Close to one in ten Swedes suffers from ‘severe’ physical pain
Close to one in ten of Sweden’s population (9%) aged 16 or older suffers from ‘severe pain’ in the shoulders, neck, back, hip, arms, or legs.
What European country saw the biggest increase in house prices in Q3 2023?
Croatia saw the biggest increase in house prices in the EU in the third quarter of 2023, with prices in the Adriatic country rising 10.9%.
Bulgaria, Romania to enter Schengen area in March 2024
Bulgaria and Romania are to become part of the European Union’s Schengen area from March 2024, with the lifting of all controls at air and sea borders.
What European country saw the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in November 2023?
Spain recorded the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in the European Union in November 2023.
What country had the highest inflation rate in the euro area in December 2023?
Slovakia boasted the highest inflation rate in the euro area in December 2023, of 6.6%, according to flash estimate figures.
Dutch consumer confidence on the rise, retail turnover up
The mood among Dutch consumers improved for the fourth month in a row in December 2023, data from statistics body CBS found.
Romanian manufacturing, retail and services sectors anticipate ‘stable’ outlook
The short-term outlook for the manufacturing, retail trade and services sectors in Romania is ‘relatively stable’, according to the country’s National Institute of Statistics (INSSE).
Average annual inflation rate in Slovenia stood at 7.4% in 2023
Slovenia has ended 2023 with an average annual inflation rate of 7.4%, while consumer prices grew by 4.2% for the year.
Consumer confidence in Slovakia rises for fourth consecutive month
Consumer confidence rose for the fourth month in a row in Slovakia in December 2023, according to data from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic.
Consumer confidence increases in Portugal, following four months of decline
Consumer confidence increased in Portugal in December, statistics body INE has said, following four months of decline.