By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Netflix shares slide as engagement and revenue growth slow
Netflix shares dropped more than 5% after its third-quarter earnings failed to reassure investors about slowing engagement and revenue growt
Europe's sleep crisis deepens as heat, tech and work collide
Climate change, unequal healthcare access and an always-on work culture are undermining sleep across Europe. Researchers call for coordinate
Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla merger as rocket firm posts first profit
Elon Musk has signaled support for merging SpaceX and Tesla. SpaceX posted its first quarterly profit since going public, fueled by AI compu
Berlin secures Nvidia AI pact and Amazon's €16bn investment at summit
At the Invest in Germany summit, Berlin secured an AI partnership with Nvidia and a €16 billion Amazon investment. Chancellor Merz urged com
Uzbekistan unveils $12bn US investment push during Rubio's Samarkand visit
Uzbekistan unveiled 54 agreements and proposed projects with US partners worth nearly $12bn during Marco Rubio's visit to Samarkand. The dea
German mortgage rates hit highest level since 2009 amid Iran war inflation fears
Ten-year mortgage rates in Germany have climbed to around 4.5%, the highest since the 2009 financial crisis. The Iran war and resulting infl
Oil holds above $110 as Hormuz tensions keep markets on edge
Brent crude remains above $110 a barrel as geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz sustain a hefty premium. European gas prices stay near
Ryanair CEO O'Leary slams von der Leyen as 'useless' over green rules
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has branded European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 'useless' and the European Parliament a 'ship of
AI model inspired by ChatGPT predicts stroke risk from DNA
A new AI tool based on ChatGPT-style technology analyzes DNA to spot genetic risk factors for ischaemic stroke. It identified 18 genetic var
Roche freezes German expansion plans, citing policy distrust
Roche has put all future investment decisions in Germany on hold, citing political decisions that have destroyed trust. The move comes as Be
France's riot damage bill doubles as insurers brace for claims
At least 3,000 French shops were damaged in weekend riots, double earlier estimates. Insurers are mobilised but have no loss estimate yet. B
French shopkeepers count the cost after nationwide looting spree
Violent protests over living costs and school conditions have left a trail of smashed shops and burnt debris across French cities. Shopkeepe