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Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest?

From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and services cost the most — and why prices alone do not tell the full story.

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Millions have spare rooms as Europe's housing crisis grows. Which countries lead?

One in three people in the EU live in under-occupied homes, while housing advocates say policymakers need to expand the supply of affordable, smaller properties.

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What's the average age of first-time homebuyers across Europe?

Fewer than seven in ten EU households live in owner-occupied homes. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the age at which Europeans buy their first home, which varies widely across the continent, based on exclusive data provided by RE/MAX.

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Working from home in Europe: Why your chances vary so much depending on where you live

A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 times more likely to work remotely than those in others.

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Who works the hardest in Europe? The countries with the longest and shortest working weeks

People in some European countries work nearly eight hours more a week than those in others, according to Eurostat. Experts point to collective bargaining, part-time work and economic structure as key drivers of the gap.

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Pay transparency: Which EU countries are ready for the new rules?

Millions of Europeans still apply for jobs without knowing how much they pay. New EU rules aimed at boosting salary transparency and tackling the gender pay gap were due to take effect by 7 June, but most member states are set to miss the deadline.

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What's left of a €100,000 salary after tax across Europe?

Eastern Europe generally offers higher take-home pay on a €100,000 gross salary, whereas Western and Northern Europe tend to show lower net figures at this income level. Tax calculations are complex, and Euronews Business provides approximate estimates.

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Housing and climate resilience dominate Latin American agenda at WUF13

Latin American leaders at World Urban Forum 13 called for new housing finance models, stronger private investment and climate-resilient urban development.

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One in a thousand: The European countries where the ultra-rich earn the most

The richest 0.1% in Europe receive about 4.5% of all income, but their share varies widely between countries.

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Average wages across Europe: Countries with the highest and lowest salaries

Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual gross average wages across Europe, based on the OECD's 2026 report. The figures reveal significant disparities both in nominal and purchasing power terms.

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Which Europeans pay the most income tax and where do children make the biggest difference?

Europe’s personal income tax rates differ significantly, with dependent children lowering tax burdens in several countries.

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Europe rent surge: Which countries saw the biggest increases in 2025?

Rent increases reached double digits in several European countries in 2025 with Turkey a clear outlier at 78%. Experts point to demand rising faster than supply across Europe.

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House prices across Europe: Which countries saw the highest rises in 2025?

House prices rose by 5.5% in the EU in the last quarter of 2025, with stronger growth in some tourist-attractive countries such as Portugal, Croatia and Spain. Experts explain the differences between countries for Euronews Business.

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Petrol and diesel in Europe: Where are prices highest and lowest?

Petrol and diesel prices have risen significantly across Europe since the escalation of the Middle East crisis. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the latest fuel prices.

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Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends

Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s behind it.

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Cocoa shortage: Why your Easter chocolate costs more than before

Cocoa and chocolate prices in Europe rose significantly faster than overall inflation ahead of Easter. Easter supplies depend on increasingly fragile supply chains.

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A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe

The time needed to get $1 in international dollars is 63 minutes in the US. This is about twice the average in Germany, France and the UK according to an Oxford University researcher. This suggests that average poverty is significantly higher in the US.

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Oil, energy and food: Which countries in Europe are most exposed to higher food prices?

The crisis in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, affecting both energy and food costs. Experts agree that the Iran crisis will significantly impact food prices in Europe.

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The Iran oil shock: Who pays the most fuel tax in Europe?

Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries. Euronews Business examines how differences in taxes mean motorists in some countries now pay far more at the pump than others.

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AI use at work in Europe: Which countries use generative AI tools most, and why?

A third of people in the EU used generative AI tools overall in 2025, and fewer than half of them used them for work purposes, bringing the share to 15%. AI use at work varies widely across Europe, with clear regional patterns.

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Real GDP growth in Europe: Which countries grew the most in 2025?

Spain has the highest real GDP growth among major economies while Germany lags behind. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the figures, with experts explaining the key drivers.

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Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?

Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs. But the impact has varied widely across Europe.

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What do Europeans think about taxing the rich and large multinational companies?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at what Europeans think about a minimum wealth tax on the richest individuals, and a minimum tax on large multinationals in the countries where they operate.

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Producers sound the alarm: Why are olive oil prices falling in the EU?

Experts say that production is now returning to more normal levels after a hit from heatwaves and droughts.

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Europe's most expensive and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants

Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?

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