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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal approved by European Union

The deal is approved after the European Commission's investigation

GamesRadar · May 15, 2023

European Commission approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase for Xbox

The European Commission has chosen whether or not to allow Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard.

Windows Central · May 15, 2023

EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. But the $69B deal is still at risk

The European Union has approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

India-EU trade, technology council first meeting at Brussels on May 16

first ministerial-level meeting of India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC) will be held on May 16 in Brussels to discuss ways to increase cooperation in strategic technologies

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Top 3 Biotech Stocks with Breakout Potential

The biotech industry is well-positioned to witness significant growth due to technological advancements and government spending. Moreover, given the sector’s defensive nature, biotech stocks Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD), Corcept Therapeutics (CORT), and Harmony Biosciences (HRMY) might be solid buys in 2023. Read on.

StockNews.com · May 12, 2023

EU says it has not seen high levels of weapons smuggling from Ukraine

The EU has not observed any significant smuggling of weapons into Europe from wartime Ukraine, the European Commission's top internal affairs official said on Thursday during a visit to Kyiv.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

EU Parliament Calls For ‘public Black List’ Of Radical NGOs

The European Parliament voted on May 10 in favor of creating a "public black list" of NGOs

Zenger · May 11, 2023

EU lawmakers want more talks to strengthen proposed US data transfer pact

EU lawmakers on Thursday urged the European Commission to continue talks to reinforce a proposed data transfer pact with the United States, saying there were still shortcomings in the agreement.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Brickbat: What a Load of Manure

The European Commission has given the Netherlands the OK to begin forced buyouts of some 3,000 farmers, part of the government's efforts to meet European Union nitrogen pollution-reduction goals. Farmers who are bought out will be banned from returning to farming not only in the Netherlands but anywhere in the…

Reason · May 10, 2023

No quick deal in sight as EU countries start talks on new Russia sanctions

European Union states were holding a first discussion on Wednesday on proposed new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine that would target Chinese and Iranian firms and allow export curbs on third countries for busting trade restrictions.

Reuters · May 10, 2023