Lower-income households in France are more exposed to ‘heat islands’
Lower-income households in France are disproportionately more affected by ‘heat island’ effects, when urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding…
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Construction costs in Austria on the rise
New data from Statistics Austria has shown that the cost of residential and housing construction in October 2024 was 4.1%…
Belgians took fewer domestic trips in the second quarter of 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the number of domestic trips taken by Belgian citizens decreased by 8.9% compared to…
What EU country saw the biggest decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in Q2 2024?
The Netherlands reported the biggest year-on-year decline in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union in the second quarter of…
Labour market in Sweden remains ‘subdued’ in October
The labour market in Sweden was ‘subdued’ in October 2024, new data from Statistics Sweden has shown, with the number…
Close to two thirds of the Latvian population were employed in Q3 2024
Close to two thirds (64.2%) of the population of Latvia were employed as of the third quarter of this year,…
What EU country reported the highest annual increase in GDP in Q3 2024?
Cyprus reported the highest annual increase in GDP in the European Union in the third quarter of 2024, with growth…
Expectations for Christmas season in Finland ‘slightly better than last year’
Business and consumer expectations for the forthcoming Christmas period in Finland are slightly better this year, compared to last, according…
Unemployment rate ‘stable’ in France in third quarter
The unemployment rate in France was largely stable in the third quarter of 2024, at 7.4%, compared to 7.3% in…
French consumers committed to local, sustainable products, says Kantar
Some 58% of French consumers believe that buying local has a ‘positive impact’ on their communities, a new study by…