Strong euro zone economy confirmed at end of 2017 The euro zone economy grew by 0.6% in the final quarter of last year, European statistics agency Eurostat confirmed today. Business • 07 Mar 18
Strong euro zone economy confirmed at end of 2017 The euro zone economy grew by 0.6% in the final quarter of last year, European statistics agency Eurostat confirmed today. Business • 07 Mar 18
Annual euro zone retail sales up as online sales jump Euro zone retail sales increased by more than expected year-on-year in January thanks to sales of non-food products, especially over the internet. Business • 05 Mar 18
Annual euro zone retail sales up as online sales jump Euro zone retail sales increased by more than expected year-on-year in January thanks to sales of non-food products, especially over the internet. Business • 05 Mar 18
Euro zone inflation falls to 1.2% in February Inflation in the euro zone slowed to 1.2% in February, the EU's official statistics agency said today, well off the European Central Bank's 2% target. Business • 28 Feb 18
Euro zone inflation falls to 1.2% in February Inflation in the euro zone slowed to 1.2% in February, the EU's official statistics agency said today, well off the European Central Bank's 2% target. Business • 28 Feb 18
Euro zone inflation slows in January Euro zone consumer price growth slowed slightly in January but the core measure closely watched by the European Central Bank edged higher for the first time in months. Business • 23 Feb 18
Euro zone inflation slows in January Euro zone consumer price growth slowed slightly in January but the core measure closely watched by the European Central Bank edged higher for the first time in months. Business • 23 Feb 18
Decline in retail sales in Euro zone in December Euro zone retail sales eased in December, pulled down mainly by a lower volume of sold fuel and clothes, data from the European Union's statistics office Eurostat showed. Business • 05 Feb 18
Decline in retail sales in Euro zone in December Euro zone retail sales eased in December, pulled down mainly by a lower volume of sold fuel and clothes, data from the European Union's statistics office Eurostat showed. Business • 05 Feb 18
Ireland saw second highest rise in house prices in EU Ireland saw the second highest annual rise in house prices in the European Union in the third quarter of last year, new figures show today. Business • 18 Jan 18
Ireland saw second highest rise in house prices in EU Ireland saw the second highest annual rise in house prices in the European Union in the third quarter of last year, new figures show today. Business • 18 Jan 18
Euro zone widens trade surplus despite strong euro The trade surplus in the euro zone expanded in November to its highest point in eight months, as a rise in exports of goods outpaced increasing imports, despite a stronger euro. Business • 15 Jan 18
Euro zone widens trade surplus despite strong euro The trade surplus in the euro zone expanded in November to its highest point in eight months, as a rise in exports of goods outpaced increasing imports, despite a stronger euro. Business • 15 Jan 18
Euro zone unemployment falls to nine-year low Europe's economic recovery is deepening, data showed today, with euro zone unemployment falling to its lowest level since January 2009. Business • 09 Jan 18
Euro zone unemployment falls to nine-year low Europe's economic recovery is deepening, data showed today, with euro zone unemployment falling to its lowest level since January 2009. Business • 09 Jan 18
Ireland 4th most expensive EU country for electricity New figures from the European Union's statistics agency, Eurostat, show Ireland has the fourth most expensive electricity prices across the 28-country bloc. Business • 29 Nov 17
Ireland 4th most expensive EU country for electricity New figures from the European Union's statistics agency, Eurostat, show Ireland has the fourth most expensive electricity prices across the 28-country bloc. Business • 29 Nov 17
Euro zone unemployment rate unchanged at 9.1% in August The number of unemployed in the euro zone eased by 42,000 to 14.751 million in August from July, new Eurostat figures show. Business • 02 Oct 17
Euro zone unemployment rate unchanged at 9.1% in August The number of unemployed in the euro zone eased by 42,000 to 14.751 million in August from July, new Eurostat figures show. Business • 02 Oct 17
Euro zone growth remains robust in second quarter Euro zone growth remained robust in the second quarter after a strong reading in the first three months of the year, preliminary estimates released by the European Union's statistics agency showed. Business • 01 Aug 17
Euro zone growth remains robust in second quarter Euro zone growth remained robust in the second quarter after a strong reading in the first three months of the year, preliminary estimates released by the European Union's statistics agency showed. Business • 01 Aug 17
Euro zone May industry output up more than expect Industrial output in the euro zone rose by more than expected in May, aided by a spike in the production of capital goods and consumer durables, European statistics office Eurostat said. Business • 12 Jul 17
Euro zone May industry output up more than expect Industrial output in the euro zone rose by more than expected in May, aided by a spike in the production of capital goods and consumer durables, European statistics office Eurostat said. Business • 12 Jul 17
Euro zone unemployment unchanged in May Unemployment in the euro zone remained stable in May as a hiring spree remained on course amid a strengthening economic recovery in Europe, EU figures showed today. Business • 03 Jul 17
Euro zone unemployment unchanged in May Unemployment in the euro zone remained stable in May as a hiring spree remained on course amid a strengthening economic recovery in Europe, EU figures showed today. Business • 03 Jul 17
Euro zone industry output up, employment at new record Euro zone industrial output grew in April and employment rose in the first quarter of the year to reach a record high. Business • 14 Jun 17
Euro zone industry output up, employment at new record Euro zone industrial output grew in April and employment rose in the first quarter of the year to reach a record high. Business • 14 Jun 17
Euro zone growth revised up to highest rate in a year The euro zone economy grew by more than previously estimated in the first quarter and at its fastest rate in a year, EU statistics agency Eurostat said today. Business • 08 Jun 17
Euro zone growth revised up to highest rate in a year The euro zone economy grew by more than previously estimated in the first quarter and at its fastest rate in a year, EU statistics agency Eurostat said today. Business • 08 Jun 17
Euro zone economy outperforms US with robust start The euro zone economy started the year with robust growth that far outstripped that of the US, preliminary estimates from the European statistics agency showed today. Business • 03 May 17
Euro zone economy outperforms US with robust start The euro zone economy started the year with robust growth that far outstripped that of the US, preliminary estimates from the European statistics agency showed today. Business • 03 May 17
Euro zone unemployment unchanged in March Unemployment in the euro zone remained stable in March as a hiring spree remained on course despite political tremors from Brexit and high-stakes elections in France, EU figures show today. Business • 02 May 17
Euro zone unemployment unchanged in March Unemployment in the euro zone remained stable in March as a hiring spree remained on course despite political tremors from Brexit and high-stakes elections in France, EU figures show today. Business • 02 May 17
Spain's jobless rate rises for first time in two years Spain's first-quarter jobless rate rose for the first time in two years, official figures showed today, mainly due to a lull in the tourism sector. Business • 27 Apr 17
Spain's jobless rate rises for first time in two years Spain's first-quarter jobless rate rose for the first time in two years, official figures showed today, mainly due to a lull in the tourism sector. Business • 27 Apr 17
EU granted protection to 700,000 asylum seekers in 2016 EU nations granted refugee or protection status to 710,400 people last year, of whom more than half were Syrian, the bloc's statistical agency has said. Europe • 26 Apr 17
EU granted protection to 700,000 asylum seekers in 2016 EU nations granted refugee or protection status to 710,400 people last year, of whom more than half were Syrian, the bloc's statistical agency has said. Europe • 26 Apr 17
Euro zone industry output falls in February Euro zone industrial output declined in February, mainly due a sharp drop of energy production, dampening prospects for robust economic growth after bullish sentiment indicators. Business • 11 Apr 17
Euro zone industry output falls in February Euro zone industrial output declined in February, mainly due a sharp drop of energy production, dampening prospects for robust economic growth after bullish sentiment indicators. Business • 11 Apr 17
Female managers in Ireland earn 16% less than males Women in management positions in Ireland earn 16% less than men, according to new research by Europe's statistical agency Eurostat. Business • 08 Mar 17
Female managers in Ireland earn 16% less than males Women in management positions in Ireland earn 16% less than men, according to new research by Europe's statistical agency Eurostat. Business • 08 Mar 17
Employment up slightly in the EU in Q2 - Eurostat There was a slight rise in employment in the eurozone and wider European Union during the third quarter, according to statistics agency Eurostat. Business • 13 Dec 16
Employment up slightly in the EU in Q2 - Eurostat There was a slight rise in employment in the eurozone and wider European Union during the third quarter, according to statistics agency Eurostat. Business • 13 Dec 16
High proportion of low-wage workers in Ireland Ireland is among the countries with the highest proportion of low-wage workers in the EU, according to Eurostat, with just over one in five workers here falling into the low-wage category. Business • 08 Dec 16
High proportion of low-wage workers in Ireland Ireland is among the countries with the highest proportion of low-wage workers in the EU, according to Eurostat, with just over one in five workers here falling into the low-wage category. Business • 08 Dec 16
Euro zone retail sales' fastest growth in 2 years Euro zone retail sales rose at their strongest pace in more than two years in October as consumers sharply increased their purchases of non-food products, such as clothing and electrical goods. Business • 05 Dec 16
Euro zone retail sales' fastest growth in 2 years Euro zone retail sales rose at their strongest pace in more than two years in October as consumers sharply increased their purchases of non-food products, such as clothing and electrical goods. Business • 05 Dec 16
Euro zone unemployment falls below 10% Unemployment in the euro zone has fallen below the symbolic mark of 10% for the first time since April 2011, EU data showed today. Business • 01 Dec 16
Euro zone unemployment falls below 10% Unemployment in the euro zone has fallen below the symbolic mark of 10% for the first time since April 2011, EU data showed today. Business • 01 Dec 16
