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By Beatrice Romano

Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.

56 published stories
Czech-Made Cardiac Catheter Aims to Transform Arrhythmia Treatment Across Europe
Health

Czech-Made Cardiac Catheter Aims to Transform Arrhythmia Treatment Across Europe

Clinical trials are testing a novel catheter from Czech company BTL Industries that delivers single, ultra-short energy pulses to heal heart

Audemars Piguet's Ilaria Resta Champions Creativity Amid Luxury Sector Headwinds
Business

Audemars Piguet's Ilaria Resta Champions Creativity Amid Luxury Sector Headwinds

Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet makes its inaugural appearance at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva. CEO Ilaria Resta is launch

Geneva's Watches and Wonders Showcases Luxury Industry's Global Celebrity Strategy
Business

Geneva's Watches and Wonders Showcases Luxury Industry's Global Celebrity Strategy

The Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva has drawn celebrities including Usain Bolt and Patrick Dempsey as brands leverage global ambassadors.

Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya City to Host F1 Circuit and Premier Equestrian Venue
Business

Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya City to Host F1 Circuit and Premier Equestrian Venue

Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya City is developing a hotel complex overlooking a new Formula 1 circuit, including a world-first elevated racetrack co

EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Glass Fibre Made in Third Countries
Business

EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Glass Fibre Made in Third Countries

The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese-produced glass fibre from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand. Industry groups w

Moderate Coffee Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Disorders, Study Shows
Health

Moderate Coffee Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Disorders, Study Shows

New research suggests moderate coffee intake may offer protective benefits for mental health. The study found a J-shaped relationship, where

Hungary's Péter Magyar Charts Pragmatic Course on Chinese Investment
Business

Hungary's Péter Magyar Charts Pragmatic Course on Chinese Investment

Péter Magyar, Hungary's new leader, says he will review Chinese investments but not reverse them. He aims to balance ties with Beijing while

Historic Irish Village Estate Listed for €20 Million Near Dublin
Business

Historic Irish Village Estate Listed for €20 Million Near Dublin

A complete 18th-century village estate in Ireland, The Village at Lyons, is for sale with an asking price of €20 million. The 20-acre County

Meet My Mama: Paris Startup Elevates Home Cooks to Premium Catering Entrepreneurs
Business

Meet My Mama: Paris Startup Elevates Home Cooks to Premium Catering Entrepreneurs

Meet My Mama, founded in Paris, transforms home cooks into professional chefs and entrepreneurs through culinary and business training. The

UK Remote Workers Seek Lower Costs and Sun in Southern Europe
Business

UK Remote Workers Seek Lower Costs and Sun in Southern Europe

A new report estimates 165,000 UK professionals have relocated abroad to work remotely. Southern European nations with dedicated visas, lowe

Research Suggests Week-Long Meditation Retreat Can Alter Brain and Body Biology
Health

Research Suggests Week-Long Meditation Retreat Can Alter Brain and Body Biology

A new study indicates that a seven-day intensive meditation retreat can produce measurable biological changes in the brain and body. Researc

Dark Chocolate's Health Benefits: What European Research Reveals
Health

Dark Chocolate's Health Benefits: What European Research Reveals

Research from institutions like King's College London links cocoa compounds to cardiovascular benefits and slower biological ageing. However