Housing is a pressing issue across the EU, and Eurostat is making sure that you have all the relevant information together in one place. The new website section on housing statistics brings together the existing data, publications, visualisations and background information on various aspects of housing. The section is organised around 4 main statistical themes:…
Did you know that in 2024, 7.9 million people across the EU were employed in culture, and that nearly 1 in 3 (31.7%) were self-employed? Or that cultural goods worth €31.5 billion were exported outside the EU? Did you know the most popular online cultural activity was watching videos, surpassing reading news? You can find…
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In 2024, 12.2% of materials used in the EU came from recycled materials. The indicator, known as ‘circular material use rate’ or ‘circularity rate’, measures the contribution of recycled materials in the overall use of materials. Compared with 2023, the circularity rate increased by 0.1 percentage points (pp), however, it is the highest share on…
People walk in the Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square during a snowfall, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Nov 18, 2025. [Photo/VCG] Searches for flights to Russia by Chinese travelers surged following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement on Tuesday that Chinese citizens will soon be able to visit the country visa-free. As of 9 am on Wednesday, both…
This photo taken on Nov 6, 2024 shows a lunar rover tire of Michelin during the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in East China’s Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua] SHENYANG – The recent production of Michelin’s 100 millionth passenger tire at its Shenyang plant in Northeast China’s Liaoning province underscores the deepening synergy between foreign enterprises and…
Having opened its 1,000th store in China earlier this year, US-based restaurant brand Subway is making steady progress toward its ambitious goal of reaching 4,000 stores in the next two decades, the company’s top executive Jonathan Fitzpatrick told China Daily in an exclusive interview. Click the video and find out what is his dream goal…
A view of The Louis, which was launched in Shanghai earlier this year. CHINA DAILY Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, made a visit to China last month — the third year in a row — continuing his strategic focus on the region’s luxury market. However, this year’s trip marked a notable turn. It is reported…
[Photo/VCG] Artificial intelligence is transforming the construction sector, saving costs and enhancing efficiency and management, with its usage expected to further expand in the future, experts said. AI has been integrated throughout the lifecycle of construction, including cost estimation, construction management, and bidding and settlement. China Construction Third Bureau Digital Engineering Co Ltd said more…
German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng deliver their statements after a high-level meeting at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Nov 17, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] China and Germany have reached a series of outcomes during high-level financial talks in Beijing, a clear signal that both countries are moving to…