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New Year's resolutions: Who are the heaviest smokers in Europe?

The percentage of smokers in the EU has remained almost unchanged since 2020, data shows.

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Which European country is set to excel in the Dry January challenge?

Initiatives such as Dry January and Damp January gain increasing popularity, with millions of people said to be taking part across Europe.

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Too many group chats? These are the most overwhelmed European workers

Communicating - whether online or in person - takes up at least half of a working day for millions of EU workers, says Eurostat.

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Electric cars: Which regions in Europe have the highest density?

Norwegian, Swedish, and Dutch regions are leading the charge, while certain areas in Greece and Spain have almost no electric car registrations.

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Overworked: Which Europeans have the longest working week?

EU citizens work an average of 36 hours a week, but the rate is much higher in some countries.

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Which EU countries use the most energy coming from renewable sources?

Renewable energy consumed in the EU keeps growing, but not as fast as it should to meet 2030 targets.

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War on Santa: Which European nations banned Christmas in the past?

Some religious and political ideologies opposed Christmas in European history, and festive traditions have proved divisive across the continent at times.

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Second-hand Christmas presents: Who buys the most in Europe?

Second-hand gifts might overtake traditional presents this Christmas, as most people in Europe's largest economies plan to shop for "pre-loved" items this holiday season. Which nations and generations are leading this revolution and which ones are holding back?

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These EU members could pay the highest price in case of EU enlargement

A Bruegel study quantified the budget cuts some EU countries could face if the bloc admitted all nine candidate states, with an overall net cost of around €26 billion a year for current members.

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Which EU residents transfer the most money outside the bloc?

The amount of money sent outside the EU by people who live within it keeps growing every year and is significantly higher than the money inflow.

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What's next for Syrians and the HTS after al-Assad?

Syria's new ruling faction has cut ties with al-Qaeda and pledged to respect religious minorities. But their track record leaves many open questions about the future of democracy in post-al-Assad Syria.

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Air travel: What is the busiest airport in Europe?

Air travel has bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly one billion passengers in the EU within 2023 alone. Which airport, however, welcomed the most?

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Defence spending boost: Which EU countries are investing the most?

Largely fuelled by the war in Ukraine, EU member states' military spending peaked at €279 billion in 2023, with 2024 expected to hit €326 billion.

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Energy Sovereignty Index: Which EU countries rely most on imports?

Most EU countries still have a long way to go in achieving energy independence, but the bloc excels in cleanliness and efficiency.

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Black Friday: Which European countries spend the most and on what?

Germans, Austrians, and the French are expected to spend the most on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with sales predicted to be boosted by an average of 175%.

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Nearly half of EU citizens no longer see US as most important ally

A new survey reveals EU citizens are growing more and more US-sceptic, and think it's time for the bloc to pursue its own foreign policy and reduce ties with Washington.

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Which countries attract the most EU exchange students?

Spain and the UK are the top destinations, as over 360,000 undergraduate and master's students from the EU took part in a mobility programme of at least three months, the latest Eurostat data shows.

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UK reports highest growth rate in permanent migration to OECD area

In 2023, Britain was first in terms of the number of migrants that settled to the country permanently relative to its population. In terms of the total number of new arrivals in OECD countries, it was second only to the US.

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Road accidents in EU claim over 20,000 lives in 2022 as numbers rise

Regions in Portugal, Greece, and Romania reported the highest fatality rates. While EU-wide road deaths rose by about 9% between 2020 and 2022, the long-term trend offers hope.

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Which countries are losing the battle against plastic grocery bags?

The number of lightweight plastic bags purchased across the EU is staggering – nearly 30 billion in 2022 alone. However, their usage rate is declining rapidly. Which countries use the most, and which are the most eco-friendly?

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