The EU mandates user-replaceable smartphone batteries by 2027 The EU adopted a new rule, stating replaceable and removable batteries must be within smartphones by 2027. Android Central · Jul 14, 2023
We just got one step closer to iPhones with removable batteries New battery legislation passed on Wednesday means gadgets will have to contain replaceable power units Tom’s Guide · Jul 14, 2023
EU to give Tunisia €1bn to fight trafficking and prop up ailing economy Von der Leyen to return with Italian and Dutch PMs despite warnings over ‘breakdown’ of democracy under Saied The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
Spain’s election is a key battle in the Europe-wide struggle against neofascism If the anti-feminist, anti-migration Vox seizes power, this will embolden the far right in Germany, Finland and beyond, says former British Labour prime minister Gordon Brown The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
Brexit import controls: is the UK ready and will they push up prices? Firms in Kent uncertain as government’s strategy for checks from this autumn remains unclear The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
'Companies must unlearn bad habits': European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala On July 12, the landmark Nature Restoration Law was adopted in a cliffhanger vote at the European Parliament. Our guest, prominent Finnish MEP Heidi Hautala – who's one the parliament's vice-presidents – says she is "relieved" that the EU parliament now has a position to negotiate with the member states.… France 24 · Jul 14, 2023
Can you use Threads when holidaying in Europe? Threads isn't available in the EU. Here's how to ensure you can use it if you're travelling there T3 · Jul 14, 2023
Is Turkey turning back towards the West? Turkey surprised observers this week when it reversed course and approved Sweden’s bid to join Nato. The Week · Jul 14, 2023
‘Just pathetic’: France’s ‘make do and mend’ green strategy proves divisive Policies such as refunds for repairing old clothes put too much responsibility on consumers, say critics The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
Wish you weren't here? Responding to growing tourist numbers in the EU As tourism in Europe recovers from the lean years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the continent is once again confronted with what the European Parliament has termed "overtourism"; visitor numbers that can impact landscapes, seascapes, air and water quality, as well as the living conditions of local residents. Overtourism can cause… France 24 · Jul 14, 2023
More stick, less carrot: Australia’s new approach to tackling fake news on digital platforms An urgent problem for governments around the world in the digital age is how to tackle the harms caused by mis- and disinformation, and Australia is no exception. The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023
EU lifts Japan food import rules, weeks before nuclear wastewater to be pumped into ocean Other countries, including China, have threatened to further restrict Japanese imports if the Fukushima wastewater discharge goes ahead The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Land temperatures in Spain surpass 60C as deadly heatwave sweeps Europe Ground so hot that fiery red areas on map turn black The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Google brings Bard A.I. to Europe and Brazil—and teaches it to talk Privacy regulators' concerns are soothed, for now. Fortune · Jul 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 EU, Japan celebrate close cooperation with end of EU food restrictions in wake of Fukushima disaster The European Union and Japan have announced that the 27-nation bloc will lift the food import restrictions it had imposed in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 The Guardian announces launch of new European edition The Guardian today announces it is to launch a new digital European edition in autumn 2023 and is expanding and deepening its coverage with a range of new editorial roles
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Brexit planning helped UK prepare for Covid pandemic, Michael Gove tells inquiry The senior Tory said preparing for a no-deal EU exit made the Government ‘more match fit’ to deal with the health crisis.
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023 Watch: Brawl erupts in Kosovo parliament after water thrown at PM during speech A brawl erupted in the Kosovo parliament after an opposition politician threw water on Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
MusicRadar · Jul 13, 2023 Gibson is now selling guitars direct to the UK and EU on its website – including the Mod Collection Uh oh… it's offering buy now / pay later
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Brawl erupts in Kosovo parliament during prime minister's speech on defusing tensions with Serbs A brawl has erupted in the Kosovo parliament after an opposition lawmaker threw water on Prime Minister Albin Kurti while he was speaking about government measures to defuse tensions with ethnic Serbs in the country's north
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 European court says suspension of Polish judge criticizing government was against EU law Europe's top court says that the suspension in Poland of a judge who has criticized the government is against EU law and he should be returned to his duties
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 EU rejects Myanmar’s diplomatic role and says it still doesn't recognize generals The European Union’s top diplomat has expressed opposition to Myanmar’s upcoming role as overseer of relations between the 27-nation bloc and Southeast Asian nations and reasserted its non-recognition of the strife-torn nation’s military government
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Here comes the next phase of Brexit – and it will be bad for our diet, health and wealth Should we care whether we will have less access to artisan sheep’s milk cheese? When it makes the quality of life worse, then yes
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Google rolls out AI chatbot Bard to Europe and Brazil and adds more languages Google says it’s rolling out its AI-powered chatbot Bard across Europe and in Brazil, expanding its availability to hundreds of millions more users
Zenger · Jul 13, 2023 European Parliament Condemns Palestinian Authority’s Antisemitic School Textbooks Resolution demands removal of hate and violence-inciting content, calls for EU funding freeze.