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Increase in Hotel Stays in October Driven by Foreign Guests in Norway
New figures from accommodation statistics reveal a 1.8% year-on-year increase in hotel stays in Norway from October last year to October this year. A substantial surge in foreign hotel stays resulted in overall growth in the number of overnight stays. In October this year, there were 1.9 million overnight stays in Norwegian hotels, with nearly…
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Decrease in Construction and Civil Engineering Production Index in Norway
Norway has witnessed a 0.4% decrease in the production index for construction and civil engineering activities in October 2023 compared to September 2023. This downturn is reflected across various sectors: Analysts attribute the decline to factors such as variations in workdays and public holidays. The overall production index, serving as a key economic indicator, experienced…
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Retail Sales in Germany Rise by 1.1% in October 2023
According to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), retail sales in Germany experienced a 1.1% increase in real (seasonally and calendar-adjusted) terms and a 0.7% increase in nominal (not seasonally adjusted) terms in October 2023 compared to September 2023. However, in a year-on-year comparison with October 2022, the retail sector saw a slight…
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Cyber Security Alert: Three High-Severity CVEs Affecting ownCloud
The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a Cyber Security Alert highlighting three high-severity Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) impacting ownCloud, an open-source software designed for file sharing and synchronization in distributed and federated enterprise environments. The identified CVEs and their respective impacts are as follows: https://www.ncsc.govt.nz/news/cves-affecting-owncloud/
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Economic Growth Across Finnish Regions in 2022
According to preliminary data from Statistics Finland, regional value-added, measured at constant prices, increased in a significant number of provinces in 2022. Kainuu, Lapland, and Satakunta experienced the highest growth, driven by both processing and service sectors. Key Highlights: Regional Value-Added Growth: Sectoral Analysis: Employment Trends: Note: The data is based on Statistics Finland’s regional…
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German Import and Export Prices – October 2023
In October 2023, German import prices experienced a substantial year-on-year decrease of 13.0%, with a marginal increase of 0.3% compared to the previous month. Conversely, export prices saw a 2.4% decline year-on-year and a slight dip of 0.1% from the previous month. Import Prices: Export Prices: Methodological Note: https://www.destatis.de/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2023/11/PD23_457_614.html
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France Sees Robust Job Growth Across Sectors in Q3 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, France experienced significant growth in salaried employment across various sectors, according to recent data. Here are the key highlights: https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2496914
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Consumer and Business Confidence in Italy – November 2023
In November 2023, Italy observes diverse signals from the sentiment of economic operators: among consumers, there is an estimated increase in confidence (the index rises from 101.6 to 103.6), while the composite indicator of business confidence decreases from 103.9 to 103.4. Consumers show a widespread improvement in opinions both on personal and general economic situations.…
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Construction Statistics, Great Britain: 2022
The latest construction statistics for Great Britain in 2022 reveal significant developments in the industry: These statistics provide a comprehensive overview of the construction industry’s performance, reflecting growth in output, new orders, and employment, alongside challenges such as increased insolvencies. The data serves as a valuable resource for assessing the economic health and trends within…
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Violence Against Women and Girls: Research Update – November 2023
The latest research update on violence against women and girls (VAWG) provides valuable insights into ongoing and upcoming initiatives addressing this critical issue. 1. Overview of VAWG Research: 2. Latest Research Highlights: https://www.ons.gov.uk/redir/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpbmRleCI6MywicGFnZVNpemUiOjEwLCJwYWdlIjoxLCJ1cmkiOiIvcmVsZWFzZXMvdmlvbGVuY2VhZ2FpbnN0d29tZW5hbmRnaXJsc3Jlc2VhcmNodXBkYXRlbm92ZW1iZXIyMDIzIiwibGlzdFR5cGUiOiJyZWxlYXNlY2FsZW5kYXIifQ.XqxOcRf8sc_A0FtYSmZ1KN1RmtHoa3QU3alUpwaWBz0
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Robust Economic Recovery Across Norwegian Counties in 2021
In 2021, all Norwegian counties experienced substantial economic rebound, offsetting much of the previous year’s downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Points: https://www.ssb.no/nasjonalregnskap-og-konjunkturer/nasjonalregnskap/statistikk/fylkesfordelt-nasjonalregnskap/artikler/kraftig-vekst-i-fylkene-i-2021
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Neptune Strike 23: Sweden Enhances Military Cooperation in Baltic Region
In mid-November, Swedish marine forces, alongside U.S. and Polish units, participated in NATO’s Neptune Strike 23 exercise in Poland. The primary focus was on leading ground-targeting combat aircraft, showcasing NATO-Sweden collaboration in the Baltic Sea area. Key Points: https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/2023/11/neptune-strike-23-med-sikte-pa-mal/
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French Household Confidence Improves in November 2023
In the latest monthly household confidence survey for November 2023, French households show a slight improvement in confidence, although it remains relatively low. The synthesized indicator rose by 3 points to reach 87, still well below the long-term average of 100 (between January 1987 and December 2022). Key Points: While the improvement in confidence is…
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Australian Retail Trade Dips Slightly in October 2023, Significant Changes Ahead
Australia’s retail sector experienced a minor setback in October 2023, with a 0.2% month-on-month decrease in seasonally adjusted estimates. However, compared to the same month last year, retail trade rose by 1.2%, indicating a positive year-on-year trend. Key Highlights: While the minor monthly decline is noteworthy, the impending cessation of the Retail Business Survey and…
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Belgian Business Landscape: Mixed Signals in November 2023
The National Bank of Belgium (NBB) has released key insights into Belgium’s economic climate: Monthly Business Survey – November 2023: Resilient Confidence Belgium’s business confidence rebounded in November, led by positive trends in the business-related services and trade sectors. Business Survey Indicators: Quarterly Business Survey on Credit Conditions – October 2023: Tightening Credit Conditions The…
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Italy’s Foreign Trade Update – October 2023
In October 2023, Italy’s trade with non-EU27 countries witnessed a simultaneous increase in both exports (+6.3%) and imports (+3.1%). Monthly export growth encompassed all major industry groups, notably driven by increased sales of non-durable consumer goods (+9.7%) and capital goods (+6.4%). Import-wise, excluding energy (-1.7%), all groups experienced positive momentum, particularly durable consumer goods (+9.7%),…
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Increase in Business Investments in Sweden in Q3 2023
Statistics Sweden’s Investment Survey reveals a 6% surge in the investment pace among businesses during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Key highlights from the survey indicate a total increase of 6%, equivalent to SEK 5.0 billion, in business investments during Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022. Despite this…
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EU and Canada Strengthen Ties and Address Global Challenges in Summit
The European Union and Canada underscored their shared commitment to common values and global challenges during the recent EU-Canada Summit held on November 23 and 24. Hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in St John’s, Newfoundland, the summit featured discussions led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel.…
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Best Practices for Security in Critical Infrastructures: A Comprehensive Guide for Suppliers
In an effort to enhance the security of critical infrastructures, a set of best-practice recommendations has been introduced to outline essential security requirements for suppliers of products and services. These recommendations aim to be a guiding document for agreements between operators of critical infrastructures and their suppliers, encompassing service providers and manufacturers. The document, developed…
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CERT-FR Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu’s Linux Kernel
The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding several vulnerabilities identified in the Linux kernel of Ubuntu. These vulnerabilities, tracked under the reference CERTFR-2023-AVI-0977, were disclosed in various security bulletins released by Ubuntu. Document Management: Risks: The identified vulnerabilities pose the following risks: Affected Systems: The Ubuntu versions impacted by these…