The Latest Breaking News from Eurostat

House prices in EU countries mostly rose year-on-year from April to June, with the largest jumps seen in countries like Portugal and Bulgaria.

For the first month in history, solar energy was the main source of electricity generated in the EU.

More than half of the EU’s electricity in the second quarter of 2025 came from renewable energy

An increase in industrial prices might be an early signal of inflationary pressures in the economy.

More and more electronics are being sold in the EU, contributing to waste generation. According to Eurostat, the amount of electrical and electronic equipment on the market increased from 7.6 million tonnes in 2012 to 14.4 million tonnes in 2022. However, while the amount of total e-waste collected in the bloc also…

In some regions, mostly in Eastern Europe, more than a quarter of the population cannot afford to purchase items considered essential for an adequate quality of life.

European countries are often touted as some of the safest in the world, and various rankings indeed consistently place them at the top of the list.

The definition of unemployment is restrictive, excluding many people who are not in work. Labour market slack, by capturing additional groups of people without jobs, provides a more comprehensive picture than unemployment alone.

On average, 32.6% of EU businesses used online advertising in 2024, according to new data by Eurostat. Malta, Finland and Cyprus emerge as biggest users.

A new Eurostat study shows Ireland has the highest nurse-to-patient ratio in the EU. Most of these healthcare workers are women.

"It is not with the four-day work week and 'work-life balance' that we will be able to maintain our prosperity!"