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  • Midlands at the Heart of UK’s High-Emissions Workforce: One in Five Workers in Polluting Industries

    A recent analysis reveals that one in five workers in the East and West Midlands were employed in the UK’s highest-emission industries in 2021, surpassing the national average. These findings shed light on the regional variations in the workforce’s exposure to the government’s ambitious target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The data,…

  • Sweet News for Germany: 12.9 Kilograms of Chocolate Per Person Produced in 2022

    As the holiday season kicks off, Germany indulges its sweet tooth, with a staggering 1.09 million tons of chocolate confections produced in 2022, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year. According to the latest data from the Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis), this translates to a mouthwatering 12.9 kilograms of chocolate per person, approximately equivalent to…

  • German Exports Experience Marginal Dip in October 2023 Amid Global Economic Flux

    In the wake of economic uncertainties, Germany’s export performance exhibited a slight contraction in October 2023, with a 0.2% decrease compared to September 2023. According to preliminary data from the Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis), this dip was mirrored in imports, which saw a 1.2% decline over the same period. The global economic landscape continues to influence…

  • Spain’s Industrial Production Slightly Contracts in October 2023

    The National Institute of Statistics of Spain has released the latest data on the Industrial Production Index (IPI) for the month of October 2023. Here are the key highlights from the results: https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736145519&menu=ultiDatos&idp=1254735576715

  • Mild End of 2022 Eased Energy Crisis for Finnish Households

    According to Statistics Finland, the energy consumption for housing in 2022 decreased by approximately 4 terawatt-hours (TWh) compared to the previous year. The high prices during the autumn energy crisis led to conservation measures, coupled with the fact that the year experienced milder temperatures. The combined effect resulted in housing energy consumption falling to just…

  • Economic Outlook for Italy – Years 2023-2024

    Italy’s GDP is expected to grow by 0.7% in both 2023 and 2024, showing a slowdown compared to 2022. In the two-year forecast period, the GDP increase would be mainly supported by the contribution of domestic demand net of inventories (+0.8 percentage points in 2023 and +0.7 p.p. in 2024), while the contribution of net…

  • Germany: Facts about Advent: Import of Christmas Trees in 2022 Declines by -24.5% Compared to Previous Year

    The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has released insights into the Advent season and the upcoming Christmas period. The import of fresh Christmas trees to Germany continued to decline in 2022. A total of 1.8 million trees were imported, marking a 24.5% decrease compared to the previous year. This also represents a significant drop of…

  • Security Advisory: Vulnerability Discovered in SolarWinds Platform

    The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding a critical vulnerability found in the SolarWinds Platform. Risk and Affected Systems: The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-40056, poses a risk of remote arbitrary code execution. It impacts SolarWinds Platform versions earlier than 23.4.2. Summary: This flaw allows malicious actors to compromise data confidentiality…

  • Belgium’s Economic Indicators Show Resilience Despite Global Challenges

    he National Bank of Belgium (NBB) has released its latest economic indicators, revealing a mixed but resilient performance for the country in the face of global economic challenges. Here are the key highlights from the data published on the NBB website: Real GDP Growth: Consumer Prices and Inflation: Labour Market: Business and Consumer Confidence: External…

  • Finland’s Household Debt Averages €94,400 in 2022, Real Decrease Despite Nominal Growth

    According to the latest corrected release from Statistics Finland on the 2022 Debt Statistics, households with debt in Finland had an average debt of €94,400 in the said year. The corrected figures, released on December 1, 2023, reveal adjustments made to the initial publication on July 4, 2023. Despite nominal increases in average debts and…

  • Finland to Temporarily Close Entire Eastern Border for National Security

    The Finnish government has decided to close the Raja-Jooseppi border crossing starting Wednesday night, November 30, 2023. With this decision, all border crossings on the Finnish-Russian land border will be closed until December 13. During this period, international protection cannot be sought at the Finnish-Russian land border crossing points. The decision was made during an…

  • Italy’s Economic Growth Registers Modest Increase in Q3 2023

    Italy’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023, expressed in chain-linked values with the reference year 2015, adjusted for calendar effects and seasonally adjusted, showed a modest growth of 0.1% compared to both the previous quarter and the third quarter of 2022. As of October 31, 2023, the quarterly growth rate of…

  • Business Insights and Impact on the UK Economy: 1 December 2023

    1. Main Points: 2. Headline Figures: 3. Business Insights and Conditions Survey Data: https://www.ons.gov.uk/redir/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpbmRleCI6MSwicGFnZVNpemUiOjEwLCJwYWdlIjoxLCJ1cmkiOiIvcmVsZWFzZXMvYnVzaW5lc3NpbnNpZ2h0c2FuZGltcGFjdG9udGhldWtlY29ub215MWRlY2VtYmVyMjAyMyIsImxpc3RUeXBlIjoicmVsZWFzZWNhbGVuZGFyIn0.zjdWSKCh0Qj0jDKZz0ZNf22kwjdwN7VDZ5wh8uB43qM

  • Guidelines for Secure AI System Development Issued by NSA, NCSC-UK, CISA, and Partners

    The National Security Agency (NSA), UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), U.S Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and other collaborators have jointly released a “Guidelines for Secure AI System Development,” a Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI). The report aims to assist developers, providers, and system owners in creating, deploying, and operating secure Artificial Intelligence (AI)…

  • U.S. Treasury Proposes Guidance to Sustain U.S. Manufacturing Boom in Batteries and Clean Vehicles, Enhance Energy Security

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed guidance on the clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This initiative aims to reduce costs for consumers, stimulate U.S. manufacturing, and fortify energy security by establishing resilient supply chains in collaboration with allies and partners. Since the enactment…

  • Apple Products Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, Urgent Security Advisory Issued

    In a recent advisory, France’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) highlighted serious security concerns in various Apple products, including Safari, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The identified vulnerabilities could lead to unauthorized access compromising user data confidentiality and enabling arbitrary code execution. The risks associated with these vulnerabilities are not theoretical – according to the official…

  • Sweden’s Service Trade Surges in Q3 2023

    Sweden experienced substantial growth in service trade during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with a particularly strong performance in service exports across various sectors, leading to an improvement in the service trade balance. In Q3 2023, service exports saw a remarkable 19% increase, outpacing the 5% growth in…

  • Spain’s Non-Hotel Tourist Accommodation Sees 7.3% Increase in Overnight Stays in October 2023

    The latest data from Spain’s Survey of Occupancy in Non-Hotel Tourist Accommodations (EOAT) for October 2023 reveals a notable 7.3% surge in overnight stays compared to the same month in 2022. Cumulative overnight stays since January have grown by 3.9%, surpassing those of the same period in 2019 by 4.6%. Key Figures – Tourist Apartments…

  • Insurance and Pension Companies’ Capital Investments – 3rd Quarter 2023

    During the third quarter of 2023, the market value of assets invested by insurance and pension companies decreased to 6,794 billion SEK, down from the previous quarter’s 6,951 billion SEK. However, compared to the third quarter of 2022, the market value has increased from 6,355 billion SEK. Key Highlights for the Quarter: Life Insurance and…

  • French National Accounts – Third Quarter 2023 Detailed Results

    In the third quarter of 2023, France experienced a slight decline in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 0.1%, accompanied by a 0.2% decrease in household purchasing power per consumption unit. Here are the key details: GDP and Components: External Trade: Household Income and Savings: Corporate Sector: Public Finances: Revisions: https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/7710230