By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Spain's menopause drug shortage exposes wider EU supply gaps
A shortage of the menopause spray Lenzetto has triggered wider supply problems for hormone replacement therapies in Spain and beyond. Patien
Poland's economic boom faces its toughest test yet
Poland has become one of the EU's fastest-growing economies, but its model faces mounting challenges. A special debate from Warsaw explores
Russia rebuffs transparency calls as second Siberian plague case reported
Russian authorities insist there is no epidemic risk after a lab worker died of plague in Siberia, but reports of a second case have prompte
Lenzetto menopause spray returns to Spanish pharmacies in November
Gedeon Richter says Lenzetto will be available again in Spain from mid-November. The company warns that global supply constraints could stil
Madrid vs Latin America: where housing costs really bite
Madrid's housing prices per square metre exceed those in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Bogotá and São Paulo. Yet lower wages in Latin American
Mercedes global sales drop 6% as electric vehicle demand hits record
Mercedes-Benz global sales fell 6% in Q3 2026, hit by a 31% drop in China. Record electric vehicle sales, up 61%, and growth in Europe and N
Trump and Putin to discuss Siberian plague case as Russia rejects outside help
Trump says he will discuss the suspected plague case in Siberia with Putin. Russian authorities insist the situation is under control and re
Russia turns to Vietnam for jets as seized Western fleet crumbles
Russia has asked Vietnam to lease passenger jets with crews and maintenance as its seized Western fleet deteriorates. Nearly a fifth of Russ
IMF chief signals return to austerity as global debt nears 100% of GDP
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says governments can no longer rely on growth to solve debt problems. Global public debt could exceed 100% of
India raises rates for first time in three years as Iran conflict stokes inflation
The Reserve Bank of India raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, the first hike in over three years. The move comes as the Iran c
Siberia plague case is isolated, Belgian virologist says
Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst calls the Siberian plague case an isolated incident, though the laboratory link makes it more serious. He
Spain's Verifactu e-invoicing delay gives SMEs breathing room but clouds rollout
Spain has delayed Verifactu e-invoicing until 2028, giving SMEs and self-employed more time to adapt. Yet uncertainty over technical require