By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Denmark's Clever runs 500 staff with zero managers: a radical experiment in self-management
Clever, Denmark's largest EV charging network, operates with no bosses, no middle managers, and no job titles since 2025. Co-founder Casper
Living Together Reshapes Gut and Oral Microbiomes, Italian Study Finds
People living together share significant portions of their gut and oral microbiomes, with romantic partners exchanging up to 44% of oral mic
BMW Slashes 2026 Profit Forecast as China Slump and Middle East Tensions Bite
BMW has cut its 2026 profit outlook, forecasting a significant decline in pre-tax earnings. The German carmaker blames weakening demand in C
Inside Gianni Infantino's World Cup Empire: Cash, Power, and Politics
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under unprecedented scrutiny as the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Allegations of political alignment with the
Tashkent Investment Forum Opens with German President Visit and US Business Push
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Tashkent for trade talks as the Tashkent International Investment Forum opens. Albania a
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon Reduces Duties to Support Ill Wife Awaiting Lung Transplant
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is reducing his royal duties to care for his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has been placed on a lung t
Berlin Blocks UniCredit's Hostile Commerzbank Bid as Shares Surge
Germany, a 12% shareholder in Commerzbank, has rejected UniCredit's hostile public exchange offer, calling it aggressive. The Italian bank's
Uzbekistan's Special Economic Zones Drive Manufacturing and Logistics Growth
Industrial production in Uzbekistan's special economic zones surged 42.7% in the first nine months of 2025. The zones are drawing manufactur
UNICEF: Nearly Every Child Faces Climate-Driven Health Threats Across Europe and Beyond
UNICEF reports that nearly every child globally faces climate-related health threats, including heatwaves, floods, and air pollution. Over 1
UniCredit's Hostile Bid for Commerzbank Nears Expiry Amid Political and Legal Tensions
UniCredit's €35 billion hostile bid for Commerzbank ends Tuesday, with the Italian bank claiming over 30% acceptance. German politicians and
World Cup 2026: Health Teams Monitor Measles and Ebola as Six Million Fans Cross North America
The 2026 World Cup across three countries brings unique health challenges. A Georgetown-led team monitors measles, dengue, and Ebola. Wastew
Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers Across Europe: Malta Leads, Germany Lags
The average age of first-time homebuyers across 23 European countries is 31.3 years, ranging from 28 in Malta to 34.7 in Switzerland and Gre