By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Portugal's August car sales jump as EVs capture over a third of market
Portugal's new vehicle registrations jumped 11.3% in August, with 17,209 units sold. Electric cars accounted for 36.1% of the monthly market
Greece battles severe West Nile outbreak as Cyprus urges vigilance
Greece has recorded 290 domestic West Nile virus infections and 24 deaths this season, with Attica accounting for over half of cases. Cyprus
China threatens retaliation over France's fast fashion levy
China has demanded France abandon its new levy on ultra-fast fashion, calling it discriminatory. Beijing warns of unspecified retaliation if
Why Gen Z may not be ready for the workplace, according to managers
Only 6% of managers believe young recruits are workplace-ready, despite 45% of Gen Zers feeling they have the necessary skills. A Hult study
US imposes 100% tariffs on drones to curb Chinese market dominance
The US has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on drones and drone parts, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturers. The move, signed by
US energy giants sign multibillion-dollar Venezuela deals amid sovereignty concerns
US energy firms signed multibillion-dollar deals with Venezuela, granting Washington control over a fifth of its oil reserves. Critics quest
Mobile gaming addiction linked to higher neck and elbow pain in students
A study of 364 medical students in Jordan found that those with mobile gaming addiction were over three times as likely to report neck pain
Iranian rial plunges to record low as dollar tops 22 million tomans
The Iranian rial has lost over 60% of its value since March, with the dollar surpassing 22 million tomans on the free market. The central ba
Dutch central bank shifts 86 tonnes of gold to London amid geopolitical tensions
The Dutch central bank has relocated 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London, citing increasing geopolitical unrest. The move boo
EU trade chief rules out mediating US-Canada trade war
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says the EU cannot mediate in the US-Canada trade dispute. He signals readiness to expand cooperation w
Wegovy pill launches in Germany, first EU market for Novo Nordisk
The Wegovy weight-loss pill is now available in German pharmacies, the first EU country to sell it. The daily tablet costs €170–280 and uses
Spain's August job losses ease as foreign worker regularization cushions blow
Spain shed 162,840 jobs in August, the smallest decline for that month since the pandemic. Unemployment rose by 44,419, but the regularizati