Europe: News
21 Dec 2024
AppleWhy Congo has filed complaints against Apple over 'conflict minerals'
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed legal complaints against Apple's subsidiaries in France and Belgium.
18 Dec 2024
NetflixNetherlands: Netflix fined €4.7M for violating data protection laws
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has slapped a €4.75 million ($5 million) fine on Netflix for not properly informing its users about their personal data usage between 2018 and 2020.
16 Dec 2024
FranceEurope's €10.6B Iris² satellite network to rival Musk's Starlink megaconstellation
In a major boost to its space ambitions, Europe has signed a €10.6 billion contract to develop the Iris² satellite network.
15 Dec 2024
BarcelonaMango clothing chain founder dies after falling 100m from cliff
Spanish clothing retailer Mango's founder, Isak Andic, has died in a mountain accident near Barcelona.
12 Dec 2024
Music ConcertOzzy Osbourne eyes Black Sabbath reunion for final performance
Despite battling health issues, legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne is eager to perform one last time. He wants to reunite with his former Black Sabbath bandmates for this farewell concert.
10 Dec 2024
CybersecurityEU's cybersecurity rules for smart devices now in effect
The European Union's (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a set of rules designed to improve the security of connected devices, are now in effect.
10 Dec 2024
GoogleEU investigating Google, Meta over secret advertising deal targeting teens
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has launched an investigation into a secret advertising deal between tech giants Google and Meta.
09 Dec 2024
AustraliaDrinking coffee could add nearly 2 years to your life
A comprehensive study by the University of Coimbra in Portugal has revealed that regular coffee consumption could be linked to a longer lifespan.
09 Dec 2024
Global WarmingClimate change concerns mount as 2024 declared hottest year ever
European Union scientists have officially declared 2024 the hottest year on record.
06 Dec 2024
Climate ChangeYear ender 2024: Natural disasters cost world $310 billion
Natural disasters caused global economic losses of $310 billion in 2024, a 6% increase from the previous year, according to a report by Swiss Re.
04 Dec 2024
Abhishek BachchanShah Rukh Khan's 'King' to begin filming in January: Report
Shah Rukh Khan is said to be gearing up to start shooting for the much-anticipated Sujoy Ghosh directorial, King.
29 Nov 2024
UkraineUK secret service uncovers 'staggeringly reckless' Russian sabotage in Europe
Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) head Richard Moore has revealed that British security services have discovered a "staggeringly reckless campaign" of Russian sabotage in Europe.
29 Nov 2024
CanadaSpain introduces paid climate leave following deadly floods
In the wake of the devastating floods on October 29 that killed at least 224 people, Spain's government has announced a "paid climate leave" policy.
29 Nov 2024
ChinaFrance, Germany, Sweden urge EU to ditch Chinese EV batteries
France, Germany, and Sweden have jointly called on the new European Commission to make Europe self-sufficient in battery production.
21 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWealthy Americans eye 'golden visas' post-Trump's election win
After Donald Trump's recent presidential election win, wealthy Americans are increasingly looking to get "golden visas" to Europe.
20 Nov 2024
FordFord to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe by 2027
US automaker Ford has announced plans to cut its workforce by 4,000 in Europe by the end of 2027.
17 Nov 2024
Research'Jekyll and Hyde' bosses can harm employee morale, productivity: Study
A recent study by researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology has found that bosses who switch between abusive and charming behavior, can severely hurt employee morale and job performance.
15 Nov 2024
Canada'Go back...': Khalistani supporters call Canadians 'invaders' in viral video
As tensions escalate in Canada, a viral two-minute video shows Khalistani supporters referring to Canadians as "invaders."
15 Nov 2024
AirbusEurope's flying taxi ambitions stall as funding falls short
Europe's ambitious dream of electric flying taxis is running into some serious roadblocks due to budget shortages.
15 Nov 2024
Kalki 2898 ADWhy 'Kalki 2898 AD' makers are clashing with US-Europe distributors
The producers of the blockbuster film Kalki 2898 AD are said to be in a tussle with its US and Europe distributors over revenue shares.
11 Nov 2024
AmulAmul to launch dairy products in Europe by month-end
India's leading dairy brand Amul will make its debut in the European market by the end of this month.
10 Nov 2024
ChinaVery difficult time to introduce more EVs: Suzuki president
Suzuki has announced a temporary halt to its EV plans in Europe as it continues to assess the market.
07 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhat Trump's win could mean for Ukraine, Middle East, China
Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States is bound to drastically alter the country's foreign policy.
06 Nov 2024
AppleWhy Apple is facing mammoth $38 billion fine in Europe
Apple is going to be the first company to be penalized under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Bloomberg reported.
31 Oct 2024
GreeceWhat's 'captagon,' potent drug fueling conflict, crimes across Middle East
The captagon drug trade in the Middle East has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry, affecting regional stability, the Wall Street Journal reported.
24 Oct 2024
AustriaMuslims in Europe experiencing 'worrying surge' in racism: Survey
A recent survey conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has highlighted a sharp increase in racism against Muslims across Europe.
24 Oct 2024
Africa12.4mn dengue cases in 2024: What's driving world's largest outbreak?
The world is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak ever, with a record 12.4 million cases reported this year.
22 Oct 2024
BRICSUkraine's population dropped by 10 million since Russian invasion: UN
Ukraine's population has dropped by more than 10 million since Russia's invasion in 2022—triggering mass migration and a sharp decline in birth rates, the United Nations reported on Tuesday.
22 Oct 2024
Air IndiaAir India to help US, European airlines create AI chatbots
Air India is already in talks with a number of leading US and European airlines.
19 Oct 2024
BMWBMW recalls almost 7 lakh cars over defective coolant pump
BMW is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles in China over a defect in the coolant pump.
18 Oct 2024
NASAWhat is Europe's 'Moonlight' mission and why is it important
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious initiative, the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program.
16 Oct 2024
Elon MuskWhy X need not share data with rivals in Europe
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been excluded from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation.
15 Oct 2024
BMWWhy BMW wants Europe to reverse 2035 petrol car ban
BMW's Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Zipse, has urged European authorities to rethink their proposed ban on new fossil fuel cars by 2035.
06 Oct 2024
AmulAmul sets sights on European market after US success
Amul, India's leading dairy cooperative, is preparing to enter the European market following its successful debut in the United States.
05 Oct 2024
Guinness World RecordsJapanese machine to generate fusion energy sets Guinness World Record
The JT-60SA, a tokamak device co-developed by Japan and Europe, has set a world record by achieving a plasma volume of 160 cubic meters.
03 Oct 2024
SpainStopping Gen Zs from smoking could prevent 1.2M cancer deaths
A new study suggests that prohibiting the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to people born between 2006 and 2010 could potentially prevent up to 1.2 million lung cancer deaths globally over a span of seven decades.
01 Oct 2024
Julian Assange'Chose freedom over unrealizable justice': Assange on US espionage plea
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, has finally spoken out about his guilty plea to US espionage charges.
30 Sep 2024
HMD GlobalEnd of era? HMD pulls Nokia smartphones from European markets
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones, has reportedly stopped selling these devices in Europe.
30 Sep 2024
Royal EnfieldRoyal Enfield recalls bikes globally over defective reflectors
Royal Enfield is calling back all of its motorcycle models worldwide, all thanks to concerns over some defective reflectors.
21 Sep 2024
Hungary7 languages, PhD in physics: Woman linked to exploding pagers
Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono, a multilingual physicist and CEO of Hungary-based BAC Consulting, has been implicated in a deadly incident involving exploding pagers.
19 Sep 2024
AppleEU warns Apple to open iOS to rival technologies
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning to Apple, urging the tech giant to make its iPhone and iPad operating systems more accessible to competing technologies.
19 Sep 2024
Czech RepublicAmmunition from India enters Ukraine despite Russia's reservations: Report
Artillery shells manufactured by Indian arms producers have reportedly been redirected to Ukraine by European clients for over a year, according to 11 Indian and European government and defense industry officials.
18 Sep 2024
QualcommQualcomm's appeal against €242M antitrust fine dismissed by EU court
Tech giant Qualcomm's attempt to overturn a European Union (EU) antitrust penalty, was dismissed by the General Court today.
18 Sep 2024
COVID-19'Highly contagious' XEC COVID variant spreading rapidly in 27 nations
The XEC COVID-19 variant, a hybrid of earlier omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, is spreading swiftly across Europe and other regions including the United States and China.
17 Sep 2024
AppleDMA effect: Epic Games Store debuts on iPads in EU
The Epic Games Store has expanded its reach to iPad users in the European Union (EU), following the recent iPadOS 18 update.
