Brussels, My Love? EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees On the week the EU marks 40 years of free movement under the Schengen Area, EU ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss migration. This week’s episode of “Brussels, My Love?” looks at how more and more EU member states are moving away from the idea of a united EU front on migration and asylum. 14/06/2025
Europe News Young people disporportionately affected by the EU's housing crisis In 2023, EU households on average spent 19.7% of their disposable income on housing. Eurostat data shows that in the same time period, young people make up a significant share of those who spend at least 40% of their income 13/06/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise? Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to 2010 — and rents are going up too. 15/04/2025
Economy How long would it take for teachers to afford a house in Europe? Euronews calculated how many months of salary a teacher would need to buy a 100 m² home across Europe, using data from the OECD and Numbeo. 12/04/2025
Economy UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules The average property price fell by an average of £1,575 (€1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise. 07/04/2025
World Mass protests rock Spain as thousands demand end to housing crisis The protests under the slogan "Let's end the housing business" mark a milestone as they are the first to be held simultaneously in many cities across Spain, a decade after the mass protests against evictions. 05/04/2025
Europe News Water and defence - but not bullets: EU reallocates regional funds The EU executive has invited member states to redirect regional spending - accounting for one-third of the EU budget - toward various strategic areas such as water resilience and affordable housing, including defence to a limited extent. 01/04/2025
Europe News How can the EU guarantee access to affordable housing? The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, has called for more investment and 'less red tape.' 27/03/2025
Europe News 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. 18/03/2025
Europe News Housing crisis: EU can do 'much more' than build new homes, says MEP In less than a decade, average house prices have risen by 48% across the EU. The European Parliament's has set up a new committee to tackle the crisis, and its chair Irene Tinagli told Euronews there is plenty of room for manoeuvre. 21/02/2025
Europe News Madrid and Barcelona mayors discuss solutions to housing crisis Madrid wants to build more housing, while Barcelona is looking to cap rent and restrict accommodation for tourists. 18/02/2025
Economy UK house price growth slows in February as stamp duty deadline looms UK house prices stabilised in February, with Scotland and London seeing gains, while Wales and the North East were more sluggish. 17/02/2025
North Korea Kim Jong-un celebrates construction project with enormous explosion The ceremony, which coincided with the birthday of the leader's father, took place in Pyongyang’s Hwasong district on Sunday. 17/02/2025
Travel News ‘Follow the rules, please?’ Spanish locals’ plea to tourists Locals in the Canary Islands aren’t ‘anti-visitor’, but say they are only suffering from tourists’ bad behaviour rather than reaping the benefits. 13/02/2025
Economy Rents in Ireland could rise as Taoiseach suggests review of price cap Leader Micheál Martin says investors require more stability to invest in housing, which could subsequently reduce shortages. 10/02/2025
Design Who were the Brutalist architects behind the Oscar-nominated film? A firm favourite for Oscar glory this year 'The Brutalist' is not a biopic but rather a film loosely based of several real people. All share one common denominator; they were the godfathers of Brutalism, an influential, and divisive architectural movement. 05/02/2025
Economy How much of your disposable income goes to housing in Europe? People in the EU spend 20% of their disposable income on housing. Euronews Business examines how housing costs as a share of income vary across Europe. 03/02/2025
Economy UK house prices see weak rise in January amid high interest rates UK house prices have advanced marginally in January as buyers continue to struggle with affordability pressures. 31/01/2025
Economy How do regional disparities in housing costs vary across Europe? Regional disparities in housing costs as a share of disposable income vary widely across countries. While the UK has the largest gap, it also includes some of the regions with the lowest cost proportions. 04/01/2025
USA Homelessness in the US reaches record high as housing costs bite The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing. 28/12/2024