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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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Europe Pushes Regulatory Stability as Key to Central Asia Investment
Business

Europe Pushes Regulatory Stability as Key to Central Asia Investment

European officials and financial institutions at the Tashkent International Investment Forum emphasized that regulatory stability, project p

France Confirms First Ebola Case as Doctor Returns from DR Congo Mission
Health

France Confirms First Ebola Case as Doctor Returns from DR Congo Mission

France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor who returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is

KNDS Confirms IPO Plans for Paris and Frankfurt Listings
Business

KNDS Confirms IPO Plans for Paris and Frankfurt Listings

KNDS, the Franco-German manufacturer of Leopard and Leclerc tanks, has confirmed plans for an IPO in Paris and Frankfurt. The listing could

MiCA Creates Single EU Crypto Market as Hundreds of Firms Face Exit
Business

MiCA Creates Single EU Crypto Market as Hundreds of Firms Face Exit

The EU's MiCA regulation creates a single market for crypto assets across 27 member states. Fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus

Venezuela Plans Record $240 Billion Debt Restructuring After Maduro's Fall
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Venezuela Plans Record $240 Billion Debt Restructuring After Maduro's Fall

Venezuela's interim government plans to recognize a $240 billion debt, far exceeding market estimates. The move aims to restore access to in

Kazakhstan and EU Sign €10 Billion in Deals During Tokayev's Brussels Visit
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Kazakhstan and EU Sign €10 Billion in Deals During Tokayev's Brussels Visit

Kazakhstan and the European Union signed strategic documents and 30 commercial deals worth €10 billion during President Kassym-Jomart Tokaye

Gold's Fall Defies Inflation: Why Higher Rates Now Drive the Price
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Gold's Fall Defies Inflation: Why Higher Rates Now Drive the Price

Gold is heading for a fourth consecutive monthly decline even as US inflation reaches a three-year high. The metal's traditional role as an

EASA Orders A380 Wing Crack Inspections, Adding to Airbus Woes
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EASA Orders A380 Wing Crack Inspections, Adding to Airbus Woes

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has ordered inspections of A380 wings after cracks were found on several aircraft. The directive a

Nicotine Pouch Sales Surge Among European Youth, Watchdog Warns
Health

Nicotine Pouch Sales Surge Among European Youth, Watchdog Warns

Sales of flavored nicotine pouches are booming among European youth, driven by social media promotion and a lack of regulation. The global t

Caucasus and Central Asia: The Next Frontier for Global Investment?
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Caucasus and Central Asia: The Next Frontier for Global Investment?

The Caucasus and Central Asia are gaining attention as alternative investment destinations amid global uncertainty. Azerbaijan is positionin

Montenegro Eyes Port of Bar as Key Link in Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor
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Montenegro Eyes Port of Bar as Key Link in Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović made a historic state visit to Kazakhstan to explore integrating the Port of Bar into the Trans-Caspia

SpaceX Loses $600 Billion in Market Cap After IPO Surge, Turns to Bond Market
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SpaceX Loses $600 Billion in Market Cap After IPO Surge, Turns to Bond Market

SpaceX shares have dropped over three days, wiping out $600 billion in market value. The company is issuing $20 billion in bonds to fund AI