By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Why European fuel prices stay high despite softer crude oil
European pump prices stay high even as crude oil retreats from peaks. Limited refining capacity and diesel shortages keep costs elevated, ad
Why global bond yields are rising but stocks stay resilient
Long-term government bond yields have surged to levels not seen in years, yet stock markets remain near records. The reason may be that yiel
Portugal enters final talks with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa over TAP stake
Portugal's government will negotiate with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa over their binding offers for TAP. The sale could reach 49.9% of
Brazil's EU envoy rejects meat audit as trade row escalates
Brazil's EU ambassador says audits of its meat exports are unnecessary, rejecting Brussels' concerns over antibiotic use. The European Commi
New Zealand authorizes MDMA therapy for severe PTSD patients
New Zealand has approved pharmaceutical-grade MDMA for treating severe PTSD, making it the second country after Australia to do so. The deci
Saharan dust cloud prompts health warning across Portugal
A cloud of dust from North Africa is set to degrade air quality across mainland Portugal, especially in central and southern regions. The DG
Meet the NERDs: Young Europeans who've given up on retirement
Nearly half of UK Gen Zers don't engage with their pensions, and 12% have stopped saving altogether. The 'Never Ever Retiring Demographic' r
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs in record industry restructuring
Volkswagen will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030, about 15% of its global workforce, in the largest auto industry restructuring on record. The cuts
AI reveals migraine may be multiple conditions, not one
A Norwegian study used machine learning to identify migraine sufferers without headache data, uncovering four distinct biological subtypes.
Azerbaijan's public-private push: new model for growth
Azerbaijan is turning to public-private partnerships to diversify its economy and attract foreign capital. Projects span renewable energy, d
Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in largest layoffs since pandemic
Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, in its biggest layoffs since the pandemic. The company aims to streamline managem
Africa's food systems forum: bridging capital gaps for agri-SMEs
At the Africa Food Systems Forum, experts highlight the gap between pledged billions and funding reaching local agri-SMEs. Meanwhile, Kinsha