Housing Crisis
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Election
Spanish PM Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Election for Nov. 29
DID Press: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced the dissolution of Parliament and called an early general election for November 29, following increased political pressure on his government and the defeat of two emergency housing measures in Parliament. Sánchez…
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Afghanistan
Housing Crisis in Afghanistan amid Soaring Rents, Returning Migrants
DID Press: Statistics reveal a worrying trend. In major cities such as Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Nangarhar, rental prices have doubled over the past year. Residential units that previously rented for 5,000 to 6,000 Afghanis now cost 10,000 to 12,000…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Economy Over Past Four Years: From Crisis to Partial Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges
DID Press: Since the Taliban assumed power in 2021, Afghanistan has experienced severe economic hardship. The abrupt suspension of international aid, the imposition of sanctions, reduced investment, and strict social restrictions—particularly affecting women—pushed the country into a deep economic crisis.…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Housing Crisis: Mass Demolitions to Rising Migration, Taxes
DID Press: Over the past four years, the demolition of approximately 40,000 houses in Kabul for road expansion, combined with large-scale migration from southern and western provinces to the capital, has severely strained the city’s housing market. In addition, higher…
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