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How does household material welfare vary across Europe?

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This country's children are Europe's unhappiest. How does it compare?

The UK ranked lowest in children's well-being in Europe. How do countries compare and what do experts believe is behind the decline in life satisfaction?

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Life satisfaction score: Which countries are the EU's happiest?

Most EU citizens seem quite happy with their lives. But life satisfaction is decreasing in some of the countries with the highest scores like Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands.

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What experts say about recovering from mental health conditions

Contrary to the notion that recovery from some mental illnesses is impossible, research shows that many people can fully recover and lead fulfilling lives.

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Health news

Why are Nordic countries so happy and what can we learn from them?

Happiness and general well-being are not about money, but they do have something to do with a wallet.

Destinations

The best sustainable travel route between Europe’s happiest countries

What is better for happiness than travelling? Travelling with sustainability in mind.

wellbeing

These are the world's 10 happiest countries in 2024

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Economy

Here's why some societies are happier than others regardless of wealth

A new report challenges the view that only people in rich societies can be happy.

wellbeing

This year's EU happiness index is out. Where does your country place?

The top spot has been held by Austria while German citizens are far less happy than before, according to new EU data.

Economy

Can Europeans put a price on happiness? Some studies say so

How much money do Europeans and US citizens say they need to be happy, and where in the world is it most expensive to be happy? Read on to find out.

wellbeing

New study attempts to identify at what age people are happiest

The research, which is published in the academic journal Psychological Bulletin, is based on 443 samples from studies with a total of 460,902 participants.

Culture news

What makes a country happy? We asked a happiness expert

What makes a happy person, a happy culture or a happy country? We spoke to one of the leading experts on how to live a happy life to discover what are the secrets to living the good life.

Work

Tips for a healthy workplace, from three ‘chief happiness officers’

Spoiler alert: The secret to a happy workplace is not free food or gym memberships.

Experiences

Learn the secret of happiness with a free trip to Finland

Happiness is not a ‘mystical ability’: This competition is your chance to learn the secret to being Finnish.

Destinations

Need to recharge? Book a trip to the world's happiest country

An appreciation of nature, safety and security are among the reasons people say this country is so happy.

Health news

These are the world’s happiest countries in 2023

2022 was a year of crises, but the human resolve to be happy has been "remarkably resilient".

Travel News

Silver nomads: What are the best European countries to retire to?

Searches for ideal destinations to retire to have skyrocketed in the last 12 months.

World News

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