The eurozone has emerged from recession after 18 months of economic contraction.

The Eurozone had been in recession since the end of 2011.

Across the 17-nation bloc, GDP grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2013, slightly ahead of forecasts.

The growth was widely expected after the German economy rose 0.7% over the period.

New figures from France showed its economy grew 0.5%, also stronger than expected, in the second quarter.

(Source: BBC)