By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
West Nile Virus Prevention: Simple Steps as Cases Rise Across Southern Europe
West Nile virus cases are climbing in southern Europe, with Greece and Italy reporting 21 confirmed infections each. WHO Europe urges preven
Europe's Hiring Mismatch: Employers Seek Yesterday's Talent in an AI-Driven Market
Applications per role have doubled since 2022, yet two-thirds of recruiters say finding qualified talent is harder than a year ago. Many com
Uzbekistan's Economy Grows 8.5% as Services and Investment Surge
Uzbekistan's GDP grew 8.5% in the first half of 2026, fueled by a 16.9% expansion in services and €24.6 billion in investment. Moody's upgra
Syria's Textile Industry Seeks Revival as Aleppo Hosts First Major Trade Fair in Years
Aleppo's Nas Tex 2026 exhibition drew over 300 companies from 20 countries, signalling a potential revival of Syria's textile industry. The
US Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labour, Including EU States
The US will impose new tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 countries, including EU states, over forced labour allegations. The measures replace expiri
US Trade Chief Warns EU Google Fine Threatens Transatlantic Trade Deal
The US Trade Representative warns that the EU's €890 million fine against Google under the Digital Markets Act jeopardizes ongoing trade tal
Poland's Public Debt Surpasses €500 Billion as Borrowing Accelerates
Poland's public debt has climbed above €500 billion, driven by record borrowing needs. The debt-to-GDP ratio rose 4.5 percentage points in Q
AfCFTA's Promise Unfulfilled for African SMEs as Barriers Persist
Nearly a decade after the AfCFTA launch, small businesses still face barriers like poor infrastructure and complex border procedures. Togo a
ECB's September Rate Decision Hinges on Oil Price Trajectory, Lagarde Signals
ECB President Christine Lagarde has indicated that the path of oil prices will be a decisive factor in the September rate decision. The Gove
Florence Opens Italy's First Centre to Combat Digital Addiction Among Youth
Florence has opened Italy's first centre dedicated to digital addiction, named 'Discover – Out of the Shell'. The initiative focuses on prev
ECB Holds Rates at 2.25% as Renewed Iran Conflict Keeps Autumn Hike Possible
The ECB left its deposit facility rate at 2.25% on Thursday, pausing after June's hike. Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has pushed
West Nile Virus Spreads Across Southern Europe: 21 Cases in Greece
Greece has recorded 21 locally acquired West Nile virus infections, most in Attica, with 20 patients developing central nervous system compl