Kuwait: Three Soldiers Injured in Previous Base Attack
Three Kuwaiti soldiers were injured during an attack on a base housing U.S. troops in response to strikes from the U.S. and Israel.
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.
Barcelona Doubles Tourist Tax
The Catalonian regional parliament has approved a law that doubles the tourist tax imposed on hotel visitors starting in April.
The happiness index of Seoul citizens is '6.61 out of 10'... 'Green space environment has improved'
A recent survey indicates that the happiness index for Seoul citizens has improved slightly to 6.61, with significant concerns focused on overcrowding and regional disparities.
Temperature difference in jeonse prices... Nowon is strong, Songpa is falling
In Seoul, the jeonse (long-term rental) prices show a falling trend in Songpa while rising in Nowon, highlighting regional disparities in the housing market.
The state registry of tourist homes opens a legal battle between the Government, communities, and homeowners
The implementation of a state registry for tourist homes in Spain has led to a legal conflict involving the government, regional authorities, and property owners.
250 apartments, 15.38 million euros – new social building in Riga
Riga's social housing capacity is set to increase with a new building providing 250 apartments, funded in part by the European Regional Development Fund.
A social housing project with 250 apartments planned on Dzelzava Street in Riga for 15 million euros
A new social housing development on Dzelzava Street in Riga aims to provide 250 apartments, with special accommodations for people with mobility disabilities, funded partly by the European Regional Development Fund.
Investors drive up regional SA house prices with some buying sight unseen
Investors are significantly inflating regional housing prices in South Australia, with some purchases made without prior inspection of the properties.
Nepotism in subsidized housing in Alicante opens the first major rift between Vox and the Valencian PP
Nepotism allegations in subsidized housing in Alicante are causing a significant division between the Vox party and the Valencian PP, leading Vox to demand the resignation of Mayor Luis Barcala and join the left in calling for an investigation commission in the regional parliament.
President Lee: The All-in Strategy has Now Reached its Limits... It has become impossible to buy a house in Seoul
President Lee Jae-myung announced that the southern inland railway marks the beginning of a historic change towards decentralized growth, moving away from the overcrowded metropolitan area.
A senior official of the Generalitat resigns, third resignation due to the scandal of housing awards in Alicante
Miguel Ángel Sánchez, chief of staff to the Regional Minister of Industry and Tourism, resigned after it was revealed that the mother of his children owns an apartment in the controversial housing development, marking the third resignation related to the case.
Madrid responds to the Minister of Housing about 155 they would like to apply: "They are trying to throw us out and put us in jail"
Madrid's government reacts to the Minister of Housing Isabel Rodríguez's suggestion of invoking article 155 to intervene in Madrid's government, escalating tensions between the regional and central government.
Castilla-La Mancha approves a fiscal shock plan to facilitate youth access to housing
The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha has approved a fiscal package aimed at helping young people access housing, including zero-interest loans and tax deductions.
The Salvador Illa Government imposes the first fines under the Housing Law and paves the way for Budget negotiations with Comuns
The Catalan government has imposed its first fines for violations of the Housing Law, fulfilling a requirement set by Comuns to negotiate this year's regional Budget.
Housing activists occupy the headquarters of Málaga Acoge awarded by the Board to an Israeli fund for tourist apartments
Housing activists in Málaga have occupied a building awarded to an Israeli promoter of tourist apartments, demanding dialogue with the regional government over issues of speculation and tourism.
Feijóo defends "linking" the financing of autonomous communities to the amount of housing they build
The president of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, criticized the agreement for a new regional financing plan from Barcelona and promised to link financial transfers to autonomous governments with the quantity of housing constructed if he comes to power.
Feijóo promises more funding to autonomous communities that invest more in housing
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo announced a reform linking regional financing to housing investment, pledging increased funding for regions that prioritize housing.
Mortgages will be more expensive in 2026: banks will raise prices amid the madness of buying homes
Banks are set to increase mortgage prices in 2026 following a 2025 marked by rapid growth in the housing market, despite some regional institutions possibly continuing to offer competitive rates.