By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
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
Dell Wins $9.7bn Pentagon Contract Weeks After Trump Endorsement
Dell Technologies has been awarded a $9.7 billion Pentagon contract to provide Microsoft software across the US military. The deal comes les
Norovirus Outbreak at Attikon Hospital in Athens: Authorities Say Situation Under Control
Nine cases of norovirus have been confirmed at Attikon hospital in Haidari, Greece. Hospital management says all infection-prevention protoc
EU Fines Temu €200 Million Over Unsafe Baby Toys and Faulty Chargers
The European Commission fined Temu €200 million for failing to address risks from dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers. Investigators fou
Uganda Closes Border with DR Congo as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads
Uganda's Ebola task force has closed the border with DR Congo after a rise in cases of a rare Ebola strain. The move contradicts WHO guidanc
Beijing's Industrial Push Threatens German Manufacturing Dominance
German economic weakness is not solely home-made, according to a Centre for European Reform study. Beijing's strategic dominance in key sect
IEA Chief Warns EU Against Easing Russian Energy Sanctions Amid Hormuz Crisis
IEA chief Fatih Birol cautions the EU against easing Russian energy sanctions, calling it a 'major mistake' amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Europe's Rental Yield Hotspots Shift to Southern and Mid-Sized Cities in 2026
Gross rental yields in Europe are highest in overlooked regional markets, especially in Southern Europe. Rome, Naples, and Turin offer stron
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Could Revolutionise Pregnancy Monitoring Across Europe
UPatch, a stick-on ultrasound device, can track fetal health and blood flow for hours at a time. It aims to reduce false alarms and unnecess
Carlos Slim: Pemex Crisis Is Mexico's Foremost Challenge
Carlos Slim calls Pemex's crisis Mexico's main issue, citing $85bn debt and plunging output. The billionaire announces $5bn in investments a
Chinese Carmakers Double EU Market Share as EV Sales Surge in 2026
Chinese carmakers doubled their EU market share to 6% in the first four months of 2026, with BYD and Chery leading the charge. Battery-elect