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World News

Euroviews. Cost of living crisis affects women the most, while men are causing it

Women are suffering in poverty, being forced to make impossible choices to ensure people who are dependent on them can survive, while the corporations responsible for this crisis are overwhelmingly run by men, Lucy Hall argues.

07/03/2023

Money

This is what countries in Europe will pay for you to have a baby

Financial concerns are discouraging young adults in the UK from having children. Which child benefits do other countries offer?

01/03/2023

World News

Euroviews. A solution for global food insecurity may be hiding in our oceans

With growing stress on existing food systems from climate change, environmental harm and rising populations, there is significant potential for finding culturally acceptable blue foods with high nutritional and economic value yet relatively low environmental impact, Beatrice Crona writes.

28/02/2023

World News

Households across Europe struggle to pay bills as cost of living bites

Households across Europe are struggling to pay bills as the cost of living crisis bites and leads to street protests in many countries

26/02/2023

Portugal

Thousands protest in Portugal over the country's cost of living crisis

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Portuguese capital Lisbon calling on the government to act on the country's cost of living crisis

26/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

A world-first solar system in Wales is halving renters’ energy bills


The SolShare technology is also 'fairer', enabling rooftop energy to be shared by residents rather than going back to the grid.

18/02/2023

Food and Drink

Why do France's winemakers want to destroy their vineyards?

Red wine consumption is at an all-time low in France. The government and winemakers have come up with a destructive solution to the problem of overproduction.

17/02/2023

Culture news

Cost of living crisis fears prevents unhappy couples from divorcing

Was Valentine's Day a miserable reminder that your relationship is rubbish? For some people, divorce is no longer a viable option because it's too expensive to consider living apart.

17/02/2023

Green News

Europe’s spend on energy crisis nears 800 billion euros

The spending earmarked by the countries on the energy crisis is now in the same league as the EU's 750-billion-euro COVID-19 recovery fund.

13/02/2023

Work

In data: Soaring inflation has pushed minimum wages across Europe down

Real minimum wages fell in most EU member states as inflation reached its highest levels. Where in Europe is feeling this the most?

08/02/2023

Culture news

Cost of living crisis: Berlin paying young people to go clubbing

Berlin is introducing a new youth culture card - Which other European countries are launching similar initiatives to encourage young people to make the most of the cultural sector?

08/02/2023

Green News

How green is hydrogen fuel - and how much will it cost you?

As countries slowly commit to phasing out oil and natural gas, fossil fuel giants are starting to pivot to hydrogen gas. But how green is it - and how much will it cost you?

06/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

7 low-income families were given solar panels - here’s how they got on

Solar power isn’t just for “posh” homes. An expert shows how we can make the energy transition more accessible for everyone.

05/02/2023

Living

Visit the French village powered by the wind and sun

The small town has built three turbines on its river, insulated its municipal buildings and installed photovoltaic solar panels on the roofs of several buildings.

03/02/2023

Economy

Some relief for Eurozone consumers as inflation dips to 8.5%

Eurozone inflation dips to 8.5%, the third monthly fall in a row. Economists suggest the key indicator may prompt the European Central Bank to raise interest rates on Thursday.

01/02/2023

France

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

The new report will be presented to the government today.

01/02/2023

United Kingdom

'Significant disruption' warning as UK braces for mass strikes

The industrial action involves school teachers and classroom assistants, some bus and train drivers, security guards, civil servants, and staff at 150 universities.

01/02/2023

World News

Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?

The European Union ban on Russian diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries, begins on 5 February.

30/01/2023

Travel News

When is the best time to book a summer holiday to save money?

Flight prices are up by around a third compared to last year. These tips will help you save money on your 2023 trip.

22/01/2023

Economy

Croatia's Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices

Croatian government inspectors found a quarter of shops took advantage of the country's switch to the Euro to unfairly put up prices.

21/01/2023