By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Global Obesity Trends Diverge: Wealthy Nations Plateau, Developing World Sees Sharp Rise
Obesity rates have plateaued in much of Western Europe and other high-income nations since the mid-2000s, but continue to rise sharply in lo
India's Modi Plays Two-Level Game in Europe: Brussels Deals and Bilateral Pacts
Modi's European tour balances EU-level trade agreements with targeted bilateral pacts. The Netherlands secures a €10.2bn semiconductor deal;
Mercedes-Benz Pivots to Defence as German Auto Sector Faces Headwinds
Mercedes-Benz is exploring defence contracts, a major pivot for the luxury automaker. The move reflects broader pressures on Germany's autom
Nvidia's Market Cap Surpasses Germany's GDP: A New Economic Benchmark
Nvidia's market capitalisation has overtaken Germany's entire GDP. The combined value of the top five US tech firms now exceeds the GDP of E
WHO Warns Nicotine Pouches Aggressively Marketed to European Youth
The WHO warns that nicotine pouches are being aggressively marketed to young people, with sales surging 50% globally. Use among 16-24 year o
Marc Jacobs Label Leaves LVMH for US Brand Manager WHP Global
LVMH has sold the Marc Jacobs brand to US group WHP Global after nearly three decades. Designer Marc Jacobs, 63, will remain creative direct
Cristiano Ronaldo Acquires Free Sports Streaming Platform Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has added a free sports streaming platform to his business empire. The channel will air 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup
BYD Eyes Idle European Auto Plants, Including Stellantis Sites, and Maserati Brand
BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other automakers to take over idle European plants. The Chinese EV leader also expressed interest in
How Sleep Duration Affects Biological Aging Across the Body
Research on nearly half a million participants shows a U-shaped link between sleep duration and biological aging. Both short and long sleep
Europe's Wage Divide: Swiss Earn €107,000, Slovaks Just €19,590
Switzerland tops European wages at €107,487 per year, while Slovakia has the EU's lowest at €19,590. Purchasing power parity narrows the gap
French Farmers Dump Manure at TotalEnergies Refinery Near Lyon Over Fuel Costs
French farmers dumped manure and rubbish at a TotalEnergies refinery near Lyon to protest rising fuel costs and falling incomes. The action
Erdoğan in Astana: Turkey and Kazakhstan Target €13 Billion Trade as Central Asia Tilts
Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a Declaration on Eternal Friendship and Expanded Strategic Partnership in Astana, targeting €13 billion in bila