By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Rising Sea Temperatures Drive Flesh-Eating Bacteria Outbreaks Across Europe and Beyond
Infections from Vibrio vulnificus and group A streptococcus are increasing worldwide, driven by climate change. Europe faces growing risks a
Lisbon, Prague, and Paris Lead Europe's Worst Housing Affordability Crisis
In Lisbon, Prague, and Paris, buying a home now costs nearly 19 years of median income. A new analysis highlights the widening gap between w
WHO Study Warns of 70% Ebola Spillover Risk to South Sudan
A World Health Organization modelling study published Thursday finds a 70% probability of Ebola spillover into South Sudan. Researchers call
Binance Withdraws from EU Markets After Failing to Secure MiCA Licence
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is pulling out of multiple EU markets after failing to secure approval under the bloc's new Ma
Ferrari Marketing Chief Departs After Rocky EV Launch; BMW Veteran Takes Over
Ferrari's long-serving marketing chief has resigned weeks after the problematic debut of its first electric vehicle. A former BMW executive
EU Pay Transparency Rules Expose Systemic Wage Gaps Beyond Gender
The EU's new pay transparency rules aim to close the gender pay gap but also expose systemic underpayment of young, migrant, disabled, and r
Eurostat Data Reveals Wide Price Disparities Across EU Member States
Iceland tops the list as the most expensive country for consumer goods and services in Europe, while North Macedonia is the cheapest. Eurost
OpenLux Investigation Uncovers New Luxembourg Shell Companies Tied to Spanish Billionaires
The OpenLux investigation has identified new Luxembourg companies connected to Spain's richest individuals. Amancio Ortega's holding company
OpenLux Probe Reveals New Luxembourg Firms Tied to Spanish Billionaires
The OpenLux investigation has identified new Luxembourg-registered firms connected to Spain's richest individuals. Among them are property h
EU Proposes Tax Overhaul to Slash Business Compliance Costs by €8 Billion Annually
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive tax overhaul designed to cut business compliance costs by €8 billion per year. The refo
Brent Crude Drops Below $74 as Iran Conflict Risk Premium Fades
Brent crude slipped under $74 a barrel on Wednesday, its lowest since the Iran war started in late February. The decline reflects investors
WHO Chief Urges European Leaders to Act Now as Heatwave Deaths Mount
The WHO director-general warns that further delays in adapting health infrastructure will cost lives. Record temperatures across Europe are