By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Record fuel prices in Portugal trigger road protests
Diesel prices in Portugal reached an all-time high on Monday, prompting protests on the 25 de Abril Bridge and a go-slow convoy to the Sines
Young brains' adaptability may fuel post-injury epilepsy, study finds
A study in Experimental Neurology found that younger brains, while more adaptable after traumatic injury, may be more prone to developing se
EDF in talks to acquire British supplier So Energy as UK retail market consolidates
EDF Energy is in talks to buy So Energy, a British supplier with 300,000 customers. The deal would boost EDF's scale in a market where it ha
China injects €46bn into state banks and insurers as growth slows
China's finance ministry is leading a 360 billion yuan (€46.1bn) capital injection into eight state-owned banks and insurers. The move aims
Turkey raises 2026 inflation forecast to 28.4% amid Middle East conflict
Turkey's new medium-term programme projects 28.4% inflation by end-2026, up from 16% previously. The central bank attributes about seven per
Pesticide poisoning affects nearly half of global farmers annually
Between 402 and 433 million farmers are poisoned by pesticides annually, affecting 46% of the global farming population. Southern Asia and E
Breastfeeding linked to fewer antibiotic-resistance genes in infant gut
Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a lower abundance and diversity of antibiotic-resistance genes in infants' gut microbiota. Human
STIHL chief urges Germans to work 40 hours without extra pay
Nikolas Stihl, chairman of chainsaw maker STIHL, warns Germany's industrial base is eroding. He proposes a 40-hour working week without extr
Shein's Hong Kong IPO flop signals shift in fast-fashion investor sentiment
Shein's Hong Kong IPO valued the company at $27 billion, 70% below its 2022 peak. Investors are increasingly wary of ESG risks, from chemica
Fitch lifts Portugal's credit rating to A+ with stable outlook
Fitch has raised Portugal's sovereign debt rating from A to A+, with a stable outlook. The agency highlights improved public finances and ro
STIHL chairman: Germany must reform or lose its industrial base
Germany has lost 15% of industrial production in eight years, warns STIHL chairman Nikolas Stihl. He calls for a 40-hour week without pay ri
Ancient Parchment DNA Reveals Sheep Pox Virus History
Researchers extracted ancient DNA from medieval manuscripts, uncovering traces of the deadly sheep pox virus. The virus has plagued livestoc