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By Beatrice Romano

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

61 published stories
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

Remote Work Linked to Higher Fertility Rates Across Europe and Beyond, Study Shows
Health

Remote Work Linked to Higher Fertility Rates Across Europe and Beyond, Study Shows

A major international study reveals that when both partners work from home at least one day a week, lifetime fertility increases by 0.32 chi

Business

From Spanish Bankruptcy to Global Water Leader: The Curro Rodríguez Story

Francisco 'Curro' Rodríguez transformed personal bankruptcy into a global business, with his Málaga-founded Ly Company now producing 10 mill

European Drivers Turn to EVs as Fuel Price Volatility Persists
Business

European Drivers Turn to EVs as Fuel Price Volatility Persists

European petrol prices have surged nearly 10% since December, driven by Middle East supply disruptions. Experts note that while electricity

EY Executive: Human Collaboration and Training Key to Unlocking AI's European Business Potential
Business

EY Executive: Human Collaboration and Training Key to Unlocking AI's European Business Potential

EY's Global Managing Partner Jad Shimaly says companies lose up to 40% of AI's productivity gains without proper employee integration. He ad

Brussels Lobbying Intensifies Over Delayed 'Made in Europe' Procurement Rules
Business

Brussels Lobbying Intensifies Over Delayed 'Made in Europe' Procurement Rules

The European Commission's 'Made in Europe' proposal is facing another delay amid intense lobbying from Nordic, Baltic, and non-EU states. Th

Uzbekistan Builds Domestic Pediatric Surgery Hub, Curbing Costly Overseas Referrals
Health

Uzbekistan Builds Domestic Pediatric Surgery Hub, Curbing Costly Overseas Referrals

Uzbekistan has significantly expanded its domestic capacity for complex pediatric surgery, including liver and bone marrow transplants. The

Business

Paraguay's President Urges Swift EU-Mercosur Deal Implementation, Warns of Strategic Mistake

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has urged the EU to provisionally apply the Mercosur trade deal without delay, warning that stalling woul