Europe: News
China joins US, EU in global AI risk management effort
At the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, England, China has committed to collaborating with the United States (US), European Union (EU), and other nations to address the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta faces EU ban on targeted advertising: Here's why
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has decided to expand a prohibition on "behavioral advertising" for Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta.
SpaceX to launch Europe's navigation and communication satellites
SpaceX is set to launch up to four of Europe's key navigation and secure communication satellites into orbit, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Hamas war: Natural gas benchmark surges 41% in one week
Europe's natural gas benchmark Dutch TTF's price hit an eight-month high of €56 per megawatt-hour last week, marking a 41% increase in a week and over 50% in a month. However, this price is still less than half of what it was a year ago.
Why Elon Musk may remove X from Europe
Elon Musk is reportedly considering pulling his micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter) from Europe due to the recently implemented European Union's (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA), as reported by The Insider.
Sugar export restrictions extended in India beyond October 31
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced that the Indian government will extend its restriction on sugar exports past October 31.
Air India announces special sale on select European routes
Air India has announced a special sale for travelers flying from India to five European cities.
Western Europe's highest peak hits lowest level in 22 years
Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in Western Europe, has reached its lowest height in 22 years, researchers say.
Fun and unusual things to do in Hungary
Hungary is an enthralling travel destination, drawing an astonishing number of tourists from around the world each year.
Eurozone inflation declines to lowest in 2 years
In September, inflation in the Eurozone dropped to its lowest in two years. This decrease indicates that the European Central Bank's (ECB) gradual increase in interest rates has been successful in controlling high prices, although it has come at the expense of economic growth.
EU commissioner asks Apple to open its ecosystem to competitors
EU Commissioner of Internal Market, Thierry Breton, has urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to open the tech giant's ecosystem of hardware and software to competitors, under the newly adopted Digital Markets Act (DMA).
VinFast to enter Europe amid EU's China EV probe
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is set to deliver its first EVs to Europe in Q4 2023, after receiving regulatory approval.
Explore these disabled-friendly destinations in Western Europe
Europe is a great vacation destination for all travelers around the world, especially for those who are specially-abled.
German economy to contract in 2023, predicts European Commission
The European Commission forecasts a 0.4% contraction in Germany's economy in 2023, citing high inflation due to factors such as the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
SUVs dominate Europe in H1 2023, account for 51% sales
For the first time in history, crossovers and SUVs have accounted for over 51% of the total new vehicle deliveries in Europe during H1 2023, according to market researcher Dataforce.
G20's rail-port corridor: India's answer to China's BRI
The proposed India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor will be substantially different from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.
India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor to be launched soon: PM Modi
An agreement has been reached to build an India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor for economic integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
G20 Summit: PM Modi speaks with 'Bharat' placard in front
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed G20 leaders upon their arrival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Ukraine: Defense minister removed; 'need new approach,' says President Zelenskyy
In a significant development, Ukraine has announced that its Defense Minister Oleksoo Reznikov would be succeeded by Rustem Umerov, a prominent Crimean Tatar lawmaker.
Eurozone business activity plummets, declining service industry to blame
Eurozone business activity has taken a significant hit this month, with Germany, Europe's largest economy, experiencing a particularly sharp downturn.
EU's digital rules will change Big Tech operations: Here's how
This week, the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) takes effect, impacting 19 major platforms, including Google, Facebook, TikTok, and Amazon.
Google to make data transfer easy after GDPR probe
Google has committed to enhancing data portability for users and third-party operators in response to Italian competition watchdog AGCM's investigation.
Escape crowded cities, explore these underrated destinations in Europe
As summer, the peak travel season arrives in Europe, there will be a high tourist rush to popular destinations in the continent.
Meta blocks EU users from accessing Threads via VPN
Meta's recently launched Threads has been a runaway success. Threads is available everywhere but in the EU region.
Aditya Roy Kapur-Ananya Panday vacay in Lisbon; pictures go viral
Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday are reportedly the new lovebirds in the tinsel town. Ever since the rumors erupted, fans have been speculating about them. Now, the duo was spotted vacationing in Lisbon, Portugal.
Schengen visa rejections cost Indians Rs. 90 crore loss
Ever since COVID-19 restrictions related to travel and tourism were waived, there has been a rapid increase in both domestic and international travel.
Data privacy rules: Why Meta is struggling in Europe
Meta launched Threads last week. More than 100 million users have joined in less than five days.
Netherlands: Government collapses following dispute over immigration policy
The Dutch government collapsed on Friday after failing to achieve a unified resolution on migration policy owing to serious differences between the ruling coalition parties.
How EU's new privacy probe rules affect Big Tech companies
Europe has always been eager to crack down on Big Tech's privacy abuses. However, things haven't gone exactly the way they wanted.
Souvenirs from Lithuania that you should shop
Lithuania, in Europe, is one of the three countries commonly referred to as the Baltic states, alongside Estonia and Latvia. It shares borders with Latvia and Belarus.
Europe passes draft AI law: Know what it entails
The European Union (EU) has been leading the race to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) for a while. The bloc has now taken a significant step toward grappling with the challenges posed by AI systems.
Eurozone enters recession after GDP contracts for second consecutive quarter
After defying predictions of recession multiple times, the eurozone economy finally slipped into a technical recession in the first quarter of 2023.
How Europe plans to fight against AI-generated disinformation
The advent of generative AI has made several things easy. One of them is using AI to create fake images, videos, or audio that can rival the real ones.
Slovenia trip: 5 souvenirs that you should grab
Slovenia is one of the most gorgeous countries to visit in Europe.
EU warns India for allegedly reselling Russian oil, Jaishankar responds
European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs and Security Policy High Representative Josep Borrell has recommended action against India for allegedly reselling Russian oil to Europe.
European Union approves world's first crypto rules: What it means
The meltdown of crypto exchange FTX and the subsequent turmoil shed light on the need to regulate cryptocurrencies.
Europe Day: Celebrate by traveling to these 5 stunning destinations
Although one of the smallest continents on the map, Europe's larger-than-life beauty is second to none.
Europe inches closer to first-ever AI Act: What it means
The AI boom has been exciting for many reasons. However, the increasing popularity of AI-powered chatbots has raised questions about their social, economic, and security impacts.
K-pop: TWICE is set for world tour; city details inside
K-pop is experiencing an all-time high around the world. The fans are hooked to their favorite stars and now TWICE stans, we have some exciting news for you.
Someone just bought a dinosaur skeleton for Rs. 50 crore
A 67 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton, of a Tyrannosaurus rex, has been purchased for CHF 5.55 million (nearly Rs. 50 crore) by a private individual in Europe.