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Two in five students in the UK have considered dropping out of university due to the cost of rent, while 3% have already done so, according to a new National Student Accommodation Survey 2024 released by Save the Student. ADVERTISEMENTThe survey, which asked over 1,000 students about their experiences managing housing costs at university, also revealed that 7% experienced homelessness during their studies.  “The results of this year’s survey are deeply concerning, and highlight how life in a cost of living crisis is at risk of becoming the new normal for students,” Save the Student’s Communications Director, Tom Allingham, said.In January…

In this edition, we look at the EU plan to cut carbon emissions by 2040 and a deal to protect women across Europe. ADVERTISEMENTThis week, we are joined by Heather Grabbe from Bruegel, Silvia Pastorelli from Greenpeace and Tomi Huhtanen from the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.Panelists discussed the European Commission’s recommendation, presented this week in Strasbourg, to cut carbon emissions 90% by 2040. A proper legislative proposal will be penned by the next commission, after the European elections.For Greenpeace, the documents make no sense unless they address one of the main drivers of climate change.”The big elephant in…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The ability of enraged minorities to act should not be underestimated, as this poses significant political and electoral risks — the past few weeks have proven it, Radu Magdin writes. ADVERTISEMENTIt doesn’t require a sophisticated political observer or analyst to recognise that an unprecedented number of Europe’s farmers have taken to the streets.In this super-electoral year, with European elections scheduled for the beginning of June, they are seeking to capitalise on the political opportunity. Strategically, this is the…

Outrage was sparked by revelations Hungary’s president had pardoned a man convicted in a child sexual abuse cause. ADVERTISEMENTHungary’s president has resigned amid outrage over her pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case. President Katalin Novak faced days of growing pressure to resign because of her controversial decision to pardon a man who was convicted of covering up crimes committed by a sexual predator at a children’s home. The 46-year-old announced in a televised message on Saturday that she would step down from the presidency, an office she has held since 2022.  “I issued a pardon that…

Novo Nordisk faces a pivotal moment as it grapples with supply issues amid soaring demand for its weight-loss drugs. Despite impressive financial gains and market dominance, the Danish pharma giant must navigate a critical decision. ADVERTISEMENTExcess demand over supply is typically a scenario any business would welcome, yet Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk, is currently grappling with a significant strategic challenge.With a market capitalisation of over €500 billion, Novo Nordisk has emerged as Europe’s foremost company, outperforming the luxury empire of LVMH, led by Bernard Arnault.The cornerstone of Novo Nordisk’s remarkable rise? Its flagship anti-obesity medications, Wegovy and…

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the five European countries that could be the best place to start a business. ADVERTISEMENTStarting a small or medium sized company in Europe doesn’t have to be as daunting as most people think. Although some countries across the continent can have stricter regulations that can be difficult for non-EU citizens, others are very open and welcoming of both domestic and foreign investors and business people.Following COVID-19 and the impact of the energy crisis, Europe has been doing more to support and welcome SMEs. It currently has a number of financing and support schemes…

A decade-old video has recently resurfaced claiming to show the Pope revealing his secret agenda to control the world and chastising Christians for watching The Hobbit and Game of Thrones. The Cube takes a closer look. ADVERTISEMENTPope Francis is the subject of yet another altered video, this time in which he supposedly reveals his secret agenda to deceive and control the world.The video was shared on Facebook in early January and is entitled “The Real Truth About the Vatican and the Jesuit Priests”. It’s been shared almost 20,000 times.The post text says it’s “The Pope’s Confession to the World” and asks…

The Russian president made many well-worn disputed claims about Russia’s war in Ukraine in his interview with a former Fox News host. The Cube takes a closer look at the misinformation surrounding the broadcast. ADVERTISEMENTVladimir Putin’s interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has made headlines across the world – but not for the right reasons.Aside from the Russian president’s myriad untrue statements about his war in Ukraine, a number of other false claims about how Carlson secured the interview have flooded social media.Here’s a rundown of where the interview went awry.In the controversial encounter, Putin once again claimed…

Chocolate manufacturers such as Hershey have warned that rising cocoa prices could stunt earnings, as well as cause prices to be passed on to consumers. ADVERTISEMENTThe price of Cocoa soared 19.23% this week, clocking in at an all-time high of $5,909 (€5489.6) per tonne, due to dry weather impacting cocoa harvests in West Africa. This was following this year’s Harmattan winds being harsher than usual in major cocoa producing countries, such as Ivory Coast and Ghana.Cocoa prices are now about 40% more expensive than they were at the start of this year.Chocolate giant Hershey warned that cocoa prices rising to unprecedented…

Food inflation slowed down remarkably while energy became cheaper than last year. ADVERTISEMENTInflation in Hungary sharply declined to 3.8% in January compared to the previous year, according to the Hungarian Statistical Office. In December, prices rose by 5.5% in a yearly comparison.The lower-than-expected headline inflation (including food and energy prices) had hit its lowest level since March 2021. The figure was partially dragged down by slowing food inflation, which was 3.6% in January (vs 4.8% in December 2023). Subdued food prices were good news for the people who had seen food prices going up more than 45% at the beginning…