Now playing Next Health Europe's mental health in data: Which country is the most depressed? The world is grappling with a mental health crisis. In Europe, antidepressant consumption has more than doubled in the last 20 years. 09/09/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Health 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
Now playing Next Health Where in Europe do people smoke the most and the least? The UK has announced further plans to deter smokers with new packaging. But how do European countries compare in terms of smoking and vaping rates? 14/08/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Work The world’s top 10 universities in 2024 revealed - and 5 are in Europe European and North American universities dominate QS World Rankings 2024 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) securing the top position for the 12th year in a row. 05/08/2023
Now playing Next Health Where in Europe do people live the longest? As demographics shift, life expectancy in the EU will only become more important as we grapple with an ageing population. 22/07/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Health Skin cancer incidence and mortality rates: How do EU countries compare The EU cancer body places melanoma as the sixth most common cancer for both men and women. Meanwhile, some “influencers” are advising against sunscreen. 19/07/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Health Europeans are the world’s heaviest drinkers: How do countries compare? Among the 10 countries that drink the most in the world, nine are in the EU. But there are big differences between nations. 30/06/2023
Now playing Next Work Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave? Workers in France took sick leave in record numbers last year. What are they entitled to, and how do other countries compare? 25/05/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Health Child vaccinations are down: How do European countries compare? Over the first two months of 2022 alone, reported cases of measles - a highly contagious but vaccine-preventable disease - jumped by 80 per cent worldwide. 28/04/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Work The EU’s population is set to shrink by 6% by 2100 Is Europe facing a demographic crisis? We break down the data. 04/04/2023
Now playing Next Health 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Health Cocaine use in Europe: How do EU countries compare? The production of cocaine is no longer an offshore affair. With the increased availability of the drug in the EU, what does it mean for consumption? 28/03/2023