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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.

04/09/2023

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.

01/09/2023

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?

21/08/2023

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.

15/08/2023

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.

14/08/2023

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.

11/08/2023

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.

22/07/2023

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.

05/07/2023

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?

21/05/2023

Destinations

What are the most and least ‘over-touristed’ capital cities in Europe?

These are the European capital cities with the most tourists per resident.

14/05/2023

Work

Nurses salaries: How do other countries in Europe compare on wages?

Historic strikes by nurses in the UK's NHS over pay and working conditions mirror the struggle of many health workers in other European countries.

01/05/2023

Turkey

Can Turkish voters in Europe decide May's presidential election race?

An estimated 5.3% of all Turkish voters are registered to cast their ballots abroad - mostly in Europe.

21/04/2023

Work

Remote working saves us 72 minutes each day - but is it worth it?

People who work from home enjoy significant time savings by not commuting. However, much of the saved time flows back to employers. Only a third goes to leisure.

12/04/2023

Health news

Which countries use antibiotics the most and least in Europe?

Antibiotic use dropped dramatically during the COVID pandemic. But some Europeans continue to take them without a justification.

30/03/2023

Home

These European countries have the lowest and highest energy prices

Energy prices have fallen but homes and businesses are still struggling to foot their bills. Which countries are providing the most support?

29/03/2023

Health news

Which countries have the highest and lowest fertility rates in Europe?

The fertility rate in the EU increased by 8 per cent over the last two decades but the number of children being born has started to gradually fall.

17/03/2023

Destinations

Where are Europe’s sunniest - and snowiest - cities?

Can you guess the sunniest city in Europe? We crunched the data to find out.

11/03/2023

Work

Which countries go on strike the most in Europe?

Strikes are a significant part of the culture of working life in Europe. Is industrial action more common in some countries than others?

07/03/2023

Work

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?

08/02/2023

Climate

In data: How is the climate crisis changing Europe?

As the climate crisis continues to affect Europe, we’re taking a look at some of the ways the continent is changing.

07/02/2023