By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Projected European Wealth in 2030: Stability at the Top, Persistent Gaps
Ireland is projected to top Europe's GDP per capita rankings by 2030, though its figures are distorted by multinational activity. The core r
EU Chemical Alliance Urges Probe into Chinese Firm's UK Plant Acquisition
A coalition representing 90% of EU titanium dioxide production has formally requested the European Commission investigate Chinese LB Group's
Trump's North Sea Drilling Critique Meets UK Energy Reality
Donald Trump has criticised the UK for not expanding North Sea oil and gas extraction. However, independent analyses indicate new drilling w
Czech-Made Cardiac Catheter Aims to Transform Arrhythmia Treatment Across Europe
Clinical trials are testing a novel catheter from Czech company BTL Industries that delivers single, ultra-short energy pulses to heal heart
LME Index Hits Record High as Aluminium Supply Fears Mount
The LME index has climbed to a record high, driven by a 15% rise in aluminium prices since the Iran war began. Attacks on smelters in Abu Dh
Audemars Piguet's Ilaria Resta Champions Creativity Amid Luxury Sector Headwinds
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet makes its inaugural appearance at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva. CEO Ilaria Resta is launch
Geneva's Watches and Wonders Showcases Luxury Industry's Global Celebrity Strategy
The Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva has drawn celebrities including Usain Bolt and Patrick Dempsey as brands leverage global ambassadors.
Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya City to Host F1 Circuit and Premier Equestrian Venue
Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya City is developing a hotel complex overlooking a new Formula 1 circuit, including a world-first elevated racetrack co
EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Glass Fibre Made in Third Countries
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese-produced glass fibre from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand. Industry groups w
Moderate Coffee Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Disorders, Study Shows
New research suggests moderate coffee intake may offer protective benefits for mental health. The study found a J-shaped relationship, where
Hungary's Péter Magyar Charts Pragmatic Course on Chinese Investment
Péter Magyar, Hungary's new leader, says he will review Chinese investments but not reverse them. He aims to balance ties with Beijing while
Long COVID Could Cost OECD Economies Up to €115 Billion Annually Through 2035
Long COVID may cost OECD economies between €58.5 billion and €115.3 billion annually over the next decade. The condition disrupts employment