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By Beatrice Romano

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

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Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Delayed Meat Allergy Gaining Attention in Europe
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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
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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,

Oil Falls Below $80 as Markets Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal Ahead of G7
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Oil Falls Below $80 as Markets Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal Ahead of G7

Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel on Monday after Trump confirmed a peace agreement with Iran. European markets rallied, with the CAC 40 le

Ibex 35 Breaks 19,000 Barrier as Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz
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Ibex 35 Breaks 19,000 Barrier as Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

The Ibex 35 surged to an all-time high of 19,122 points after the US and Iran reached a framework agreement to end hostilities and reopen th

Iran Deal Offers Little Immediate Relief for Global Oil and Gas Markets
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Iran Deal Offers Little Immediate Relief for Global Oil and Gas Markets

The agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz will not quickly resolve high oil and gas prices. Experts say it could tak

Moderna CEO Warns Europe Lacks mRNA Manufacturing Capacity for Future Pandemics
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Moderna CEO Warns Europe Lacks mRNA Manufacturing Capacity for Future Pandemics

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel warns that continental Europe lacks mRNA manufacturing capacity, leaving it vulnerable to future pandemics or bi

World Cup Excitement: Cardiologists Warn of Heart Risks for Vulnerable Fans
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World Cup Excitement: Cardiologists Warn of Heart Risks for Vulnerable Fans

Intense emotions during World Cup matches can raise heart rates to sprinting levels, posing risks for fans with heart disease. Experts advis

Why Investing in European Football Clubs Has Been a Losing Bet for Decades
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Why Investing in European Football Clubs Has Been a Losing Bet for Decades

Since 1998, the Pelé Index of listed European football clubs has lost roughly 11%, while global equities returned 678%. A €1,000 investment

EU Energy Ministers Consider Releasing Jet Fuel Reserves as Hormuz Crisis Bites
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EU Energy Ministers Consider Releasing Jet Fuel Reserves as Hormuz Crisis Bites

EU energy ministers are preparing to release strategic jet fuel reserves as the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel. Prices have

IMF Chief Georgieva Urges EU to Invest Collectively as Growth Outlook Dims
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IMF Chief Georgieva Urges EU to Invest Collectively as Growth Outlook Dims

The IMF has downgraded its growth projections for Europe and raised inflation forecasts. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urges EU mem

Spain's Inflation Holds at 3.2% for Third Month as Iran Conflict Pressures Prices
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Spain's Inflation Holds at 3.2% for Third Month as Iran Conflict Pressures Prices

Spain's annual inflation rate stayed at 3.2% in May, matching April and March. Transport and package holidays pushed prices up, while food a

UK Competition Watchdog Probes Ryanair Over Family Seating Fees
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UK Competition Watchdog Probes Ryanair Over Family Seating Fees

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into Ryanair's policy of charging families with young children for seat