The European Union’s new entry rules are set to come into place in October 2024, which could lead to longer waiting times for UK travellers at borders. The new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the stamping of passports and is being introduced across all countries within the European Union (EU). The much-delayed EES scheme … Read more
In a significant move, the European Union (EU) has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s digital empire, represented by X, formerly Twitter, under the recently revamped Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission, responsible for enforcing the DSA on large platforms, declared the commencement of a “formal proceeding” today. The investigation aims to scrutinise … Read more
London: The European Commission on Monday opened formal proceedings to assess whether Elon Musk’s X may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers. The Commission opened the probe on the basis of preliminary investigation conducted so far across … Read more
NEW travel rules for Brits heading to Europe will be brought in by October 2024, even though it could lead to increased waiting times at borders. The new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the stamping of passports and is being introduced across all EU countries. 2 The new Entry/Exit System will replace the stamping … Read more
Meta Threads — Meta’s rival to X, formerly Twitter — has just launched in the European Union (EU), a market with nearly half a billion people. The app launched in the U.S. to much fanfare in July, with Meta hoping to attract X users disillusioned with the turbulence on the platform since Elon Musk acquired … Read more
In a historic development, negotiators from the European Union (EU) have reached a groundbreaking deal on the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) rules. The agreement represents a significant step toward establishing legal oversight for technology, including popular generative AI services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. After overcoming substantial differences in generative AI and the use … Read more
The President of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Touray, said political stability, peace and security remain critical for West African countries to attract investment that will aid development. He said the region’s fragile democracy and persistent security challenges have affected the risk rating of the region and the flow of … Read more
Dubai: The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a debate at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, as poorer countries argue that the tax will harm livelihoods and economic growth. Known as the Carbon Border Adjustment … Read more
Regulators in the United Kingdom have approved full marketing authorization for Gaithersburg-based Novavax’s updated, protein-based COVID-19 booster shot, but regulators in the European Union have delayed a decision. Regulators in the United Kingdom have approved full marketing authorization for Gaithersburg-based Novavax’s updated, protein-based COVID-19 booster shot, but regulators in the European Union have delayed a … Read more
As the mercury regularly drops below zero in the build-up to Christmas, thousands of Britons are beginning to think about where they may go on their summer holidays. A perfect choice is sunny Italy. Known for its magnificent culture and legendary history, the country is home to thousands of seaside towns that are worth a … Read more
