Passenger traffic through Ireland’s main airports rose 11% in first quarter of 2026
Passenger traffic through Ireland’s main airports rose by 11% in the first three months of 2026, compared with the corresponding…
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House prices in Italy rise 5.2% year-on-year, 1.0% quarter-on-quarter
House prices continue to rise in Italy, with the national house price index standing 5.2% higher in the first quarter…
European Parliament approves deregulation of new GMOs despite food transparency concerns
The European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) has criticised the European Parliament for approving legislation that will relax regulations governing a…
What EU country boasted the highest household consumption expenditure in 2025?
Denmark reported the highest household consumption expenditure in the European Union in 2025, with prices at 140% of the EU…
Close to two thirds of Dutch businesses facing staff shortages, many turning to automation
With 64% of Dutch businesses facing staff shortages, many are prioritising investment in automation – including robotics and artificial intelligence…
Household energy consumption across Europe declines for third consecutive year
Households across Europe used 9.54 million terajoules of energy during 2024, a slight decline (-0.2%) on the previous year, according…
Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in May 2026, at 9.7%
Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 9.7% in May 2026, the highest in the European Union, according to the…
More than seven in ten Europeans believe corruption is ‘widespread’ in their country
Some 71% of European citizens believe that corruption is ‘widespread’ in their country, while 69% believe that high-level corruption cases…
Fortune publishes latest ranking of Europe’s most innovative companies
Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML has been named the most innovative company in Europe, according to Fortune‘s 2026 Europe’s Most…
Business sentiment in Germany’s residential construction sector continues to decline
Business sentiment in Germany‘s residential construction sector declined further in May, despite some improvement in order volumes, according to new…