Brussels, 27/03/2009 (Agence Europe) - According to data collected by the Community's statistical office, Eurostat, internet purchases are increasing in the European Union. In 2008, 32% of all persons aged between 16 and 74 in the EU27 had bought or ordered goods or services online for their private use at least once during the previous twelve months, Eurostat says. The percentage of individuals using the internet for online purchases has continued to grow, from 20% in 2004 to 26% in 2006...