By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
EU Prepares Defensive Measures as Trade War with China Escalates
The European Union is bracing for a potential trade war with China, with officials in Brussels considering retaliatory tariffs and export co
WHO Declares Congo Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. At least 131 deaths and 500
Central Asia Emerges as Key Partner for Europe's Labor Shortage Solutions
Europe's aging population and labor shortages are driving governments to seek new migration partnerships. Central Asian nations, particularl
Mango Founder's Son Arrested for Alleged Murder of Father in Catalonia
Spanish authorities have arrested Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, for the alleged murder of his father. The death, initiall
Oil Prices Dip as Trump Abandons Planned Strike on Iran
International oil prices dropped on Tuesday after Donald Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran. The IEA warns that commercial o
Greek Stocks Outperform Nasdaq 100 Over Five Years: A Remarkable Turnaround
Greek equities have returned 146% over the past five years, surpassing the Nasdaq 100's 116% gain. The rally is fueled by banking sector cle
EU Weighs Tariffs, Supplier Rules, and Unity as China Trade War Looms
Chinese trade surplus with the EU hit $113 billion in early 2026, up $22 billion year-on-year. Brussels is debating tariffs on strategic sec
Europe's Pandemic Preparedness Tested by Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has triggered EU crisis response mechanisms. Despite no unified quarantine playbook, member states
Former Google Executive Matt Brittin Takes Helm at Crisis-Hit BBC
Matt Brittin, 57, started as BBC director-general on Monday, facing a $10 billion Trump lawsuit and plans to cut 2,000 jobs. He replaces Tim
Uzbekistan's UzNIF Debuts on London Stock Exchange in Historic Dual Listing
UzNIF, managed by Franklin Templeton, began trading on the London Stock Exchange on Monday, raising $603 million. The dual listing marks Uzb
Ryanair Posts Record €2.26 Billion Profit Amid Boeing Delays and Fuel Crisis
Ryanair's annual profit hit a record €2.26 billion, up 40%, as passenger numbers rose 4% to 208.4 million. The airline's fuel hedging strate
Finland's Trade Minister Urges Mutual Respect in EU-US Deal
Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio voiced cautious optimism about the EU-US trade deal ahead of Brussels meetings. He emphasized tha