Europe's construction sector showing signs of recovery

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25.04.2025

The latest data released by Eurostat point to a fragile recovery in the European construction sector. Despite an annual increase in specialised construction activities, overall production remains vulnerable—affected by broader economic conditions, persistent inflationary pressures, and uncertain investment prospects in infrastructure.

Coliving 2.0: how technology is revolutionizing the housing market

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25.04.2025

In an era where urban life is changing rapidly and the demand for sustainable, affordable, and socially active forms of housing is growing, coliving emerges as a promising solution.

1.4% increase in household disposable income in Q4 2024

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25.04.2025

According to ELSTAT data, household and non-profit institutions serving households' disposable income increased by 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, rising from €38.60 billion to €39.13 billion.

Increase of 2.7% in the new residential building construction index in Q1 2025

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25.04.2025

The Overall Material Costs Index in the Construction (CSTM) of New Residential Buildings with base year 2021=100.0 in March 2025 recorded an increase of 3.7% in comparison with March 2024. The corresponding index in March 2024 had recorded an increase of 5.9% compared with March 2023.

Ameresco SUNEL Energy inks €303.4M deal for 3 photovoltaic parks in Romania

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24.04.2025

Ameresco SUNEL Energy A.E. has signed contracts for design, procurement, and construction (EPC) worth over €303 million with OMV Petrom CEO for the creation of three photovoltaic parks in southwestern Romania.

Newmark agreement for refinancing logistics portfolio in the UK

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24.04.2025

Newmark Group, Inc. announced that it has arranged a £153 million loan for the refinancing of a portfolio of four key logistics assets in the United Kingdom on behalf of Brookfield and Copley Point Capital.

REITs strengthen pension fund returns

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24.04.2025

The contribution of REITs to the performance of pension fund portfolios was significant, with a reported average annual net return reaching 9.74%, according to a recent analysis by CEM Benchmarking and Nareit.

A decline in the economic climate index among CEOs in the first quarter of 2025

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24.04.2025

The general economic climate index (EASE/ICAP CRIF-CEO General Index) stood at 146 points in the first quarter of 2025, according to the quarterly survey conducted on a sample of 2,540 Chief Executive Officers and General Managers of the largest Greek enterprises by the Hellenic Association of Chief Executive Officers (EASE), in collaboration with ICAP CRIF.

Tzirakian Profil raised €3.048M through a share capital increase

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24.04.2025

The company "Solinourgia Limpar. Tzirakian Profil S.A." announced the completion of its Share Capital Increase.

Panattoni Secures €14M in financing for the expansion of Park Lublin IV

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24.04.2025

Panattoni has secured €14 million in financing from Alior Bank to advance the expansion of its Park Lublin IV development in eastern Poland.

Public debt is expected to reach 95.1% of global GDP by 2025

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24.04.2025

A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 2.8 percentage-point increase in global public debt, reaching 95.1% of global GDP by 2025. If the current trajectory continues, this increase is expected to rise to 99.6% of GDP by 2030.

Investors in Europe are turning to residential properties

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24.04.2025

Drawing on the perspectives of institutional investors overseeing more than €1.4 trillion in commercial real estate assets globally, this year’s Cushman & Wakefield survey underscores the Living Sector as a key strategic investment priority across Europe.

METLEN and Glenfarne seal landmark deal for Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems in Chile

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23.04.2025

METLEN Energy & Metals S.A. (“METLEN”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Glenfarne Asset Company, LLC (“Glenfarne”) have entered into an agreement for Glenfarne to acquire a portfolio of Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) assets in Chile.

Special building regime for the "gray zones" of settlements

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23.04.2025

In the introduction of a new regulatory framework, the government is taking steps to address the issues caused by the strict adherence to building limits set before 1983, which have left thousands of legally constructed buildings and areas developed in recent decades outside of current planning provisions.

Completion of studies for the Chronological Museum of Trikala

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23.04.2025

The establishment of the Trikala Chronological Museum is moving into the implementation phase, following the completion of studies funded by the Ministry of Culture's Development Operational Program, as announced.