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EU claims Apple breaking competition law over contactless payments

Company accused of abusing market position to limit rivals’ access to technology required for tap-and-go transactions

The Guardian - UK

European Union Moves Forward in Antitrust Case against Apple

The European Union said Monday it believes Apple abused its dominant position by limiting access to rivals to its mobile payment system Apple Pay. The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc's executive arm, has been investigating the technology company since 2020, The Associated Press said. The commission’s preliminary view is that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Google Urges Court to Scrap $1.6 bln EU Antitrust Fine

Alphabet unit Google on Monday urged Europe's second-highest court to dismiss a 1.49-billion-euro ($1.6 billion) fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators three years ago for hindering rivals in online search advertising. The case is one of three that has resulted in a total of 8.25 billion euros in European Union…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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EU Energy Ministers Meet to Discuss Russian Gas, Sanctions

European Union energy ministers will meet Monday to discuss Russia’s decision to cut gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland, and debate planned new sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine. The 27 nation-bloc has imposed five rounds of sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, banks, companies and other organizations since Russian troops…

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EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo

The European Commission may spare Hungary and Slovakia from an embargo on buying Russian oil, now under preparation, wary of how dependent the two countries are on Russian crude, two EU officials said on Monday.

Reuters

Civilians attempt evacuation from Ukraine’s besieged Mariupol

Ukrainian authorities attempted further evacuations from Mariupol on Monday, following an initial operation to remove around 100 civilians from the besieged Azovstal steel plant. Meanwhile, in Brussels, EU energy ministers held emergency talks as the bloc considers a phasing out of Russian oil imports. Read about the day’s events as…

France 24

EU leans towards Russian oil ban by year-end, diplomats say

The European Union is leaning toward a ban on imports of Russian oil by the end of the year, two EU diplomats said, after talks between the European Commission and EU member states this weekend.

Reuters

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Head of EU border agency Frontex resigns amid criticisms

Fabrice Leggeri under fire over agency’s human rights record and anti-fraud investigation

The Guardian - UK

EU's Von der Leyen, Michel may visit Japan next month, Kyodo says

Arrangements are being made for a visit to Japan in May by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, Kyodo news agency said on Friday, citing multiple diplomatic sources.

Reuters

When do I need to renew my passport for travel to Europe?

Seeing headlines about passports expiring after Brexit? Here are the rules as stated by the European Union, not the UK government nor the airlines

The Independent UK

Europe struggles for clarity on Russia's roubles-for-gas scheme

The European Commission on Thursday warned buyers of Russian gas they could breach sanctions if they converted gas payments into roubles, as officials struggled to clarify the EU's stance on Moscow's payments scheme, which has sowed confusion in the bloc.

Reuters

German and Austrian energy firms seek to meet Putin’s terms for gas payments

Uniper and OMV to open rouble accounts with Gazprombank after Russia refuses dollars or euros

The Guardian - UK

EU to Issue Final Decision on Financial Aid Disbursement to PA ‘Soon’

Palestinian officials hope the European Union will soon issue a decision to disburse assistance to Palestine and overcome an objection by Hungary, which has conditioned the funding to education sector reforms. Advisor to the Prime Minister for Planning and Aid Coordination Estephan Salameh said an EU commission meeting will soon…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hungary says 'no obstacles' to signing agreement on EU recovery funds

Hungary sees no obstacles to signing an agreement with Brussels about the release of EU recovery funds to Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Al Jazeera

Germany’s Uniper to pay for Russian gas via Russia bank account

This offers some countries a loophole to keep buying Russian gas against Western currencies.

The Independent UK

When do I need to renew my passport for travel to Europe?

Seeing headlines about passports expiring after Brexit? Here are the rules as stated by the European Union, not the UK government nor the airlines

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Defies Gas 'Blackmail' as Russia Pushes Deeper into Ukraine

The European Union has warned Russia it will not bend to "blackmail" over its support for Kyiv after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. The warning on Wednesday came ahead of UN chief Antonio Guterres arriving in Kyiv to meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky following talks…

Reuters

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Russia fired two missiles into Kyiv during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow pressed an assault in the east that drew new U.S. pledges of military and humanitarian aid.

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Blasts hit Kyiv as U.N. chief visits, U.S. pledges new Ukraine aid

Russia fired two missiles into Kyiv on Thursday during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow pressed an assault in the east that drew new U.S. pledges of military and humanitarian aid.

Wales Online

Zelensky: Ukrainian exports will help counter Russian bid for global price crisis

The president was speaking on the 63rd day of Russia's invasion

Radio France Internationale

EU promises 'coordinated response' to Russia gas stoppage

The EU said Wednesday it was "prepared" for Moscow to suspend gas supplies to the 27-nation bloc and is planning a "coordinated" response after Russia's Gazprom turned off the taps to Poland and Bulgaria.

The Independent UK

EasyJet passport rules: These are passengers’ rights if they were mistakenly denied boarding by airline

All you need to know about whether you qualify for compensation, and what you can claim for

Radio France Internationale

EU unveils plan for 'world's largest' ban on toxic chemicals

As many as 12,000 potentially toxic or harmful chemicals used in cosmetics, toys and even baby products could soon be banned in Europe.

Daily Mirror

Russian troops 'don't like fighting in the rain' as they wage war in Ukraine

Western officials said Vladimir Putin's invading forces were reluctant to go into action as the rain pours down on the battlefield

The Guardian - UK

EU announces plans to protect journalists from vexatious lawsuits

Anti-Slapp directive would also enable EU states to refuse to recognise judgments passed in UK

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