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UBS only European bank in AI adoption top 10 led by JPMorgan Chase

UBS is now the only European lender among the top 10 banks judged most advanced in adopting artificial intelligence, after HSBC dropped out of the top tier of the Evident AI Index, while JPMorgan Chase widened its lead and North American banks tightened their grip.

Business

The best place to retire abroad is no longer in Europe

European destinations scored highly in a new global retirement ranking, with six countries among the top ten, as people looking to retire abroad weigh higher taxes against quality of life.

Economy

Where are house prices rising fastest in Europe and why?

House prices in Europe continue to rise, outpacing inflation in many countries. Annual increases ranged from 0.6% in Germany to 16.5% in Portugal in the second quarter of 2026.

Economy

Eurozone inflation spikes to 3.8%: Is your country on the worst list?

Eurozone inflation jumped to 3.8% in September, a three-year high above forecasts. Energy drove the spike. See where prices rose fastest.

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Business

Data centre hiring in Europe: Where is it growing and why pay more?

Several European countries have seen a significant rise in data centre job postings in recent months. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the reasons behind the growth, including why these roles offer higher pay.

Europe in Motion

Eviction: Where are tenants most and least protected across Europe?

The eviction of a disabled 87-year-old woman in Madrid from a flat she lived in for 70 years has sparked outrage and comparisons of renter rights across the continent.

Business

Fuel prices before the Iran war vs now: How much of a wage is needed?

A 50-litre diesel tank costs the equivalent of 15.4% of Bulgaria’s gross monthly minimum wage, compared with 3.8% in Luxembourg, as fuel prices have risen since the Iran war began.

Destinations

Majorca vs Menorca vs Ibiza: Which Balearic Island should you visit?

They may be part of the same archipelago, but Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza each have their own distinct character. Here’s what to know before booking.

30 September 2026

Economy

Diesel taxes in Europe: Which countries charge the most?

Diesel has overtaken petrol as Europe's most expensive fuel, at a record €2.226 per litre. Yet EU governments still tax it about 12 cents less than petrol.

30 September 2026

Economy

Which companies face the steepest borrowing costs in Europe?

From Legoland's owner to Lipton tea and Aston Martin, Europe's lowest-rated borrowers face a looming refinancing wall as interest rates rise again.

29 September 2026

Europe in Motion

KIDS Act: Do Europeans support banning social media for children?

Some 91% of Europeans agree on tightening social media regulation for children, with a blanket ban emerging as the most widely backed measure.

28 September 2026

Economy

Have minimum wages kept up with food prices in Europe?

Euronews Business compares five years of food price rises and minimum wage changes in 26 European countries to see where workers on the lowest pay can afford more food than they could in 2021.

27 September 2026

Destinations

Ljubljana vs Zagreb: How the two Central European capitals compare

The capitals of Slovenia and Croatia are overlooked in favour of lake and coastal destinations elsewhere – here’s why it’s time for you to change that.

26 September 2026

Economy

Germany ranks last for expat tax conditions in global index

Two European countries made the top 10 in a new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad, while Germany came last. But the report also shows why low taxes alone do not always make a country an attractive place to live.

25 September 2026

Economy

Europe's fuel crisis: The 10 oil stocks that rallied in 2026

Record diesel prices and refining margins have pushed Europe's oil majors up 40% to 87% this year. Here are the ten best performers.

24 September 2026

Economy

Why young Europeans are struggling to get on the property ladder

Euronews Business examines how homeownership rates among younger Europeans have changed compared with previous generations, and what is driving the shift.

23 September 2026

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe do people live longest with their parents?

Amid rising property prices in Europe, the average age to leave the parental home is 26, but there's a huge north-south gap in Europe, with people in Spain, Italy, Croatia and Greece peaking over 30.

22 September 2026

Economy

Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most?

Nearly half of what European drivers pay for petrol goes to governments. Here are the 10 member states with the heaviest petrol taxes.

22 September 2026

Business

Baby costs in Europe: Where are essential items cheapest?

Baby essentials can cost significantly more in some European countries than others. And when measured against average wages, the cost of nappies, feeding and clothing can place a heavy financial burden on parents.

20 September 2026

Economy

For how many years do Europeans receive a pension?

The expected years after retirement age differ widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at current retirement ages and how long Europeans can expect to receive their pension.

18 September 2026