By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Spain's Rental Crisis: 71% Now See Mortgages as Better Value Than Renting
Seven in ten Spaniards now consider mortgages more cost-effective than renting. The Fotocasa report reveals rising fears of a housing bubble
Spain's Rental Crisis: 71% Now See Mortgages as Better Value Than Renting
Seven in ten Spaniards now view mortgages as more financially sound than renting, driven by record rental hikes. The Fotocasa report also sh
Norovirus Outbreak in Central Portugal Linked to Youth Football Tournament
A norovirus outbreak has sickened at least 122 people in central Portugal, with 80 cases linked to a youth football tournament in Caldas da
Oil Surges as US-Iran Clashes Threaten Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Brent crude rose 3.9% to $78.96 per barrel after US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian mar
Europe's Single Market Inertia Risks Political and Economic Decline, Warns BusinessEurope Chief
BusinessEurope's new president Maciej Witucki warns that Europe must urgently implement existing plans for the single market and energy tran
Freezing Pyjamas Won't Save You: What Actually Works to Beat Europe's Heat Without AC
Freezing your pyjamas offers only fleeting relief during heatwaves. Nighttime heat is a growing health risk across Europe, especially in nor
Global Oil Demand Set for First Annual Drop Since COVID-19 as Gulf Crisis Deepens
Global oil demand is projected to contract by 1 million barrels per day in 2026, marking the first annual drop since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calabria Defies US Pressure to Keep Cuban Doctors in Italy's Poorest Region
Calabria, Italy's poorest region, employs over 200 Cuban doctors to staff remote hospitals amid a severe healthcare worker shortage. US offi
Apollo Outbids Castlelake for EasyJet with £5.7bn Offer, Regulatory Hurdles Remain
EasyJet's board backs Apollo's £5.7bn takeover bid, abandoning a previous agreement with Castlelake. The offer values the airline at £7.15 p
Lagarde Urges EU to Confront Weaknesses and Build on Strengths Amid Global Turmoil
ECB President Christine Lagarde says Europe must confront its weaknesses and leverage its strengths in a volatile global landscape. She spok
Volkswagen's 2030 Plan: Halving Models, Cutting Capacity, but Job Fears Remain
Volkswagen announced a major restructuring plan through 2030, including halving its model lineup and reducing production capacity to nine mi
Scaleup Growth in Europe: Latvia, Portugal, and Greece Lead the Pack
Latvia, Portugal, and Greece recorded the highest scaleup growth in the EU between 2023 and 2024. Ireland, Sweden, and Denmark lead in scale