Euro zone employment fell at slower rate in Q2 The number of people in work in the euro zone fell in the second quarter of this year but at a slower rate, adding to hopes that the bloc's modest recovery may be gaining momentum. Business • 13 Sep 13
Euro zone employment fell at slower rate in Q2 The number of people in work in the euro zone fell in the second quarter of this year but at a slower rate, adding to hopes that the bloc's modest recovery may be gaining momentum. Business • 13 Sep 13
European Union Q2 growth revised upward slightly The European Union's statistics office has revised its second quarter economic growth estimate up slightly in the latest sign that the bloc has left the recession behind. Business • 04 Sep 13
European Union Q2 growth revised upward slightly The European Union's statistics office has revised its second quarter economic growth estimate up slightly in the latest sign that the bloc has left the recession behind. Business • 04 Sep 13
Euro zone Q2 growth better than expected Stronger growth in the euro zone's two largest economies, Germany and France, helped the euro zone to emerge from its longest recession to date in the second quarter. Business • 14 Aug 13
Euro zone Q2 growth better than expected Stronger growth in the euro zone's two largest economies, Germany and France, helped the euro zone to emerge from its longest recession to date in the second quarter. Business • 14 Aug 13
Euro zone retail sales better than expected in May Official figures show that retail sales across the euro zone rose by more than expected in May. Business • 03 Jul 13
Euro zone retail sales better than expected in May Official figures show that retail sales across the euro zone rose by more than expected in May. Business • 03 Jul 13
Euro zone inflation rises slightly in May Inflation in the euro zone rose slightly in May when compared to the previous month, according to figures from Eurostat, but was significantly slower than in the same period last year. Business • 14 Jun 13
Euro zone inflation rises slightly in May Inflation in the euro zone rose slightly in May when compared to the previous month, according to figures from Eurostat, but was significantly slower than in the same period last year. Business • 14 Jun 13
Euro zone growth hopes emerge after factory data A larger than expected increase in industrial production across the euro zone has raised hopes that the recession in the currency bloc has eased or even ended. Business • 14 May 13
Euro zone growth hopes emerge after factory data A larger than expected increase in industrial production across the euro zone has raised hopes that the recession in the currency bloc has eased or even ended. Business • 14 May 13
Irish youth unemployment rose in February The number of young people unemployed in Ireland rose in February, according to EU statistics office Eurostat. Business • 02 Apr 13
Irish youth unemployment rose in February The number of young people unemployed in Ireland rose in February, according to EU statistics office Eurostat. Business • 02 Apr 13
Euro zone recession deepens as Germany falters The recession across the euro zone economy deepened in the last three months of 2012 as Germany faltered in the face of weak demand across the debt-ridden region. Business • 14 Feb 13
Euro zone recession deepens as Germany falters The recession across the euro zone economy deepened in the last three months of 2012 as Germany faltered in the face of weak demand across the debt-ridden region. Business • 14 Feb 13
Energy usage down 12% during recession Energy consumption in Ireland fell by 12% between 2008 and 2011. Business • 13 Feb 13
Energy usage down 12% during recession Energy consumption in Ireland fell by 12% between 2008 and 2011. Business • 13 Feb 13
Euro debt burden stuck at 90% of GDP Ireland's government debt levels rose by 5.9 percentage points to 117% in the third quarter of last year. Business • 24 Jan 13
Euro debt burden stuck at 90% of GDP Ireland's government debt levels rose by 5.9 percentage points to 117% in the third quarter of last year. Business • 24 Jan 13
Euro zone industrial output in surprise slump Industrial production across the euro zone unexpectedly slumped in October, official figures showed today. Business • 12 Dec 12
Euro zone industrial output in surprise slump Industrial production across the euro zone unexpectedly slumped in October, official figures showed today. Business • 12 Dec 12
Euro zone trade prevents a deeper downturn in Q3 Exports saved the euro zone from a deeper recession in the third quarter of this year while companies emptied warehouses and cut investments, putting the onus on trade to drive a recovery. Business • 06 Dec 12
Euro zone trade prevents a deeper downturn in Q3 Exports saved the euro zone from a deeper recession in the third quarter of this year while companies emptied warehouses and cut investments, putting the onus on trade to drive a recovery. Business • 06 Dec 12
Euro zone unemployment hits another record high Another month, another record unemployment rate for the economy of the 17 European Union countries that use the euro. Business • 03 Dec 12
Euro zone unemployment hits another record high Another month, another record unemployment rate for the economy of the 17 European Union countries that use the euro. Business • 03 Dec 12
Ireland has 4th highest govt debt to GDP ratio New figures from Eurostat show that Ireland had the fourth highest government debt to GDP ratio in the EU - behind Greece, Italy and Portugal. Business • 24 Oct 12
Ireland has 4th highest govt debt to GDP ratio New figures from Eurostat show that Ireland had the fourth highest government debt to GDP ratio in the EU - behind Greece, Italy and Portugal. Business • 24 Oct 12
Ireland's unemployment 5th highest in the EU The unemployment rate in the euro zone remained at a record high of 11.3% percent in July. Business • 31 Aug 12
Ireland's unemployment 5th highest in the EU The unemployment rate in the euro zone remained at a record high of 11.3% percent in July. Business • 31 Aug 12
Europe edges closer to recession - Eurostat The latest figures out of Europe show that the region is edging closer to recession, dragged down by the crippling debt problems of the 17 countries that use the euro. Business • 17 Aug 12
Europe edges closer to recession - Eurostat The latest figures out of Europe show that the region is edging closer to recession, dragged down by the crippling debt problems of the 17 countries that use the euro. Business • 17 Aug 12
Ireland's debt to GDP ratio is 4th in euro zone Figures published by Eurostat show that Ireland has the 4th highest debt to GDP ratio in the euro zone. Business • 23 Jul 12
Ireland's debt to GDP ratio is 4th in euro zone Figures published by Eurostat show that Ireland has the 4th highest debt to GDP ratio in the euro zone. Business • 23 Jul 12
Euro zone unemployment rate at record 11% Euro zone unemployment climbed to a new record high of 11.1% in May, with Spain the hardest hit at 24.6%, official figures showed today. Business • 02 Jul 12
Euro zone unemployment rate at record 11% Euro zone unemployment climbed to a new record high of 11.1% in May, with Spain the hardest hit at 24.6%, official figures showed today. Business • 02 Jul 12
Ireland's trade surplus third largest in EU European figures show that Ireland had the third largest trade surplus in the EU between January and March this year. Business • 15 Jun 12
Ireland's trade surplus third largest in EU European figures show that Ireland had the third largest trade surplus in the EU between January and March this year. Business • 15 Jun 12
Irish deficit increased to 13.1% of GDP in 2011 Ireland's budget deficit increased to 13.1% of GDP in 2011, due to the recapitalisation of the banks. News • 23 Apr 12
Irish deficit increased to 13.1% of GDP in 2011 Ireland's budget deficit increased to 13.1% of GDP in 2011, due to the recapitalisation of the banks. News • 23 Apr 12
'Miserable' March for euro zone manufacturing Euro zone manufacturing activity dropped to a three-month low in March, a key survey showed today. Business • 02 Apr 12
'Miserable' March for euro zone manufacturing Euro zone manufacturing activity dropped to a three-month low in March, a key survey showed today. Business • 02 Apr 12
Euro zone unemployment hits record 10.8% The euro zone unemployment rate hit a 15-year record high of 10.8% in February. Business • 02 Apr 12
Euro zone unemployment hits record 10.8% The euro zone unemployment rate hit a 15-year record high of 10.8% in February. Business • 02 Apr 12
