BRUSSELS, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 0.6% in both the euro area and the EU during the fourth quarter of 2017, compared with the previous quarter, according to figures published by Eurostat, the EU statistical office Wednesday Over the whole year 2017, the GDP grew by 2.5% in both zones, it said. During the fourth quarter of 2017, the GDP in the United States increased by 0.6% compared with the previous quarter. (end) nk.rk