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Economy

Where are Europe's households most indebted? Not where you would think

Europe's household debt map reveals a surprising north-south divide. Discover the latest Eurostat figures and the 10 most indebted countries.

Europe in Motion

Which EU country has the most cultural jobs?

The EU has signed its first declaration on culture, as new data shows the number of employees in the cultural sector is rising. Which EU countries have the most and the least cultural jobs?

Economy

Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?

Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand. France recorded more than one million transactions, while Slovenia saw the sharpest percentage increase.

Business

Why has Austria become Europe's hottest AI market this year?

An Austrian chipmaker is up 459% this year, turning Vienna’s bank-heavy market into one of the eurozone's best performers of 2026.

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Business

BlackRock tops $15tn: Where does the financial giant put it all?

BlackRock has become the first asset manager to oversee more than $15 trillion (€13tn), nearly three times the nominal annual output of Germany, the EU’s largest economy. Here is how the money is spread.

Economy

Does your salary buy as much as five years ago? Europe compared

Real wages fell by almost 2% in the eurozone between early 2021 and early 2026, but the impact on workers’ purchasing power varied sharply across Europe. Euronews Business examines where wages gained and lost the most — and why.

Business

The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with war

The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.

Travel News

Revealed: Europe’s busiest airports for 2025

With global passenger numbers hitting nearly 10 billion in 2025, Europe’s airports performed particularly well in the world ranking for international traffic only.

Economy

Which European countries use the most energy for cooling?

The last three years were the hottest on record globally. Energy consumption for cooling has also been rising, with household consumption in the EU doubling in just six years.

Destinations

London vs Paris vs Rome: How they compare for a European city break

London, Paris and Rome have been captivating visitors for centuries, but each offers something different. From cultural icons and culinary highlights to transport links and hotel prices, here's how the three European tourism heavyweights compare for a city break.

Business

Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

Travel News

Tourist visa fees: What EU travellers can expect to pay

Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.

Economy

Where are property taxes highest and lowest in Europe?

Buying a home in Europe? Taxes follow you from purchase to sale. Here's where property is taxed most and least.

Europe in Motion

Shark fin trade slows in the EU, but how far off is a total ban?

EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.

Travel News

Cruise holidays are taxed much less than hotels, study finds

A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.

Economy

Holiday prices in Europe: Which country is cheapest?

Where will your holiday money go furthest? A Euronews Business analysis of prices across seven of Europe's most popular holiday destinations found that Turkey is the cheapest overall, but the most expensive for alcohol, while Portugal offers the best value for accommodation and restaurants.

Climate

Estonia tops global sustainability rankings as US progress slips

Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

Business

A new millionaire every 15 minutes in France: How does Europe compare?

Eastern Europe recorded the fastest growth in dollar millionaires in percentage terms, while the UK, France and Spain ranked just behind the US in the number of new millionaires added.

Europe in Motion

Pets at work: Yes or no? Here are Europe's most pet-friendly countries

In a new survey of 16,000 workers, more than half would consider switching job for a dog-friendly company.

Economy

House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026?

House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points.