Renting in Belgrade: a burden for many
Analysis of almost 1,600 advertisements shows that flats in Belgrade are unaffordable for low-income earners and a major obstacle for people on an average wage. Rents are very high.
Europe’s rents are on the rise: Who’s hardest hit?
Rising rents across major European cities are creating a housing crisis, disproportionately affecting low-income earners and those in unstable employment. Contributing factors include tourism, migration, low housing supply, and gentrification. Our investigation, led by EUrologus, highlights the need for policy changes to address these issues and ensure affordable housing for all.
Is Sofia becoming just another faceless city?
The cityscape of Bulgaria's capital has changed dramatically since 1989. But the building boom has paid scant regard to either regulations or the city's distinctive architectural heritage. And upcoming projects might well disfigure the city forever, as is shown on a 3D map created by Boyan Yurukov, an open-data activist.
Discrimination in housing: the other face of Europe’s habitational crisis
In Spain, the housing crisis has a particularly strong impact on religious and ethnic minorities, for whom access to housing is even more difficult. The systemic discrimination they suffer can cause serious damage, says Bianca Carrera.
The Portuguese State doesn’t know how many it kills
How to ascertain how many civilians have been killed by the Portuguese police? And how many members of the security forces have lost their lives on active duty? Official state reports on the matter leave more questions than answers. And a shocking lack of transparency.
Femicide in Serbia: Women least safe in their own home
More than 300 femicides have been recorded in Serbia over the last ten years, according to data published by the Autonomous Women’s Centre (AWC) in Belgrade. Most of the women were killed in their own homes, where they lived alone or with their partner.
Deaths in custody: A closer look at Ireland’s oversight challenges
Between 2020 and 2022, at least 488 people died in police custody or operations in 13 EU countries, including Ireland, Spain and France.
Regularising undocumented migrants could counter looming labour shortages
The future of the European economy will be characterised by labour shortages and an ageing population. A more effective integration of migrants into the economies of host countries could be the answer.
Most European countries do not meet UN criteria for investigating deaths in custody
Between 2020 and 2022, 13 EU countries, including Spain, France and Germany recorded at least 488 deaths in custody or in police operations.
Trading flags for medals: Inside the Olympic naturalisation market
Europe's athletes have been switching nationalities since well before the Olympics. But the preferential treatment they receive is now becoming a source of tension. EUrologus has perused the data.
