By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Oil Prices Dip as US-Iran Talks Show Progress, Easing Strait of Hormuz Concerns
Brent crude fell 0.91% to $79.12 after Qatari and Pakistani mediators reported encouraging progress in US-Iran talks. A memorandum of unders
Poland's Top Economist Urges Germany to Adopt a Bold, Revolutionary Economic Strategy
Poland's top economist Marcin Piątkowski says Germany needs a bold, revolutionary approach to revive its economy. He highlights Poland's 33-
Eurostat Data Reveals Stark Rent Disparities Across European Capitals
Eurostat data reveals average rents for a two-bedroom flat range from €470 in Skopje to €3,350 in Geneva. London tops €3,000, while Dublin a
Italy, Greece, Switzerland Lure Millionaires as UK, Germany, France Lose Ground
Italy, Greece, and Switzerland are becoming top destinations for wealthy migrants, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2
Bank of Russia Holds Rates Near 14% as War Costs and Fuel Crisis Stoke Inflation
The Bank of Russia cut its key rate to 14.25%, a smaller reduction than analysts forecast. Governor Elvira Nabiullina warned that elevated b
Lithuania's Rural Doctor Plan Faces Backlash from Medical Community
Lithuania's government plans to mandate rural postings for junior doctors to address healthcare shortages. Medical associations and trainees
EU to Create Diversification Tool to Tackle Unsustainable China Trade Deficit
The European Commission plans a new diversification instrument to help companies reduce reliance on China. EU leaders support de-risking but
Cuba's Parliament Approves 176 Reforms to Boost Private Sector and Foreign Investment
Cuba's parliament has approved 176 measures to ease state control and open the economy to private and foreign investment. The reforms includ
Survey Reveals Mental Health Crisis Among Europe's Rare Disease Patients
Seven in 10 rare disease patients and carers report poor mental health. Three in four need psychological support, but only half receive it.
Uzbekistan Turns Investor Proposals into Reform Roadmap Covering AI, Energy, and Capital Markets
Uzbekistan plans to formalise a reform roadmap from 120 investor proposals on banking, energy, AI, and capital markets. The Foreign Investor
Ferrari, LEGO, and Revolut CMOs Vie for Inaugural European Marketing Award at Cannes
The European CMO of the Year award debuts at Cannes Lions on 22 June, with a shortlist of 29 marketing leaders from across the continent. Br
Europe’s Ultra-Rich Club Grows by 20 Members Daily: Germany Leads
Europe’s ultra-rich population surged 26% in five years, adding 37,428 people with at least $30 million. Germany leads with five new members