By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Europe's Late Start in Metal Recycling Threatens Energy Transition Goals
Europe is 25 years late to the metal recycling game, according to industry leaders at the European Economic Congress 2026. The continent's p
Samsung Workers Protest in South Korea Over Bonus Dispute Amid AI-Driven Profit Surge
Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers protested at its chip complex in Pyeongtaek, demanding higher bonuses and threatening a strike. The
Katowice Economic Congress Opens with Call for European Self-Sufficiency
The 18th European Economic Congress in Katowice opened with a focus on economic self-sufficiency and resilience. Former Polish PM Jerzy Buze
Third Cancer Patient Dies After Medication Overdose at Burgos Hospital
A third cancer patient has died after receiving an overdose at the University Hospital of Burgos in northern Spain. The error occurred in De
Druzhba Pipeline Restart Unblocks EU Loan for Ukraine After Three-Month Halt
Slovakia's Economy Ministry confirmed oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline resumed early Thursday. The restart ends a three-month standoff
Tesla Posts Profit Rise but Growth Fears Persist as Musk Pivots to Robots and Robotaxis
Tesla reported a 17% profit increase in Q1, but revenue fell short of expectations. CEO Elon Musk is betting heavily on robotaxis, humanoid
EU Energy Chief Warns of Prolonged Price Hikes from Middle East Conflict
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns the energy crisis will cause sustained price increases for months or years. The European Commissi
Kazakhstan Halts Oil Shipments to Germany via Russia Citing Technical Disruption
Kazakhstan's energy minister confirmed the suspension of oil transit to Germany via Russia for May, citing technical constraints. The minist
Germany Slashes 2026 GDP Forecast to 0.5% as Iran War Disrupts Energy Markets
Germany's government has cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast from 1% to 0.5%, citing the Iran war's energy shock. Italy followed with a similar
Lufthansa Group Cuts 20,000 Flights as Soaring Fuel Costs Reshape European Air Travel
The Lufthansa Group is cancelling 20,000 flights, primarily unprofitable short-haul routes, through October to save over 40,000 tonnes of je
EU Proposes Energy Vouchers, Social Tariffs, and VAT Cuts to Shield Vulnerable Households from Price Surge
The European Commission calls on EU governments to provide energy vouchers, income support, and social tariffs for vulnerable households. It
Kazakhstan Aims to Become Central Asia's Food Processing Powerhouse
Kazakhstan plans for value-added products to dominate its agricultural exports by 2028. The country is a top EU supplier of sunflower meal a