Europe News
Won a dream, got reality: why a German is selling his Haribo island
A private island, a log cabin and Canada on the doorstep: in 2005, Matthias R. from Bavaria won an unusual jackpot. Some 20 years on, he is looking for a buyer, as even wilderness needs upkeep - and it is a long way to go just for a short break.
Russia
Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears
Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.
Europe News
Sánchez begins reflection on early election as protesters call for general strike
Spanish Prime Minister will decide this weekend whether to call early elections after his two housing decrees were rejected, as housing activists prepare fresh protests and consider a general strike as the next step.
Europe in Motion
Is long-term renting the new norm in Europe?
As lifelong homeownership slips out of reach for a growing share of the population, a new study tracking 39 OECD countries examines how permanent renting is reshaping housing markets—with countries like Switzerland and Denmark leading a global shift toward lifelong tenancy.
Europe Today
Europe's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner warns
A "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.