Austrians took slightly more holidays in Q3 2024
Austrian citizens took a total of 9.45 million holiday trips in the third quarter of this year, a 0.8% increase…
One in eight German firms expect business to improve in 2025
Just one in eight (12.6%) German companies expect business to be better next year, according to a new study by…
Euro zone manufacturing output hits 12-month low
Euro zone manufacturing output has hit a 12-month low, the latest edition of the HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI index, compiled…
What EU country reported the highest employment rate in Q3 2024?
Malta boasted the highest employment rate among people aged 20 to 64 in the third quarter of 2024, with a…
Hourly wages in France rose by 2.8% in Q3 2023
Hourly wages in France rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, compared to the corresponding period last year, new data…
What EU country boasts the highest share of hybrid and electric passenger car registrations?
Finland reported the highest share of hybrid and electric car registrations in the European Union last year, with 77% of…
High food prices driving Hungarian inflation up
Food prices were 4.9% higher in Hungary in November 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, helping to…
One in ten Dutch LGBTQIA people were victims of violence in 2023
One in ten (10%) LGBTQIA people in the Netherlands were victims of violence in 2023, compared to 6% of the…
What EU country spent the highest amount on research and development in 2023?
Sweden is the country with the highest research and development intensity – spend on R&D as a percentage of GDP – in…
Second-hand gifts gaining popularity in Germany
Second-hand gifts are rising in popularity in Germany, with 54% saying they have already given a second-hand gift this year,…