By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Portugal's migraine care gap leaves millions without treatment
Nearly two million people in Portugal suffer from migraine, yet many remain undiagnosed and untreated. Studies show 42% of women with sympto
TAP privatisation: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted their final bids for a 44.9% stake in TAP. The Portuguese government will now assess the offers
AIIB pledges to double annual financing to €17.6bn by 2030
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank aims to double annual financing to €17.6bn by 2030. At its Doha meeting, it highlighted climate res
BMW's €2bn German investment and AI push aim to restore profitability
BMW plans €2bn investment in German production, including a new battery plant. The carmaker will cut 20% of management roles and use AI to s
Washington presses Europe to tap more oil reserves as prices climb
Washington says several European countries have delivered only a fraction of the oil they pledged to release. As crude hovers near $100 a ba
Italy's inflation climbs to 4.2% in September, highest in three years
Italy's annual inflation reached 4.2% in September, the highest since 2023, propelled by surging energy prices and fresh food costs. Consume
UK second-quarter growth revised up to 0.5% on services strength
Britain's economy expanded by 0.5% in the second quarter, up from an initial 0.4% estimate, driven by professional and scientific services.
EU automakers' supply chains face AI-driven competition for chips and metals
A new study finds Europe's carmakers face their biggest supply-chain risk from relying on a few countries for chips and critical materials.
Spain's mental health gap: too few psychologists, long waits, high costs
Spain has only six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, far below the European average of 18. Public waiting lists stretch for months,
Germany secures exemption for Deutsche Börse venues in EU market reform
Germany has secured an exemption for some Deutsche Börse trading venues from EU-level supervision, according to sources. The carve-out, inse
Portugal's fuel surge: who bears the brunt as prices top €2
Fuel prices in Portugal have risen by up to 62 cents per litre since the Middle East conflict began. Fisheries, agriculture, and transport a
Air pollution adds minutes to marathon finish times, study finds
Higher nitrogen dioxide levels on race day are linked to slower marathon times, especially for non-elite runners. The study analyzed 2.7 mil