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,…
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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…
Renewable energy accounted for most of Portugal’s electricity production in 2024
Electricity production from renewable sources accounted for 86.2% of total electricity produced in Portugal in 2024, according to new data…
Greece’s manufacturing sector shows signs of momentum in May
Greece’s manufacturing sector regained momentum in May, as production and new order growth accelerated, despite ‘significant’ cost pressures, according to…
Annual inflation in Portugal rose to 3.3% in April 2026
Portugal’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.3% in April 2026, according to new figures from INE, the country’s national statistics…
EU unveils first Action Plan under the Pact for the Mediterranean
The European Commission has presented the first Action Plan under the recently-adopted Pact for the Mediterranean, which seeks to strengthen…
Cyprus has the highest share of young people using social media in the EU, followed by Czechia and Denmark
Some 98.3% of young people in Cyprus – aged between 16 and 29 – use social media, the highest percentage in…
Portugal house prices rise 17.6% in 2025, data shows
House prices in Portugal increased by 17.6% in 2025, new data from INE has revealed. The price of existing dwellings…
Decline in building permits recorded in Portugal in Q4 2025
Building permits fell by 14.2% in Portugal in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decline of 5,800 buildings year-on-year, according…
Consumer confidence decreased in Portugal in February 2026
The consumer confidence indicator decreased in Portugal in February, new data from INE, the Portuguese statistics body, has found. The…