By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Fed raises rates for first time since 2023 in unanimous vote, defying Trump
The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, the first hike since July 2023. The unanimous 12-0 vote defies
TotalEnergies' fuel price cap sparks competition row in France
TotalEnergies' fuel price cap of €1.99 per litre has drawn complaints from independent stations and supermarkets, who say it distorts compet
Seoul and Central Asia forge 30-year partnership on minerals and supply chains
South Korea and the five Central Asian republics held their first heads-of-state summit in Seoul, adopting a 30-year cooperation framework.
Russia's rural doctor rules leave 1,500 residency spots empty
Russia's new rules requiring medical graduates to commit to regional hospital postings before enrolment have left 1,500 residency places unf
Spain's housing gap: wages rise, but home prices outpace them
A new analysis shows that while salaries across Spain vary by about €10,000 a year, the price of a 90 m² home can differ by nearly €383,000.
Kazakhstan moves beyond raw materials to build a broader export base
Kazakhstan is reducing its reliance on raw commodity exports, with processed goods up nearly 18% year on year. The government is courting in
Saudi Arabia silent on European oil shipment delays after pipeline attack
Saudi Arabia has not commented on reports that it cancelled or delayed crude shipments to European refiners after drone strikes on its East-
Von der Leyen: AI in healthcare must stay human, never replace doctors
In her State of the Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen stressed that AI should support doctors, not replace them. She highlighted AI's poten
Fed set to raise rates as Warsh faces pressure from Trump
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years. Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure from
Even low-level air pollution disrupts sleep, study finds
A study of 100,000 app users across 32 cities found that a 10 μg/m³ rise in fine particulate matter boosts coughing by 2.4% within five days
Why European savings are bankrolling America's AI boom
Eurozone households hold around €440 billion in US technology companies, helping finance America's AI boom. ECB chief Christine Lagarde warn
Uzbekistan and South Korea deepen ties with $12bn project pipeline
Uzbekistan and South Korea are strengthening their Special Strategic Partnership with a nearly $12bn pipeline of projects. The focus is on c