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EU commission requests algorithm data from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat

The EU Commission has formally requested detailed information from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about the algorithms they use to recommend content to their users on October 2, according to a recent report by Reuters. 

EU hits Meta with $101.5 mln fine over unsecured password storage

The European Union's lead privacy regulator has recently imposed a 91 million euro ($101.5 million) fine on social media giant Meta for inadvertently storing user passwords without proper protection or encryption.

Google wins EU antitrust case, overturns $1.7 bln fine

Google secured a victory on Wednesday by overturning a 1.49 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU).

Italy tests AI in schools to tackle EU digital skills gap

Italy is introducing an educational experiment by introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into its schools, as per a new program introduced by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

EU business lobby head says 'enormous waste' in Chinese EV sector

Overcapacity of Chinese electric vehicles is among the top concerns facing European firms in the country, the president of a business lobby warned Wednesday, decrying "enormous waste" in some key sectors.

Apple forced to pay Ireland $14.4 bln: what happened?

Apple has recently come out on the losing end of a lengthy court battle with the European Union, leaving the tech giant obligated to pay Ireland 13 billion euros (about $14.4 billion) in back taxes. How did this happen? Let's break it down.

Google loses seven-year battle against $2.7 bln fine

Google has recently lost a battle against a 2.24 billion euro ($2.7 billion) fine that was issued by EU antitrust regulators in 2017. The European Commission issued the fine seven years ago, accusing Google of exploiting its price comparison shopping service to gain an unfair competitive advantage over smaller European competitors.

Chinese brands tap soccer to shine in Europe

According to UEFA's official website, there are 13 global partners for this year's tournament and, remarkably, five of them are Chinese companies: BYD, Vivo, Hisense, Alipay and AliExpress

Meta clashes with EU over 'pay or consent' advertising model

Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, was recently charged by EU antitrust regulators for the company's newly introduced 'pay or consent advertising model', which goes against EU tech rules' user privacy concerns.

May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016

EU council president says only alternative to EU is 'chaos'

The president of the European Council says the only alternative to the EU is "political chaos" and labelled Boris Johnson's recent comments "absurd".

May 7, 2016
May 7, 2016

Sadiq Khan becomes London's first Muslim mayor

Sadiq Khan is elected London mayor, the first Muslim mayor of a European Union capital, in a boost for the opposition Labour Party.

May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016

EU 'to grant Turkey visa-free travel'

The European Commission is to grant Turkey conditional approval this Wednesday for visa-free travel within the EU's Schengen area, sources have told the BBC.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

EU, France, Australia condemn Xulhaz murder

European Union underscores the need for thorough investigation into the recent killings to bring the criminals to justice. France, Australia and Switzerland have also condemned the murders of LGBT magazine editor and the Rajshahi University professor and pledged to stand beside Bangladesh in fighting terrorism.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

France and EU condemn RU teacher killing

The Embassy of France and the European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh strongly condemns the gruesome murder of AFM Rezaul Karim Siddiquee, a professor at of Rajshahi University.

April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016

Stay in EU, Obama urges during UK visit

Barack Obama urges the UK to stick with the EU, as he starts his final trip to Britain as US president by having lunch with the Queen.

April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016

EU delegation arrives in Dhaka

Amid growing concern over illegal migration to Europe, a high-powered delegation from the European Union has arrived on a three-day visit.

March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016

Migrant crisis: EU-Turkey deal comes into effect

The agreement between the EU and Turkey to tackle the migrant crisis has formally come into effect.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

EU, Turkey leaders seek to realise 'game-changing' migrant plan

EU and Turkish leaders seek to turn into a lasting accord a plan on easing Europe's migrant crisis hailed as a game-changer by Ankara and Brussels but swiftly criticised by the UN's refugee chief.

February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016

Migrant crisis: EU ministers meet amid rising tension

EU ministers meet in Brussels later amid warnings the migrant crisis could threaten the bloc's survival.