By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Inside Gianni Infantino's World Cup Empire: Cash, Power, and Politics
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under unprecedented scrutiny as the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Allegations of political alignment with the
Tashkent Investment Forum Opens with German President Visit and US Business Push
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Tashkent for trade talks as the Tashkent International Investment Forum opens. Albania a
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon Reduces Duties to Support Ill Wife Awaiting Lung Transplant
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is reducing his royal duties to care for his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has been placed on a lung t
Berlin Blocks UniCredit's Hostile Commerzbank Bid as Shares Surge
Germany, a 12% shareholder in Commerzbank, has rejected UniCredit's hostile public exchange offer, calling it aggressive. The Italian bank's
Uzbekistan's Special Economic Zones Drive Manufacturing and Logistics Growth
Industrial production in Uzbekistan's special economic zones surged 42.7% in the first nine months of 2025. The zones are drawing manufactur
UNICEF: Nearly Every Child Faces Climate-Driven Health Threats Across Europe and Beyond
UNICEF reports that nearly every child globally faces climate-related health threats, including heatwaves, floods, and air pollution. Over 1
UniCredit's Hostile Bid for Commerzbank Nears Expiry Amid Political and Legal Tensions
UniCredit's €35 billion hostile bid for Commerzbank ends Tuesday, with the Italian bank claiming over 30% acceptance. German politicians and
World Cup 2026: Health Teams Monitor Measles and Ebola as Six Million Fans Cross North America
The 2026 World Cup across three countries brings unique health challenges. A Georgetown-led team monitors measles, dengue, and Ebola. Wastew
Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers Across Europe: Malta Leads, Germany Lags
The average age of first-time homebuyers across 23 European countries is 31.3 years, ranging from 28 in Malta to 34.7 in Switzerland and Gre
Turkic States Push for Economic Integration from Energy to AI
The Organisation of Turkic States held its third competition forum in Shusha, Azerbaijan, focusing on harmonising antitrust rules and foster
Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Delayed Meat Allergy Gaining Attention in Europe
Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially fatal meat allergy caused by tick bites, not by bacteria or viruses. Symptoms can appear hours after eat
Uzbekistan Unveils €75 Billion Investment Portfolio at Tashkent Forum
Uzbekistan will showcase €75 billion in investment projects at TIIF 2026, focusing on energy, transport, and digital infrastructure. Over 3,