Berlin’s alternative cultural scene is facing growing pressure as rising property prices reduce the availability of affordable spaces for artists and independent groups. Zirkus Mond, an alternative circus troupe that spent eight years performing on vacant land in northeast Berlin, is now preparing to move after the developer reclaimed the site. The area, known as […]
Berlin’s severe housing shortage and rapidly rising rents have become the biggest concerns for voters ahead of the September 20 state election. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. The city is projected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040. The debate has […]
Berlin’s housing shortage and soaring rents have emerged as the biggest concerns ahead of the city election on September 20. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. Berlin is expected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040, intensifying pressure on the city government. […]
A Miami-based Albanian businessman who sold coastal land for a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner is under investigation for allegedly using forged property documents, according to case files reviewed by Reuters. Albanian prosecutors have accused Artur Shehu of money laundering and involvement in drug trafficking networks, allegations he has denied through his
Spain’s government will introduce tougher rental rules in the coming weeks, including caps on room rents and stricter limits on seasonal leases, as it tries to rein in soaring housing costs. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the new decree will deepen state intervention in the rental market, which has come under strain from a severe […]
Serbia risks losing vital foreign investment following the decision by Jared Kushner’s firm, Affinity Global Development, to withdraw from a major luxury real estate project in Belgrade, according to an official from the country’s ruling party. Milos Vucevic, head of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), warned that the move sends a negative signal to international […]
After much speculation, Silvio Berlusconi’s will has been revealed, showing that he has bequeathed a majority stake in the family’s holding company Fininvest to his two eldest children, Marina and Pier Silvio. They will jointly own 53% of the family firm. Berlusconi, who passed away on June 12, was one of Italy’s wealthiest individuals, with […]






