CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will Fear and Migration Be Prevented by Rajasthan's 'Disturbed Area Bill 2026'?

The Rajasthan government introduced the 'Disturbed Area Bill 2026' which allows any area in the state to be declared as disturbed, leading to strict legal consequences and restrictions.

Feb 26 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are sentenced to 6 months in prison and a fine of $706 for trying to recover their rented property

An elderly couple in Ecuador was sentenced to prison and fined for attempting to evict a tenant from their property, leading to public outcry over the case's irregularities.

Feb 25 • 20:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inheritance Law: the reason why you may be left out and not inherit a property

The article discusses how divorce affects inheritance rights under Argentina's Inheritance Law.

Feb 24 • 22:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Court: The demolition of the motel in Neringa will cost the state 931 thousand euros

A court in Lithuania ruled that the state must compensate for the demolition of a motel in Neringa, amounting to 931 thousand euros due to illegal administrative decisions.

Feb 24 • 11:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Dirty oven and stains on the door – landlord withheld the entire rental deposit

A Finnish consumer dispute board recommends that a landlord return 1,460 euros of a 1,500-euro rental deposit that was withheld due to alleged property damages and cleaning deficiencies.

Feb 22 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Catalan PP announces a challenge to the Constitutional Court against the limitation of speculative housing purchases agreed between Illa and the commoners

The Catalan PP plans to challenge the proposed law limiting speculative housing purchases in Catalonia, claiming it attacks private property rights.

Feb 21 • 15:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

IOC defends T-shirts promoting 1936 'Nazi Games' after backlash

The International Olympic Committee has faced backlash after selling T-shirts that commemorate the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics, defending their decision as a means to preserve intellectual property rights.

Feb 21 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

They occupy, the State pays: 21 million for 'Spin Time'

A court ruling has ordered Italy's Ministry of the Interior to pay over 21 million euros to the rightful owners of a property known as Spin Time, which has been occupied since 2013 by artists and intellectuals fighting against eviction.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessmen have 15 days to vacate the area of an old hospital in MT after court decision

A court in Brazil granted a 15-day notice for businessmen to vacate a site of the former Santa Tereza Hospital in Cuiabá, favoring the heirs of the property.

Feb 19 • 23:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Students from ‘El Mexe’ protest at the SEP in Hidalgo; claim ‘stolen’ land

Students from the Luis Villarreal Normal Rural School in Mexico protested at the regional education office, demanding the return of what they believe is their stolen property after vandalizing the premises.

Feb 19 • 16:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COURT ⟩ The right to use a parking space can be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners

The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that the right to use a parking space registered in the land register can only be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners.

Feb 19 • 05:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Land Termination Policy Raises Questions Over Property Rights

Kigali's new land policy compels landowners in prime areas to develop their properties or risk losing ownership, raising concerns over property rights and due process.

Feb 19 • 05:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

When the Neighbor Informs the Building Authority: A Dispute Over a Fence in Riga Reaches the District Court

A property dispute over a fence in Riga, which has stood for over 20 years, escalates after local authorities order its demolition due to a neighbor's complaint.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Marx as a Republican: Why Abolish Property Right Away?

The article explores Bruno Leipold's insights into Karl Marx's political thought, particularly regarding the relationship between property rights and the distribution of wealth without socializing the means of production.

Feb 17 • 20:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What to do if the landlord asks you to vacate the apartment before the lease expires

The article discusses tenant rights in Argentina regarding early lease termination when a landlord requests the apartment back before the contractual end date.

Feb 17 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My neighbour trimmed and damaged my trees but he says I'm the problem'

A homeowner is seeking advice after a neighbor drastically trimmed and damaged their mature oak trees, claiming the homeowner is the real issue.

Feb 17 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The UN calls on Israel to revoke land registration in the West Bank

The UN has urged Israel to revoke its land registration initiative in the West Bank, citing concerns about escalating tensions and the impact on Palestinian property rights.

Feb 16 • 17:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Legalizing Theft: Israel's 'Taboo' for Confiscating West Bank Lands Ignites Social Media

Israel's decision to settle and register lands in the occupied West Bank as 'state property' has triggered widespread outrage on social media, with many calling it a license for theft.

Feb 16 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Israel: Large areas of the West Bank declared as state land - allegations of 'de facto annexation'

The Israeli government is officially registering large swaths of occupied West Bank land as state property, drawing strong criticism from the Palestinian side and human rights organizations who accuse it of 'de facto annexation.'

Feb 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Debtors are prioritized, owners of apartments are hardly protected by the state, readers write

The article discusses the challenges faced by apartment owners in Czechia regarding state-protection policies that favor debtors over landlords.

Feb 15 • 20:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking | Israel Hayom Sources: The Israeli Government Aims to Approve the Registration of Lands in the West Bank as State Property

The Israeli government is reportedly seeking to start the registration of lands in the West Bank with the intention of designating them as state property.

Feb 15 • 03:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Everything is Allowed

The article discusses issues surrounding property rights and resource management in Ecuador, highlighting the challenges posed by weak institutions and the prevalence of violent conflicts over natural resources.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Legal Column: Do Tenants Have to Sign a Protocol Before Moving Out?

The article discusses whether tenants are legally required to sign a return protocol when moving out of a rental property in Germany.

Feb 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group slams A’Ibom property tax bill as ‘anti-people’

A civil society group in Nigeria has denounced the Akwa Ibom Property Tax Bill, labeling it as oppressive and detrimental to the state's citizens.

Feb 12 • 11:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Benefit freeze may violate property protection

Sweden's legal council warns that the government's proposal to freeze benefits for those on social insurance may conflict with fundamental legal rights and property protection.

Feb 12 • 11:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Conflict at Viñedos La Redonda: Who is the founder of the winery in Querétaro?

A recent operation regarding alleged dispossession at Viñedos La Redonda has put the company in the judicial spotlight and renewed interest in its origin.

Feb 11 • 18:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who is obligated to clear snow from pedestrian and bicycle paths?

The article discusses the legal responsibilities of property owners in Poland regarding snow and ice removal from adjacent pedestrian and bicycle paths as per the relevant law.

Feb 11 • 16:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government has classified Taraba's pumped storage power plant as a significant investment

The Slovak government has designated the Málinec – Látky pumped storage power plant as a significant investment, facilitating quicker approvals and perceived threats to local property rights.

Feb 11 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

EU, the 'Salis line' on housing does not pass

The European Parliament's special committee on the housing crisis adopted its final recommendations, addressing public housing and short-term rental regulations among other issues, but Italy's stance on owner protections faced challenges.

Feb 10 • 12:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Repeated Dismissals of Property Damage Claims by Dismissed Teachers from the Korean Teachers Union... Criticism for Relying on 'Bad Laws'

The court has consistently rejected the property damage claims of dismissed teachers from the Korean Teachers Union, leading to criticism that it fails to critically assess outdated laws regarding labor movements.

Feb 10 • 09:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

After the latest update of 'CapCut', be aware of what you may lose before you press 'Agree'

The recent update of CapCut's terms of service has sparked concerns over user privacy and intellectual property rights after the platform claimed extensive rights over user-uploaded content.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kapčiamiesčio Community: Cottage Owners Disagree with Planned Eviction Due to the Military Training Area

The community of Kapčiamiesčio is opposing the planned eviction of cottage owners for military training grounds, asserting that no agreements have been reached regarding compensation.

Feb 10 • 08:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How the state can take over your property

Proposed amendments to Finland's existing expropriation law would allow the government to seize properties in urgent situations without voluntary negotiations.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The European Parliament points to 'squatting' as a problem affecting 'all of Europe' and calls for 'rapid mechanisms' for owners to recover their homes

The European Parliament has recognized illegal squatting as a widespread issue across Europe and is urging member states to implement quicker legal mechanisms for property owners to reclaim their homes.

Feb 8 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF suspends land demarcation of indigenous territory in MT due to lack of compensation to owners

The Brazilian Supreme Court has suspended the demarcation of the Uirapuru Indigenous Land in Mato Grosso due to complaints from landowners regarding their property rights.

Feb 7 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders the return of occupied land for 20 years in a neighborhood of Campo Grande

The court in Mato Grosso do Sul ruled that two properties in the Jardim Botafogo neighborhood of Campo Grande must be returned to their rightful owner after being occupied for 20 years.

Feb 7 • 18:50 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A legal expert warns the public: squatters don't want you to know these three facts

A legal expert offers homeowners crucial tips to protect their property against squatters.

Feb 7 • 10:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Last year, the number of applications to the Constitutional Court increased

The article discusses the rise in cases reviewed by the Constitutional Court related to national security and democracy, including issues regarding election campaigning in Russian and property rights.

Feb 6 • 14:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

From weak incentives to a virtuous circle in agriculture

The article discusses how strict enforcement of property rights is essential for agricultural advancement, using China as a case study to illustrate this theory.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Neighbour raised alarm about racehorse neglect before animal's death

A racehorse owner has been charged after a gelding was found dead on a Victorian property, following previous reports of neglect by a nearby resident.

Feb 5 • 19:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Mrak Taritaš: Why wait a year? Let the new minister immediately abolish the tax on pensions

The HSS, GLAS, and DOSIP parliamentary group is urging the immediate abolition of the pension tax, arguing that pensions are property rights, not income, and the new minister should not delay the relief for retirees who want to work.

Feb 5 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

End to State Claims on Citizens' Properties Even with Ottoman Firmans by the Hatzidakis Bill

The Hatzidakis bill aims to halt state claims on citizens' properties, including those based on old Ottoman documents, thereby blocking lawsuits related to homes and entire communities.

Feb 5 • 07:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Return the Remains": Former Leader of Aum Shinrikyo's Daughter Appeals, Government Loses Again in Second Trial

The daughter of former Aum Shinrikyo leader Chizuo Matsumoto has won a court decision ordering the government to return the remains and hair of her father, as the court rejected the government's appeal on the basis of property rights.

Feb 5 • 04:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Authorities debate land conflict in a city on the coast of Piauí where even the city hall has no registration

Officials from the Piauí State Court of Accounts met to address land disputes in Cajueiro da Praia, aiming to regularize properties and ensure legal security for residents and businesses.

Feb 4 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feijóo, on the anti-eviction decree: "People's rights are being expropriated, as in other latitudes"

Alberto Núñez Feijóo criticized the government's anti-eviction measures, stating they infringe on landlords' property rights without justification.

Feb 4 • 13:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

DOJ opening civil rights probe after Catholic school in California broken into, vandalized

The Justice Department is investigating a vandalism incident at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach, California, where significant damage was done to school property.

Feb 3 • 07:52 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The State has been fighting for 30 years to vacate the Ojos del Guadiana and is about to achieve it

The State has been battling for three decades to restore access to the Ojos del Guadiana, a key water source in the region, which has been obstructed by private property.

Feb 2 • 20:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinn City District Government Debates the Fate of a Section of Kalamaja Street

The Tallinn City District Government is debating whether to revoke the construction conditions for a segment of road between Valgevase and Linda streets, initiated by the previous government, as the current district mayor believes they infringe on property owners' rights.

Feb 2 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New real estate registry by AADE: What changes for owners and leases, sweeping checks

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is preparing a new registry for properties that will gather data on rights, areas, uses, and leases of houses in the country, set to be operational by the end of March under a new digital platform for property management.

Feb 2 • 04:56 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Widows in Kenya are accustomed to losing their property with their husband's death. But some of them have begun to fight for their rights.

The article discusses the struggles of widows in Kenya, like Rebecca Anyango, who are fighting against the denial of their inheritance rights after the death of their husbands.

Feb 1 • 19:16 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.