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Real Economy

Tackling homelessness in Europe: a more 'radical' approach

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews Reporter Paul Hackett discovers how providing the homeless with housing as a starting point rather than an end goal, is transforming lives and fast becoming a long-term solution.

World News

Paris Olympics: What's happening to the homeless population?

The French government has established 10 temporary regional centres to relocate the homeless from the streets of Paris. More than 60 French organisations have condemned it as "social cleansing" and an attempt to boost the city's image ahead of the 2024 Olympics, at the expense of the homeless.

United Kingdom

UK Home Secretary wants to ban homeless people from living in tents - calling it ‘lifestyle choice’

Suella Braverman is proposing new laws to restrict the use of tents by homeless people, taking to X - formerly Twitter - to say many see it as a mere lifestyle choice.

United Kingdom

It's a wealthy European country, so why is homelessness on the rise?

In new data, it’s been revealed that overall spending on homelessness has increased by 10.5% since 2021/22 and a majority of councils have reported their costs have gone up.

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Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's housing dilema highlighting inequalities

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we dive into the complex housing crisis touching most EU countries today and hear about a new media law to protect journalists against interference.

My Europe Series

Migrants in France can be moved out of Paris. Here's what happens next

In May, the French government introduced a new plan to move migrants out of Paris. The idea has garnered both praise and criticism. The question is what's happening in practice.

United Kingdom

Britain's Prince William inspired by Europe in bid to end homelessness

Prince of Wales uses Finland as a case study as he launches new five-year campaign

United Kingdom

Europe's homeless in 'stark' danger during heatwaves, warn charities

Those without homes are especially vulnerable to high temperatures, struggling to access shelter, cold water and suncream.

Ireland

Homeless charity in Ireland targeted with abuse after helping refugees

Charity volunteers threatened after trying to help refugees whose camp was burned down by anti-immigration protesters

Czech Republic

Brno blaze: Eight people killed in abandoned building fire

Police and firefighters are investigating a fire which claimed the lives of eight people in the Czech Republic's second largest city, Brno.

Scenes

Meet the Ugandan woman who cooked up a feast for homeless children during Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar During Ramadan, some Muslims go the extra mile by performing additional prayers, reading the Quran, or squashing negative tendencies like eating junk and gossiping. For Aisha Ornella Aniotrih cooking for the homeless children completes her Ramadan.

United Kingdom

'Crisis' as one homeless person dies every 6.5 hours in UK

Charities say a toxic cocktail of cuts, criminalisation, and crackdowns is making life even harder for the UK’s most vulnerable people.

United Kingdom

'Rabbit hutch living': Homeless children at risk in UK housing crisis

“The housing crisis is a political choice,” said one campaigner. “It is possible to make sure everyone has a safe and secure home, if the government want to."

Design

What are modular homes and can they help solve homelessness?

Modular homes have been floated as a low-cost, high-quality housing solution to help people experiencing homelessness transition to a permanent home.

France

Homelessness and poor quality of living is on the rise in France

The new report will be presented to the government today.

Culture news

London is giving the homeless free theatre tickets

To get out of the cold and enjoy the arts, charities and arts venues have teamed up to create a free ticket system for those going without next year.

United Kingdom

'Breaking point': Record numbers at risk of homelessness in UK

A surge in 'no fault' evictions at the start of 2022 has left a record number of people at risk of homelessness in the UK.

World News

Good News: a break from climate anxiety and cheaper tech for Greeks

A break from bad news anxiety: here are five stories about what is going well in the world.

Home

French 'tiny houses' project giving the homeless a lifeline and a home

Participants in the project in Brittany take part in all aspects of the construction of the mobile homes and are given the keys afterward.

World News

Five positive news stories about what's going well in the world

A scientific breakthrough could see you charging your phone using the sun, the world's biggest animal crossing and brewing beer for Ukraine. We have five positive news stories for you.