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Can you afford to survive nukes? Here's the cost of a private bunker

Europe's Cold War bunker network has largely been decommissioned. But now, some civilians are opting for personalised nuclear protection as the continent begins to upgrade its defence infrastructure.

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School aid: These are the least and most generous countries in the EU

Families face increasing education costs while public spending across the EU is falling.

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2025 wildfires: Which EU countries suffered the most?

As summer draws to a close, EU data shows the astonishing scale of wildfire destruction across the continent in 2025.

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Which EU countries are on course to hit NATO's 5% spending target?

Eastern and central European countries are ramping up investments faster, but the EDA warns that without more EU collaboration, more money alone won't be enough.

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Which European countries are drowning in household clutter?

Unworn clothes, drawers crammed with mismatching tools and storage units filled with forgotten furniture. Which nation's houses are the most stuffed?

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School costs rising faster than inflation: Who pays most in Europe?

As children return to school, European families are once again bracing for a very expensive September with education costs on the rise for school items and textbooks.

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What are the most popular EU countries among foreign students?

Almost one in ten students in EU countries comes from abroad.

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Electronic waste: Which countries have the lowest recycling rates?

EU candidate countries show particularly concerning rates of improper e-waste recycling.

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EU SMEs crippled by cyber scams: Here are the most affected countries

Cybersecurity fears are preventing the growth of Europe's SMEs. Almost half are deliberately choosing not to expand due to their vulnerability.

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What's the EU country where people can't wait to leave?

Lack of affordable housing and job opportunities are among the main reasons to leave. But the local political situation also plays a part.

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Retiring abroad? This country is most popular among pensioners

Most people buy abroad to retire or to change their lives rather than investing. Where are they setting their sights on?

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Are 'coal-free' countries really free? New data shows real consumption

Germany, Poland and Serbia remain the 'black lungs' of Europe, with great quantities of the environmentally damaging brown coal being burned there.

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EU now imports more LNG than pipeline gas: Is it bad for the climate?

The EU is ramping up LNG imports to make up for the lack of Russian pipeline gas reaching the bloc. What's the environmental and financial cost?

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Real-estate luxury: This Spanish city is now the world's hottest hub

For the first time, Madrid and Milan have knocked Paris, London and New York off the top spots.

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NATO's 1.5%: Is this the detail that can derail the new spending deal?

The new NATO spending target has a 1.5% for non-military expenses. Its interpretation however is vague and could spark "opportunistic" divisions.

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Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the European Parliament

MEPs are coming under increasing pressure from lobbyists on defence-related issues, according to new figures collected by Transparency International. Over the past year, lobbyists from consultancy groups, trade associations and defence firms have organised 197 meetings in total.

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'Nanny states': The most interventionist European countries ranked

Turkey, Lithuania, Hungary and the UK have some of the harshest restrictions on soft drinks, smoking and junk food.

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Nuclear weapons: Which country's arsenal is growing fastest?

Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024.

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Working after retirement: The EU with the most active pensioners

In some countries, people with a pensioner status clock in more hours than common employees. The hardest grafters? Bulgarians and Greeks.

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Europe top tech hubs: Paris tops London as Kyiv emerges as rising star

Meanwhile, Kyiv is positioning itself as the most important rising star in the European tech ecosystem.

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