By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
European Stocks Surge in 2026: AI, Defense, and Hydrogen Drive Gains
Sivers Semiconductors leads European stocks with a 947% surge, fueled by AI photonics demand. French satellite operator Eutelsat gains 64% a
Weekend Work in Europe: Balkan and Mediterranean Nations Lead the Way
More than one in five European employees work weekends, with rates exceeding 30% in Greece, Cyprus, and North Macedonia. Business owners are
Long-Hantavirus: Survivors Face Months of Lingering Symptoms
A study of 21 hantavirus survivors in Chile found all still had symptoms 3-6 months after hospital discharge. Fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, an
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Passengers Return Home for Quarantine Across Europe
European passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius have returned to their home countries. They face 42-day quarantines and medical
Energy Giants' Q1 Windfall Revives European Calls for Windfall Tax
European oil majors posted massive Q1 profits as the Iran conflict drove energy price volatility. Governments from Berlin to Paris are pushi
Portuguese Liqueur Maker Defeats Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute Over 'LV' Logo
A Portuguese liqueur producer, Licores do Vale, has prevailed in a trademark dispute with Louis Vuitton over the use of the initials 'LV'. T
Emotional Connection Key to Female Orgasm, Spanish Study Finds
Researchers from Loyola Andalucía and Granada universities found that the emotional dimension of orgasm is the most influential factor for s
French Farmers Block Lyon Refinery in Protest Over Soaring Fuel Costs
Around 50 farmers in the Lyon region blockaded a TotalEnergies refinery and motorway on Monday, protesting soaring fuel costs tied to the Mi
Saudi Aramco Profit Surges 25% as Iran Conflict Disrupts Hormuz Oil Flows
Saudi Aramco's first-quarter profit jumped 25% to $32.5bn, driven by higher crude prices amid the Iran war. The company redirected exports v
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Economic Gains vs. Environmental Fears
The EU-Mercosur free-trade agreement took provisional effect in May, linking over 700 million consumers. It is expected to boost EU exports
Rising Childhood Obesity in UK Linked to Height Gains, Widening Inequality
A study from Oxford and UCL finds that height gains in British children are driven by rising obesity, not improved health. The UK leads Euro
Political Standoff in Spain Nearly Blocked Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship
The MV Hondius anchored off Tenerife after a tense standoff between regional and central authorities. President Clavijo threatened to block