By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
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
US payrolls fall by 23,000 in July as Iran conflict weighs on hiring
US payrolls unexpectedly fell by 23,000 in July, with revisions shaving 103,000 jobs from May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%
Italy and France to host global summit on addiction recovery
Italy and France have announced an international summit on addiction prevention and recovery, set for 23 October 2026 at the San Patrignano
Volkswagen's biggest shareholder demands urgent competitiveness overhaul
Porsche SE, Volkswagen's largest shareholder, calls for urgent action to boost competitiveness. The company faces intense competition from C
Cyprus welcomes Meridiam's stake in Greece–Cyprus power link
Cyprus has welcomed French investor Meridiam as majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector. Energy Minister Michalis Damianou call
Sydney Towle, TikTok influencer who documented rare cancer, dies at 26
Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old TikTok influencer, has died after a three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer. Her fami
Diageo cuts $1bn in costs as new CEO resets growth outlook
Diageo has unveiled a $1bn cost-cutting and restructuring plan under new CEO Dave Lewis. The drinks giant now expects low-single-digit growt
Washington to pay RWE €1.06 billion to scrap US offshore wind leases
RWE will receive $1.22 billion from the US Interior Department to relinquish offshore wind leases off New York, California, and Louisiana. T
easyJet accepts €6.6bn Apollo takeover, keeping EU ownership limits
easyJet has accepted a £5.7bn (€6.6bn) cash takeover from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management. The deal, priced at £7.15 per sha
Nigeria's crypto framework and the push to turn remittances into investment
Nigeria is advancing a regulatory framework for virtual assets, aiming to boost transparency and investor confidence. The move could also he
Birth order linked to disease risk in large European study
First-born children face higher risks of autism, ADHD, and allergies, while younger siblings are more prone to substance abuse and gastroint
Nintendo profits jump 54% on Switch 2 demand and Mario movie success
Nintendo's net profit surged 53.5% in the April-June quarter, helped by strong Switch 2 demand and the Super Mario movie. Sales fell 9.5% bu