By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
UK Police Arrest Eight in Probe Targeting Drug-Facilitated Rape of Partners
Eight men have been arrested in the UK as part of an investigation into drug-facilitated sexual assault against their partners. The operatio
CMA CGM Launches World's Largest LNG Container Ship on Asia-Europe Route
CMA CGM has launched the CMA CGM Notre Dame, the world's largest LNG-powered container ship, on its flagship Asia-Europe route. The vessel,
EU Auto Sector Split Over Local Content Rules to Counter China
The EU's Industrial Accelerator Act aims to shield the bloc's car industry from Chinese competition by favoring EVs with high European conte
Transatlantic Jobs Divergence: US Hiring Slumps as Eurozone Unemployment Stays at Record Low
US nonfarm payrolls grew by only 57,000 in June, missing forecasts by a wide margin. Meanwhile, eurozone unemployment remained at a record l
Etiquette Coach Jamila Musayeva on Why Manners Matter in Modern Business
Etiquette expert Jamila Musayeva argues that cultural awareness and business manners are essential skills in today's global economy. She emp
Where Europe's Young Hold the Most Wealth: A Tale of Family and Housing
The median net wealth of people aged 16 to 34 stands at €24,600 in the euro area, but national figures vary dramatically. Experts point to f
EU Expert Warns of Imminent Health Crisis in Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes
An EU expert coordinating the bloc's response in Venezuela warns of a looming health crisis as rescue operations shift to medical assistance
Asian Tech Stocks Tumble as Chip Sell-Off Spreads; European Markets Flat Ahead of US Jobs Data
Asian stock markets dropped on Thursday, led by a sell-off in chip stocks that hit South Korea's Kospi hardest. European indices opened flat
Spain's Jobless Total Drops Below 2.3 Million for First Time Since 2008
Spain's registered unemployment fell to 2,291,982 in June, the lowest since January 2008. Social security membership hit a record 22.47 mill
Wall Street's Love Affair with Big Tech Falters as AI Spending Spooks Investors
The Magnificent Seven tech stocks suffered their worst month in years, erasing $2.3 trillion in value. Investors are rotating capital away f
Fed's Warsh Signals Rate Decision in Four Weeks as ECB Faces Stubborn Inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced a rate decision in four weeks at the ECB Forum in Sintra. The ECB raised rates in June, but infl
Russian Gas Imports to EU Rise Despite Phase-Out Law, ACER Reports
Russian gas imports into the EU rose 7% for pipeline and 11% for LNG in early 2026, according to ACER. LNG imports surged 17% after the Marc