By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
WHO: 1.5 Million Die Annually from Unsafe Food, Children Most at Risk
The World Health Organization estimates that 860 million people fall ill and 1.5 million die annually from foodborne diseases. Children unde
EU Trade Chief Unveils Plan to Force Supplier Diversification Away from China
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič pledges a new instrument to diversify suppliers and cut dependence on China. The tool may require compa
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Added to Lung Transplant Waiting List
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been added to the lung transplant waiting list after her chronic lung disease worsened. The palace
AI-Designed Universal Vaccine Enters Human Trials, Promising Broad Virus Protection
A team from Cambridge and Southampton universities has created a vaccine using an AI-designed super-antigen. The vaccine targets shared feat
Eurozone GDP Shrinks 0.2% in Q1 2026 as Iran War Disrupts Energy Markets
The eurozone economy shrank by 0.2% in Q1 2026, its first quarterly contraction in over a year. Ireland's GDP plunged 12.1% due to multinati
Greece Cleared to Repay €6.95 Billion in Bailout Loans Ahead of Schedule
The European Stability Mechanism has approved Greece's request to repay €6.95 billion in bailout loans early. The move is expected to reduce
European Markets Open Mixed as AI Stock Sell-Off Hits Asia, South Korea Drops 5%
European markets opened mixed on Friday, with London's FTSE 100 and Frankfurt's DAX falling, while Paris and Madrid edged higher. A sharp se
Lufthansa Boeing 787 Nose Gear Collapse Injures Staff at Frankfurt Airport
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner tipped onto its nose at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, injuring several cabin crew and ground staff. The
OECD Warns Global Steel Overcapacity to Hit 745 Million Tonnes by 2028
Global steel overcapacity is set to rise from 640 million tonnes in 2025 to 745 million tonnes by 2028, according to the OECD. Chinese steel
Hong Kong Delegation Courts Central Asia as China Trade Surges
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee visited Kazakhstan with 75 officials and entrepreneurs. The delegation aims to position Hong Kong as a
Remy Cointreau Profit Plunges 35% but Shares Rally on Turnaround Plan
Remy Cointreau's net profit fell to €78.7 million in the year to March, hit by US and Chinese tariffs and a strong euro. Shares surged 12% o
Amazon Invests €10 Billion in Europe, Adding 25,000 Jobs and Warehouse Robots
Amazon announces €10 billion investment to modernize its European fulfilment network. The plan includes 25,000 new jobs and autonomous robot