January downturn for new homes

The new housing market in Norway has experienced a significant downturn with a 31 percent drop in sales, marking January 2026 as the weakest month for new homes since 2010.

Feb 24 • 09:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An extraordinary beauty: the large-eared quartet amazes with their courage; will travel only to special hands

A quartet of large-eared animals, now in a shelter, is seeking new loving homes before the holiday season.

Feb 24 • 05:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Storm wreaks havoc in the US... Thousands of flights cancelled, millions of homes without electricity, emergencies declared in several cities

A powerful winter storm caused severe disruptions in the northeastern USA, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and widespread power outages.

Feb 24 • 04:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Spain suffers unprecedented 'electric overbooking': Red Eléctrica and distributors grant more access capacity to networks than available

Spain faces a critical shortage in its electric network capacity, risking thousands of new homes and industries due to overbooking by network distributors.

Feb 24 • 02:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Paju City Secures 100 Homes for Newlyweds and New Families through 'Jeonse Lease'

Paju City has secured 100 units under the government's 'Jeonse Lease' program for newlywed and new families, marking the first of its kind in a basic local government in Gyeonggi Province and the largest nationwide, excluding metropolitan governments.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

USA, the East Coast under a snowstorm. Flights blocked and people shut in their homes

A major snowstorm has hit the East Coast of the United States, leading to extensive travel disruptions and local authorities urging residents to stay indoors.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fierce snow and wind storm in the United States: over 5,000 flights canceled and 200,000 homes without power

A severe winter storm in the United States has led to the cancellation of over 5,000 flights and left 200,000 homes without power, affecting millions along the East Coast.

Feb 23 • 11:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Being hunted at home, thousands of rupees taken without order

A new scam utilizes Cash on Delivery services to trick victims into paying for unordered parcels delivered to their homes or workplaces.

Feb 23 • 03:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three group living homes will be established in Vilnius district

The Vilnius district plans to build three new group living homes in response to increasing demand, creating a total of 30 new spaces for residents with support needs.

Feb 22 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the death of protector, group unites to find new homes for dozens of cats in Belém; find out how to help

Following the death of animal protector Ana Cristina Matos, community members in Belém are mobilizing to find new homes for her 30 to 40 rescued cats.

Feb 21 • 22:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Emission allowances will hit owners of older houses hard. They will have to lower their prices when selling.

New emission regulations in the Czech Republic may lead to significant price reductions for older homes due to increased compliance costs for sellers.

Feb 21 • 16:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Hochul announced nearly 2 billion dollars in funding for 6,600 affordable homes

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has announced nearly $2 billion in funding to create or preserve 6,600 affordable housing units as part of an ongoing effort to tackle the state's housing crisis.

Feb 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ North Korea leader's propaganda project: new homes for the families of 'young martyrs'

North Korea has announced the completion of a new residential area in Pyongyang designed for the families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Feb 21 • 09:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Homes: Old neighbourhood, new tricks

This article discusses a newly designed home in the Kingsway, showcasing the work of designer Joan MacAlpine and a collaborative effort with the homeowners, a busy family, to create a warm and timeless living space.

Feb 20 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POWERFUL ⟩ 300 new homes will rise by Harku Lake

A real estate company, Bonava, has acquired a 25,564-square-meter plot in the Haabersti district of Tallinn to develop 300 new apartments.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alert on air quality in New York: who is affected and when they can leave their homes

New York and surrounding areas are under an air quality alert due to high levels of particulate matter, particularly affecting sensitive groups.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

AI home search could change how you buy a house

A new AI-driven platform called Homes AI simplifies the home-buying process by allowing users to search for properties through natural language instead of traditional filters.

Feb 19 • 13:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An aspect related to new single-family homes that many Finns hate: "Shocking"

Readers of Ilta-Sanomat criticize current building trends for single-family homes in Finland, particularly black cube houses and impractical designs.

Feb 19 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Over 60% homeownership rate in Greece - One in three struggles to meet housing costs

Over 60% of Greeks own their homes, yet one in three struggles to afford their housing costs, according to a new European housing report.

Feb 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Future scandal' as thousands of new homes built in flood zones

A study reveals that 11% of new homes built in England between 2022 and 2024 are in flood-prone areas, prompting concerns from experts.

Feb 18 • 01:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows

A recent study reveals that one in nine new homes in England are being constructed in flood risk zones, raising concerns amid climate change and housing demand.

Feb 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new neighborhood of Los Berrocales takes off: 7.4 billion investment and 161,000 accumulated jobs

The Los Berrocales neighborhood in Madrid is set to see significant development with a projected investment of €7.4 billion, creating 161,000 jobs and 22,285 new homes, half of which will be publicly protected.

Feb 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Track closure will see 'flood' of greyhounds needing new homes

The closure of the Broken Hill greyhound racetrack will result in a significant number of greyhounds needing new homes, ending over a century of racing in the city.

Feb 17 • 23:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Creative industries hub, 1,000 new homes to be built on ECU Mount Lawley site

A master plan has been released for the redevelopment of the Edith Cowan University campus in Mount Lawley, featuring a creative industries hub and approximately 1,000 new homes.

Feb 17 • 05:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un and daughter attend ‘Pyongyang apartment’ completion ceremony, ‘May you enjoy happiness in a wonderful home’

Kim Jong-un attended the completion ceremony of a large housing project in Pyongyang, expressing hope for the residents' happiness in their new homes alongside his daughter, Kim Ju-ae.

Feb 17 • 00:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new fund Spain Grows is born with a housing construction pace that takes 45 years to solve the housing problem

Spain's new housing fund is projected to take 45 years to address the country's housing crisis despite a planned investment of 23 billion euros to build 15,000 homes annually.

Feb 16 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

By 2029, at least 20% of the housing deficit is expected to be reduced

The Ecuadorian government aims to reduce the housing deficit by 20% by constructing 200,000 new homes by 2029.

Feb 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The new neighborhood of Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang – inaugurates homes for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine (photos)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inaugurated a neighborhood in Pyongyang for families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Abandoned UK village left a 'ghost town' with 33 unfinished new build homes boarded up

A Cornish village faces discontent as a housing development with 33 unfinished homes remains abandoned due to spiraling developer costs and planning disputes.

Feb 16 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sanchez promises to build 15,000 homes per year again, now with the new Spain Grows fund and asks for private support "but not for speculation"

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.

Feb 16 • 09:51 UTC

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