By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Oil Prices Surge as Iran Halts Talks and Threatens Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices rose sharply on Monday as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz. The
Europe's Road Freight Industry Grapples with Fuel Costs and Aging Workforce
Road freight contributes over €400 billion annually to the EU economy, yet fuel costs eat up 30% of operators' expenses. The industry faces
Asian Tiger Mosquito Reaches Berlin: Assessing the Health Risks
The Asian tiger mosquito has been detected in Berlin and several cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. Climate change and increased travel are d
Poland Surges Ahead as Eastern Germany's Economic Catch-Up Stalls
Eastern Germany's decades-long economic catch-up with the west is stalling, according to the 2026 Competitiveness Report. Poland, by contras
Why Your Grocery Bill Stays High Even as Inflation Slows Across Europe
Food inflation has dropped sharply from its 2023 peak, but European grocery prices are still nearly a third higher than before the pandemic.
WHO Chief Visits DR Congo Ebola Epicentre to Push for Community-Led Response
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Ituri province on Saturday to bolster the response against a rare Ebola strain. The outbreak
EAEU Trade Turnover Hits €80 Billion as Bloc Pushes Digital Integration
Intra-EAEU trade turnover exceeded €80 billion last year, with forecasts of €85 billion in 2025. Leaders in Astana discussed AI integration
EU Shifts Toward Harder Line on China as Trade Imbalances Persist
The European Commission considers current trade ties with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift
Portugal Fuel Prices Drop 12 Cents per Litre Starting Monday
Fuel prices in Portugal are set to decrease by 12 cents per litre starting Monday, according to Anarec. The actual reduction could be smalle
ECB Rate Hike Looms as Eurozone's Top Four Economies Report Stubborn Inflation
Inflation accelerated in the eurozone's four largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices. The data strengthens the case for the
Chevron Seeks Stake in Greek Offshore Gas Block as EU Energy Focus Shifts East
Chevron has applied to join exploration of Block 10 in the Ionian Sea, a move that could enhance Greece's position in regional energy securi
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Surges Across Europe, New Data Reveals
Reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse material are surging across Europe, with Europol and national authorities struggling to keep pace