Tulip cultivation in the Netherlands grew 29% over the past decade
Tulips from Amsterdam, anyone? The area utilised to grow and cultivate flower bulbs in the Netherlands has risen by 16%…
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What country boasts the highest hourly labour costs in the European Union?
Luxembourg boasts the highest hourly labour costs – in other words, the total expenditure borne by employers to employ staff – in…
Employment rate stood at 72.3% in Belgium last year
The employment rate for individuals aged between 20 and 64 stood at 72.3% in Belgium last year, according to the…
What EU country had the highest job vacancy rate in Q4 2024?
Belgium and the Netherlands both reported the highest job vacancy rate in the European Union in the fourth quarter of…
More Belgian couples working full time, data shows
The share of Belgian couples in which both partners work full time has increased significantly in recent years, new data…
What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in January 2025?
Luxembourg reported a 11.4% annual increase in retail trade volumes in January 2025, the highest in the European Union, new…
Dutch accommodation and food services sector sees turnover up in Q4 2024
The Dutch accommodation and food services sector reported a 6.6% increase in turnover in the fourth quarter of last year,…
House prices in the Netherlands up by double digits
House prices in the Netherlands were 11.5% higher in January 2025 compared to the same month last year, new data…
Luxembourg’s inflation forecast for 2025 slightly up on last year
STATEC, Luxembourg‘s statistics portal, is forecasting an inflation rate of 2.2% for the country in 2025, up slightly from 2.1%…
9.3 million trips recorded in Belgium during summer 2024
Some 9.3 million trips were made either within or from Belgium during the third quarter of 2024, new data from…