By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Which European nations rely most on imported crude oil?
Fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent above $100, raising concerns for Europe's energy security. Eurostat data shows which
Madrid's Formula 1 race sends holiday rental prices soaring to €20,000
Madrid's return to the Formula 1 calendar has sparked a surge in holiday rental prices, with some apartments near the circuit listed at €20,
Bruegel economist backs EU limits on subsidies for Chinese investors
Alicia García-Herrero, an economist at Bruegel, defends the EU's new legislation limiting subsidies for foreign companies investing in Europ
Kazakhstan's AIFC courts global investors as rivals eye its model
At Astana Finance Days 2026, the AIFC showcased its growth to global investors managing over $26 trillion. Governor Renat Bekturov says othe
Very hot drinks linked to higher oesophageal cancer risk in UK study
A 14-year study of nearly one million UK adults found that those who drink beverages at 65°C or above face nearly three times the risk of oe
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus reaffirm plan to pipe Cypriot gas to Europe
At a summit in El Alamein, the leaders of Egypt, Greece and Cyprus renewed support for sending Cypriot gas to Europe through Egyptian LNG fa
Qatar's deficit doubles to €5bn in Q2 as LNG disruption hits revenue
Qatar's budget deficit more than doubled to €5bn in Q2 2026, pushing first-half shortfall above the full-year forecast. LNG delivery disrupt
European gas prices surge as IEA urges strategic reserves
European wholesale gas prices have climbed above €79 per megawatt-hour, the highest since early 2023, as Middle East conflict disrupts LNG s
Oil tops $100 as US-Iran strikes rattle Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel after US forces destroyed Iranian tankers and Tehran retaliated with missile strikes. The Strait
Thai authorities probe Bangkok clinic after British influencer's death
Thai authorities are investigating a Bangkok clinic after a British influencer died following a penis enlargement procedure. The case has ra
Champagne harvest halves, but cellars cushion the blow
This year's Champagne grape harvest is expected to be about half the normal size, the smallest since the 1980s. Producers can draw on reserv
ECB set to hike rates again, but the rationale is far from clear
The European Central Bank is almost certain to raise its deposit rate to 2.5% on Thursday. Yet with core inflation easing and energy prices