Europe & Eurasia
New Zealand's Household Living Costs Up 6.2 Percent
TEHRAN (ANA)- The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 6.2 percent in the 12 months to the March 2024 quarter, which followed a 7 percent increase in the 12 months to the December 2023 quarter, according to the statistics department Stats NZ.
Slovenia's Jobless Rate Falls to Historic Low
TEHRAN (ANA)- Slovenia's jobless rate fell to a historic low of 3.1 percent in March, down by 0.6 percentage point from the same period last year, latest figures show.
Spain's Public Debt Tops 1.6 Trillion Euros
TEHRAN (ANA)- Spain's public debt exceeded 1.6 trillion euros (1.7 trillion U.S. dollars) in February, according to data published by the Bank of Spain.
Greece's Primary Budget Surplus Exceeds Target in 2023
TEHRAN (ANA)- Greece reported a better-than-expected primary budget surplus of 1.9 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) last year.
Nokia's Net Sales Drop 19 Percent in Q1
TEHRAN (ANA)- Finland's telecommunications company, Nokia, reported a 19-percent drop in net sales in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, according to the Nokia Corporation Interim Report for Q1.
Over 21% of People in Germany Facing Risk of Poverty
TEHRAN (ANA)- Around 17.7 million people, or 21.2% of Germany’s total population faced the imminent danger of poverty in 2023, according to a report by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Albania's Trade Deficit Widens in March
TEHRAN (ANA)- Trade deficit in March reached 42 billion Albanian lek (around 440.2 million U.S. dollars), increasing by 8.3 percent year-on-year, the country's Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) said.
UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 5.4% in 2023
TEHRAN (ANA)- UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.4 percent in 2023, largely due to a reduction in the amount of gas used in power stations, according to official data.
Slovenia's Economy Expected to Grow 0.9 Percent in 1st Quarter
TEHRAN (ANA)- Slovenia's economy is expected to expand by 0.9 percent in the first quarter of 2024, the central bank said.
Inflation in UK Shops Falls to Lowest Level since 2021
TEHRAN (ANA)- Annual inflation for shop prices in the United Kingdom (UK) dropped to 1.3 percent in March, the lowest level in more than two years, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) announced.
