Quality of life

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.

08/12/2023

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Vienna is the world’s most livable city. What's it like to work there?

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Welcome to Vienna: a city with an incredibly rich cultural history, which boasts beautiful parks and architecture, is home to major global companies, and offers a great work-life balance.

28/09/2023

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.

22/09/2023

Home

This European city was named the world's most liveable city - again

Vienna has retained its crown as the world's most liveable city, according to Economist's annual index. But other European cities have not fared well.

18/08/2023

Work

Live in these 10 cities if you want the best work-life balance

These are the best cities in the world for a better work-life balance, according to Forbes Advisor - and European cities leading the way.

28/06/2023

Destinations

Quality of life: Which European countries are best for expats?

With high quality of life and much lower cost of living than the UK, these European countries are perfect for remote workers.

14/04/2023

Living

The emissions-saving solutions that also help you live longer

Better insulation, less red meat, more exercise: These are the climate-friendly changes that will improve your life expectancy.

26/01/2023

Home

Which European cities are among the 10 best to live in the world?

There is no better place to be than Vienna, according to the Global Liveability Index. But these European cities aren’t bad either.

27/12/2022

Home

Which European country has the best digital quality of life?

Find out where your country ranks for digital quality of life.

21/09/2022

Europe News

High rent and prejudice pushes people onto the streets in Brussels

Housing prices have spiked across the eurozone, putting consumers under increasing financial strain.

12/07/2022

Destinations

These are Europe's least friendly countries for expats

The Expat Insider survey shows the best places to live if you want a good quality of life abroad.

14/03/2022

Destinations

Overtourism in Venice means local people can’t buy homes

One of Europe's most popular tourist destinations is becoming unliveable for local people because of rising prices.

17/09/2021

Experiences

11 once-in-a-lifetime experiences to add to your travel bucket list

From watching air balloons in Turkey to viewing the Northern Lights through a glass roof in Finland, here are 11 unforgettable trips abroad.

06/09/2021

Destinations

What is the happiest country in the world in 2021?

Here’s the definitive list of the world's happiest countries in the last year. Which one will you be adding to your bucket list?

25/03/2021

Green News

European life expectancy increases by 9 months due to less pollution

Consistent efforts to increase air quality over the last 20 years are paying off.

30/07/2020

Switzerland

What makes a city 'inclusive' and why is Zurich number one?

Europe dominates the ranking with 15 of the world's 20 most inclusive cities located on the Old Continent.

22/11/2019