‘An apology is free’: experts on the UK’s approach to slavery reparations As Commonwealth heads meet, pressure is growing for justice over colonialism and climate The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its priorities The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
I attended the 2024 Encryption Summit - here are my 5 takeaways I attended the second edition of the virtual event to shed light on the need for encryption and the challenges this tech faces. Here's what I learned. TechRadar · Oct 23, 2024
Why is Hungary’s Orban sending soldiers to Chad? An unlikely friendship is budding between Budapest and N’Djamena with the goal of stemming migration to Europe. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024
Armed French police to get new powers at Dover to enforce EU e-border scheme with Brits fingerprinted They will be allowed to carry their weapons along a 1.5 mile-long stretch of the A20 to reach a new check zone in the western docks Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
Plans to legalise online casinos in France met with opposition France wants to legalise online casinos next year, bringing its rules into line with most EU countries, but addiction specialists and real-world casino professionals are opposed to the plan. Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2024
The Fortune 500 Europe Many of the companies topping the list today face an existential crisis. Fortune · Oct 23, 2024
EU refuses to publish findings of Tunisia human rights inquiry Inquiry preceded controversial migration deal linked to claims of abuse in increasingly authoritarian country The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Ukraine’s army readies for high-stakes fight against Russia as winter nears Al Jazeera’s defence editor analyses the powers and vulnerabilities of Kyiv’s military as its support system slows down. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024
In Moldova, we held our EU referendum in Russia’s shadow. The result was too close for comfort Like Brexit, our vote on Europe teetered on a knife-edge. While the pro-EU side scraped a win, Russia is waiting to undermine it, says Paula Erizanu, a Moldovan journalist and writer based in Chișinău The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
How Europe’s tech-shy Fortune 500 is embracing AI The Fortune 500 Europe has a feeble share of tech companies. But its industrial giants are increasingly turning to generative AI. Fortune · Oct 23, 2024
Mac users, say goodbye to your Lightning cables: new Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad may finally be coming with a USB-C charging port Apple’s move away from Lightning charging cables continues, as the rumored Magic Mouse, Trackpad, and Keyboard 2 will all feature USB-C ports. TechRadar · Oct 22, 2024
Hungary asks EU to strip parliamentary immunity from Italian MEP Ilaria Salis Former teacher was detained in Budapest for alleged attack on neo-Nazis before being released in June The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
Windfall Tax Backlash Menaces Spain's Green Energy Sector Spain's left-wing government has infuriated banking and energy giants by wanting to maintain a windfall tax on them, threatening crucial investments for the European country's green energy transition. International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024 A third of UK businesses want Starmer to cut Brexit red tape Some 31 per cent of companies want to see a reduction in post-Brexit regulatory requirements
Tom’s Guide · Oct 22, 2024 How to access ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode in the EU ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode is blocked in some countries – here's how to get around them
Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2024 Macron, Orban meet in Paris to discuss European affairs, bilateral relations French President Emmanuel Macron receives Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Elysée Palace this Tuesday evening ahead of forthcoming summits of the European Political Community and the European Union on 7 and 8 November in Budapest.
The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024 Donald Trump is planning more trade barriers if he becomes president – but they didn’t work last time Donald Trump loves tariffs. Making things more expensive if they come from foreign countries is at the heart of his bid for a second term in the White House.
The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024 The gas crisis is not over yet Policy and luck have bought Europe a reprieve from the heights gas prices reached between the winters of 2022 and 2023, but prices are climbing again and the global gas market remains precariously balanced.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024 Loser of Austrian election to try to form government after parties shun far right People’s party tasked with coalition talks with Social Democrats after winning Freedom party fails to find partner
International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024 Mozambican Opposition Leader Says Security Forces Killed His Lawyer The main opposition candidate in Mozambique's contested general election on Tuesday accused security forces of killing his lawyer, as European Union observers cast doubt on the vote.
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024 ‘Challenging’ to pass Occupied Territories Bill before Irish election Substantial changes to the Bill mean that it is unlikely to pass before a polling date is held before Christmas.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024 UK export of millions of endangered eels to Russia attacked as ‘bonkers’ Critics say eels could be smuggled eastwards towards Asia but exporter says they are for ‘restocking’ project
Louder · Oct 22, 2024 Knocked Loose announce UK / EU 2025 tour, including their biggest ever UK headline show to date Kentucky hardcore punks Knocked Loose will be hitting the road across the UK and EU next Spring, with special guests Basement, Harm's Way and Pest Control
TechRadar · Oct 22, 2024 Finally, Europe can use ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode without a VPN ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode is now out in Europe.