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Destinations

Ranked: The best European islands for a stress-free road trip

Whether you're chasing dramatic scenery, searching for solitude or looking for a calming adventure, here are the top recommendations.

Europe in Motion

Is the Ceuta crisis Europe's biggest single illegal border crossing?

The massive migrant influx that began on Thursday could be the largest irregular crossing attempt into the EU in such a short period of time.

Economy

Eurozone inflation hits 2.9%: Where did prices rise most?

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July, but price pressures varied widely across member states. Here's where inflation accelerated, eased and how markets reacted.

Economy

Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?

The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.

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Destinations

Como vs Garda: How Italy’s most popular lakes compare

The two Italian lakes have attracted holidaymakers since Roman times, with organised tourism becoming a key business around both shorelines by the 19th century.

Travel News

Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?

Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.

Economy

Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged?

Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.

Economy

Here's the salary you need to afford a €1 million home across Europe

A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.

Europe in Motion

Wildfires: Burned area across Europe reaches size of Luxembourg

While Madrid braces for "difficult hours ahead", Portugal puts municipalities on maximum wildfire alert. Which countries have suffered the worst damage so far?

Business

Where is the iPhone 17 Pro most expensive? How Europe compares

The premium paid for Apple’s latest Pro model has widened across much of Europe since 2017, with taxes and currency movements creating stark differences between markets.

Europe in Motion

Which countries are most exposed to Hormuz crisis fuel price swings?

After a brief reprieve in the wake of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices spiralling again. Europe in Motion breaks down the European countries with the most significant fluctuations.

Ecotech

Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms

Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.

Economy

Wealth per adult: Where do European countries rank globally?

The average wealth per adult in Western Europe is less than half that of the US. European countries perform better in median wealth, while the US drops significantly.

Travel News

9 in 10 Europeans would move abroad – here's where they'd go

After polling 2,000 adults across France, Germany, Italy and the UK, Spain emerged as the top choice for would-be expats considering starting a new life in a different country.

Business

The majority of AI jobs now sit outside technological occupations

AI-labelled job titles in postings have been increasing rapidly across Europe. However, these opportunities are no longer limited to AI or data jobs as most are now in non-tech positions.

Travel News

These are the safest solo travel destinations around the world

Microstate San Marino came out on top, with a risk index of just 0.78 out of 10, while Andorra, Austria and Czechia also finished high in the rankings.

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe are buildings becoming more energy-efficient?

Energy efficiency levels are rising, but not quickly enough, according to Brussels, which has launched an infringement procedure against all EU member states.

Economy

Cost of pay gap in the EU: Women earn €3,900 less than men a year

Women working in the EU lose €358 billion a year due to the gender pay gap, amounting to almost €3,900 per person, as several European countries missed the bloc's Pay Transparency Directive deadline.

Travel News

Revealed: The countries where tourism is booming in 2026

New data reveals where international tourism has bounced back strongest since the pandemic, with Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt among the biggest winners – while some popular destinations are still struggling to recover.

Economy

One in five EU jobs classed as vulnerable and Spain tops the list

Close to one in five jobs in the European Union qualifies as vulnerable on at least one of three counts, inadequate pay, insecure employment or a lack of workplace rights, according to a new report from Eurofound, which places Spain at the top of the table.