Gap between richest Danes and general population ‘growing rapidly’, study finds
The gap between the richest 1% in Denmark and the rest of the population is ‘growing rapidly’ according to a…
Household purchasing power grew in Italy in Q3 2024
Household purchasing power grew for the seventh consecutive quarter in Italy in Q3 2024, new data from Istat, the Italian…
Situation in Germany’s manufacturing sector ‘pretty grim’, says analyst
A leading analyst has described the current situation in Germany‘s manufacturing sector as “pretty grim”, as the purchasing managers index…
French factory production falls at strongest rate since May 2020
In December 2024, French factory production fell at its strongest pace since May 2020, due to a ‘substantial’ weakening of…
Dutch consumer confidence dipped in December
Consumer confidence in the Netherlands dropped back to -26 in December 2024, compared to -25 the previous month, new data…
Positive end to 2024 for Spain’s manufacturing sector
Spain showed “resilience” in an otherwise weak European manufacturing sector, an industry expert has noted, as the country’s purchasing managers…
What EU country produced the most sparkling wine in 2023?
Italy produced the most sparkling wine in the European Union in 2023, with a total output of around 638 million…
‘Marked deterioration’ in manufacturing business conditions in Austria
Austria‘s manufacturing sector has ended 2024 with a ‘sharp and accelerated drop in output’, the latest edition of the UniCredit…
Passenger numbers at Ireland’s main airports increased 5% in Q3 2024
Passenger numbers at Ireland‘s five main airports – Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock, and Kerry – rose by 5% in the third quarter…
Fewer Danish students learning German, study finds
Fewer young people in Denmark are learning German, a situation that could have repercussions for small businesses, a new study…