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Meta and TikTok to begin legal battles with EU on tech fees: Report

Meta Platforms and TikTok have challenged a supervisory fee imposed by the European Union (EU), arguing that the levy is disproportionate and based on flawed calculations, according to a recent report by Reuters.

EU plots energy saving rules for power-hungry data centres: Report

The European Union (EU) is preparing new rules aimed at improving the energy efficiency of data centres, said the bloc’s energy commissioner, as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) places increasing strain on electricity supplies.

Meta to train AI models using public content in the EU

Meta has announced on April 14, that it will begin training its artificial intelligence models using public content shared by adults on its platforms within the European Union, including posts and comments. 

EU has 'strong plan' to retaliate to US tariffs if 'necessary'

US President Donald Trump is set to announce a new raft of tariffs against multiple countries as early as tonight, in what he has dubbed a "Liberation Day" to redress supposedly unfair trade imbalances

6 Chinese firms including TikTok and Xiaomi face EU privacy complaints

Noyb, an Austrian privacy advocacy group, filed a series of complaints against TikTok, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Temu, Shein, and WeChat, alleging violations of European Union data privacy regulations.

European Union rejects Zuckerberg's censorship claims

The European Commission has recently dismissed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that the European Union’s data laws promote censorship, asserting that the rules only require platforms to remove illegal content.

EU finally mandates USB-C chargers for all devices

The European Union (EU) has officially announced the implementation of its long-awaited mandate for USB-C chargers, requiring all new portable electronic devices sold in the EU to adopt the standardised charging port.

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.

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.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

EU deal gives UK special status, says Cameron

David Cameron says a deal struck with EU leaders will give the UK "special status" and he will campaign with his "heart and soul" to stay in the union.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

EU calls on Turkey to let Syrian refugees cross border

Officials in the EU have urged Turkey to let in tens of thousands of Syrian refugees trapped on its border at Kilis after fleeing fighting.

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

Russia has options

It is easy to see that Russia is pivoting towards Asia, and in a very big way. Like the EU, Russia too is hunting for new markets except that it has already found some markets and in the process of going after new ones.