By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Lufthansa wins TAP privatisation bid with €1.2bn offer
Portugal has chosen Lufthansa to buy 44.9% of TAP for €1.2 billion. The state retains a 50.1% stake, with Lufthansa taking over executive ma
IEA warns diesel prices in Europe may climb as global supply crunch persists
The International Energy Agency warns that diesel markets will stay tight into 2027, with European wholesale prices at risk of rising again.
How rising heat and pollution are threatening Europe's brain health
Rising temperatures and worsening air quality are adding to the burden of neurological conditions like stroke and dementia. Experts warn tha
Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer surgery: recovery and what lies ahead
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung. The Vatican says the operation went as planned, b
Oil climbs as reported attacks in Strait of Hormuz stoke supply fears
Oil prices climbed after Iran reportedly attacked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns. European gas prices hovered near
Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine over money laundering failures
Bank of America faces a $1.2bn penalty for failing to report suspicious transactions and violating sanctions on Iran and Russia. The fine is
Netflix wins 2030 World Cup broadcast rights for Spain and Andorra
Netflix has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, covering all 104 matches live. The deal incl
Autoimmune diagnosis delays persist for women across Europe
Women with autoimmune diseases wait significantly longer for a correct diagnosis than men, with nearly a third waiting four years or more. S
US bank profits rise but rate and inflation worries persist
JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs posted higher quarterly profits, but warned of economic headwinds. Rising rates, sticky i
Stellantis CEO Filosa: European overcapacity tackled via Chinese partnerships
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says the group has excess production capacity in Europe but will avoid plant closures by partnering with Chine
LVMH third-quarter sales miss forecasts as Chinese demand weakens
LVMH's third-quarter revenue rose just 1% organically, missing forecasts as Chinese demand weakened. The fashion and leather goods segment f
AI's promise in European healthcare hinges on prevention-focused reform
Artificial intelligence could help identify at-risk patients before they fall ill, but experts say technology alone won't transform healthca