In the third quarter of 2025, house prices in the EU went up by 5.5%, while rents increased by 3.1%, compared with the third quarter of 2024.
Compared with the second quarter of 2025, house prices increased by 1.6% and rents by 0.9%.
This information comes from data on house prices and rents published by Eurostat today. This article presents the main findings from the more detailed Statistics Explained article on housing price statistics.
House prices and rents in the EU followed a similar behaviour between 2010 and the second quarter of 2011 but have since evolved differently. While rents have increased steadily, house prices have followed a more variable pattern, combining periods of decline, stagnation and rapid increases. During the last decade, between 2015 and the third quarter of 2025, house prices in the EU increased by 63.6% and rents by 21.1%.
Source datasets: prc_hpi_q and prc_hicp_midx
As regards national data, when comparing the third quarter of 2025 with 2015, house prices increased more than rents in 25 of the EU countries for which data are available. Over this period, house prices more than tripled in Hungary (+275%) and have more than doubled in 11 countries, with the largest increases seen in Portugal (+169%), Lithuania (+162%) and Bulgaria (+156%). Finland was the only country where house prices decreased during this period (-2%).
During the same period, rents increased in all the 27 EU countries, with the highest rise registered in Hungary (+107%), followed by Lithuania (+85%), Slovenia (+76%), Poland (+75%) and Ireland (+74%).
Source datasets: prc_hpi_a, prc_hpi_q, prc_hicp_aind, prc_hicp_midx
Atos, a global leader in secure, AI-driven digital transformation, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) to accelerate the technology evolution of DanceSport worldwide. This landmark collaboration marks a milestone for both organizations, combining Atos’ expertise in digital innovation with WDSF’s commitment to expanding and enhancing the DanceSport experience for athletes, fans and stakeholders.
The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) is the internationally recognized governing body for DanceSport, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, WDSF brings together 99 national member bodies across five continents and oversees a diverse portfolio of dance disciplines, competitions and development programs.
A Landmark Collaboration
Through this partnership, Atos and WDSF will launch several technology-driven projects designed to elevate DanceSport on an international scale.
Key focus areas include digital ticketing and distribution, competition services, data-driven insights, and innovative fan engagement solutions, supporting WDSF’s long-term digital strategy.
The first major initiative delivered under this partnership was the development of a customized ticketing and distribution platform for the WDSF DanceSport Festival, held from 11 to 13 April 2025 at the historic Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool. The platform’s immediate impact was evident for WDSF, with a huge increase in the number of tickets sold within the first 12 hours of launch, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and accessibility in event management.
Following this successful first deployment, Atos and WDSF will continue to collaborate on ticketing and digital services for upcoming major events, including the WDSF DanceSport Festival in Blackpool in 2026, scheduled from 25 to 29 March, as well as ticket sales for the 2026 Brisbane World Breaking DanceSport Festival, taking place on 17 and 18 January 2026, a landmark event for Breaking in Australia and part of WDSF’s broader ambition to further develop the discipline following its successful Olympic debut at Paris 2024.
Driving Innovation and Growth
Atos seeks to embrace the core values of DanceSport, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and excellence as a strategic partner of WDSF. The collaboration will continue to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions, including smart competition management, enhanced broadcast solutions, and innovative fan engagement platforms. These initiatives aim to expand the global reach of DanceSport and ensure the sport remains at the forefront of technological progress. Atos’ expertise in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and immersive digital experiences opens new possibilities for DanceSport, preserving its essence while embracing the future.
“We are thrilled to join forces with the WDSF to drive the digital transformation of DanceSport. This partnership reflects our commitment to innovation, excellence, and supporting the global sports community with cutting-edge technology. Together with WDSF, we are opening new horizons for athletes and fans, ensuring DanceSport continues to grow and inspire all its stakeholders” said Nacho Moros, Head of Major Events, Atos.
“This partnership with Atos marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand the reach and impact of DanceSport. By integrating advanced technology into our competitions and athlete experiences, we are not only enhancing the sport’s accessibility and appeal but also setting new standards for innovation and excellence worldwide” added Shawn Tay, WDSF President.
Atos has maintained a dedicated Sports and Major Events division for more than 30 years. This experience in delivering innovative solutions for the world’s most prestigious competitions enables Atos to provide the flexibility and technological excellence required for all types of events—from local tournaments to major global showcases. Leading this commitment is its role as UEFA’s Official IT Partner for National Team Football since late 2022, as well as its long-standing relationship with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements since 1992 and 2002 respectively, providing advanced IT services through the successful Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Most recently, Atos became CONMEBOL’s Official Innovation Partner, which will focus on South American football’s domestic-club competitions.
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The study, published today in the journal Science, focuses on understanding how the chemical structure of the amidinium ligand controls the formation of the low-dimensional perovskite phase atop the conventional three-dimensional perovskite.
These highly ordered layers form a smooth, stable protective layer that prevents tiny defects from forming, allowing electrical charges to flow more efficiently and preventing the devices from degrading under heat or light.
Using this approach, the team developed solar cells with a power conversion efficiency of 25.4%, while maintaining over 95% of performance after 1,100 hours of continuous operation at 85°C under full sunlight.
Professor Anthopoulos said: “Perovskite solar cells are seen as a cheaper, lightweight and flexible alternative to traditional silicon panels, but they have faced challenges with long-term stability. Current state-of-the-art perovskite materials are known to be unstable under heat or light, causing the cells to degrade faster. The amidinium ligands we’ve developed, and the new knowledge gained, allow the controlled growth of high-quality, stable perovskite layers. This could overcome one of the last major hurdles facing perovskite solar cell technology and ensure it lasts long enough for large-scale deployment.”
This research was published in the journal Science
Full title: Multivalent ligands regulate dimensional engineering for inverted perovskite solar modules
DOI: 10.1126/science.aea0656
URL: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea0656
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Singapore, 9 January 2026… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA) and draft regulations to facilitate dual listings on the Global Listing Board (GLB). The GLB, to be set up for the purpose of dual listings on SGX and Nasdaq, was announced on 19 November 2025. The proposed amendments aim to minimise friction for dual listings in three ways – to enable the use of a single prospectus; to align initial public offering (IPO) timelines between the U.S. and Singapore; and to permit issuers to conduct certain activities in a manner similar to practices in the U.S., such as when making forward-looking statements.
2. The regulations will streamline the listing process for issuers seeking a dual listing on the Global Listing Board.
a. The use of a single set of offer documents will be facilitated by requiring that the Singapore prospectus contains information that is in line with that already required for listing in the U.S.
b. Alignment of the IPO timeline between the U.S. and Singapore will be facilitated by shortening the registration process in Singapore.
3. The regulations will also include safe harbour provisions in line with practices in the U.S. market to facilitate the publishing of forward-looking statements, the undertaking of share repurchases and the execution of pre-determined trades. These safe harbours do not provide a valid defence against fraud or dishonesty and will only apply if certain conditions are met.
4. The proposed amendments to the SFA provide MAS with the flexibility to, should future opportunities arise, adopt a similar streamlined regulatory framework for dual listings from jurisdictions that have disclosure requirements that are comparable to and in line with international disclosure standards.
5. Aside from the above, MAS is proposing other amendments to facilitate the offering process for all listings. The key amendment is to permit issuers to engage retail investors earlier in the IPO process. This will support bookbuilding efforts, as well as give investors more time to familiarise themselves with the issuers and their intended offers. Specifically for issuers seeking a dual listing on the Global Listing Board, the proposal will allow them to align the timing of their engagement with retail investors in both the U.S. and Singapore.
6. MAS and SGX will make the final decision on all listings and prospectus registrations in Singapore. MAS will also continue to work with the relevant authorities in Singapore to investigate and take action against breaches of disclosure requirements and market misconduct occurring in Singapore under the SFA.
7. SGX RegCo has issued a consultation paper dated 9 January 2026 to seek feedback on the listing rule book for the Global Listing Board.
8. MAS invites views and suggestions from interested parties on the proposals set out in the consultation paper which is available here . Comments may be submitted via the FormSG link by 8 February 2026.
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This paper focuses on gender equality in credit investing and practical steps to close the persistent data gap.
Gender inequality remains a major barrier on inclusive growth and economic resilience, especially in emerging markets. Gender equality is both an economic and investment imperative:
it has the potential to boost global GDP by over 20%.
Despite this, the gender-focused bond market represents less than 2% of the sustainable bonds.
However, this segment is growing rapidly, from around USD5 billion outstanding in 2020 to nearly $15 billion by the end of 2023.
A major challenge to market growth is the lack of gender-specific KPIs in many gender-focused sustainable bonds: only 5% of these bonds include outcome-level indicators.
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Walsall residents and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the needs of people affected by drug and alcohol use in Walsall.
Walsall Council arranges drug and alcohol support services to help people cut down, stop using substances and stay in recovery. This is done by understanding what is needed in Walsall, deciding what services are required, and then buying and monitoring those services.
People affected by drugs and alcohol often need a wide range of support. This can include medications and counselling, as well as help with mental and physical health, housing, benefits, employment, and building positive family and social relationships.
The Council is required to re-commission services when contracts come to an end. The current contract (with The Beacon) ends in March 2027. Residents and stakeholders are invited to share their views to help the Council ensure that the best possible drug and alcohol service is commissioned for communities.
“ Our drug and alcohol services are important to residents across the borough in helping them access the support they need to help them recover and stay in recovery. Whether you have used the service or not, or if you’re a professional or volunteer working with people affected by substance use, we would like to hear from you. “
To complete the survey, visit: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/nzf2xr
The survey closes on 20 February 2026.
If you need help to complete the online survey or would like a copy of it in another format please contact us.
The Beacon currently provides drug and alcohol services for both young people and adults. The service includes needle exchange, one-to-one and group support, prescribing and detox, testing and treatment for blood-borne viruses, help accessing other health and care services, and support into employment. Support is free and confidential. Residents can refer themselves or professionals can refer clients to the service online via the Change Grow Live website. For more information, please contact thebeacon.walsall@cgl.org.uk or call 01922 669840.