As the housing crisis continues in the United States and beyond, some potential home buyers are seeking alternatives abroad. Italy's "1 Euro Houses" program offers homes for sale at a symbolic price of 1 Euro. While that may sound like a bargain, several of the homes on their site require a large amount of personal and financial investment for restoration and repair. Additionally, there … [Read more...] about A House For A Dollar ? Italy’s One Euro Homes – but There’s a Catch
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Hundreds of Years Later, Some Still Believe The Earth is Flat….
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Thousands of Union Workers Hold Strike Protest Against Milei Presidency
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