By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Why a child who plays alone may be perfectly content
A US study of 473 children aged 9-11 finds that those who choose to play alone often still feel they belong. The key is whether they value b
How to watch the August 12 solar eclipse without damaging your eyes
Europeans will see a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, but looking at the sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage.
Jeff Bezos in talks to buy Liverpool stake as US investors reshape UK football
Jeff Bezos is reportedly in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool FC, with a deal possibly announced within days. The move highlights growing Am
Uzbekistan scales up critical minerals output as global demand surges
Uzbekistan is ramping up production of critical minerals essential for EVs, semiconductors, and renewables. With 76 projects worth €2.4bn, t
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo passes 2,000 deaths as response struggles
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has now killed more than 2,000 people, approaching the record set in 2018-2020. Health workers are striking o
Exercise's role in Parkinson's care grows as muscle–brain signals emerge
A review in Neuroprotection highlights exerkines—molecules released by muscles during exercise—that may protect neurons and reduce inflammat
Kazakhstan's crypto amnesty aims to lure digital assets back onshore
Kazakhstan has introduced a three-year tax exemption on crypto income for investors who move assets to licensed domestic platforms. The move
Revolut secures full French banking licence to expand across Western Europe
Revolut Bank S.A. has received a full French banking licence from the ECB and ACPR. The licence will allow the digital bank to serve custome
Why Different Mosquito Species Prefer Different Human Scents
A study in iScience found that different mosquito species are attracted to different people based on unique skin bacteria and chemical compo
Oil climbs as US-Iran talks stall over Strait of Hormuz demands
Brent crude gained 1% on Monday as traders weighed Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran demands sanctions relief and
Poland overtakes Belgium and Sweden to become EU's sixth-largest economy
Poland's nominal GDP hit €922.9 billion in 2025, making it the EU's sixth-largest economy, ahead of Belgium, Sweden, and Ireland. It leads C
Ceuta doctors report rapes of migrant girls after border surge
At least five migrant girls under 14 have been treated for suspected rape in Ceuta following last week's border surge. Doctors warn of a 'he