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Travel News

Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

World News

Festive fare: Europeans are paying dearly for the holidays this year

Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.

Europe in Motion

Mortgage crisis: What are Europeans cutting back on to make ends meet?

Amid cost-of-living troubles, the 2025 festivities are likely to be subdued for many who have had to give up on amenities and, in some cases, opt for low-key Christmas plans.

Travel News

Airbnb fined €65 million as Spain tightens rental rules

The fine is equal to six times the profits Airbnb made while the properties were still listed despite being in breach of the rules.

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Economy

Food prices in Europe: Which countries are the most expensive?

While food prices are lower in some countries than in the EU overall, households in those countries often spend a larger share of their budget on food.

Europe in Motion

What are Europeans' most urgent challenges and why?

Amid sliding optimism in the EU's future, almost half of EU citizens believe the war in Ukraine remains the bloc's top challenge, as European leaders warn Trump's peace plan needs work.

Europe in Motion

Are priced-out European singles turning to love to buy a home?

Salary, love life, geography... For people living alone, the road to the property ladder is strewn with obstacles. Who faces the biggest costs, and what solutions are Europeans turning to?

Economy

Eurozone inflation comes in softer than expected in August, at 2%

Inflation is now in line with the target set by the European Central Bank. As economic growth remains robust, more rate cuts from the ECB aren't likely to come soon.

Europe in Motion

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.

Economy

Winners and losers in Europe’s real household income per capita

Euronews Business examines how real household income per capita and real GDP per capita changed in the first quarter of 2025.

Indonesia

Protests over lawmakers' allowances continue across Indonesia

Clashes between demonstrators and riot police also broke out in other cities across the country, including Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar, Manado, Bandung and Manokwari in the easternmost Papua region.

Europe in Motion

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.

Indonesia

Indonesian police and students clash in protest against MPs' allowance

Authorities blocked streets leading to the Parliament building, including several toll roads, causing severe traffic jams in the city.

Economy

How do childcare costs vary across Europe?

Among the top economies in Europe, Germany and Italy rank best, both in nominal childcare fees and in salary share spent on nurseries, while the UK remains among the most expensive.

Business

Rising vet costs and abandonment are putting Europe’s pets at risk

The cost of veterinary services in Europe has surged more than 30% since 2015, outpacing overall inflation and hitting households hard.

Angola

At least 22 dead in Angola fuel price hike protests, officials say

Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at high prices.

Economy

Shopping basket: Where do groceries cost the most in Europe?

Grocery prices show significant disparities across European cities—even between those in the same country. Euronews Business takes a closer look at Deutsche Bank’s ‘Grocery Index’ to reveal the cheapest and most expensive shopping baskets.

Economy

How much has monthly rent in European city centres changed since 2020?

The eye-watering prices of rent in city centres across Europe keeps increasing, with only five European cities having average rents below €2,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, according to a new report from Deutsche Bank.

Economy

Energy, water, and waste: How much do basic utilities cost in Europe?

Monthly basic utility costs vary hugely across Europe. The share of average net salaries spent on these essentials is also a key indicator. Euronews Business takes a closer look at both.

Economy

Bean vs. cup: Where is the most expensive takeaway coffee in Europe?

Euronews Business compares coffee pricing across Europe to reveal where customers are getting the best and worst value on their morning brew.