Economy
Slovenian industrial producer prices rose 3.9% year on year in September
The statistics office reported prices up 0.1% in the month and 3.9% over a year; energy prices rose 6.2% annually.
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Economy
Sri Lanka annual inflation held at 8.1% in September
The NCPI rose 0.11% in the month as food inflation accelerated and non-food inflation eased slightly.
Technology
Gelion reports £2.5m income for FY2026 as sulfur battery work advances
Gelion reported total income of £2.5 million for the audited year ended 30 June 2026, in results published on 21 October, compared with £2.7 million a year earlier. Most income came from government grants and R&D tax incentives.
Economy
Euro area and EU government deficits widen in second quarter
The seasonally adjusted general government deficit reached 3.3% of GDP in the euro area and 3.5% in the EU in the second quarter of 2026, Eurostat reported on 21 October. The ratios were 3.2% and 3.1%, respectively, in the first quarter.
Economy
Italy’s public deficit falls to 3.1% of GDP in 2025
Italy’s general government net borrowing was €69.736 billion in 2025, equal to 3.1% of GDP, according to the Maastricht notification published by Istat on 21 October. That was down from €74.835 billion, or 3.4% of GDP, in 2024.
Fiscal Policy
Malta’s 2025 deficit was 2.1% of GDP and debt 46.3%
The national statistics office reported a 2025 deficit of €505.7 million and Maastricht debt of €11.41 billion.
Climate
Slovenia abstracted 954 million cubic metres of water in 2025
Water abstraction fell 0.3% year on year; surface sources made up 80% of the total.
Technology
Finland to begin monitored hydrogen-electric heavy truck pilot
The SISU ESCALATE demonstrator combines a 650 kWh battery with a fuel cell rated at up to 120 kW.
Business
South Korea’s Boom-Up business week brings 530 global buyers
The 21–22 October event brings together 1,400 Korean companies and targets about USD 200 million in export contracts.
Agriculture
South Korea’s Farmland Bank introduces paperless lease applications
From 21 October, one signature will cover documents and agricultural business registration changes in one place.
Agriculture
South Korea sets origin-label notice rules for online marketplaces
Platforms must explain origin-labelling rules to sellers from 22 October; fines rise for repeated violations.
Business
South Korea puts 15 restructuring firms before investors
The first seven companies presented on 21 October in a two-session briefing; the other eight are scheduled for 28 October.