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Housing

The future of affordable housing and the global housing crisis

Housing is increasingly becoming one of the most urgent social, economic and political challenges facing the modern world.

18 May 2026-22:52
WUF13 crucial for shaping sustainable cities, Libyan minister says

The 13th session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) is important for shaping the future of sustainable cities, Essam Al-Tamouni, Minister of Housing and Reconstruction of the Government of National Accord in Libya, and a participant in WUF13, told.

18 May 2026-10:51
Türkiye inflation rises to 32.37% in April as housing costs surge

Türkiye’s annual inflation rose to 32.37% in April, up from 30.87% in the previous month.

04 May 2026-11:53
Can WUF13 tackle the global housing crisis for a billion people? - VIDEO

Housing for all continues to be a key global issue, with debates centered around inclusive policies, affordability, and sustainable urban development.

16 Apr 2026-20:05
Türkiye’s housing market sees continued "Real" decline amid high iInflation

New data released on Thursday, April 16, 2026, reveals that Türkiye’s property market is undergoing a period of correction. While home prices are still climbing in nominal terms, they continue to lose value when adjusted for inflation a trend that has persisted for over a year.

16 Apr 2026-13:14
Dubai’s new shared housing law: Everything residents and owners need to know

Dubai has enacted a new law to regulate shared housing, establishing clearer guidelines for property owners, tenants, and companies that lease or manage bed spaces and shared apartments throughout the emirate.

16 Mar 2026-22:24
Barcelona doubles tourism tax to tackle housing crisis

Barcelona will charge tourists up to €15 per night after authorities approved a sharp increase in the city’s tourism tax, making it one of the highest in Europe.

26 Feb 2026-09:25
S&P: Azerbaijan housing price growth to slow

International rating agency S&P Global Ratings forecasts that the pace of housing price growth in Azerbaijan will slow in 2026 compared to previous years, though a decline in property prices is not expected.

27 Jan 2026-13:04
Bajaj Housing Finance sinks 9% on block-deal buzz

Bajaj Housing Finance shares dropped nearly 9% to ₹95 on Tuesday after reports that 19.5 crore shares—about 2.35% equity worth ₹1,890 crore—were sold via a block deal at ₹97 apiece.

02 Dec 2025-09:22
Germany report reveals over half a million homeless

More than half a million people in Germany are homeless, according to federal government statistics released on Wednesday, News.az reports citing Deutsche Welle.

08 Jan 2025-21:48