By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Rome Summit: Global Investors Urge Europe to Cut Red Tape for Capital
The FII Institute summit in Rome brought together global investors and policymakers to discuss Europe's economic future. Key speakers urged
French Fishermen Gather in Cherbourg as Sector Faces Fuel Costs, Competition, and Regulation
French fishermen gathered in Cherbourg to address soaring fuel costs, foreign competition, and new environmental restrictions. The governmen
EU Green Bond Initiative Risks Subsidising Chinese Clean Tech in Third Countries
The EU's Global Green Bond Initiative, designed to fund sustainable projects in partner countries, risks channelling billions to Chinese cle
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% as Inflation Steadies Amid War Fallout
The Bank of England left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting. UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, be
Shipping Sector Cautious on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Despite US-Iran Deal
A US-Iran framework deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 60 days, but shipping leaders say confidence is shattered. Sea mines, hi
Oil Prices Slide as US and Iran Sign Interim Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. European
Heatwaves in France: 5,400 Annual Deaths and Deepening Social Inequalities
Heatwaves in France cause an estimated 5,400 deaths annually, with risks rising sharply for heart attacks and kidney failure. Disadvantaged
Eurozone Mortgage Rates: From Malta's 2.08% to Latvia's 4.18%
Mortgage rates in the eurozone range from 2.08% in Malta to 4.18% in Latvia, despite a single ECB benchmark. Variable-rate loans dominate in
Tashkent Forum Unveils Roadmap for Investment and Growth with New Financial Centre
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a new international financial centre operating under English common law. The Tashkent In
Europe's Heatwave Survival Guide: Simple Steps to Stay Safe as Temperatures Soar
Heatwaves are among Europe's deadliest weather events, but most heat-related illness is preventable. Simple measures like staying indoors du
European Lawsuits Accuse Social Media Giants of Harming Children
Civil lawsuits in France and Italy allege social media algorithms contribute to child suicide and self-harm. A UK family has joined a US wro
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Recovers After Successful Lung Transplant
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has undergone a successful lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet. She will remain hospi