Between 2013 and 2022, 37 022 cases of occupational cancers were officially recognised in the EU. Occupational cancer is the term given to cancers caused by exposure to carcinogenic factors in the working environment, generally due to ...
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In 2022, there were 5.16 million deaths among EU residents; the main causes of death across the EU were circulatory diseases, cancer and respiratory diseases. Over 1.68 million deaths were caused by circulatory diseases (32.7% of all ...
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In 2024, the EU imported €375.9 billion worth of energy products, amounting to a total of 720.4 million tonnes. Compared with 2023, imports decreased both in value (-16.2%) and in net mass (-7.1%). For petroleum, a decline was reported ...
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With temperatures rising every year, droughts becoming more frequent, and an increasing pressure on water resources, issues related to water exploitation and scarcity are becoming increasingly important. The water exploitation index ...
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As spring starts, trade of flower bulbs blossoms. Warmer temperatures and longer days bring renewed interest from florists, retailers and consumers, fueling the export market. In 2024, the EUexported €98.9 million worth of orchid, ...
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In 2024, 912 000 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, down by 13% compared with 2023 (1 049 500). This information comes from data on asylum applicants published by ...
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