This series has been published since 1997. First as Rapid Reports - First Release and since the end of May 2000 under the present title.
This series covers only the most topical fields of statistics. Each release contains the most basic data and charts which are important as short-term indicators for various macroeconomic analyses. First Release is prepared immediately after the processing of the statistical survey and sent to the users by e-mail or fax.
The contents can also be accessed via the Internet. Individual issues of the First Release are usually published monthly.
