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New penal code, fewer homeless shelters, back to school: What changes in Belgium on 1 September?  The Brussels Times

Two teenagers fired air rifles at tents housing homeless individuals near the Holy Cross Bridge in Warsaw, leaving one occupant with minor injuries.

A 48-year-old man stabbed residents of a homeless shelter in Graz, Austria, on Friday night, severely injuring one person. The suspect has been arrested.

Will Grand, an LSU graduate, founded Giving Greek after noticing food waste at fraternities, successfully converting discarded food into over 10,000 meals for a Baton Rouge homeless shelter.

A 71-year-old US mayor regularly spends Friday nights at a homeless shelter, sleeping there and serving breakfast on Saturday mornings, despite having previously stated in 2021 that homelessness was a 'choice.'

Priest Sergiu Aga, a former candidate for mayor of Orhei, has been elected vice-president of the Orhei district in Moldova, responsible for social, cultural, and educational sectors, raising questions about the future of the homeless shelter he managed.

The Athens Municipality has reportedly closed the only transitional hospitality shelter for homeless drug users, drawing criticism from former mayor Kostas Bakoyannis's faction. The closure is being denounced as the elimination of a crucial support structure.

A homeless shelter located in a Frankfurt subway station was abruptly cleared, leaving 150 homeless individuals without accommodation. The city is now urgently searching for new emergency housing with the help of disaster relief services.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has stated that a new low-barrier homeless shelter community in Interbay will not require residents to be sober upon entry.

An upscale coastal community, known for its association with the Kennedy family, is experiencing significant backlash over plans to build a homeless shelter. The proposed location is reportedly very close to a local school, sparking community outrage.

Děčín will open a new asylum house on Benešovská Street after the holidays, which will include a night shelter with a capacity for ten people in a "warm chair" room.

The Ponta Delgada City Council has provided land in Arrifes for the creation of a transitional accommodation for homeless people, which will offer eight new spaces.

Social media has erupted with reactions after far-left supporters of Mamdani reportedly turned on him regarding an issue concerning a homeless shelter.

A Nova Scotia family is speaking out after their 19-year-old son, following multiple suicide attempts, was assessed at a hospital and then sent by taxi to a local homeless shelter, which the family found unacceptable.

Reports indicate that nursing homes in Ohio are allegedly discharging patients directly to homeless shelters, raising concerns about patient care and housing.

Reykjavík City is considering closing some emergency shelters as demand for them has decreased over the past year, which a department manager attributes to the success of new policies for the homeless.

Women living in a homeless shelter in Panevėžys, Lithuania, are appealing for help, claiming that one resident is continuously terrorizing and mocking them and staff, and was previously convicted for pushing another resident down stairs.

A homeless shelter and rehab center called Wayside Cross, located outside of Chicago, has initiated a unique marathon program to help individuals in recovery get back on their feet, one mile at a time.

The town of Proseč purchased a former pipe factory, significantly burdening its budget, to prevent the property from being converted into a homeless shelter.

Several significant legal and social changes take effect in Belgium on September 1, including updates to the penal code, reductions in homeless shelter capacity, and back-to-school adjustments.

Two employees at a San Francisco homeless shelter, funded by city contracts, have been arrested for allegedly helping a suspected cop shooter hide from authorities.

A shed next to a drug dispensing point in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, was engulfed in flames on Monday evening, possibly due to an exploding welding station or its use as a homeless shelter.

Kőszegi Krisztián, Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, met with Gábor Iványi and visited institutions providing care for the homeless.

A triple killer who dismembered two victims has been given a whole-life jail sentence. Separately, a review will be conducted into four deaths at a homeless shelter, which have been linked to the serial killer.

New York City's Attorney General Letitia James is facing scrutiny after the city spent $81,700 per homeless person, with Saritha Komatireddy accusing James of failing to investigate nonprofit homeless shelters despite billions in taxpayer funding and fraud claims.

A woman who experienced homelessness and relied on Samhjálpar's Soup Kitchen expressed sadness over the potential failure to find new housing for the facility. The future and issues concerning the Soup Kitchen, which serves 200 people daily, were discussed at a city council meeting yesterday.

A homeless shelter in Nova Scotia, formerly known as Viola's Place, has changed its name following a request from Viola Desmond's family, who felt the name was being tarnished by complaints related to disturbances and drug use at the facility.

Residents of São Vicente, Lisbon, are protesting the city council's chosen location for a new overnight shelter for the homeless. They express opposition to the proposed site for the facility.

A dispute outside a homeless shelter in Rüsselsheim escalated in the middle of the night, resulting in a man suffering a stab wound and three men being injured.

Police in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, have begun using new drones to monitor homeless shelters on city property and identify illegal dumps. The drones will be shared with the municipal company Metropolnet.

Multiple fires broke out in and around a shelter for the homeless in Frankfurt's Höchst district. A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of setting the fires, and police are investigating the circumstances.

Residents in southern Klaipėda are concerned after homeless individuals were observed setting up illegal overnight shelters under apartment building balconies, described as an unusual situation by a local community representative.

East Village voters who previously supported Mayor Zohran Mamdani are now suing to halt a homeless shelter plan, sparking criticism online and highlighting a rift between the mayor and his base.

Badalona has inaugurated its first municipal soup kitchen and committed to opening a homeless shelter, with a multi-purpose room in the soup kitchen to serve as a temporary shelter during cold weather campaigns.

A concerning trend has emerged in Ohio, where nursing homes are reportedly transferring vulnerable patients, including a diabetic and incontinent woman, to homeless shelters.

A new homeless shelter under construction in Ljubljana, where over 400 homeless individuals were counted a year and a half ago, is facing high costs and will only be able to accommodate a fraction of those in need.

An apartment complex in Portland's Pearl District has filed a lawsuit against the City of Portland concerning a nearby homeless shelter.

Emma Ævarsdóttir, a mother living near a proposed Samhjálp coffee shop for the homeless at Grensásvegur 46, expresses concern, stating that her home should be a sanctuary and acknowledging the vulnerability of the group Samhjálp serves.

Abandoned camping equipment left behind at Ireland's Electric Picnic festival will be collected and redistributed to homeless shelters in Laois and Dublin.

Following a burglary at a family's home in Helsinki's Kurkimäki, residents are demanding increased security, particularly for a nearby long-term homeless shelter.

A homeless shelter in Plzeň, Czech Republic, which uniquely caters to individuals with alcohol issues, is struggling with the current heatwave, which is worsening clients' health and daily operations.

The city of Frankfurt has established four new emergency shelters for the homeless, replacing the previous sleeping facility located in the Eschenheimer Tor subway station.

Police in England are investigating four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter, with connections to a triple murderer who had previously stayed there.

Greece's National Coordinator for Addiction Treatment, Athanasios Theocharis, expressed concern over the announced closure of a shelter for homeless users in Athens, warning that vulnerable citizens are being abandoned without proper accommodation.

Residents of São Vicente in Lisbon are protesting the installation of a new overnight shelter for the homeless by the city council, citing concerns about the chosen location's conditions.

Delhi Police are set to propose new measures to the government, including building shelters for the homeless and implementing mandatory screening for cab drivers, to enhance public safety and welfare.

An upscale coastal community, known for its association with the Kennedy family, is experiencing significant backlash and concern over plans to relocate a homeless shelter near an elementary school.

A campaign has been launched opposing a homeless shelter that bears the name of a victim from Crans-Montana. The initiative highlights local controversy surrounding the shelter's establishment and naming.

Advocates are pushing for homeless shelters to allow pets, emphasizing that this can help preserve crucial, life-saving bonds between individuals and their animals.

A fire broke out in a homeless shelter in Frankfurt, Germany, resulting in three injuries.

A 19-year-old who attempted suicide was reportedly sent to a homeless shelter by hospital staff, raising concerns about mental health care and support.

The director of a local organization stated that Reykjavík city's handling of a homeless shelter fueled fear among residents. A nearby resident described placing the shelter in the middle of a residential area as "crazy."

A watchdog group and a new report allege that California is providing taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries to individuals in homeless shelters, including illegal immigrants, through its Medi-Cal program, raising concerns about the misuse of state funds.

Four individuals have been charged in connection with a corruption investigation involving an operator of homeless shelters in New York City.

Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić expressed confusion as to why the local homeless shelter (Svratište) did not contact him directly regarding their funding problems, instead approaching 'these idiots'.

Homeless shelters in Latvia are appealing for donations of warm clothing, socks, gloves, shoes, and blankets to help those without homes endure the harsh winter conditions.