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In data: Soaring inflation has pushed minimum wages across Europe down

Real minimum wages fell in most EU member states as inflation reached its highest levels. Where in Europe is feeling this the most?

Economy

Some relief for Eurozone consumers as inflation dips to 8.5%

Eurozone inflation dips to 8.5%, the third monthly fall in a row. Economists suggest the key indicator may prompt the European Central Bank to raise interest rates on Thursday.

Economy

Inflation in the eurozone fell for third month in a row in January

Energy continued to be the biggest driver of inflation last month with a year-on-year bump of 17.2% but prices have significantly lowered in recent months.

Money

Food costs are still rising. Where in Europe is being hit the worst?

While rates of inflation are slowly falling, the price of food in Europe is still rising. These are the countries bearing the worst of the costs.

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Slovakia

Fuel tourism boosts petrol sales on Hungary's borders

Hungarian fuel tourists are filling up their vehicles over the border in neighbouring countries to avoid soaring prices at home.

Money

Four apps to help you keep track of your spending

In low spirits because of high prices? Here are some tips to track your expenses and stick to your budget.

Economy

Croatia's Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices

Croatian government inspectors found a quarter of shops took advantage of the country's switch to the Euro to unfairly put up prices.

Money

Oxfam urges windfall tax on food companies as Davos opens

Over the past two years, the world’s super-rich 1 per cent have gained nearly twice as much wealth as the remaining 99 per cent combined, says Oxfam.

Europe News

Polish PM says adopting the euro would bring spike in prices

Polish PM says adopting the euro would bring spike in prices

Economy

Explained: What is core inflation and what it says about the economy

Core inflation attempts to give a more precise picture of the health of the economy and people's purchasing power.

World News

Record food prices in 2022 due to Ukraine war and drought

Global food prices last year were more than 14% above the average for 2021 - which itself saw huge increases.

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls back to single digits at 9.2%

The record-breaking surge in prices seen in 2022 is steadily abating, according to new numbers released by Eurostat.

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister targets health, migration and economy in year ahead

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to cut inflation, national debt, hospital waiting lists and illegal immigration as well as growing the economy.

United Kingdom

Thousands of workers in the UK to walk out over pay and conditions

UK government faces renewed headwinds in 2023 as thousands of workers rally behind national unions and take industrial action against rising inflation and the cost of living crisis.

United Kingdom

UK pledges cash support for low-income households

The UK's cost of living crisis is expected to deepen in 2023, with experts warning prices could climb even higher.

Europe News

Moldova's President Maia Sandu wants to join European Union by 2030

The EU accepted Moldova and Ukraine as membership candidates in June.

Europe News

Spain scraps VAT on basic food to help with rising cost of living

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new package of measures worth some €10 billion to help people manage the rising cost of living.

Europe News

War, energy crisis and inflation: The EU's top 5 stories of the year

2022 was a challenging year for the EU, with a war in Ukraine, rising inflation at home and an energy crisis affecting the whole continent.

Serbia

Serbians are in a festive mood and ready to spend despite economy woes

It is not unusual for Serbs to celebrate when things are difficult.

World

Review of the Year: The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Little did we know how the Russian war in Ukraine would impact on the lives of people living in the world, but eleven months on, everyone is feeling the pinch in their pockets after food and energy prices increased. Euronews takes a look in Review of the Year