By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Libya Launches Security Crackdown in Zawiya After Clashes Near Key Oil Refinery
Libyan authorities have launched a large-scale security operation in Zawiya following fierce clashes between rival armed groups near the cit
Job Scams Surge Across Europe: Recruiters Face Identity Theft as Gen Z Bears Brunt
LinkedIn research reveals that nearly one in three recruiters in the UK and Germany have experienced identity theft. Gen Z candidates are 3.
Wellness influencers rebrand nicotine as a cognitive enhancer, experts warn of addiction risks
Wellness influencers are reframing nicotine as a natural productivity hack, using pouches and gum to claim cognitive benefits. Experts warn
Potato Futures Surge 700% on Iran War Fears Despite European Oversupply
Potato-linked financial contracts have risen over 700% in less than a month, driven by war speculation in Iran. This surge contrasts sharply
Iraq Discovers 8.8 Billion Barrel Oil Field Near Saudi Border Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraq's oil ministry has unveiled a new field in Najaf province with estimated reserves of 8.8 billion barrels. The find comes as the country
Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise: What Passengers Need to Know
The WHO has confirmed five hantavirus cases on a cruise ship in the South Atlantic, including three deaths. Cruise ships create conditions t
Commerzbank Cuts 3,000 Jobs and Raises Profit Targets to Fend Off UniCredit Takeover
Commerzbank plans to cut 3,000 jobs and boost profit targets to €5.9bn by 2030. The move is a direct response to UniCredit's €35bn takeover
Malta-Flagged Tanker Delivers 1 Million Barrels of Iranian Crude to South Korea Amid Hormuz Tensions
A Malta-flagged tanker, the Odessa, arrived off Seosan, South Korea, with one million barrels of crude oil from the Strait of Hormuz. The de
Under Anaesthesia, the Brain Still Processes Language, Study Finds
A study published in Nature shows that neural circuits in the brain remain active under anaesthesia, processing sound and language. Patients
Iran Conflict Reshapes Inflation Hedges: Oil Outperforms Gold as Rates Rise
Since the Iran conflict began, Brent crude has rallied 37% while gold has dropped 10%. The divergence is driven by rising US interest rates,
Tenerife Residents Calm as Hantavirus-Linked Cruise Ship Docks
Residents in southern Tenerife express calm despite a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak nearing the island. Officials confirm no s
UK 30-Year Gilt Yields Hit 1998 Highs as Political Turmoil Rattles Investors
UK 30-year gilt yields climbed to 5.79%, the highest level since 1998, as investors demand higher returns amid inflation and energy price co