The Polish commercial real estate market has seen significant growth in retail parks over the past six years, delivering approximately 1.8 million square meters of new space, far outpacing traditional shopping centers.

Moscow experienced its largest drone attack in years, resulting in damage to a refinery, homes, and shopping centers, with airports temporarily shut down.

Westfield shopping centers are evolving to attract younger generations, with Generation Z making up 34% of visitors to Polish Westfield centers. Galleries are focusing on unique experiences and attractions beyond just sales.

Information is provided for residents in Croatia regarding which stores and shopping centers are operating on Sunday.

Shopping centers in Austria are experiencing stagnant visitor frequencies, leading to declining sales for many shop operators who are struggling to meet the rent increases demanded by property owners.

Groups of minors are reportedly engaging in robberies, assaults, and drug dealing activities around major shopping centers in Espoo, Finland. Police suspect that some parents may be condoning these actions due to the financial gain it brings to their families.

Croatian news outlets report on the working hours of shops, shopping centers, and bakeries in Dalmatia, Istria, and Zagreb for Sunday, May 24th, with many centers closed.

Store opening hours in Hungary will change for the Pentecost weekend, with shopping centers advised against for Sunday or Monday visits.

Swatch has attributed the scuffles and chaotic rushes that occurred during a recent star product launch to the shopping centers. The company suggests that the venues were responsible for managing the crowds.

The "Teen Takeovers" phenomenon, characterized by large crowds of teenagers gathering at shopping centers often incited by AI-generated flyers and anonymous accounts, is spreading across the United States and into Europe. These events sometimes escalate into violence, robberies, and even shootings, requiring police intervention.

Three Israeli soldiers and one civilian are set to be charged with pro-Iranian espionage, allegedly maintaining long-term contacts with Iran-linked actors and photographing security cameras and shopping centers.

Two applications for the development of shopping centers in eastern Limassol began examination in late March by the Derogations Council, facing scrutiny and local opposition.

For May Day (Labor Day) in Serbia, shopping centers will operate as usual, but most IDEA, Roda, and Mercator stores will either be closed or have shortened working hours.

ZAGREB police reported that they arrested and criminally charged a 53-year-old man suspected of stealing clothes worth... on nine occasions from a shopping center, alone or with unknown accomplices.

Despite it being Sunday, some stores and shopping centers in Croatia are open. This article provides information on which establishments are operating today.

Croatia has been experiencing constant bomb threats for days, leading to the evacuation of schools and shopping centers, though no explosives have been found so far.

Police in Croatia's Primorje-Gorski Kotar County confirmed that bomb threats received by high schools and two shopping centers were false alarms after completing anti-explosive checks.

The leadership of Most city considers dilapidated former shops and shopping centers a pressing issue and is attempting to persuade property owners to repair their neglected assets.

Three shopping centers in Zagreb were evacuated following bomb threats, which were later confirmed by authorities to be false alarms. The incidents caused temporary disruption and concern in the city.

- Long live Anarchy, Death to Ustashe, Death to the Police – reads the signature of the email that arrived at the addresses of several newsrooms today.

Entry to the Alta and SCC shopping centers in Sarajevo has been prohibited following a bomb threat, with police currently on the scene.

North Macedonia's VMRO-DPMNE party has accused former Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Ali Ahmeti of arranging a deal to provide state property at a bargain price to pro-Russian businessman Davidović-Daka, who is on the US blacklist. The deal allegedly involves building 2,000 residential units, business premises, and shopping centers on the site of the former SHIK Jelak giant in Tetovo.

The ongoing war has emptied shopping centers in Dubai, including the Dubai Mall, and further shaken the already struggling luxury industry. This reflects a broader economic impact on the region.

Akropolis shopping centers in Vilnius, Klaipėda, and Šiauliai, Lithuania, are launching their spring and summer season on March 9, featuring new collections and offering 20,000 prizes to welcome the warmer months.

On March 11, Lithuania's Independence Restoration Day, only a portion of post offices located in shopping centers will be open, and they will operate for one hour less on the eve of the holiday.

LAMDA Development announced a historic record in the total turnover of stores within its shopping centers for 2025, as part of its financial results disclosure.

Discount retailers are increasingly occupying retail spaces in Austria, now accounting for a third of retail areas in specialist retail parks and about ten percent in shopping centers.

Police are asking for observations regarding a missing 12-year-old boy in Espoo, Finland, who is likely moving around the capital region, possibly in shopping centers.

This article provides information on the opening hours of stores, shopping centers, and bakeries in Croatia on Sunday, March 1st.

WE BRING you the working hours of stores, shopping centers, bakeries, and other establishments for Sunday, February 22.

Fruit and vegetables are now being sold in shopping centers, moving beyond traditional markets, local greengrocers, and supermarkets, prompting an investigation into its profitability.

The iconic animated film 'Toy Story' is returning to cinemas, with Akropolis shopping centers in Lithuania hosting free entertainment and activities for children and families.

More people are discovering Budapest's XI district, an area where one can quickly transition from shopping centers and offices to natural reeds and lakeside walks, offering an ideal blend of urban and natural harmony.

A man identified as M. R. has been sentenced by the Šiauliai District Court to 8 months of restricted freedom with intensive supervision for filming women in toilets at two shopping centers.

Zagreb's Arena Centar and Avenue Mall shopping centers were evacuated following bomb threats, with authorities confirming checks for potential danger.

Sixteen new retail locations, including luxury brands and local shops, are opening in major Portuguese cities and regions like Lisbon, Porto, and Comporta, with some appearing in shopping centers and others as neighborhood additions.

Aurora Eiendom has announced the acquisition of multiple shopping centers in Trondheim, Norway, for a total sum of 2.15 billion Norwegian kroner.

Seven new Wibra discount stores are set to open in Belgium, with several of them taking over locations in former Cora shopping centers.

Shopping centers and malls are increasingly incorporating games and experience worlds to counteract vacancies, but experts suggest that entertainment alone will not be enough to ensure their long-term success.

Akropolis shopping centers are holding their 'Jamam' discount days this weekend, offering significant sales to shoppers. The event is promoted as a major opportunity for discounts.

A new mobile application for shopping centers has been introduced, aiming to enhance the customer experience and provide various services.

An informational article provides the operating hours for various stores, shopping centers, and bakeries for Sunday, May 3rd.

Narva police are cautioning parents about a trending social media challenge where teenagers trespass on the roofs of shopping centers and abandoned buildings to record videos, posing significant safety risks.

A major Polish clothing retailer is set to open a new physical store in Slovakia, indicating that online sales are often insufficient and brick-and-mortar stores in shopping centers remain crucial for businesses.

Building owners are increasingly pursuing environmental certifications for offices, warehouses, and shopping centers, recognizing their importance for both environmental sustainability and financial value. This trend is also beginning to extend to the residential market.

Multiple secondary schools and two shopping centers in Croatian coastal cities including Rijeka, Opatija, Crikvenica, and Čabar were evacuated following new bomb threats.

Multiple bomb threats were received via email, targeting shopping centers in Podgorica and Budva, as well as educational institutions in Nikšić. These threats prompted evacuations across the affected locations in Montenegro.

A viral photo of a solitary Easter bunny in an empty US shopping mall highlights the ongoing decline of shopping centers across America.

Nearly 20% of India's malls are underperforming or empty, transforming once-vibrant hangout spots into 'ghost malls' due to poor planning, oversupply, and failure to adapt to consumer changes.

Modern consumers are exposed to hundreds of advertisements daily, making clear and timely communication crucial for businesses. OWEXX outdoor screens, strategically placed near business and shopping centers, offer a powerful visual advertising channel.

Kapriol Point d.o.o. Sarajevo has moved its retail store to a new location in Importanne Center, one of the most famous shopping centers in the city center.

Information is provided regarding the working hours of various stores, shopping centers, bakeries, and other establishments for Sunday, March 8th.

Police in Podgorica received a bomb threat targeting two shopping centers, prompting immediate security measures.

Austrian shopping centers are experiencing a shift in their retail mix, with a decrease in space allocated to clothing and furniture stores, while discounters like Woolworth, Action, and Tedi are increasingly dominating, according to Standort + Markt.

With schools, non-food shopping centers and restaurants closed, Israelis have been living since Saturday under air raid alerts and Iranian missile strikes.

A third measles case has been confirmed this week in West Auckland, New Zealand, with the individual having recently traveled overseas. Two shopping centers in the area have been identified as locations of interest.

Police in Pasila, Helsinki, report a sharp increase in crime reports, primarily from shopping centers, with most incidents being thefts of drinks, food, or items that can be exchanged for money.

While the US retail property market faces decline, shopping centers in Southeast Asia are reportedly performing well, with only one US mall ranking among the world's top 20.

Westfield is opening new shopping centers in Poland, focusing on offering unique experiences and attractions to appeal to Generation Z, who constitute a significant portion of their visitors.

A Czech giant fund is acquiring the largest shopping center in northwestern Croatia and has also made an acquisition in a shopping center in Poznań, Poland. These moves indicate significant investment in the retail real estate sector.

Istanbul, a tourist magnet, experiences high shop rents in prime locations with all spaces taken, while an increasing number of new shopping centers are also emerging.

Bomb threats were sent to Croatian media outlets and police, announcing explosions in Zagreb's Arena Centar and Avenue Mall, leading to the evacuation of Arena Centar.

Russia launched an intense wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv over the weekend, targeting shopping centers, the foreign ministry, and office buildings. Despite the damage, residents are adapting, with even damaged cafes remaining operational.

AFI Europe, backed by Israeli billionaires, has agreed to acquire six open-air commercial centers in Romania from MAS, supported by Africa's largest pension fund, in a transaction valued at nearly 200 million.

Finnish architect Samuli Miettinen suggests that cities should prioritize building community-oriented public libraries, which in Finland offer items like sewing machines and bicycles, instead of shopping centers.

Shopping centers, such as Skyline Plaza in Frankfurt, are adapting to changing retail landscapes by introducing gaming arenas and other entertainment options to combat increasing vacancies. An expert, however, doubts this alone will reverse the trend.

Information on the working hours of shops, shopping centers, bakeries, and other establishments for Sunday, May 10, is provided for those planning to shop in Croatia.

Developers have invested millions of euros to open new shopping centers in two smaller towns in Slovakia, aiming to bring retail chains closer to regional residents.

At least three young individuals, including a minor, have been arrested in Croatia following two weeks of chaos caused by hundreds of fake bomb threats that paralyzed schools, shopping centers, and institutions. The minor was reportedly connected to servers in Estonia.

Working hours for stores, markets, gas stations, and shopping centers will be adjusted for May 1st (Labor Day) in Serbia, with many employees observing a non-working holiday.

Retail chains and shopping centers in Lithuania have shared their adjusted opening hours for May 1st, International Labor Day, with some already transitioning to summer schedules.

A man in Mažeikiai, Lithuania, has been convicted in a criminal case for stealing four phones from three different shopping centers.

Numerous schools and at least one shopping center across Croatia received bomb threats via email this morning, leading to evacuations.

False bomb threats, primarily targeting schools and shopping centers, have been spreading across the region for several weeks, with all reported incidents proving to be hoaxes, according to local media.

The Ministry of Interior announced that bomb threats received via email for the "East Gate" and "Diamond" shopping centers were false.

The Big Fashion shopping center in Podgorica and TQ Plaza in Budva, Montenegro, were evacuated as police conducted anti-sabotage inspections.

A bomb threat targeting the SCC and Alto shopping centers in Sarajevo, along with a threat against politician Denis Bećirović, was investigated by police and subsequently declared false.

Major shopping centers in Bucharest will operate on a modified schedule from April 10-13 for the Easter 2026 holidays, with special hours starting on Good Friday.

LAMDA Development's shopping centers, including The Mall Athens and Golden Hall, are offering unique experiences for visitors this Easter season.

The Spar-Österreich-Gruppe, including its international supermarket subsidiaries, Hervis, and SES shopping centers, increased its gross sales revenue by 4 percent to 22.3 billion Euros in the past year.

The Icelandic retailer Húrra is closing its stores in Smáralind and Kringlan shopping centers. Despite the closures, the company stated, 'This is not the end.'

Bomb threats in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro prompted the evacuation of shopping centers in Podgorica and the Avaz Twist Tower in Sarajevo, with police conducting checks.

A bomb threat reported in shopping centers in Podgorica, Montenegro, was determined to be false. Authorities are investigating to identify the person who sent the threatening email.

On Lithuania's Independence Restoration Day, March 11, only some post office branches located in shopping centers will be open, and on the eve of this day, branches will operate one hour shorter.

On Sunday, Dubai became almost unrecognizable: at the very peak of the tourist season, when the city's beaches, shopping centers, and hotel restaurants are usually full of people, empty highways caught the eye…

Russian forces carried out at least 12 drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia, causing a high-rise residential building to catch fire, damaging shopping centers, and injuring at least seven people.

Bernard Hoffman/Getty Images Thanks to the postwar Baby Boom and other factors, families in the '50s began moving to the suburbs. Levittown in Long Island, New York, is widely recognized as the first modern American suburb. Each home looked the same — they were all built in the Cape Cod-style and cost around $7,000. As World War II came to an end, families looked for ways to start over. Emboldened by the GI Bill's provisions for home loans, they moved out of the cities in droves for newly developed suburban communities. In fact, the suburbs expanded by 47% during the 1950s, according to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Levittown in Long Island, New York, was one of the first to introduce the idea of a pre-planned, mass-produced uniform suburban community, The New York Times reported. Families started moving there on October 1, 1947. Though the community welcomed an influx of families, non-white prospects weren't allowed. Notably, African Americans didn't see the same benefits from the GI Bill, and it would take some years before racial and ethnic minorities broadly shifted to the suburbs. Here's what it was like to live in America's first modern suburb in the 1950s. Before the 1950s, people mostly lived in cities to be close to factory jobs. Historical/Getty Images At the time, most people lived close to the city center to work in factories, or they lived in rural communities to work on farms, according to economist Jay Zagorsky. Everything changed in the 1950s when soldiers returned from World War II, sparking the great migration to the suburbs. Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images The 1950 Census found that 60% of people lived in cities, while 40% lived in the suburbs. Thanks to factors like the construction of highways, the development of new neighborhoods from farmland, and even safety in the event of an atomic attack, these percentages would soon shift drastically. The GI Bill made it easier to afford a new home, prompting this transition from urban to suburban. Newsday LLC/Getty Images The GI Bill provided each returning soldier with benefits designed to stimulate economic growth. Each soldier was given a year of unemployment and free tuition to go to college. The military pledged to back all home loans, which allowed veterans to buy houses with little to no down payments. The Baby Boom started at the same time, causing many families to outgrow their city apartments. A family of four stands in front of their house in Levittown, NY. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Shortly after WWII ended, the Baby Boom began. In 1946, 3.4 million babies were born, more than ever before, and 20% more than in 1945, per History.com. This trend continued into the '50s. By the end of the boom in 1964, this generation made up 40% of the country's population. Most historians think it was because Americans were eager to have families after having postponed marriage and childbirth because of the Great Depression and World War II. Whatever the reason, people flocked to the suburbs to accommodate their growing families. In response to this growing need for space, suburban communities popped up at a faster rate in the '50s. An aerial view of a suburban community. Hulton Archive/Getty Images During the war, factories focused on creating wartime essentials, like airplanes and barracks. In the '50s, they refocused their efforts on building home components and automobiles using the new practices — like the assembly line — they implemented in the war, As a result, factories were able to produce materials for homes faster than ever before. Levittown in Long Island, New York, is widely recognized as the first modern American suburb. Tony Linck/Getty Images Levitt and Sons, a construction company, purchased a 7-square-mile plot of potato and onion farms in Long Island in 1947. They set out to build one of the first uniform suburban communities in the US. The community grew fast. In fact, a house was built every 16 minutes in Levittown. Tony Linck/Getty Images To construct the new community, which sits about 30 miles east of Manhattan, Levitt and Sons hired mostly unskilled workers to build the homes. They gave each a specific skill and created a sort of human assembly line. William Levitt even called his firm "the General Motors of the housing industry," The Guardian reported. The Levitts eventually constructed 17,447 houses between 1947 and 1951. During the peak of the construction boom, one was built every 16 minutes. People flocked to home sale events to get themselves a slice of suburbia. Al Fenn/Getty Images The first homes in Levittown cost new residents around $7,000, The Guardian reported. For veterans, there was no down payment. When adjusting for inflation, a Levittown home in 1950 would be roughly $97,000 in today's money. Every house in Levittown was identical. The Levitt family called it "the best house in the US." Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images At first, all the homes were built in the same style, and some residents even admitted to walking into the wrong house at times because they couldn't tell them apart, according to Khan Academy, citing Kenneth T. Jackson's "Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States." The picturesque community was lined with greenery. In fact, a tree was planted every 28 feet in Levittown. Newsday LLC/Getty Images Each home in Levittown sat on a 6,000-square-foot lot, The New York Times reported. Outdoor spaces, like backyards, became focal points. Robert W. Kelley/Getty Images With the growing number of children, outdoor spaces became increasingly important to the suburban neighborhood. Inside each home, there were four rooms, a built-in TV set, and Hi-Fi for the radio. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images At first, they were modest homes, but most families saw their new suburban lives as luxurious. Most Levittown residents experienced the responsibilities of owning a home for the first time. A man and a woman clean opposite sides of a window. Many homeowners experienced the responsibilities of owning a home for the first time. Newsday LLC/Newsday via Getty Images Many Levittown homeowners learned homeownership responsibilities, such as tending to a lawn. The suburb helped cement the idea of the "nuclear family" in American culture. The community prided itself on neighborhood amenities, like this mobile public library. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images There were also swimming pools that children could use during the summer. Levittown also had seven shopping centers. Underwood Archives/Getty Images The shopping centers were called "village greens" and were designed to make the town more of a bustling community, per Encyclopedia.com. The suburbs were also known for being a safe alternative to the gritty city streets. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Since the streets in the suburban neighborhood were considered safer than those in the city, parents used to allow children to bike around by themselves, per the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Levittown was also known as a cheaper option compared to an apartment in the city. Bernard Hoffman/Getty Images The mortgage on a home in Levittown was reportedly about $29 per month, while most paid $90 per month in the city. By comparison, the average rent in New York City in 2026 is just under $3,500, according to Zillow. The monthly cost of a 30-year mortgage on a Levittown home today would be roughly $2,000. With all the amenities and perks, the community grew rapidly. In less than a decade, the population of Levittown reached 82,000. Bettmann/Getty Images The community has over 17,000 homes, making it one of the largest private housing projects in the history of the US. As a result, Levittown became a model for other suburban communities in the US during the 1950s. A suburban community in the 1950s. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Suburban home construction boomed in the 1950s. In fact, at least 15 million units were under construction by the end of the decade, according to the Wealth Management Group. Although suburban communities boomed in the '50s, the shift was reserved for white Americans. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images For years, there were rules that restricted minorities from buying homes in Levittown, and even as the Civil Rights Movement was starting to take form and the rest of the country began integrating after Brown v Board of Education in 1954, Levittown remained mostly white. Two-thirds of Levittown residents today are white, according US Census estimates. Some of the few non-white families resisted this standard. Some non-white residents like William Cotter and his family fought against Levittown's whites-only standard. Newsday LLC/Newsday RM via Getty Images In 1952, William Cotter, a Black man, and his family, sublet a home at 26 Butternut Lane. When the lease was up, Levitt refused to renew it or sell them the home. The refusal sparked support for the Cotters, and the family eventually purchased another home from a white homeowner. With modern highways leading to the suburbs, men commuted into the city. New highways leading to the suburbs didn't come without traffic. Newsday LLC/Newsday via Getty Images The suburban boom corresponded with the expansion of interstate highways in the US, starting the modern iteration of the commute from the suburbs to the city. In 1950, 80% of men in Levittown commuted to Manhattan for work, The Guardian reported. During a typical day, the streets of Levittown were filled with women, as the men were mostly working in the city. Bettmann/Getty Images When men left to fight in WWII, women began entering the workforce, gaining newfound independence and freedom. However, they were suddenly expected to give this up again and instead focus on childbearing and rearing. In 1963, author Betty Friedan wrote in "The Feminine Mystique" that the suburbs "were burying women alive." However, some believe that women's dissatisfaction with staying home "contributed to the rebirth of the feminist movement in the 1960s," History.com reported. Women also got active in civic engagement. Women and children protest in favor of new stop signs. Newsday LLC/Newsday RM via Getty Images In 1959, women of Levittown, with children in hand, protested in favor of putting stop signs in an area with automobile-related deaths. Levittown became a symbol of prosperity and anticommunism in American politics and culture. William J. Levitt speaks with three senators. Bettmann/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images As American politics increasingly centered on anticommunism and Cold War tensions rose, Levittown and suburbs like it took on a symbolic meaning in American culture, representing prosperity and the "American Dream." Levitt was once quoted saying, "No man who owns his own house and lot can be a Communist. He has too much to do." In 2026, Levittown is still a sizable community with a population of about 50,000. Though it's full of modern businesses and technology, the community still holds a legacy as a post-war suburban haven. Read the original article on Business Insider