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Europe’s Grid, Power Demand, and Retirements Set Up a New Energy Era
Europe’s energy transition is moving into a new and more complex stage. According to a recent note from Goldman Sachs, European utilities are...
Bulgaria Starts Using the Euro as Its New Currency
Bulgaria has officially started using the euro, becoming the 21st member of the euro currency union. The move marks the end of the...
WhatsApp to Open Messaging to Third-Party Apps Under EU Rules
WhatsApp will soon allow users in Europe to exchange messages with third-party apps, Meta has announced. The feature is being introduced to comply...
EU Chief’s Plane Hit by GPS Jamming in Bulgaria, Russia Suspected
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming while approaching Plovdiv Airport in Bulgaria on Sunday, forcing the...
Russia Condemns European Troops in Ukraine as ‘Foreign Intervention’
Russia has rejected European proposals to send troops to Ukraine after a possible peace deal, calling the idea “foreign intervention” and “absolutely unacceptable.”...
U.S.-EU Trade Deal: Europe Says It’s a Win for America, Not for Them
A new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU) has sparked criticism in Europe. The deal, announced on Sunday,...
Meta Refuses to Sign EU AI Code, Calls European Regulations “Over-Reach”
Meta has declined to sign the European Union’s voluntary code of practice for artificial intelligence, criticizing the bloc’s regulatory approach just weeks before...
Trump Shifts Ukraine Policy, Will Send Patriots With EU Reimbursement
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to send Patriot missile defence systems to Ukraine, saying the country “desperately” needs them to defend...
‘Stop Killing Games’ Campaign Forces EU Debate Over Digital Game Rights
A popular consumer movement called Stop Killing Games has reached an important step in the European Union after collecting more than one million...
New EU Smartphone Labels: What You Must Know Before You Buy
Starting today, all new smartphones and tablets sold in the European Union (EU) must have a new energy efficiency label inside their packaging....
EU Forces Android Makers to Extend Updates to 5 Years From Last Sale
Starting June 20, 2025, the European Union’s new Energy Labelling and Ecodesign Regulation will officially go into effect, reshaping how smartphones and tablets...
Windows Users Can Finally Say No to Edge and Bing
Microsoft is making key changes to Windows for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) in response to the European Union’s Digital Markets...
Google Removes Clickable Maps in EU Search to Follow New Law
In early 2024, Google changed how location searches appear in the European Union (EU). This change comes because of the Digital Markets Act...
TikTok Fined $600 Million by EU for Sending User Data to China
TikTok has been fined €530 million (approximately $600 million) by the European Union for violating data privacy laws by transferring user data to...
WhatsApp Hits 46.8M Users in the EU, Triggers Stricter Rules
WhatsApp has officially been classified as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). This means the...
Meta’s Paid Service Under Fire for Potential EU Privacy Law Violations
Meta’s updated paid ad-free service may still violate EU privacy and consumer laws, according to the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). The group has...
USB-C Becomes the Standard Across the EU
As of December 28, 2024, the European Union has officially implemented the Common Charger Directive, requiring all devices with rechargeable batteries to feature...
European Commission Mandates USB-C Charging for All Devices
The European Commission has announced that by December 28, 2024, all new electronic devices sold in the European Union (E.U.) must support USB-C...
New EU Law Requires USB-C Charging for Gadgets ― What You Need to Know
Starting December 28, 2024, most gadgets sold in the EU must use USB-C for charging. This change is part of the EU’s new...
Apple Removes Lightning Devices from European Stores to Follow New EU Rules
Apple has stopped selling its iPhone SE, iPhone 14 series, and other Lightning-based devices in Europe. This move comes as part of the...
Xiaomi Phones Discontinued in the EU ― What Does It Mean for You?
Xiaomi has announced that it will no longer sell some of its phones in the European Union. This change is in response to...
EU Pushes Apple to Open iOS and iPadOS to Competitors
The European Union is urging Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more compatible with third-party devices. The EU Commission published draft recommendations aimed...
EU Demands Apple Open AirDrop and AirPlay to Android
The European Union is urging Apple to make iOS features like AirDrop and AirPlay accessible to Android and other platforms. This demand is...
EU Orders Apple to Open iPhone to Competitors Amid Privacy Concerns
The European Commission is urging Apple to make its iPhone operating system more compatible with third-party devices, including smartwatches and earbuds. This push...
EU Proposal to Scan WhatsApp Chats for CSAM Faces Critical Vote
The European Union’s proposal to scan all private communications for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has re-emerged, with the EU Council set to...
When is Apple Intelligence Coming to EU?
Apple’s highly anticipated AI features, collectively known as Apple Intelligence, are set to debut globally later this year with iOS 18, iPadOS 19,...
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