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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH ⟩ See how much Estonians actually spend on sports

According to a pan-European household budget survey, Estonians spend 1.4% of their household budget on sports-related goods and services, slightly above the EU average.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Infographic: Inflation in Latvia Remains Higher Than Average EU Price Increase

In January, Latvia experienced a higher annual inflation rate compared to the EU average, as reported by Eurostat.

Feb 25 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The number of fatalities on Lithuanian roads is decreasing: it reports which countries need to improve

The article discusses the significant decrease in road fatalities in Lithuania compared to the EU average, emphasizing the need for other countries to improve road safety.

Feb 25 • 08:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Universities Without Professors: Greece Has Almost Half the Average of the EU

Greece's universities are severely understaffed with professors, having nearly half the EU average.

Feb 21 • 07:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are purchases more expensive than in the EU? Russians are paying more for food while earning less

A recent analysis reveals that food prices in Russia are increasingly higher than in various EU countries, despite lower average earnings.

Feb 10 • 12:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Still below the EU average, but the best in V4: Czechia has improved in the corruption perception ranking.

Czechia ranks highest among the V4 nations in its corruption perception index, despite still falling below the EU average.

Feb 10 • 07:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Republic Improves its Corruption Perception Index Ranking, Still Below EU Average

The Czech Republic has made progress in its corruption perception ranking but remains below the EU average.

Feb 10 • 07:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Skertsos: Greece now holds the 11th best youth unemployment rate in Europe, marking a leap in progress

Greece's youth unemployment rate has improved significantly, now standing at 13% compared to the EU average of 14.7%, according to Minister Akis Skertsos.

Feb 7 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The expats who are already in Spanish cities

Spain welcomes over 1.5 million EU citizens while having an average salary €6,000 below the European average.

Feb 5 • 04:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Research: Croats view the future differently from the rest of the European Union

A survey reveals that Croats have a more optimistic view of the future compared to the average pessimism prevalent in other EU countries, particularly among Germans.

Feb 4 • 19:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Most Czechs Believe Things Will Get Better, Survey Shows. But They Fear Disinformation Less Than Migration

A Eurobarometer survey reveals that 57% of Czechs are optimistic about the future, which is above the EU average of 44%, but they are more concerned about uncontrolled migration than disinformation.

Feb 4 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Inflation: At 2.8% in January, above the European average

Inflation in the country stands at 2.8% in January 2026, higher than the EU average of 1.7%, according to preliminary estimates from Eurostat.

Feb 4 • 10:16 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Is it about to crash into the wall?" – Federal spending rises by 70 percent, revenues lag behind

Federal spending in Germany has reportedly increased by 70 percent over the past ten years while revenues have not kept pace, leaving the country trailing behind the EU average in key future areas.

Feb 4 • 07:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

According to a survey, Finns are more concerned about security than other Europeans

A Eurobarometer survey reveals that nearly 80% of Finns are worried about security, showing greater concern than the EU average, with many advocating for increased EU resources to combat international threats.

Feb 4 • 02:22 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

EU democracy now has fewer boundaries than the average hooker

The article critiques the European Union's handling of dissent related to Russia and Ukraine, suggesting that it undermines democratic principles.

Jan 30 • 17:48 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Data from the EU Climate Service Copernicus: 2025 was the third warmest year since records began

According to Copernicus data, 2025 was the third warmest year recorded, slightly cooler than 2023 and 2024, with a global average temperature increase of 1.52 degrees Celsius.

Jan 14 • 07:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

2025 was the third warmest year on record, meteorologists reported

In 2025, the average global temperature reached 14.97 degrees Celsius, making it the third warmest year on record, according to the EU's Copernicus meteorological service.

Jan 14 • 05:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Meat, milk, yogurt: Why they are more expensive in Greece than in the EU.

Recent inflation data reveals that food prices in Greece are rising significantly faster than the EU average, particularly in essential categories like meat, milk, and yogurt.

Jan 9 • 06:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Electricity: Rules, Accountability, and Cheap Energy for Society

The ongoing energy crisis in Greece has become a structural issue affecting household incomes and widening social inequalities, with energy poverty projected at 19% in Greece by 2024, significantly higher than the EU average of 9.2%.

Jan 8 • 06:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croatians pay six percent more for food than the EU average: We are the fourth most expensive member

According to the State Bureau of Statistics, inflation slowed to 3.3% in December, yet Croatia remains the fourth most expensive EU member for food despite a slight price decrease in December compared to November.

Jan 8 • 04:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Richest families, purchasing power rises. Inflation growing but below EU average

Despite a slight increase in inflation, Italian families are experiencing a rise in purchasing power, indicating resilience in the real economy bolstered by tax reduction policies.

Jan 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Dry January: Alcohol in Germany Particularly Cheap

In January, many people traditionally abstain from alcohol, but a new analysis reveals that alcoholic beverages are comparatively inexpensive in Germany, with prices 14% below the EU average, except for Italy.

Jan 5 • 09:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The card reveals a new major European trend, Croatia is also following it

Europeans are increasingly delaying having children, with the average age for first-time mothers in the EU rising to 29.8 years, roughly a year later than a decade ago.

Jan 5 • 09:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pole with a higher income in 2026 than a Spaniard

The article discusses forecasts from the IMF indicating that by 2026, the average income in Poland is expected to surpass that of Spain, marking a significant symbolic moment for Poland as it compares favorably to other EU nations.

Jan 2 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Business Leaders 2024: Greek entrepreneurship in a phase of operational maturity

In 2024, the Greek economy reaches a pivotal maturity point, achieving a growth rate of 2.1%, consistently above the EU average, amidst declining energy prices and controlled inflation at 2.7%.

Dec 31 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

11 graphs that show how employment in Spain has changed four years after the labor reform

Spain has increased its workforce and reduced unemployment since its labor reform in December 2021, but still lags behind the EU average.

Dec 31 • 04:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Plenković: Our economy has been growing for 19 quarters, GDP reaches 78% of EU average

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković highlighted the continuous growth of the Croatian economy, which has been rising for 19 consecutive quarters and has reached 78% of the EU average GDP, emphasizing the stability of public finances and the development of the capital market.

Dec 30 • 11:38 UTC

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