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A recent report from Nova TV highlights Bulgaria's software sector's steady growth and economic importance, even amidst changes in the wider tech scene.

In a recent Eurobarometer survey focused on European citizens' perceptions of statistical data provided by Eurostat, Bulgaria emerged as the country with the highest level of skepticism towards information supplemented with statistical indicators.

Eurostat's recent publication on Wednesday showed insights into hourly labour costs across the European Union (EU) in 2023, indicating a notable rise compared to the previous year. The average hourly labour costs for the entire economy were estimated at EUR 31.8 in the EU and EUR 35.6 in the euro area, marking an increase from EUR 30.2 and EUR 34.0, respectively, in 2022.

Eurostat's 2021 data indicates that Bulgaria housed the three regions within the European Union exhibiting the highest standardized death rates.

The latest data released by Eurostat, the official statistical office of the European Union, reveals that Bulgaria continues to grapple with the lowest purchasing power within the EU, while Luxembourg maintains its position at the top with the highest purchasing power.

A new economic reality has emerged in the Greek housing market amid the prolonged financial crisis, with a notable portion of the nation's residential inventory now under the ownership of institutional or foreign investors. This trend is underscored by statistical data, revealing an 11.3% decline in homeownership rates from 2005 to 2021.

Eurostat data on price trends at European level - Food inflation remains high

Greece lags in the EU in terms of internet speed, despite the significant investments that have been made in recent years, according to Eurostat data for 2023.

The country comes last (with only 2.9%) In terms of the ranking of countries with the highest percentage of enterprises with "fast" connections, according to Eurostat data for 2023.

In the year 2022, Romania and Bulgaria emerged with the lowest consumer prices for goods and services within the European Union (EU), showcasing a remarkable 41% below the EU average, according to data released by the National Statistical Institute of Romania on Friday.

Recent figures from Eurostat, cited by the Institute for Market Economy, highlight Bulgaria's progression to 62% of the average European income and standard of living. This updated data for 2022 reflects a 12% growth over the past five years, signaling a positive trend for the country's economic standing.