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