By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Record First Cross-Border Trade in Years
Azerbaijan's customs data shows exports to Armenia reached approximately $5.75 million in early 2026. Analysts view the limited trade as a s
South Korea Leads Global Market Rebound as Iran Ceasefire Holds
South Korea's KOSPI index has gained over 51% year-to-date, leading a dramatic global market rebound after a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire in
Gut Microbiome Patterns Could Predict Parkinson's Disease Risk Years in Advance
A new study reveals that distinct patterns in gut bacteria can identify individuals at risk of developing Parkinson's disease years before s
US Businesses Begin Filing for Refunds on Tariffs Deemed Unconstitutional
A US government portal has opened for businesses to reclaim billions paid in tariffs imposed under Donald Trump, which the Supreme Court rul
Katowice to Host 2026 European Economic Congress, Central Europe's Premier Business Forum
The 18th European Economic Congress will be held in Katowice, Poland, from 22-24 April 2026. The forum is a major platform for shaping econo
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Emerges as Strategic Shield for European Airlines
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could protect European carriers from volatile oil prices while cutting emissions by up to 90%. EU regulation
Projected European Wealth in 2030: Stability at the Top, Persistent Gaps
Ireland is projected to top Europe's GDP per capita rankings by 2030, though its figures are distorted by multinational activity. The core r
EU Chemical Alliance Urges Probe into Chinese Firm's UK Plant Acquisition
A coalition representing 90% of EU titanium dioxide production has formally requested the European Commission investigate Chinese LB Group's
Trump's North Sea Drilling Critique Meets UK Energy Reality
Donald Trump has criticised the UK for not expanding North Sea oil and gas extraction. However, independent analyses indicate new drilling w
Czech-Made Cardiac Catheter Aims to Transform Arrhythmia Treatment Across Europe
Clinical trials are testing a novel catheter from Czech company BTL Industries that delivers single, ultra-short energy pulses to heal heart
Audemars Piguet's Ilaria Resta Champions Creativity Amid Luxury Sector Headwinds
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet makes its inaugural appearance at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva. CEO Ilaria Resta is launch
Geneva's Watches and Wonders Showcases Luxury Industry's Global Celebrity Strategy
The Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva has drawn celebrities including Usain Bolt and Patrick Dempsey as brands leverage global ambassadors.