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Operators of over 60% of subdivided flats apply for 3-year grace period to meet rules

Operators of over 60 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to give themselves more time to comply with a regulatory regime rolled out six months ago, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday the applications involved more than 70,000 subdivided units from about 20,000 complete flats, as of Monday. This…

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Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Referendum Tests Democratic Future

[DW] Following voter approval of a constitutional change that expands presidential powers, Guinea-Bissau faces renewed debate over legitimacy, civilian rule and democratic safeguards.

  • Referendum on constitutional change grants president greater powers.
  • 70% of voters approved the change, 30% voted against.
  • Opposition claims lack of legal basis, calls for boycott of future elections.

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