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Moldova's EU Referendum Too Close to Call: Sandu Accuses Russia of 'Unprecedented Assault on Democracy'

World

21 Oct, 2024

Moldova's EU Referendum Too Close to Call: Sandu Accuses Russia of 'Unprecedented Assault on Democracy'


Moldova's referendum on whether to change its constitution and commit to joining the EU is too close to call, with...

Meta Joins Tech Giants in Slamming EU AI Regulations: Is Europe Losing the AI Race?

Technology

25 Sep, 2024

Meta Joins Tech Giants in Slamming EU AI Regulations: Is Europe Losing the AI Race?


A group of companies including Meta and Spotify blasted the European Union Thursday for its “fragmented and inconsistent” decision-making on...

NIS 2: The EU's New Cybersecurity Directive - What It Means for Businesses

World

22 Sep, 2024

NIS 2: The EU's New Cybersecurity Directive - What It Means for Businesses


Companies could face hefty fines or even suspensions of service in the European Union under strict new cybersecurity regulations set...

Google Wins Major Victory: EU Court Overturns $1.7 Billion Antitrust Fine

Technology

19 Sep, 2024

Google Wins Major Victory: EU Court Overturns $1.7 Billion Antitrust Fine


Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The...

Portugal Asks EU for Help as Wildfires Burn Homes in Aveiro Region

World

17 Sep, 2024

Portugal Asks EU for Help as Wildfires Burn Homes in Aveiro Region


Portugal is facing a critical situation as wildfires rage across the country, prompting evacuations and halting traffic on major highways....

EU Greenlights World's Largest Wave Energy Converter Trial in Scotland

Technology

12 Sep, 2024

EU Greenlights World's Largest Wave Energy Converter Trial in Scotland


The world’s largest wave-energy converter device, built through a collaborative effort, is set to begin trials off the coast of...

Viktor Orban: The Anti-EU Rebel Who's Defying Europe's Elites and Winning

World

12 Sep, 2024

Viktor Orban: The Anti-EU Rebel Who's Defying Europe's Elites and Winning


Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has become a symbol of defiance against the European Union's liberal agenda. He has...

Meta and Spotify CEOs Slam EU's AI Regulations: 'Stifling Innovation' and Holding Back Europe

Technology

26 Aug, 2024

Meta and Spotify CEOs Slam EU's AI Regulations: 'Stifling Innovation' and Holding Back Europe


European Union (EU) regulations impacting artificial intelligence (AI) may deny the region’s businesses, academics and others the chance to participate...

Madeira Wildfires: EU Sends Firefighting Planes to Battle Blaze Ravaging Portuguese Island

World

25 Aug, 2024

Madeira Wildfires: EU Sends Firefighting Planes to Battle Blaze Ravaging Portuguese Island


The European Union sent two water-bombing planes from Spain to the Portuguese island of Madeira on Thursday to help efforts...

Irish Farmers Demand Government Action: VAT Reduction on Animal Vaccines Delayed, IFA Says

World

22 Aug, 2024

Irish Farmers Demand Government Action: VAT Reduction on Animal Vaccines Delayed, IFA Says


The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling on the Irish government to swiftly reduce the VAT rate on animal vaccines,...

15-Hour Dover Queues: UK Government's Worst-Case Scenario for Post-Brexit Biometric Checks

World

21 Aug, 2024

15-Hour Dover Queues: UK Government's Worst-Case Scenario for Post-Brexit Biometric Checks


Drivers heading to Dover could face jams of up to 15 hours at peak times when new EU post-Brexit border...

France Faces Worst Wheat Harvest in Decades, Leading to Global Grain Shortages

World

18 Aug, 2024

France Faces Worst Wheat Harvest in Decades, Leading to Global Grain Shortages


Jean Lefevre, like many French farmers, has just weathered one of the worst wheat harvests in decades. Persistent rainfall, from...

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