By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Ebola Alert in Lombardy: Two Suspected Cases After Return from Uganda
Two humanitarian aid workers from Lombardy developed Ebola-like symptoms after returning from Uganda. They are being tested at Milan's Sacco
UAE Adviser Warns Europe: Strait of Hormuz Instability Is a Direct Energy Threat
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, told the GLOBSEC conference in Prague that the Strait of Hormuz crisis is a Europ
WHO Raises Ebola Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo as Outbreak Spreads to Uganda
The WHO has raised the Ebola risk in DR Congo to 'very high' with 82 confirmed cases and 177 suspected deaths. The rare Bundibugyo virus has
French Trade Minister Warns China Against Destroying Europe's Industry
France's Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, warns China that destroying Europe's industry would backfire. The EU is set to debat
EU and Mexico Sign Updated Trade Deal to Diversify Away from US and China
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday
UAE-Backed Programme Expands Assessment of Uzbekistan's Public Institutions
Uzbekistan has expanded a UAE-backed programme assessing state institutions, with 41 ministries and agencies reviewed this year. The initiat
EU Industry Chief Urges Companies to Diversify Supply Chains Amid China Tensions
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has called on European businesses to diversify their supply chains, warning against total relianc
Spain Eases Hantavirus Quarantine for Negative Contacts After 28 Days
Spain's Public Health Commission has approved a new protocol allowing hantavirus contacts who test negative to finish their 42-day quarantin
Egypt to Become Eastern Mediterranean Gas Hub as Cypriot LNG Flows to Europe via QatarEnergy Deal
QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement with Egypt to develop Cypriot offshore gas fields and export liquefied natural gas to Eu
German Business Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises Despite Energy Market Strains from Iran Conflict
Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose to 84.9 points in May, surprising economists who had predicted a decline. The modest uptick sugges
Leonardo to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Deepening Italy's Gulf Ties
Leonardo has signed a €320 million contract to supply naval combat systems for eight new Kuwaiti patrol vessels built in the UAE. The deal s
Leonardo Wins €320M Deal to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels, Bolstering Italy's Gulf Role
Leonardo has secured a €320 million contract to provide naval combat systems for Kuwaiti patrol vessels. The deal, signed with Abu Dhabi Shi