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By Beatrice Romano

Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.

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WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo as Outbreak Spreads to Uganda
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WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo as Outbreak Spreads to Uganda

The WHO has raised the Ebola risk in DR Congo to 'very high' with 82 confirmed cases and 177 suspected deaths. The rare Bundibugyo virus has

French Trade Minister Warns China Against Destroying Europe's Industry
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French Trade Minister Warns China Against Destroying Europe's Industry

France's Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, warns China that destroying Europe's industry would backfire. The EU is set to debat

EU and Mexico Sign Updated Trade Deal to Diversify Away from US and China
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EU and Mexico Sign Updated Trade Deal to Diversify Away from US and China

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday

UAE-Backed Programme Expands Assessment of Uzbekistan's Public Institutions
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UAE-Backed Programme Expands Assessment of Uzbekistan's Public Institutions

Uzbekistan has expanded a UAE-backed programme assessing state institutions, with 41 ministries and agencies reviewed this year. The initiat

EU Industry Chief Urges Companies to Diversify Supply Chains Amid China Tensions
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EU Industry Chief Urges Companies to Diversify Supply Chains Amid China Tensions

EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has called on European businesses to diversify their supply chains, warning against total relianc

Spain Eases Hantavirus Quarantine for Negative Contacts After 28 Days
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Spain Eases Hantavirus Quarantine for Negative Contacts After 28 Days

Spain's Public Health Commission has approved a new protocol allowing hantavirus contacts who test negative to finish their 42-day quarantin

Egypt to Become Eastern Mediterranean Gas Hub as Cypriot LNG Flows to Europe via QatarEnergy Deal
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Egypt to Become Eastern Mediterranean Gas Hub as Cypriot LNG Flows to Europe via QatarEnergy Deal

QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement with Egypt to develop Cypriot offshore gas fields and export liquefied natural gas to Eu

German Business Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises Despite Energy Market Strains from Iran Conflict
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German Business Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises Despite Energy Market Strains from Iran Conflict

Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose to 84.9 points in May, surprising economists who had predicted a decline. The modest uptick sugges

Leonardo Wins €320M Deal to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Bolstering Italy's Gulf Role
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Leonardo Wins €320M Deal to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Bolstering Italy's Gulf Role

Leonardo has secured a €320 million contract to provide naval combat systems for Kuwaiti patrol vessels. The deal, signed with Abu Dhabi Shi

Leonardo to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Deepening Italy's Gulf Ties
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Leonardo to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Deepening Italy's Gulf Ties

Leonardo has signed a €320 million contract to supply naval combat systems for eight new Kuwaiti patrol vessels built in the UAE. The deal s

European Markets Rise as US-Iran Talks Offer Hope, Oil Stays Above $100
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European Markets Rise as US-Iran Talks Offer Hope, Oil Stays Above $100

European indexes gained on Friday as signs of progress in US-Iran talks steadied markets. Oil stayed above $100 a barrel with Strait of Horm

Where Europe's Richest 0.1% Earn the Most: Estonia Leads EU at 8.3%
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Where Europe's Richest 0.1% Earn the Most: Estonia Leads EU at 8.3%

The richest 0.1% in Europe capture 4.5% of all income on average, but their share ranges from 1.6% in the Netherlands to 10.2% in Georgia. E