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Flights hit by Iran war? Europe's handiest rail networks revealed

Amid flight disruption threats sparked by the Iran war, trains are stepping in as an alternative travel option. But where in Europe are tickets cheapest and which countries are easier to navigate?

Economy

Hungarian forint among top currencies beating US dollar in 2026

A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar.

Economy

Can Hungary's new government fix an economy in crisis?

Investors are optimistic about the new government's expected economic policies, but an energy crisis and a scramble for EU funds could slow its immediate success.

Europe in Motion

Is the European Union reliant on trade with China?

The European Union is struggling to contain a ballooning trade deficit with China, but member states cannot agree on how to push back.

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Economy

Rent surges in Europe: Where did prices rise most in 2025?

Rent increases reached double digits in several European countries in 2025 with Turkey a clear outlier at 78%. Experts point to demand rising faster than supply across Europe.

Europe in Motion

EU country now world's largest foreign aid donor as US slashes funds

Following years of aid growth driven by events like the war in Ukraine and COVID-19, 2025 saw the largest contraction on record.

EU.XL

Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat

France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.

Europe in Motion

How is long COVID impacting the EU’s economy?

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers.

Economy

EU’s top 5 economies vs top 5 US states: How do they compare in GDP?

Top EU countries and US states appear one after the other in economic size rankings. However, US states surpass the top EU economies in GDP per capita, both in nominal terms and purchasing power.

Business

Which countries saw the biggest increase in housing prices in 2025?

House prices rose by 5.5% in the EU in the last quarter of 2025, with stronger growth in some tourist-attractive countries such as Portugal, Croatia and Spain. Experts explain the differences between countries for Euronews Business.

Hungary

Elections in Hungary: What do the polls say?

Medián, currently considered among the most accurate pollsters in Hungary, predicts a two-thirds majority in parliament for opposition party Tisza. Most other pollsters estimate a smaller lead for them, while few have the ruling Fidesz party narrowly ahead.

Europe in Motion

Europe's airport chaos: Where are flights most likely to be delayed?

Although late takeoffs are decreasing, aviation authorities warn that too many travellers are still experiencing delays.

Economy

Petrol and diesel in Europe: Where are prices highest and lowest?

Petrol and diesel prices have risen significantly across Europe since the escalation of the Middle East crisis. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the latest fuel prices.

Europe in Motion

How do Europeans' political views shape their opinion of the Iran war?

The ripple effects of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are being felt across Europe, with citizens divided over countries' political and military responses.

Business

European earnings preview: Who wins and who loses from the Iran war?

Eurozone growth has been cut, inflation is surging and the Middle East conflict has shattered the consensus growth story for European corporates. From Paris to Munich, earnings season begins next week.

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe are workers the most stressed?

A new study covering 160 countries compares Europe's stress levels with those of the rest of the world, finding a mix of good and bad news for the old continent's employees and employers.

EU.XL

AI, drones, quantum: the EU’s new AGILE plan targets future warfare

The Iran war has become the ultimate testbed for next-generation military technology. Russia’s war on Ukraine laid bare the deadly cost of obsolete arsenals. Artificial Intelligence, drone swarms, and precision systems dictate the outcome of conflicts. Technology is now the battlefield.

Economy

Which were Europe's richest and poorest countries in 2025?

Gross domestic product per capita in purchasing power standards varies significantly across Europe in 2025. One in three people in the EU lives in a country where GDP per capita in PPS is above the EU average.

Europe in Motion

Summer holidays: What is Europe's new summer hotspot?

Many tend to think of France, Greece, Italy and Spain when booking their ideal European summer destination. But new figures suggest there's a new country on the scene.

Business

Cocoa shortage: Why your Easter chocolate costs more than before

Cocoa and chocolate prices in Europe rose significantly faster than overall inflation ahead of Easter. Easter supplies depend on increasingly fragile supply chains.