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Culture news

Italy marks 800th anniversary of death of Saint Francis of Assisi

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How close community contact helps people out of poverty in Cyprus

In partnership with the European Commission

As the EU launches its Anti-Poverty Strategy, a programme in Cyprus is offering a 'ray of light' to people facing poverty and social exclusion.

Health news

Obesity rates plateau in wealthy nations: study

Researchers say the findings of the study challenge the idea of a single global obesity “epidemic”, revealing major differences between countries, age groups and sexes.

Europe News

Commission wants to eradicate poverty in the EU by 2050

“We want to eradicate poverty in the EU in 25 years,” European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews in an interview. However, the anti-poverty strategy lacks a dedicated budget and relies mainly on recommendations rather than binding legislation.

Europe Today

EU's Mînzatu counting on Romania's to keep 'pro-European stance'

European Commission Vice-President Mînzatu says she's "convinced" her native Romania will maintain a pro-European stance despite her Socialist party teaming up with the far-right in a bid to oust the centrist government.

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Economy

Richest 0.1% hide more wealth than the poorest half of humanity owns

The world's ultra-rich have stashed around $2.84 trillion (€2.47tn) in untaxed offshore accounts, a figure that surpasses the combined wealth of the bottom 50% of the human population, according to a new report.

Economy

A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe

The time needed to get $1 in international dollars is 63 minutes in the US. This is about twice the average in Germany, France and the UK according to an Oxford University researcher. This suggests that average poverty is significantly higher in the US.

United Kingdom

Record number of people in UK live in 'very deep poverty', study shows

About 6.8 million people — almost half of all of those in poverty — are living in "very deep poverty" in the UK, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns.

27 January 2026

Make it Work

EU-backed housing initiative helps Brno residents find stability

In partnership with the European Commission

A Housing First EU initiative in Brno is helping people move off the streets and rebuild their lives through secure housing and social support.

10 December 2025

Europe in Motion

These are the EU countries where poverty rates have gone up

General poverty levels have been falling across the bloc, but not everywhere.

1 December 2025

Economy

Income needed to avoid poverty: How do European thresholds compare?

Millions of Europeans live in poverty, but the meaning of a comfortable income differs widely across the continent.

23 November 2025

Climate

Climate shocks threaten 900 million poor people worldwide: UN report

More than 300 million people live in regions where three or four climate hazards overlap.

17 October 2025

Economy

Climbing the ladder: Wealth mobility is eluding Britain's middle class

Britain’s total household wealth has risen dramatically, but it would still take an average worker 52 years of saving their full pay to catch up with the top 10%.

Economy

Eliminating poverty by 2030: Uzbekistan’s ambitious vision

Uzbekistan has made poverty reduction a state priority, launching a nationwide programme focused on jobs, social protection, and mahalla-level action. Since 2016, 7.5mn people have escaped poverty. With €30bn invested in 2024, the country aims to eradicate absolute poverty by 2030.

23 September 2025

Economy

The hidden cost of international trade and the countries left behind

While international trade can be a powerful tool to address some of the world’s most complex challenges, it can also contribute to inequality between rich and poor nations.

4 September 2025

Europe in Motion

Where in the EU are people with disabilities poorer?

Almost one in four people with a disability in the EU struggles to make ends meet. At-risk-of-poverty rate is higher in the Baltic states and Croatia.

Economy

Family welfare: Which countries offer the highest benefits in Europe?

Family social security benefits help tackle child poverty, but government spend per person varies widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue.

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