By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
EU Shifts Toward Harder Line on China as Trade Imbalances Persist
The European Commission considers current trade ties with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift
Portugal Fuel Prices Drop 12 Cents per Litre Starting Monday
Fuel prices in Portugal are set to decrease by 12 cents per litre starting Monday, according to Anarec. The actual reduction could be smalle
ECB Rate Hike Looms as Eurozone's Top Four Economies Report Stubborn Inflation
Inflation accelerated in the eurozone's four largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices. The data strengthens the case for the
Chevron Seeks Stake in Greek Offshore Gas Block as EU Energy Focus Shifts East
Chevron has applied to join exploration of Block 10 in the Ionian Sea, a move that could enhance Greece's position in regional energy securi
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Surges Across Europe, New Data Reveals
Reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse material are surging across Europe, with Europol and national authorities struggling to keep pace
Oil Prices Drop as Markets Rally on Hopes of US-Iran Ceasefire Extension
Reports of a US-Iran ceasefire extension have driven oil prices down and markets up. European indices, including the DAX and CAC 40, saw gai
Five Sectors Cashing In on Europe's Defence Spending Surge
European governments are dramatically increasing defence budgets, ending a long era of reliance on US security guarantees. Key sectors like
Five Industries Cashing In on Europe's Defence Spending Surge
Europe's defence spending has surged 75% since 2021, reaching €381 billion in 2025. Five key industries—defence manufacturing, drones, cyber
Italian Police Seize €200 Million from Late Mafia Boss Messina Denaro's Empire
Palermo prosecutors have seized €200 million in assets linked to late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Three arrests were made in a coordin
Samsung AI Chip Workers Secure €350,000 Bonuses After Strike Threat
Samsung semiconductor workers voted 74% in favor of a profit-sharing agreement that could yield bonuses of up to €350,000 per employee. The
US Attorneys General Investigate FIFA Over World Cup Ticket Pricing
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA over allegedly deceptive ticket pricing for the 2026 World Cu
Irregular Meal Times Linked to Higher Depression Risk, Study Finds
A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders links irregular meal schedules to a 55% higher odds of depression. Skipping breakfast worsens