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- 1Far-left party wins Berlin election on housing nationalisation pledgeβFar-left party wins Berlin election, pledging to nationalise housing
A far-left party has won the Berlin election, running on a pledge to nationalise housing in the German capital. The result points to strong voter support for radical measures against rising rents and housing shortages in Berlin, and is likely to spark debate in Germany over public ownership of residential property and the future direction of the city's housing policy.
- 2European cities search for solutions to affordable housing crisisβEuropean cities seek ways of boosting affordable housing
Cities across Europe are looking for ways to increase the supply of affordable housing as rents and property prices continue to strain households. The issue has become a central concern for urban policymakers, with local governments under pressure to act as housing shortages deepen in many major European cities.
- 3Drone strikes public school in Kyiv, Ukraine calls it war crimeββοΈπΊπ¦Another Russian war crime: Russian terrorists attack another public school in Kyiv with a drone (PHOTOS, more) https
A Russian drone struck a public school in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian reports describing the attack as another war crime against civilian infrastructure. Photos of the damage circulated online, with calls for accountability at the ICC in The Hague and reactions from European institutions in Brussels. The strike adds to ongoing concerns over escalating attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- 4LaLiga chief Tebas criticises Man City over alleged rule breachesβLaLiga chief Javier Tebas criticises Man City's alleged rule breaches: 'Equal rules for all'
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has publicly criticised Manchester City over their alleged breaches of financial rules, saying there must be "equal rules for all" clubs. Tebas, a longtime advocate for stricter financial regulation in European football, repeated his call that Manchester City should face consequences like other clubs have. His comments add to ongoing scrutiny of the club's financial conduct across European football.
- 5Tebas demands equal rules amid Man City verdict reportsβTebas: 'equal rules for all' essential amid Man City verdict reports
La Liga president Javier Tebas said 'equal rules for all' is essential as reports circulate about a verdict in the disciplinary case involving Manchester City. His comments underline calls that clubs be treated the same regardless of size or wealth, a theme he has repeatedly raised in disputes over state-backed ownership and financial regulation in European football.
- 6Munich chosen as Germany's 2036 Olympics bid cityβMunich was on Saturday selected ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region as part of a German national bid to host the 2036
Munich was selected on Saturday ahead of the Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr region as the German candidate city in a national bid to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044. It would be a return of the Olympics to Munich, which hosted the 1972 Summer Games. Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr lost out in the domestic selection, with a final international decision still to come.
- 7NCRI supporters rally at UN General Assembly and across EuropeβΌWeekly Report: NCRI Supporters Mobilize at UN General Assembly and Across Europe
The National Council of Resistance of Iran reports that its supporters mobilized in New York during the UN General Assembly and held gatherings in several European cities. The group, which opposes the Iranian government, uses such events to press for human rights concerns and political change in Iran. The weekly report highlights coordination between diaspora communities and international advocacy efforts.
- 8Fear of homophobia shapes how queer people navigate BrusselsβHow fear of homophobia changes the way queer people move through Brussels
A report from The Brussels Times examines how fear of homophobia influences the everyday movements of queer people in Brussels, from choosing which streets and neighbourhoods to walk through to adjusting behaviour around public transport and nightlife. The piece highlights that safety concerns remain part of daily life for LGBT people in the Belgian capital, prompting discussion about public space, inclusion and city policy.