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In which EU countries are the most businesses being launched?

The number of companies opened across the EU is higher than those closing, with 3.4 million new companies created in 2022 versus 2.8 million that went out of business.

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Which EU regions and cities saw most foreign tourism in 2023?

Spain's Canary and Balearic islands top the list of EU regions with 83.2 and 61.7 million nights spent in 2023 by foreign tourists, while the Greek island of Zakyinthos and Croatia's Istrian peninsula are those suffering the highest pressure compared to the number of residents.

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Almost 15% of EU youngsters unable to pay rent, new data shows

Over the past twelve months youngsters across the block have struggled with rising costs, particularly in France, the Netherlands and Greece.

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Energy efficiency: Are EU houses ready for winter?

More than 25% of the EU population lived in homes where energy efficiency has improved in the past five years. But not everyone benefits equally.

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Which European country produces the most food waste?

European citizens collectively waste nearly 60 tonnes of food annually, and authorities are aiming to slash the figure by 2030.

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Which country is deporting the most migrants out of the EU?

France returned the most people — more than 3,000 — out of over 25,000 migrants who were deported out of the EU in the second quarter of 2024. But the number of people ordered to leave is actually much higher than that.

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Which European countries produce and import the most coffee?

Italy is the largest coffee producer across Europe, while Germany is the biggest importer in the EU.

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Where are house prices rising fastest in the EU — and why?

The latest Eurostat data shows a steep rise in house prices in some eastern European countries, as well as a general growth across the bloc of 2.9%.

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Renewables generated nearly 45% of the EU’s electricity last year

Wind and solar power increases combined with a sharp drop in fossil fuels pushed renewables into the lead.

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Is Airbnb still a good business model? Rental platforms see growth

Euronews Business looks at the new data on how tourist online platforms are performing and identifies the top destinations to head to.

Economy

Retail sales boosted in October as European shoppers spend more

Eurostat reported a 0.1% increase in retail sales in the Eurozone for October, following three months of decline.

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Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%, as higher interest rates squeeze growth

Inflation for the 20 countries using the euro currency fell from an annual 2.9% in October, according to numbers released Thursday by Eurostat, the European Union's statistics agency.

Economy

How do average salaries compare across Europe?

How do average salaries compare across Europe? Euronews Business takes a closer look at the countries that reward employees the most.

Economy

House prices have started falling in Europe but it may not last long

House prices have fallen by 1.7% in the euro area compared to the previous year and by 1.1% in the European Union in the second quarter of 2023, according to Eurostat.

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Firefighting forces cut in 10 EU countries despite climate crisis

The threat of wildfires and flooding has never been greater in Europe - so why are countries cutting firefighters?

Economy

EU, eurozone unemployment rates remain at historic low in June

The European Union's unemployment rate remained stable at its historic low of 5.9% in June, according to Eurostat.

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Millions in the EU still unable to afford internet

Millions of EU citizens were last year unable to afford a connection to the internet, according to new data released on Tuesday by Eurostat.

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Eurozone inflation drops in July as growth accelerates

Inflation in the 20-country eurozone dropped to 5.3% in July, while GDP grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2023.

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Cost of living crisis took its toll on EU households in 2022

The EU's official statistics agency on Monday released its annual key figures for Europe providing a snapshot of the continent's economic and societal health over the past 12 months. We picked out those you must know.

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People in the EU unable to afford a proper meal on the rise - Eurostat

In 2022, 8.3% of people in the EU were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day, according to new Eurostat data.