Senegal’s Layene Sufi brotherhood celebrates Mawlid in Dakar
Alessio Dell'Anna
These are the top five largest growing jobs in the next five years
Demand for manual labour is likely to stay the highest overall, but digital jobs are projected to grow at the fastest pace. Meanwhile, many clerk and administrative roles could be cut.
Working week: Where in Europe people clock the most and least hours?
The average across the EU is 36 hours. How does your country compare?
Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?
Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after 10 years of negotiations.
Unemployment in EU going down among all age groups except young people
The good news is that long-term unemployment has reached its lowest level on record across the EU.
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Blue Cards: Which EU country offers the highest minimum salary?
Blue Cards guarantee a minimum salary even in countries where there's no minimum wage. Every year, EU countries issue tens of thousands of them.
Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods?
EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues.
Eurovision: The contest's strongest geopolitical alliances
The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.
Annual leave misery: How many employees fail to switch off on holiday?
The email backlog nightmare casts a long shadow over the holidays of thousands of workers across Europe. But which are the most stressed about it?
Gas prices climb in EU for first time since 2022. Who pays more?
Prices are now the highest on record but this time tax hikes are to blame.
E-government services spectacularly ignored by EU citizens: Why?
Less than half of the bloc's population uses the internet to source public benefits, entitlements, laws or services. It could also be due to low digital literacy in Europe.
Space junk: Which European country poses the highest collision risk?
Experts say space junk re-entering Earth's atmosphere could jump to 15 objects a day within 10 years.
Summer dreams: What are Europeans saving on to finance their holidays?
Travel and tourism top the bucket list of experiences, as family activities are preferred over live music events.
The EU country where children of migrants outnumbered local newborns
The rate of newborns in the EU is plunging, but children of migrants are an exception.
Ilegal crossings: What's become the most difficult route to the EU?
Illegal migrant crossings fell by almost a third in the first quarter of 2025, reports Frontex. Here's why the number of attempts might be decreasing.
Ukrainian refugees: How are benefits changing across Europe?
The EU is hosting over 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees, with Germany having the largest share. Poland, Norway and other countries are adjusting their asylum policies. Here's how they compare.
Low-wage earners: Where is it least profitable to work in Europe?
Data shows young women, with low education and fixed-term contracts are the most likely to be low-wage earners.
Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications?
First-time asylum applications in the EU dropped to fewer than a million last year.
Which European countries are draining their freshwater resources?
Scientists fear another catastrophic summer for crops as drought conditions worsen in Europe.
Which EU regions have the lowest and highest hospital concentration?
Germans have the shortest drives to get to the nearest hospitals but which EU residents face the longest journeys to access healthcare?
LGBTQ+ dating: Best European cities for a weekend of romance ranked
Planning your summer getaway and looking for an LGBT-friendly destination? Here are Europe's best ranked options.
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