By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Paris Mint to Launch Solid Gold Marianne Coins for Investment
The Paris Mint will sell solid gold Marianne coins from June 16, the first investment-grade gold coins in over a century. They aim to democr
Household Saving Rates Across Europe: Sweden and Hungary Lead, Greece in Negative Territory
Sweden and Hungary top European household saving rates at 14.7%, while Greece is the only country where households spend more than they earn
Job Insecurity and Poor Care Quality Drive Nurses to Quit in Spain and Across Europe
A study of over 20,000 nurses in Spain reveals that 39.6% intend to leave the profession within ten years, with job insecurity and perceptio
Spain Confirms Second Hantavirus Case, Twelve in Quarantine in Madrid
Spain's health ministry has confirmed a second hantavirus case in Madrid, linked to a cruise-ship outbreak. Twelve other individuals remain
Portugal's Meo Sues State for €82 Million Over Huawei 5G Ban
Meo, part of Altice Portugal, is suing the Portuguese state for €81.7 million over a 2023 resolution that effectively banned Huawei from 5G
Ebola Alert in Lombardy: Two Suspected Cases After Return from Uganda
Two humanitarian aid workers from Lombardy developed Ebola-like symptoms after returning from Uganda. They are being tested at Milan's Sacco
UAE Adviser Warns Europe: Strait of Hormuz Instability Is a Direct Energy Threat
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, told the GLOBSEC conference in Prague that the Strait of Hormuz crisis is a Europ
WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo as Outbreak Spreads to Uganda
The WHO has raised the Ebola risk in DR Congo to 'very high' with 82 confirmed cases and 177 suspected deaths. The rare Bundibugyo virus has
French Trade Minister Warns China Against Destroying Europe's Industry
France's Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, warns China that destroying Europe's industry would backfire. The EU is set to debat
EU and Mexico Sign Updated Trade Deal to Diversify Away from US and China
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday
UAE-Backed Programme Expands Assessment of Uzbekistan's Public Institutions
Uzbekistan has expanded a UAE-backed programme assessing state institutions, with 41 ministries and agencies reviewed this year. The initiat
EU Industry Chief Urges Companies to Diversify Supply Chains Amid China Tensions
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has called on European businesses to diversify their supply chains, warning against total relianc