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Nurses' salaries: Which countries pay the most and least in Europe?

Following a series of strikes across Europe in 2023, nurses in the UK and Italy are expected to continue taking to the streets in 2024 for better pay and work conditions.

14 December 2023

Work

Which countries pay teachers the most and the least in Europe?

Teachers in Europe are expected to continue striking for better pay and working conditions in 2024 after many of their salaries fell in real terms.

6 December 2023

Healthcare

Where in Europe do people see their doctor most often?

The frequency of doctor visits varies significantly across Europe, but data shows people are less likely to get a consultation when nurses play a role.

5 December 2023

Economy

How much disposable income do households across Europe save?

Euronews Business takes a look at how much people across Europe are able to save each month as the cost of living crisis continues to hit household budgets.

30 November 2023

Economy

Real food inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest?

Annual inflation in the EU has been declining whilst food inflation remains high, hitting low-income families across Europe.

21 November 2023

Mobility

Riding the rails: Who travels the most by train in Europe?

Rail travel is helping the EU to reach climate and energy-saving targets - but which country has the most railways and who takes the train most often?

8 November 2023

Europe News

State of democracy: How do European countries compare?

Europe keeps its status as the world’s highest-performing region in democratic performance, but declines have been seen in many countries, according to the Global State of Democracy 2023 Report.

2 November 2023

Business

Energy crisis: Who has the priciest electricity and gas in Europe?

The pre-tax prices of electricity and natural gas soared after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but they're now on the decline. Although slightly higher than the second half of 2022, the final prices for customers, including taxes, reached their peak in the first half of 2023.

31 October 2023

Mobility

Cycling in Europe: Where is bicycle use most and least common?

Cycling varies widely among European countries, with the Netherlands and the Nordics leading the way. The number of people who never cycle is surprisingly high.

19 September 2023

Mobility

Access to EV charging stations in Europe: How do countries compare?

The dramatic increase in the number of EVs in Europe is promising a move away from fossil fuel cars. But access to charging is a significant concern.

18 September 2023

Health news

Europe's mental health in data: Which country is the most depressed?

The world is grappling with a mental health crisis. In Europe, antidepressant consumption has more than doubled in the last 20 years.

9 September 2023

Economy

School meals in Europe: Which countries give free food to students?

A quarter of children are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU. Some families have difficulties in feeding their kids. Five EU countries provide universal free school meals for at least some ages. Others mostly supply meals for the students whose families get income-related benefits.

4 September 2023

Mobility

Paris e-scooter ban: What are the rules and risks across Europe?

Paris has officially become the first European city to ban rented electric scooters. But laws controlling their use are still evolving elsewhere.

1 September 2023

Work

Real wages are down in Europe: Which countries saw the biggest fall?

Real wages fell in most European countries after record-high inflation eroded most of the nominal wage growth. Which countries are worst impacted?

21 August 2023

Health news

Smoking in cars: What are the rules across Europe?

Smoking in cars is completely banned in only three EU countries whereas there is no ban in 13 EU countries.

15 August 2023

World News

Accommodating asylum seekers: Which European countries use ships?

The Netherlands, France, Estonia and Scotland have temporarily used cruise ships to accommodate Ukrainians who escaped to safe havens after the Russian invasion.

14 August 2023

Work

Doctors' wages: How do countries in Europe compare?

Doctors earn substantially more than the average wage but their salaries have fallen in real terms in some European countries, including the UK.

11 August 2023

Work

Average working hours in Europe: Who works the most and the least?

The average hours worked per week in Europe vary widely. Countries with higher part-time workers, in particular, reported shorter average workweeks.

22 July 2023

Work

Teachers' wages: How do countries in Europe compare?

Teachers across Europe have gone on strike in the past year for better pay and working conditions. We look at the differences in salaries.

5 July 2023

Destinations

Here's which European capital welcomes the most overnight visitors

Over 43 million nights were spent in Paris hotels in 2019. How do other cities stack up?

21 May 2023