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An almost deserted shopping centre in Dresden, eastern Germany. Eurozone GDP fell 0.6% in the final three months of 2020. AFP
An almost deserted shopping centre in Dresden, eastern Germany. Eurozone GDP fell 0.6% in the final three months of 2020. AFP
Eurozone economy contracted less than expected in fourth quarter of 2020
Employment rate rose in final three months of last year despite Covid-19 restrictions