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Russia's Housing Market Slowdown Threatens Significant Shortage by 2027
Russia faces a potential housing shortage of up to 30 million square meters by 2027 due to a 24% year-on-year drop in new housing construction in Q1 2025, driven by high interest rates, reduced buyer demand, and the end of a subsidized mortgage program.
Russia's Housing Market Slowdown Threatens Significant Shortage by 2027
Russia faces a potential housing shortage of up to 30 million square meters by 2027 due to a 24% year-on-year drop in new housing construction in Q1 2025, driven by high interest rates, reduced buyer demand, and the end of a subsidized mortgage program.
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40% Bias Score
Westendbrücke Demolition in Berlin Proceeds Rapidly
The demolition of Berlin's Westendbrücke on the A100 highway is progressing rapidly, with over half already completed by April 24th. The 240-meter bridge, built in 1963, and the nearby Ringbahnbrücke were closed in March due to safety concerns and will be replaced. Demolition is expected to be finis...
Westendbrücke Demolition in Berlin Proceeds Rapidly
The demolition of Berlin's Westendbrücke on the A100 highway is progressing rapidly, with over half already completed by April 24th. The 240-meter bridge, built in 1963, and the nearby Ringbahnbrücke were closed in March due to safety concerns and will be replaced. Demolition is expected to be finis...
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32% Bias Score
Germany Seeks Housing Crisis Solution Through Simplified Building Regulations
Germany's housing shortage, exceeding 550,000 units with 9.6 million in overcrowded housing, may be alleviated by simplifying building regulations under a proposed "building type E" to reduce costs by up to one-third, as urged by industry representatives at the "Housing Construction Day.
Germany Seeks Housing Crisis Solution Through Simplified Building Regulations
Germany's housing shortage, exceeding 550,000 units with 9.6 million in overcrowded housing, may be alleviated by simplifying building regulations under a proposed "building type E" to reduce costs by up to one-third, as urged by industry representatives at the "Housing Construction Day.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Accord Target Faces Setback Amidst Low Building Approvals
Australia's February building approvals of 16,606 new homes fell short of the 20,000 monthly target set by the National Housing Accord, raising doubts about the plan's feasibility given historical low approval rates and record immigration.
Australia's Housing Accord Target Faces Setback Amidst Low Building Approvals
Australia's February building approvals of 16,606 new homes fell short of the 20,000 monthly target set by the National Housing Accord, raising doubts about the plan's feasibility given historical low approval rates and record immigration.
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52% Bias Score
Nitrogen Regulations Halt Construction of 40,000 Dutch Homes
Due to nitrogen regulations, approximately 40,000 planned houses in the Netherlands (9% of the total planned until 2030) cannot be built, causing delays and additional costs of €600 million, according to a new study by the Economic Institute for Construction (EIB).
Nitrogen Regulations Halt Construction of 40,000 Dutch Homes
Due to nitrogen regulations, approximately 40,000 planned houses in the Netherlands (9% of the total planned until 2030) cannot be built, causing delays and additional costs of €600 million, according to a new study by the Economic Institute for Construction (EIB).
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44% Bias Score
German Real Estate Prices Rise, but Rural Areas See Decline
German real estate prices rose 0.3% quarter-over-quarter and 1.9% year-over-year in Q4 2024, with significant regional differences; major cities saw increases, while rural areas experienced price drops; construction orders increased 5.2% month-over-month and 10% year-over-year in January.
German Real Estate Prices Rise, but Rural Areas See Decline
German real estate prices rose 0.3% quarter-over-quarter and 1.9% year-over-year in Q4 2024, with significant regional differences; major cities saw increases, while rural areas experienced price drops; construction orders increased 5.2% month-over-month and 10% year-over-year in January.
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32% Bias Score
Autobahn 1 Leverkusen Closure for Bridge Construction
Autobahn 1 between Leverkusen-West and Leverkusen junctions, and Leverkusen's Westring, will be fully closed from 10 PM on April 25th to 10 AM on April 26th due to bridge construction within the "A-bei-LEV" project, impacting traffic significantly and requiring extensive detours.
Autobahn 1 Leverkusen Closure for Bridge Construction
Autobahn 1 between Leverkusen-West and Leverkusen junctions, and Leverkusen's Westring, will be fully closed from 10 PM on April 25th to 10 AM on April 26th due to bridge construction within the "A-bei-LEV" project, impacting traffic significantly and requiring extensive detours.
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12% Bias Score
Birch Wood: A Potential Solution to Construction Timber Shortages
Researchers in Aachen, Germany are testing the strength of birch wood to potentially replace dwindling spruce supplies in construction, prompted by climate change and bark beetle damage to existing forests. The aim is to develop EU and DIN standards for birch wood construction within the next 20 yea...
Birch Wood: A Potential Solution to Construction Timber Shortages
Researchers in Aachen, Germany are testing the strength of birch wood to potentially replace dwindling spruce supplies in construction, prompted by climate change and bark beetle damage to existing forests. The aim is to develop EU and DIN standards for birch wood construction within the next 20 yea...
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40% Bias Score
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
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48% Bias Score
Gürtel Corruption Trial: 18 Guilty Pleas in Arganda del Rey Case
Eighteen of nineteen defendants in the Gürtel corruption trial concerning Arganda del Rey's city hall pleaded guilty, including the ringleader Francisco Correa and former mayor Ginés López, resulting from a €25 million bribe for a development project and highlighting systemic corruption within the P...
Gürtel Corruption Trial: 18 Guilty Pleas in Arganda del Rey Case
Eighteen of nineteen defendants in the Gürtel corruption trial concerning Arganda del Rey's city hall pleaded guilty, including the ringleader Francisco Correa and former mayor Ginés López, resulting from a €25 million bribe for a development project and highlighting systemic corruption within the P...
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56% Bias Score
EU Tackles Soaring Housing Costs with Investment and Regulatory Reforms
The European Commission and Parliament are tackling the EU's housing crisis, marked by a 48% rise in housing prices and a 22% increase in rents from 2010-2023, with plans to increase investment, reduce bureaucracy, and address short-term rental impacts.
EU Tackles Soaring Housing Costs with Investment and Regulatory Reforms
The European Commission and Parliament are tackling the EU's housing crisis, marked by a 48% rise in housing prices and a 22% increase in rents from 2010-2023, with plans to increase investment, reduce bureaucracy, and address short-term rental impacts.
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44% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia to Build 2,000-Meter Skyscraper
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is moving forward with plans for a 2,000-meter-tall skyscraper in Riyadh, designed by Norman Foster and currently estimated to cost \$5 billion, reflecting the kingdom's economic growth and modernization goals.
Saudi Arabia to Build 2,000-Meter Skyscraper
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is moving forward with plans for a 2,000-meter-tall skyscraper in Riyadh, designed by Norman Foster and currently estimated to cost \$5 billion, reflecting the kingdom's economic growth and modernization goals.
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48% Bias Score
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