housing policy

Special Judges to Ensure Faster Decisions in Construction Cases Nationwide: Success in Karlsruhe Administrative Court

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Special Judges to Ensure Faster Decisions in Construction Cases Nationwide: Success in Karlsruhe Administrative Court

Karlsruhe/Stuttgart (dpa). – After initial success in shortening construction procedures at the Karlsruhe Administrative Court, special judges across the country should ensure faster decisions. “We are having difficult times in construction and especially in the housing sector,” explained Justice Minister Marion Gentges (CDU). “It is therefore imperative that we remove barriers as quickly as possible … Read more

New Housing Benefit Law Doubles Number of Recipients in Hamburg

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New Housing Benefit Law Doubles Number of Recipients in Hamburg

As a result of the new housing benefit law, the number of recipients in Hamburg has more than doubled. Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz and Urban Development Senator Karen Pein (both SPD) announced on Tuesday that the state subsidy had been paid to more than 24,300 households in Hamburg as of January 1st – a … Read more

Revitalizing Hong Kong Night Markets: Challenges and Solutions for Long-term Success

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Revitalizing Hong Kong Night Markets: Challenges and Solutions for Long-term Success

The government launched the “Hong Kong Night Fun” tourism campaign, using subsidies and price reductions to attract customers. In fact, can it have any effect in the short term? What kind of guests are you inviting? Will these guests come once and never come back again? Some people in the tourism industry say that the … Read more