
Eurostat: Unemployment in the Eurozone falls to a historic low, down to 6.1% in January
The eurozone economy grew faster than forecast at the end of 2025, while Spain’s strong performance and Germany’s return to growth are supporting the labor market
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Lithuanian unemployment rate at 6.4% in January, above EU average
Unemployment in Lithuania reached 6.4% in January, a decrease from December but still 0.6 percentage points higher than the European Union average of 5.8%, according to Eurostat.

Cyprus records lowest inflation in eurozone as prices stay flat
Euro area annual inflation is expected to reach 1.9 per cent in February 2026, up from 1.7 per cent in January, according to a flash estimate by Eurostat.

Albania Faces Youth Emigration Crisis
Albania continues to suffer from a significant outflow of its population, particularly young people under 35, with Eurostat data showing approximately 44,000 Albanians emigrated to EU countries in 2024.

Higher Discrimination Reported by Foreigners in Cyprus
Eurostat data reveals that foreigners in Cyprus are three times more likely than Cypriots to report discrimination when accessing public services, reflecting a broader EU trend where people born abroad feel more discriminated against.

Eurostat Data Reveals Significant Gender Pension Gap in EU
New Eurostat data for 2024 indicates that the average pension for women in the European Union was nearly a quarter lower than for men, with minimal differences observed in only a few countries.

One in four Cyprus transport jobs tied to foreign firms
Nearly one in four transport workers in Cyprus is employed by a foreign multinational, double the EU average, according to new figures from Eurostat. Specifically, the European Union’s statistical off

EU construction output recovers in December after autumn slump
Seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.9 per cent in the euro area and by 1.2 per cent in the EU in December 2025, compared with November 2025, according to Eurostat. In November 2025, production in construction had fallen by 1.5 per cent in both the euro area and the EU. Compared with December […]

Cyprus unemployment remains well below EU average
Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.2 per cent in January 2026, remaining well below both the euro area and EU averages, according to Eurostat. The statistical office of the European Union said the euro area unemployment rate declined to 6.1 per cent in January 2026 from 6.2 per cent in December 2025 and […]

Businessnaftemporikinewsbeast9h ago2 sources Inflation Remains High in Greece Driven by Food and Services
Inflation in Greece remains elevated due to rising costs in food and services, with ongoing concerns about energy prices and the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the economy.

EU Pension Gap: Women Receive 25% Less Than Men, Eurostat Reports
New data from Eurostat reveals a significant pension disparity in the European Union, with women over 65 receiving 25% less in pension benefits than men. The report highlights the substantial difference in retirement income across the bloc.

EU Investment Levels Decline by 1.9 Percent Amid Cooling Economic Activity
Eurostat figures indicate that the European Union experienced a 1.9 percent decrease in gross fixed capital formation in 2024 compared to the previous year, reflecting a slowdown in economic activity.

EU trade surplus with US hits €200bn as exports climb
The European Union exported €554.0 billion worth of goods to the United States and imported €354.4 billion during 2025, resulting in a €199.6 billion trade surplus, according to Eurostat. Compared with 2024, both exports and imports increased by 3.4 per cent and 4.8 per cent respectively, reflecting continued strength in transatlantic trade. In the first […]

Significant Decline in the Proportion of People Living in Cold Homes
Since the introduction of the reduction in utility costs in 2013, the affordability of energy supplies for households has improved significantly in Hungary. Based on the latest Eurostat survey, the Oe

Diesel car registrations plunge as electric vehicles surge
New diesel car registrations in the European Union have fallen by 67 per cent over the past decade, while battery-only electric vehicles now account for 13.9 per cent of new sales, according to data published by Eurostat for January 2025. The 2025 edition of Key figures on European transport presents comprehensive data on the transport […]

EU Reports €28 Billion Trade Surplus in Final Quarter of 2025
The European Union achieved a significant trade surplus of €28.4 billion in the last quarter of 2025, as exports to non-EU countries continued to exceed imports, according to Eurostat.

Businessobservadorin-cyprus3h ago2 sources Eurozone and EU Unemployment Falls in January
Unemployment in the Eurozone and EU decreased in January, with Eurostat reporting 12.928 million unemployed in the EU and 10.770 million in the Eurozone. Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic, and Malta recorded the lowest unemployment rates.

Eurostatas: metinė infliacija euro zonoje vasarį – 1,9 proc.
Metinė infliacija euro zonoje 2026 m. vasario mėnesį sudarė 1,9 proc., išankstinį vertinimą skelbia Eurostatas.

Nearly Half of Greeks Cannot Afford a Week's Vacation Annually
Despite Greece's image as a top tourist destination, almost half of its citizens cannot afford even one week of vacation per year, according to recent Eurostat data for 2024.

Romania and Luxembourg are EU's Atypical Countries for Immigrants
Official Eurostat data for 2024 shows that Romania and Luxembourg are the only EU member states where the number of immigrants from other EU countries was higher than the number of immigrants from outside the EU.
Greek Inflation at 2.9% in January
Eurostat reported that Greek inflation stood at 2.9% in January, indicating the country's economic performance for the month.

Cyprus Among Top EU Nations for Importing Services from Abroad
Eurostat data reveals that Cyprus is among the leading EU countries in importing services from non-EU nations, indicating a high reliance on cross-border supply and the presence of natural persons.

Eurostat Data Reveals European Countries' Fixed-Term Contract Rates
Eurostat has published data on the prevalence of fixed-term employment contracts across European Union and other European countries, highlighting which nations have rates significantly above average.

Kristina Ruseckienė. The Traps of Longevity: We Will Live Longer, But Will We Have the Means?
Lithuanian life expectancy is growing the fastest in the entire European Union (EU) – according to the latest Eurostat data, the average life expectancy in Lithuania already reaches about 77.6 years. Residents are paying more and more atten...