Keywords: HOUSING


China ends credit restrictions that sparked property crisis

China has officially scrapped its "three red lines" policy for real estate developers, lifting the strict credit limits that ignited a debt crisis still rippling through the world's second-largest economy. According to a report from China Real Estate Business, a publication under the Ministry......

Switzerland expects housing shortage to worsen in 2026

Switzerland is likely to face a deeper housing shortage in 2026, driven by sustained population growth, economic recovery, and limited residential construction, according to senior housing officials. Martin Tschirren, director of the Federal Office for Housing, warned that structural factors behind......

“Cities Without Slums” program benefits over 382,000 families in Morocco by end of 2025

More than 382,000 families have benefited from Morocco’s national “Cities Without Slums” program as of December 31, 2025, Secretary of State for Housing Adib Benbrahim announced on Monday during a session at the House of Representatives. Responding to questions about the program’s......

“Cities Without Slums” program reaches over 382,000 families by end of 2025

More than 382,000 families have benefited from Morocco’s national “Cities Without Slums” program by the end of December 2025, according to the Secretary of State in charge of Housing, Adib Benbrahim. Speaking before the House of Representatives in Rabat, Benbrahim said that 62 cities......

Windstorm rips roof off student dormitory in Bursa

A fierce windstorm struck a student dormitory in Bursa, Turkey, ripping the roof from its structure and hurling debris across the surrounding area. The facility, run by KYK, the Turkish Youth and Education Services Directorate responsible for university student housing nationwide, suffered extensive......

Turkey’s year-end inflation slows to 30.89%

Turkey closed the year with a moderate decline in its annual inflation rate, as official data showed a continued easing of price pressures in December. According to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), annual inflation fell to 30.89%, down from 31.07% recorded in November. The......

Putin authorizes seizure of Ukrainian homes in occupied territorie

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law enabling authorities in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine to seize residential property classified as “ownerless” through 2030. The measure applies to the territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, which Moscow unilaterally......

Spain fines Airbnb 64 million euros over illegal housing listings

Spanish authorities have imposed a substantial fine of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb for publishing advertisements for properties that are not authorized for short-term rental. The sanction comes amid growing concern over Spain’s housing crisis, particularly in major cities and tourist areas. According......

CNDH urges immediate action on housing safety after Fez building collapses kill 22

The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has called for urgent measures to ensure adequate housing rights following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which left 22 dead and 16 injured. The tragedy occurred in the Al Massira district’s Al Moustakbal neighborhood between Tuesday......