What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail sales in May 2026?
Cyprus reported a 8.4% increase in retail sales volumes in May 2026, compared to the corresponding month a year earlier,…
Ireland risks missing out on ‘multi-billion-euro economic opportunity’ from AI
Ireland runs the risk of missing out on the economic opportunity from artificial intelligence unless it fundamentally reforms its approach…
Three fifths of Finns see paid work as a way to finance ‘more interesting activities’
Some 61% of consumers in Finland view paid work as a means of ‘financing other, more interesting activities’, a new…
What EU country reported the highest annual increase in house prices in Q1 2026?
Portugal reported a 17.8% increase in house prices, on an annual basis, in the first quarter of this year, the…
Germany’s ICT labour market is facing challenges, study finds
Germany‘s information and communication technology (ICT) labour market is facing a combination of short-term economic pressures and long-term structural change,…
Over half of Danes have not taken steps to secure their homes from burglary
A new study commissioned by Nordic insurer Gjensidige has found that despite burglary rates increasing in Denmark, more than half…
What EU country reported the highest unemployment rate in May 2026?
Finland reported the highest unemployment rate in the European Union in May 2026, at 10.6%, according to new data from…
Irish startups remain confident despite talent and funding shortages, study finds
Confidence among Irish startup founders continues to grow, with more than three quarters (77%) planning to expand their workforce over…
Greece’s manufacturing sector sees ‘solid improvement’ in operating conditions in June
The Greek manufacturing sector reported a ‘solid improvement in operating conditions’ in June 2026, with production and new orders expanding…
What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in June 2026?
Lithuania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in June 2026, of 5.5%, according to new flash…