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How can Spain's housing crisis be solved?

Europe's housing crisis is worsening, and young people in Spain are struggling to get on the ladder as prices soar, experts tell Euronews.

Europe in Motion

Which European countries have most and least female MPs and ministers?

Female representation is making progress in European parliaments as well as governments.

Europe in Motion

AI use at work: Which are the most sceptical countries in Europe?

Most EU workers believe AI technologies are having a positive impact on their job, but at the same time remain afraid robots might take them away in the future.

Culture news

The human face remains found in Spain that could rewrite pre-history

The discovery is particularly important as it places the arrival of the first populations in Europe before the 'Homo antecessors', whose remains date back approximately 860,000 years. It is a key piece in understanding the evolution of humans on the continent.

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Europe in Motion

Gang crime on the rise: Here are Europe's most violent countries

Violence is often drug-related, particularly in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and France.

USA

First firing squad execution in 15 years to be carried out in US

Unless either the governor of South Carolina or the Supreme Court intervenes, Brad Sigmon will be killed at 6pm on Friday.

Europe News

Germany's Merz in race over debt reform to raise defence spending

The CDU/CSU and SPD are proposing to create a special fund of €500bn for infrastructure and defence by reforming the country's "debt brake" provision.

USA

Rise in US aircraft parts smuggling into Russia, bypassing sanctions

Three people were charged in Ohio last month with illegally exporting aircraft components from the US to Russia.

Europe News

European officials reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump spat

European officials continue to express their solidarity with Ukraine after a highly tense meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy in the White House escalated into a shouting match.

World News

Press Review: European media reacts to White House spat

Zelenskyy left the White House without signing a deal after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated the Ukrainian leader for being "disrespectful," the internationally televised spat drew widespread reactions.

Economy

EBRD cuts 2025 growth forecast as trade risks weigh on investments

The EBRD has lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2%, down 0.3 points from September 2024, as slowing investment, trade uncertainty, and weaker external demand weigh on the outlook. The Bank warns that US-wide trade tariffs could further weigh on growth.

Europe News

Europe maintains fragile democratic stability amid global drop, study

Despite discrepancies between west and east, Europe's democratic health remains buoyant in the face of worldwide decline, according to a study released on Thursday by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EUI).

Czech Republic

EU subsidy fraud ring worth €160 million uncovered in Czech Republic

A core group of 16 suspects have been charged with corruption, subsidy fraud, damaging the financial interests of the EU and money laundering.

Rwanda

Rwanda suspends Belgian aid programme over DRC war comments

Belgium has angered Rwanda by condemning its role in backing the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Europe News

Leaders divided on prospects for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

While the UK's Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany's Olaf Scholz called the idea 'premature.'

Europe News

Marco Rubio says Ukraine and Europe will be part of 'real' peace talks

Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump remains persistent to go ahead with direct talks with Moscow to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Europe in Motion

Ignored and overwhelmed: Why one in four middle managers wants to quit

Many middle managers are actively looking for another job amid stress and burnout reasons. The majority of them feel ignored by their boss and lament didn't receive enough training on key issues before starting out.

Focus

Destination Europe Summit: Driving sustainable tourism forward

In partnership with Booking.com

At the Destination Europe Summit 2025, industry leaders and policy makers discussed solutions for sustainable tourism, tackling seasonality, overtourism and the environmental challenges facing Europe's top destinations.

Europe News

Corruption is getting worse in the EU, says Transparency International

Hungary was the worst performing EU country in the NGO's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, while Denmark scored the best.

Europe News

Alpine microstate of Liechtenstein set for first female PM after vote

Brigitte Haas will be the wealthy municipality's first female head of government after her Fatherhood Union party won an election on Sunday.