By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
French diesel tops €2.41 as European fuel costs reach unprecedented highs
French diesel prices reached a new record of €2.41 per litre on Sunday, according to AFP. EU average petrol and diesel prices also hit all-t
Volvo taps Škoda's Klaus Zellmer to lead turnaround
Volvo Cars has appointed Klaus Zellmer, current Škoda boss, as its next CEO, effective by October 2027. He will take over from Håkan Samuels
From Munich dorm room to global shelves: Can Air Up outgrow its viral moment?
Air Up has sold 15 million bottles and 200 million flavor pods since 2019. CEO Cristina Kenz says the next challenge is moving from viral hy
ECB urges EU to tighten crypto rules and restrict dollar stablecoins
The ECB has urged the EU to adopt tougher crypto regulations and limit dollar-backed stablecoins. The move aims to safeguard the euro's role
EU fuel prices hit record highs as diesel refining costs set to peak in October
EU average petrol and diesel prices hit record highs in September, with diesel at €2.159 per litre. ECB experts say refining margins for die
easyJet cabin crew in Portugal announce strikes for October and December
easyJet cabin crew in Portugal have voted to strike from 2-6 October and 19-23 December. The action could ground around 500 flights in Octob
Women in Europe's health sector earn 19% less per hour, WHO finds
Women make up 77% of Europe's health and care workforce but earn 19% less per hour than men. The gap widens at higher pay levels, reflecting
Uzbekistan readies state giants for stock market listings
Uzbekistan's state investment fund is preparing major telecom, aviation, and energy companies for public listings. Uztelecom is the most adv
Revolut weighs dual listing in London and New York for IPO
Revolut is exploring a dual listing in London and New York for its long-awaited IPO. Founder Nik Storonsky cites the deeper US market but ac
Moscow places Nestlé and Auchan Russia units under state-appointed control
Russia has placed the Russian units of Nestlé, Auchan and other Western-linked companies under temporary administration. The move tightens M
EU finance chiefs confront energy shock and inflation as sanctions deadlock persists
Eurozone finance ministers gather in Dublin as energy costs and inflation rattle the bloc. EU ambassadors remain deadlocked over renewing Ru
Asian markets rally on Wall Street gains and falling crude prices
Asian markets mostly climbed Friday, tracking a Wall Street rebound and lower oil prices. Japan's Nikkei gained 1.9% after the central bank