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Panama official: Azerbaijan's efforts on return of displaced people caught our attention
Panama official praises Azerbaijan's experience in returning displaced people, shares views on water management and territorial planning.
Uruguay Water Crisis: 1.5 Million Left Without Drinking Water
Uruguay's 2022-23 water crisis left 1.5 million people without drinking water. Paola Florio spoke at WUF13 in Baku.
Amin Mammadov: Much work remains in water supply and sewage
Amin Mammadov stated that much work remains in Baku's water supply and sewage system at the World Urban Forum, discussing water-centric development.
UN: Cities Are Home to 45% of World Population
UN official at WUF13 in Baku emphasizes cities house 45% of world population and the need to integrate air quality into urban planning.
Vusal Huseynov: Human factor is key
Vusal Huseynov at WUF13 emphasizes the human factor's role in urban sustainability.
Valeri Levkov: Half of World Lives on Less Than $7 a Day
World Bank VP Valeri Levkov discusses global housing crisis and poverty.
Municipalities Shrink, Metropolises Grow
OECD expert Claudia Baranzelli discusses urban growth, municipal decline, demographic shifts, and emission trends.
Housing stock renewal is crucial
Samad Bashirli: The region greatly needs renewal of its housing stock. Urbanization and housing policy update.
City-countryside border blurs: Swiss expert
Swiss expert Haris Piplas says the boundary between city and countryside is increasingly blurred.
Sub-Saharan Africa's urban population to reach 1.7 billion
World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa's urban population to reach 1.7 billion in 25 years. Sustainable urbanization is key.
Mass Displacement Challenges: Mikayil Jabbarov
Mikayil Jabbarov at WUF13 discussed challenges from mass displacement in Azerbaijan.
Iran missile test hits residential area: 4 injured
Iranian air defense test missile hit a residential area in Andimeshk, causing four civilian injuries.
US pending home sales rise; high mortgage rates cap market
U.S. pending home sales rose for the third month in April, but high mortgage rates and tight inventory continue to constrain the housing market. Economists see limited recovery.
First in WUF history: Azerbaijan initiates WUF13 NGO Forum
Azerbaijan hosted the first WUF13 NGO Forum in WUF history. NGOs, UN-Habitat, and GSNP discussed urban development and civil society roles.
Bessent urges more disruption to Iran's financing, will review US sanctions list
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges allies to disrupt Iran's financing and reviews outdated sanctions list to focus on sophisticated evasion schemes.
675 million people lack electricity access
UN official Maimuna Mohd Sharif: 675 million people live without electricity. Alignment between city planning and energy systems is crucial.
Azerbaijan population exceeds 10 million 268 thousand
Azerbaijan's population grows to 10,268,165. Official data on urban and rural population share, gender ratio, and demographic trends.
Afghanistan Official: Urban Density Increases
Afghan official Mutiul Haq Nabi Khil discusses urban density and disorder at WUF13 in Baku.
Good News for Pensioners: Date Announced
On May 20, pension payments in Azerbaijan will be fully completed, including preferential pensions.
Master plan for Khankendi being developed
The master plan for Khankendi is being developed, envisioning a modern city with 80,000 residents and green zones.
MINURVI forum at WUF13 addresses housing inequality in Latin America
The MINURVI forum at WUF13 discusses housing inequality and climate change impacts in Latin American countries.
G7 debt pressures mount amid new risks
Analysis of rising G7 government debt, impact of Iran war, bond yields, and fiscal pressures.
Yotova: Climate change forces migration
Bulgarian President Iliyana Yotova at WUF13 highlights climate change as a driver of migration.
Social insurance registration automated for some individuals
Social insurance registration automated for some individuals - details on the new regulation.
KeyBanc Initiates NHP at Sector Weight
KeyBanc starts coverage on Nationwide Health Properties (NHP) with a Sector Weight rating, citing senior housing growth potential.
South African Professor: Homelessness Is a Key Issue
South African professor Mphilo Ngubane highlights homelessness as a key issue at WUF13, emphasizing blockchain technology.
Strong earthquake in China: casualties reported
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in southern China kills 2, collapses 13 buildings, and evacuates over 7,000 residents.
Reconstruction in Karabakh Impresses Foreign Guests
Foreign guests impressed by Karabakh reconstruction during WUF13. Details on restoration, smart village, and architecture.
Anar Guliyev: 10-Year Goals to Be Discussed
Anar Guliyev announced that the Cabinet of Ministers will discuss goals for the next 10 years. Housing shortages and international cooperation were highlighted.
Rare, untreatable Ebola strain - global emergency
WHO declares global emergency over rare, untreatable Bundibugyo Ebola strain. Outbreak spreads in Congo and Uganda, no approved vaccine or treatment.
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