By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Global Shipping Reroutes as Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Trade Corridors
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz force global shipping companies to adopt costly workarounds, with no viable maritime alternative. The disru
Lufthansa to Acquire 90% of ITA Airways in €325 Million Deal
Lufthansa announced plans to raise its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% for €325 million. The deal, approved by Lufthansa's board, await
Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius: What You Need to Know
Nine cases of hantavirus have been confirmed from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. The virus, transmitted via rodents, poses very low ri
Spain and WHO Hail Hantavirus Cruise Evacuation as a Model of Solidarity
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have declared the evacuation of the hantavirus-stri
Iran Conflict Disrupts Bunker Fuel Supply, Threatening Global Shipping Costs
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is causing shortages of bunker fuel, the heavy oil powering 80% of global seaborne trade. Prices in Singa
European Stocks Surge in 2026: AI, Defense, and Hydrogen Drive Gains
Sivers Semiconductors leads European stocks with a 947% surge, fueled by AI photonics demand. French satellite operator Eutelsat gains 64% a
Weekend Work in Europe: Balkan and Mediterranean Nations Lead the Way
More than one in five European employees work weekends, with rates exceeding 30% in Greece, Cyprus, and North Macedonia. Business owners are
Long-Hantavirus: Survivors Face Months of Lingering Symptoms
A study of 21 hantavirus survivors in Chile found all still had symptoms 3-6 months after hospital discharge. Fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, an
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Passengers Return Home for Quarantine Across Europe
European passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius have returned to their home countries. They face 42-day quarantines and medical
Energy Giants' Q1 Windfall Revives European Calls for Windfall Tax
European oil majors posted massive Q1 profits as the Iran conflict drove energy price volatility. Governments from Berlin to Paris are pushi
Portuguese Liqueur Maker Defeats Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute Over 'LV' Logo
A Portuguese liqueur producer, Licores do Vale, has prevailed in a trademark dispute with Louis Vuitton over the use of the initials 'LV'. T
Emotional Connection Key to Female Orgasm, Spanish Study Finds
Researchers from Loyola Andalucía and Granada universities found that the emotional dimension of orgasm is the most influential factor for s