loneliness

Europe in Motion

What are the world’s happiest countries in 2025?

Half of the top 10 happiest countries in the world are in the EU. Countries with small populations dominate the rankings, while countries with populations of less than 15 million generally have a positive evaluation of their quality of life.

24/03/2025

wellbeing

Retiring abroad may lead to more social loneliness, study suggests

Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling.

13/03/2025

Health news

Loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%, new study finds

The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said.

11/10/2024

Health news

Chronic loneliness may be linked to higher risk of stroke

A study found that chronically lonely older adults had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported minimal isolation

25/06/2024

Experiences

Lonely abroad? How to make friends as a solo traveller

From online groups to going phone-free, here's how I make friends while travelling solo.

06/01/2024

wellbeing

Could tailored AI robots help alleviate the loneliness epidemic?

The company behind the robot claims more than 90 per cent of its users report lower levels of loneliness.

22/12/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

Can AI deepfake technology be used for good? | Euronews Tech Talks

Identity theft, non-consensual porn content, scams, misinformation...Is it possible to use AI deepfake technology for something other than causing harm?

29/11/2023

Spain

Trouble in paradise: Brits in Spain can end up lonely and alone

British people are "living the dream" in Spain - that's "until the wheels fall off the bus," Euronews was told.

24/11/2023

Health news

Is this the loneliest country in Europe?

The European Union's new pilot project on loneliness aims to monitor and tackle increasing lack of "meaningful social interactions".

09/06/2023

Health news

Loneliness could be ageing you faster than smoking, new study finds

Researchers created a deep-learning "ageing clock" to find out what was causing an acceleration in ageing.

27/09/2022

Health news

800 robot companions trialled in New York to tackle elderly loneliness

The ElliQ device can carry out daily check-ins with users and remind them to take their medication.

31/05/2022

My Europe Series

'I felt true emptiness': A hidden loneliness crisis is haunting Italy

The harrowing story of how an elderly woman's body was left undiscovered for two years sparked a debate in Italy about loneliness.

21/02/2022

Italy

Discovery of woman two years after her death sparks loneliness debate

The body of a 70-year-old woman was found in her Prestino home, more than two years after her death.

08/02/2022

World News

How loneliness doesn't just affect the elderly but young people too

Charities and local authorities around Europe are offering support as the loneliness of the coronavirus restrictions for some is compounded by the festive period.

24/12/2020

Smart Regions

6 things to know about loneliness in Europe

More and more Europeans reported feeling lonely during the COVID-19 lockdown. But loneliness isn't a new problem in Europe. Here's what you need to know: #SmartRegions

20/07/2020

Netherlands

Lonely at Christmas: How much of a problem is it across Europe?

The remarkable story of why the Netherlands is on a drive to tackle loneliness, and how the problem is being taken increasingly seriously around Europe.

25/12/2019

Germany

Lonely in Berlin: German capital mulls Commissioner for Loneliness

Half of all households in Berlin are made up of only one person.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Post-box love for lonely Britons on Valentine's Day

Thousands of big-hearted Britons have written Valentine's Day love letters this year - but not to their sweethearts.

14/02/2019

World News

Euroviews. Feeling lonely? How to find connection in an impersonal world | View

Holidays can be particularly hard, but research suggests many people crave more meaningful social interactions.

01/01/2019