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Finding one useful dataset is often only the beginning of a search. You may want to explore related information, look for another source or understand what else is available. The European Data Portal offers a ' similar datasets' feature that gives users another way to continue browsing from a dataset they have already found. On a dataset page, look for the 's imilar datasets' button and select it to view further suggestions. Each suggested record provides a route to another dataset, where you can read its description and explore the available resources. For example, the European Union budget

Understanding which rules apply to a building can take time, especially when requirements depend on when it was built. Vienna’s Bauwerksbuch Fristencheck Wien offers property owners and managers a starting point. The free application helps users check whether their building may need a statutory building logbook and which deadlines may apply. A building logbook documents the building and sets out inspections of safety-related parts. Developed by a Vienna-based building specialist, the application combines information entered by users with rules based on the Vienna Building Code . Users provide

Public organisations collect information about many aspects of everyday life, but finding the right source can take time. Hungary’s National Open Data Portal , operated by the National Data Asset Agency, provides a central starting point for discovering public data. It brings together descriptions of resources held by different organisations and information about how those resources can be reused. Users can browse the dataset catalogue and narrow their search by publishing organisation, topic, time period, format or licence. Dataset records provide information about the publisher and links to

Data from different organisations can be difficult to combine when the same terms have different meanings. A contract, a supplier or a railway asset may be described differently across systems and countries. Semantic interoperability helps address this problem by establishing shared definitions, making information easier to understand and reuse without losing its original meaning. A peer-learning session hosted by the Interoperable Europe Portal on 14 September explored two practical examples. The Publications Office’s eProcurement Ontology provides shared definitions for information across

The data.europa academy invites researchers, data enthusiasts, policymakers and anyone interested in reliable information to join the webinar ‘Open data, academia, and ethics: fact-checking and countering misinformation’ on Friday, 6 November, from 10:00 to 11:15 CET. As misleading information spreads through online platforms, checking the evidence behind a claim becomes increasingly important. This third and final episode of the ‘Open data, academia, and ethics’ series will explore tools and research that support a more critical approach to information. The session will feature Elena Musi

Knowing exactly where someone is can decide how quickly help arrives. Whether a child becomes lost in a crowded park or a hiker is caught in dense fog, reliable location information allows emergency services to respond faster. Galileo , the EU’s satellite navigation system, helps compatible devices calculate their position and is now used in more than 4.5 billion devices worldwide. The EU Agency for the Space Programme explains that Galileo plays a particularly important role in emergencies. When someone calls 112 from a smartphone, satellite signals, including Galileo, are combined with

Housing affordability has become a growing concern across Europe, but the scale and causes of the pressure vary considerably between places. On Wednesday, 9 September, the European Commission proposed the Affordable Housing Act , which aims to help make housing more available and affordable across the EU. The proposal recognises that effective action requires a clearer understanding of where housing pressure is most severe. One element of the proposal is a new data-driven method that compares average house prices with average annual household incomes. An area may be identified as being under

October marks the European Cybersecurity Month, the EU’s yearly campaign to help people and organisations stay safe online. Coordinated by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the European Commission, the campaign brings together awareness-raising activities and events across Europe. Ahead of the campaign, on Tuesday, 22 September, ENISA published its Threat Landscape 2026 report , covering the main cyber threats faced by the EU in 2025. Ransomware, which locks files or systems until payment is made, remains the most impactful threat. Public administration is the most

Greece has relaunched its national open data portal, data.gov.gr , following a major redesign. The portal provides citizens, researchers, businesses and public-sector professionals with free access to public-sector data. The redesigned platform includes an advanced search function that allows users to apply multiple criteria, including geographical location, to find relevant datasets. According to Greece’s Special Secretariat for Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance, the portal is also intended to support policymaking and the development of artificial intelligence applications by

World Mental Health Day is marked each year on 10 October to raise awareness of mental health and encourage action against stigma and unequal access to support. Mental health affects people of every age and background, as well as families, workplaces and communities. The day offers an opportunity to consider how reliable evidence can help public authorities understand needs and design more effective responses. The European Commission's comprehensive approach to mental health places mental health alongside physical health. Its 20 flagship initiatives are guided by prevention, access to high