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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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Spain Eases Hantavirus Quarantine for Negative Contacts After 28 Days
Health

Spain Eases Hantavirus Quarantine for Negative Contacts After 28 Days

Spain's Public Health Commission has approved a new protocol allowing hantavirus contacts who test negative to finish their 42-day quarantin

Egypt to Become Eastern Mediterranean Gas Hub as Cypriot LNG Flows to Europe via QatarEnergy Deal
Business

Egypt to Become Eastern Mediterranean Gas Hub as Cypriot LNG Flows to Europe via QatarEnergy Deal

QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement with Egypt to develop Cypriot offshore gas fields and export liquefied natural gas to Eu

German Business Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises Despite Energy Market Strains from Iran Conflict
Business

German Business Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises Despite Energy Market Strains from Iran Conflict

Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose to 84.9 points in May, surprising economists who had predicted a decline. The modest uptick sugges

Leonardo to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Deepening Italy's Gulf Ties
Business

Leonardo to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Deepening Italy's Gulf Ties

Leonardo has signed a €320 million contract to supply naval combat systems for eight new Kuwaiti patrol vessels built in the UAE. The deal s

Leonardo Wins €320M Deal to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Bolstering Italy's Gulf Role
Business

Leonardo Wins €320M Deal to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Bolstering Italy's Gulf Role

Leonardo has secured a €320 million contract to provide naval combat systems for Kuwaiti patrol vessels. The deal, signed with Abu Dhabi Shi

European Markets Rise as US-Iran Talks Offer Hope, Oil Stays Above $100
Business

European Markets Rise as US-Iran Talks Offer Hope, Oil Stays Above $100

European indexes gained on Friday as signs of progress in US-Iran talks steadied markets. Oil stayed above $100 a barrel with Strait of Horm

Where Europe's Richest 0.1% Earn the Most: Estonia Leads EU at 8.3%
Business

Where Europe's Richest 0.1% Earn the Most: Estonia Leads EU at 8.3%

The richest 0.1% in Europe capture 4.5% of all income on average, but their share ranges from 1.6% in the Netherlands to 10.2% in Georgia. E

EU and Mexico Finalize Trade Deal Update to Remove Barriers
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EU and Mexico Finalize Trade Deal Update to Remove Barriers

The European Union and Mexico are set to sign an updated trade agreement on Friday, eliminating remaining barriers in raw materials, agricul

French Appeals Court Convicts Air France and Airbus of Manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris Crash
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French Appeals Court Convicts Air France and Airbus of Manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris Crash

A French appeals court convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228 people. The

EU to Mandate Chip Supplier Diversification for Carmakers After Nexperia Crisis
Business

EU to Mandate Chip Supplier Diversification for Carmakers After Nexperia Crisis

The EU is set to force carmakers like Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault to diversify chip suppliers under new legislation. The move follow

Stellantis Unveils €60 Billion Plan for 60 New Models by 2030, Including Budget EV from Pomigliano
Business

Stellantis Unveils €60 Billion Plan for 60 New Models by 2030, Including Budget EV from Pomigliano

Stellantis will launch 60 new models by 2030, investing €60 billion. A fully electric car under €15,000 will be produced at Pomigliano d'Arc

UK Signs First G7-GCC Trade Deal, Expected to Boost Economy by €4 Billion Annually
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UK Signs First G7-GCC Trade Deal, Expected to Boost Economy by €4 Billion Annually

The UK has signed the first trade deal between a G7 country and the Gulf Cooperation Council, eliminating up to 93% of tariffs on British ex