By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
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
Kazakhstan Courts Global Tech Investors for AI Hub as FDI Exceeds €130 Billion
Kazakhstan has accumulated over €130 billion in net FDI, accounting for nearly 70% of all foreign investment in Central Asia. President Toka
Europe Faces Economic Crossroads as Lagarde Urges Action Amid Global Tensions
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns Europe must bolster its economy amid renewed Middle East tensions. EU finance ministers meet in Brusse
Europe's Millionaire Surge: Eastern Europe Leads Growth, UK and France Top in Numbers
Eastern Europe recorded the fastest growth in dollar millionaires in 2025, with Lithuania, Turkey, and Latvia topping the global list. The U
WHO Warns Cancer Cases Could Rise 67% by 2050, Widening Global Care Gap
The WHO projects a 66.7% rise in global cancer cases by 2050, with the highest increases in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Survival r
EU Opens Probe into Chinese Pekin Duck Imports Amid Trade Tensions
The European Commission launched an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese Pekin duck imports following complaints from EU producers. The p
Volkswagen Union Warns of 'Major Conflict' Over 100,000 Job Cuts and Plant Closures
IG Metall warns Volkswagen's management risks a 'major conflict' with workers over plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German pla
Spanish Court Orders BBVA and Ex-Chairman to Stand Trial in Villarejo Scandal
Spain's National Court has ordered BBVA and its former chairman Francisco González to stand trial over alleged illegal contracts with ex-pol
Volkswagen Faces Crucial Talks on 100,000 Job Cuts and Plant Closures
Volkswagen's supervisory board meets Thursday to discuss a restructuring plan that could cut 100,000 jobs and close four German plants. Unio
Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Fuel Supply
Russia has imposed a ban on diesel exports to address a domestic fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on its energy infrastructure. De
Europe's Pet-Friendly Workplaces: Where Dogs and Cats Are Welcome
The UK leads Europe with 64% of job listings allowing dogs, followed by Germany at 45%. A Mars survey of 16,000 workers finds 55% would cons
Obesity Drugs Yield Weight Loss but Not Better Quality of Life, Study Finds
A study of 262 clinical trials involving 100,000 participants found that most obesity drugs do not meaningfully improve quality of life. Gre