By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% as Inflation Steadies Amid War Fallout
The Bank of England left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting. UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, be
Shipping Sector Cautious on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Despite US-Iran Deal
A US-Iran framework deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 60 days, but shipping leaders say confidence is shattered. Sea mines, hi
Oil Prices Slide as US and Iran Sign Interim Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. European
Heatwaves in France: 5,400 Annual Deaths and Deepening Social Inequalities
Heatwaves in France cause an estimated 5,400 deaths annually, with risks rising sharply for heart attacks and kidney failure. Disadvantaged
Eurozone Mortgage Rates: From Malta's 2.08% to Latvia's 4.18%
Mortgage rates in the eurozone range from 2.08% in Malta to 4.18% in Latvia, despite a single ECB benchmark. Variable-rate loans dominate in
Tashkent Forum Unveils Roadmap for Investment and Growth with New Financial Centre
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a new international financial centre operating under English common law. The Tashkent In
Europe's Heatwave Survival Guide: Simple Steps to Stay Safe as Temperatures Soar
Heatwaves are among Europe's deadliest weather events, but most heat-related illness is preventable. Simple measures like staying indoors du
European Lawsuits Accuse Social Media Giants of Harming Children
Civil lawsuits in France and Italy allege social media algorithms contribute to child suicide and self-harm. A UK family has joined a US wro
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Recovers After Successful Lung Transplant
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has undergone a successful lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet. She will remain hospi
Denmark's Clever runs 500 staff with zero managers: a radical experiment in self-management
Clever, Denmark's largest EV charging network, operates with no bosses, no middle managers, and no job titles since 2025. Co-founder Casper
Living Together Reshapes Gut and Oral Microbiomes, Italian Study Finds
People living together share significant portions of their gut and oral microbiomes, with romantic partners exchanging up to 44% of oral mic
BMW Slashes 2026 Profit Forecast as China Slump and Middle East Tensions Bite
BMW has cut its 2026 profit outlook, forecasting a significant decline in pre-tax earnings. The German carmaker blames weakening demand in C