In the week ending 3 January 2020, the decrease of EUR 3.3 billion in gold and gold receivables (asset item 1) reflected quarterly revaluation adjustments as well as a net purchase of gold coin amounting to EUR 1 million by one Eurosystem national central bank.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to finance the modernisation of Grupo Ruiz’s bus fleet by facilitating EUR 27.5 million for the introduction of 173 safer, less polluting and more modern vehicles.
The composite cost-of-borrowing indicators for new loans to corporations[1] and for new loans to households for house purchase[2] remained broadly unchanged in November 2019, at 1.55% and 1.47%, respectively. In the same month, the euro area composite interest rate for new deposits with agreed maturity from corporations showed no change at 0.00%, while the one for new deposits with agreed maturity from households remained […]
Eurojust heralds a new phase in its development, as it officially becomes the European Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, with the application of the Eurojust Regulation as the new legal basis.
From 1 January 2020, the maximum sulphur content of marine fuels is reduced to 0.5% (down from 3.5%) globally – reducing air pollution and protecting health and the environment.
As of 1 January 2020, Rijeka (Croatia) and Galway (Ireland) will hold the title of European Capital of Culture for one year.
In the week ending 27 December 2019 gold and gold receivables (asset item 1) increased by EUR 1 million owing to transactions in gold by two Eurosystem central banks.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing EUR 185m for modernising regional rail in Greater Berlin.
Thanks to the digital single market, online shopping has become much safer and easier.
The State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM) in Romania has now fully implemented the upgrade of its front office IT system, improving the e-filing for designs.
