Sweden urban population rises steadily over past two decades, statistics show
The population living in Sweden‘s urban areas and localities has ‘increased steadily’ over the past two decades, Statistics Sweden has…
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Eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to 51.6 in March, highest in 45 months
The eurozone manufacturing sector continued to grow in March 2026, according to the latest S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI, with…
Finland unemployment rate hits 10.4% in February 2026, highest in EU
Finland boasted an unemployment rate of 10.4% in February 2026, the only EU country to report a double-digit unemployment rate…
European Commission publishes guidance to support new packaging rules
The European Commission has published guidance on the implementation of the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), to ensure…
Denmark venture capital funding reaches DKK 8.3bn in 2025, down 7% year-on-year
Following what was a relatively muted year, venture capital activity in Denmark picked up significantly in the final quarter of…
Croatia inflation hits 4.7% in March 2026, highest in euro area
Croatia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in March 2026, of 4.7%, according to the latest…
Germany wine production falls to 7.55 million hectolitres, down 2.6%
Wine production in Germany fell by 2.6% last year, to 7.55 million hectolitres, according to new data from the federal…
Rural French households spend 2.7 times more on fossil fuels than Paris residents
Households located in rural municipalities of France spend 2.7 times more on fossil fuels than those living in the inner…
Italy consumer confidence falls to 92.6 in March 2026, down from 97.4
Italy‘s consumer confidence index fell from 97.4 to 92.6 in March 2026, according to Istat, the country’s statistics body. The…
78% of Spanish consumers influenced by waste reduction efforts when shopping
Some 78% of Spanish consumers state that knowing what initiatives stores have in place to reduce waste influences their choice…