housing crisis
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Spiralling housing costs hit jobs as employers struggle to find staff
Surging housing prices have led to several employees leaving capital cities, and as consequence, many employers have introduced staff housing…
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How do regional disparities in housing costs vary across Europe?
Regional disparities in housing costs as a share of disposable income vary widely across countries. While the UK has the…
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Athens limits short-term rentals in bid to alleviate housing shortage
Short-term rentals in Greece surged in 2024, with the number of available beds in the rental units overtaking the number…
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Tens of thousands protest high rents in Barcelona
A large number of Spaniards took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday night to protest a housing crunch and…
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How much income goes on rent for minimum wage earners in Europe?
The share of minimum wage income spent on rent varies across Europe, from 35% in France to 56% in the…
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Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true?
Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a…
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Europeans are cutting back on food to pay their mortgages
Cutting back on food and borrowing money – a large number of Europeans have no other way to cover their…
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Can getting creative with office space solve Berlin’s housing crisis?
Two German entrepreneurs have been converting old factories and disused office spaces into affordable apartments in Berlin for years. As…
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Thousands protest in Portugal against rising house prices
The housing crisis has its roots in a chronic shortage of affordable and social housing, a situation worsened by wealthy…
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