AWS continues European investment with new sovereign cloud New Europe-only sovereign cloud from AWS has been confirmed, with plans to launch first region in Germany. TechRadar · May 15, 2024
NATO warns Georgia ‘foreign agents’ bill is ‘step in wrong direction’ Protests set to continue as Western nations urge Georgian authorities against adopting ‘Kremlin-style’ measure. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024
EU Cuts Inflation Forecast For 2024 Despite Uncertainty The European Commission expects inflation to fall to 2.5 percent in 2024, down from a previous forecast of 2.7 percent -- news that will be welcomed by the European Central Bank (ECB). International Business Times · May 15, 2024
Georgia ‘returning to the past’ with foreign agents law, says president Salome Zurabishvili says protests in Tbilisi prove Georgians ‘will never return to Russian pressure’ The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
A Dutch anti-Islam party is on the verge of forming the EU's latest hard-right government Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders is on the verge of brokering a four-party coalition in the Netherlands six months after coming in first in national elections, opening the prospect that yet another European Union nation will veer toward the hard right weeks ahead of EU-wide elections The Independent UK · May 15, 2024
Yes, Rishi Sunak, the world is a scary place. That is why we need a new prime minister With no domestic legacy to celebrate, the PM has little choice but to focus on global volatility. But that is a problem he can’t solve, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
US warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west Official suggests US funding could be pulled as new ‘Kremlin-inspired’ law provokes mass protests The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
Tunisia sees a return of ‘self-censorship’ as fear mounts amid arrests The recent arrests of two lawyers and two journalists in Tunisia for criticising the situation in the country come amid rising concerns over political and individual freedoms. President Kais Saied seized more powers in 2021 and later signed a decree that outlaws “spreading false news”, which journalists and opposition figures… France 24 · May 14, 2024
Sunak’s food security plan fails to fix immediate problems, says farming chief National Farmers’ Union president warns food production is likely to drop next year and says farmers need help right now The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
As the EU prepares for third-party iOS app stores, Apple reveals just how many scams its App Store security measures protect people from As iPhones in the EU gear up for third-party app stores, Apple highlights the security of its walled garden. iMore · May 14, 2024
US Secretary Of State Blinken Pledges Support For Ukraine US Secretary of State reaffirms support for Ukraine, emphasizing financial aid and NATO integration plans amidst Russian aggression. Top News · May 14, 2024
MPs urged to change law so frozen Russian assets can help aid Ukraine Kremlin critic Bill Browder says US-style legislation would give UK power to confiscate money to support Ukrainian military efforts The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
Questions you should ask AI… before implementing AI Chris Royles, EMEA Field CTO, Cloudera, explores how organizations can use AI to help implement AI. TechRadar · May 14, 2024
EU To Encourage Influencers To Have 'Positive' Impact The EU announced steps Tuesday to encourage influencers to post content that has a "positive" impact on society, as concerns rise over disinformation in a fragmented information landscape. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Top News · May 14, 2024 EU Approves Billion Financial Assistance Plan For Ukraine EU approves B financial aid plan for Ukraine to support recovery, reconstruction, and modernization efforts over four years.
France 24 · May 14, 2024 Georgian parliament approves divisive 'foreign agents' bill after final reading The Georgian parliament on Tuesday approved in the third and final reading a divisive bill that sparked weeks of mass protests, with critics seeing it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 EU signs off on sweeping migration overhaul ahead of elections New Pact on Migration and Asylum approval comes as EU prepares to hold elections in which migration could be pivotal.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024 Vauxhall owner to sell cheap Chinese EVs in UK and mainland Europe Stellantis deal with Leapmotor aims to cash in on imports as Biden imposes 100% tariff in US
International Business Times · May 14, 2024 EU Signs Off On Asylum Overhaul The EU on Tuesday gave the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies that will see hardened borders and responsibility shared among member states.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024 Martin Raw obituary Anti-smoking campaigner whose research and activism helped to persuade millions of people to give up cigarettes
TechRadar · May 14, 2024 iOS 17.5 is out now – here are 4 new features it brings to your iPhone We break down some of the biggest features to arrive with iOS 17.5.
Top News · May 14, 2024 EU Nations Endorse Sweeping Reforms To Asylum System EU nations approve comprehensive reforms in asylum system to address migration challenges, with focus on screening, deportation, and responsibility-sharing.
Top News · May 14, 2024 Georgia Parliament Debates Controversial Foreign Funding Bill Georgia's parliament debates a bill triggering protests over foreign funding restrictions, risking democratic freedoms and EU aspirations.
Evening Standard · May 14, 2024 iOS 17.5 released: what are its new features for iPhone and iPad? iOS 17.5 is big news for European users, but has some goodies for UK iPhone fans, too
Android Central · May 14, 2024 Motorola smartphones face sales ban in a major EU market thanks to a patent lawsuit A German court has ordered Lenovo and Motorola to stop selling phones in the country.