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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Condominium Cavities: Function and Usage Rules

The article discusses the technical and legal aspects of condominium cavities, highlighting their importance for building functionality and regulations regarding their use.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Madrid is much cheaper than other cities": how the capital became a bargain (for the rich)

Madrid has emerged as a prime destination for the wealthy, boasting a cost of living significantly lower than other major cities like London, Paris, and New York.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute over passage: There is no way to new apartments

A local property owner in Munich aims to convert a dilapidated train keeper's house into living space, despite neighborhood disputes over accessibility and development plans.

Mar 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Everything you need to know before deciding how to close the terrace or balcony

The article discusses the planning and practical considerations necessary for enclosing terraces or balconies, particularly in urban settings of Argentina.

Mar 22 • 04:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wave Your Hand When Getting On Board

The article explores the experiences and feelings surrounding public transportation for those living outside of Seoul, highlighting the social dynamics and cultural contrasts they face.

Mar 21 • 23:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amplo Park will have houses with payments starting from R$ 499

Amplo Park in Ponta Grossa offers affordable housing options with financing starting at R$ 499, designed for quality living in a planned neighborhood.

Mar 20 • 18:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A New Trend Among Restaurants Is Becoming More Popular. "The Less, the Better"

Micro-restaurants are becoming increasingly popular despite their limited seating and potential challenges in generating income.

Mar 20 • 16:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How foldable garages for cars work

Foldable garages are emerging as a practical solution for protecting vehicles in urban areas with limited parking spaces.

Mar 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live Broadcast: Public Meeting of the Mayor on Housing Issues

The Mayor of Reykjavik is hosting a public meeting to discuss housing issues, focusing on creating affordable living options and sustainable urban development.

Mar 20 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The lifestyle in a secret neighborhood of New York: 'It's an anomaly'

A small neighborhood in New York is said to have a high standard of living while benefitting from significantly lower municipal property taxes.

Mar 19 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It takes 44 minutes by S-train to travel from massive villas with shaped hedges to concrete buildings overlooking Kebab House

The article contrasts the affluent neighborhood of Holte with the demographics of nearby areas, highlighting the stark differences in living conditions.

Mar 19 • 18:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute over Augustenstraße: People need space instead of parking spaces

The debate over Augustenstraße raises fundamental questions about urban living, particularly the balance between space for vehicles and for pedestrians and cyclists.

Mar 19 • 15:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The traditional granny flat is changing, and Tasmania is leading the way

Tasmania plans to increase the permissible size of granny flats to improve housing affordability and facilitate multi-generational living.

Mar 18 • 03:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

An Older House in Prague Has Become Comfortable Living with a Spacious Covered Terrace Thanks to Reconstruction

A reconstructed older house in Prague now offers comfortable living with a spacious covered terrace.

Mar 17 • 12:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Cost of Living Drops 4.6 Percent in February

The cost of living in Malawi has decreased by 4.6% in February due to a drop in essential food prices.

Mar 17 • 07:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Condominium Register: What It Is and Why It Is Important

The article discusses the Italian Condominium Register, its legal basis, and its importance in enhancing transparency and organization in property management.

Mar 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH CONFIRMS ⟩ This type of kitchen may bring more problems than you think

New research suggests that open-plan kitchens, while popular in modern homes, may pose functional challenges in smaller apartments.

Mar 16 • 05:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Urban Aesthetic: Transforming a Billboard on Periférico into a Space with Art

In Mexico City, a traditional advertising space has been transformed into an artistic installation that reflects the evolving needs for urban living.

Mar 16 • 00:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Plants that specialists recommend putting on the balcony to 'clean the air'

The article discusses five plants recommended for balconies that can improve air quality and create a better living environment.

Mar 13 • 21:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Commercial Desert: One in Four Stores Closes, Surge of Foreigners

The article discusses the alarming trend of store closures in Italy, with one in four shops shutting down by 2025, driven by a significant influx of foreign-owned businesses amid a demographic shift.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Living Square will emerge from the excavated center of Bratislava by autumn. The reconstruction costing 12 million will bring a new surface and more greenery

The center of Bratislava has been undergoing significant reconstruction, with plans for a new 'Living Square' set to complete by autumn, aimed at enhancing the area with improved surfaces and increased greenery.

Mar 12 • 16:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Less space for more money. People are increasingly satisfied with just 16 meters

A growing trend in Czechia shows that individuals are becoming content with smaller living spaces, as living in 16 square meters increasingly meets their needs.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

She lives in a 'urban ecological' municipal experiment. The city council wants to address what they perceive as discrimination.

An Oslo municipal housing experiment aims to promote alternative living arrangements, but the city council is intervening due to concerns over perceived discrimination.

Mar 11 • 17:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Large eviction in via Sammartini and Bovisa: 20 tents removed

A police operation in Milan led to the eviction of 41 people living in makeshift shelters in the area between via Sammartini and Parco Goccia.

Mar 11 • 06:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Real Estate of Munich Living: Oversized? Residents are opposing a large-scale project

Residents near Westpark in Munich are taking legal action against a large housing project planned by Munich Living, arguing it is oversized for the area.

Mar 9 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Business: The Great Munich Kiosk Boom

Munich has seen a rise in kiosks that cater to the city's drinking culture, providing easy access to beverages at affordable prices amid rising living costs.

Mar 9 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Four 'low-maintenance' dog breeds perfect for busy owners and small spaces

A pet expert identifies four dog breeds that are ideal for busy individuals and small living spaces due to their low-maintenance nature.

Mar 8 • 01:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"My day cost me 500 euros": in the 8th arrondissement, the "untenable" life of the Mallard family, a blended family with five children

A blended family of five children struggles to navigate the high costs of living in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, highlighting the challenges faced by larger families in urban environments.

Mar 7 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This Vilnius dead end will finally become a living space - such streets everyone would want

A winning project by architecture student Agna Petkevičiūtė proposes transforming a dead-end in Vilnius into a lively urban space, emphasizing practical and integrated solutions.

Mar 6 • 13:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cat loves: why felines are gaining ground on dogs in the battle for favorite pet

The article discusses the increasing popularity of cats as pets, drawing on a family's experience with their cat, Pancha, and the broader trends in pet ownership.

Mar 4 • 16:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The town that seems frozen in time and is 150 km from the City

General Rivas, a quaint village in Buenos Aires province, offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, retaining its 19th-century charm and slow pace of living.

Mar 4 • 14:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Professional capacity points to a new form of protest: – Modern architecture makes us indoor rats

A prominent Norwegian architect has launched a protest against modern architecture that he believes dehumanizes urban living, advocating for more human-friendly designs.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A popular house trend divides opinions – Jaana wouldn't want it for any price, while Sanna is annoyed: "No point in complaining"

A popular architectural trend featuring large landscape windows is causing a divide in opinions among residents, with some advocating for privacy measures.

Mar 3 • 07:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In just 290 m² and without high walls: the project in Tokyo that turned a minimal lot into 10 houses and challenges urban housing

A unique architectural project in Tokyo innovatively utilizes a small plot of land to create ten separate living spaces, defying conventional urban building norms.

Mar 2 • 23:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

This is the best way to get rid of kitchen cockroach pests

The article outlines an effective homemade solution to eliminate cockroach pests in kitchens without harming health or property.

Mar 2 • 16:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We fell in love with Paris": in the 17th arrondissement, the measured life of family T., living with eight in a three-room apartment

A large family of eight living in a small Paris apartment explores the challenges and joys of urban family life amidst rising costs and declining birth rates in the city.

Mar 2 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Someone parked in my space so I got the perfect revenge'

A woman faced with illegal parking in her designated space devised a humorous revenge plot after being frustrated by having to pay for alternative parking.

Mar 1 • 16:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Bears intruding into living areas causing record human damage; buffer zones reduced due to depopulation

Bears have increasingly encroached upon urban areas in Japan, leading to a record number of human injuries and fatalities this year, significantly impacting daily life and safety.

Feb 28 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora is among the cities with the largest population in risk areas; understand the reasons

Juiz de Fora, Brazil, is identified as having a significant population living in high-risk areas for landslides and flooding, primarily due to disorganized urban growth and inadequate local government oversight.

Feb 27 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tranquility is invisible technology

A recent study indicates that integrated security is becoming a major factor in urban living and real estate decisions in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Four Years Until Completion of Sejong City: Tasks of the Administrative Hub Complex City Construction Agency

Sejong City, a planned administrative city in South Korea, is set to complete its construction in 2028, with ongoing work on public rental housing and infrastructure across six designated living areas.

Feb 25 • 14:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Opposition to expand Melbourne CBD in bid to boost home ownership

The Victorian opposition plans to expand Melbourne's CBD and promote residential living as part of a strategy to improve home ownership ahead of the state election.

Feb 25 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mantas Vaitiekūnas – on the advantages and disadvantages of living in the suburbs: "We miss it"

Actor Mantas Vaitiekūnas discusses the pros and cons of suburban living and his family's experiences away from urban chaos.

Feb 24 • 05:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bravo Murillo, the street in Madrid built as a social experiment with a poor side and a rich side... that is obvious

Bravo Murillo street in Madrid reflects a stark division between wealth and poverty, featuring significant disparities in public infrastructure and living conditions.

Feb 24 • 04:30 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Choosing a Place to Migrate: "First, Gunma" Gains Popularity, Rising Prefectures...

Gunma Prefecture retains the top spot for preferred migration destinations in Japan for 2025, driven by increasing interest for families looking for work-life balance and a better living environment outside urban areas.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Here, we don't want children hanging out outside": in the 20th arrondissement, the Bouet family dreams of a postcard Paris

The Bouet family, living in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, is part of a growing trend of families facing challenges in the city due to high living costs and declining fertility rates.

Feb 22 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new transport benefit is proposed: here’s who could benefit from it

A proposed bill in Lithuania aims to provide significant public transport discounts for workers living far from their jobs, potentially boosting employment in urban areas.

Feb 21 • 14:13 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Bought 14 square meters: – Thought I was completely crazy

A person shares their experience of purchasing a very small living space of only 14 square meters, expressing initial doubts about the decision.

Feb 21 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The success of the House apartments reaches Praça Ana Lúcia Magalhães

House apartments are expanding into Praça Ana Lúcia Magalhães, tapping into the urban market in Bahia with functional living spaces.

Feb 20 • 18:18 UTC

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