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Which Schengen Countries Are Toughest For Indians? Here's How To Apply
Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Greece had the highest Schengen visa rejection rates for Indian applicants, exceeding thirty percent.
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Europe Gets Its Starlink Rival, Expands IRIS Satellite Constellation
IRIS2, a response to Starlink and other satellite internet services, is being developed as a secure and reliable connectivity network for European governments, defence and security forces, and emergency services.
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Apple Acquires PlasmaSolve to Boost Future Hardware Development
Apple has agreed to acquire Czech materials science company PlasmaSolve through a subsidiary, according to a notice published on the European Commission's website. The company develops plasma simulation software that helps manufacturers refine production processes and model advanced coatings. Its MatSight platform supports physical vapour depositio...
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EU Regulator Exempts Smartwatches, Other Wearables From User-Replaceable Battery Mandate
The European Commission, offering big relief to major tech giants, has now added six new product categories to the existing list of devices that are exempted from the EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542. The rule no longer requires wearables, like smartwatches, fitness trackers, electric toys, and other devices within the scope of the ATEX Directive ...
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EU Secures Emergency Deliveries Of Potential Treatment Against Hantavirus
The European Union is launching emergency procurement procedures to secure additional doses in case further hantavirus cases are confirmed in the coming weeks.
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"Completely Unacceptable": EU Slams Israel Over Gaza Activists' Treatment
The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely unacceptable", a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
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Musk’s X to Alter Verification System in Europe, Commission Says
The blue check badge was previously only added to the profiles of people who might be targets for impersonation, including journalists, celebrities and other public figures. Elon Musk’s 2022 decision to make it a for-pay feature, the commission argued, misled X users into falsely believing that verified accounts were trustworthy.
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EU Tells TikTok To Change 'Addictive' Design
The EU said Friday that it had toldTikTokit needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc's digital content rules.
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"Senseless Violence": Top EU Official On Minneapolis ICE Shootings
Top EU official Teresa Ribera on Friday described her "shock" at the "terrifying" images of violence in Minneapolis where two American citizens were shot dead by federal agents enforcing an immigration crackdown.
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S Jaishankar Meets EU Delegates Ahead Of 77th Republic Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with President of European Union Council Antonio Costa and President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi.
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EU Commission Head Von Der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 -- although it is likely to fail.
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Explained: As Trump Pauses Ukraine Support, How Europe Plans To Fill Void
European leaders on Thursday agreed to support Ukraine and increase its defence spending after US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to the war-torn country.
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EU Said to Reassess Tech Probes into Apple, Google, Meta
The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants. Apple, Meta, and Google are among tech giants that have urged US President-elect Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
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Apple Changes Its App Store Policy In EU After Probe
Apple on Thursday changed its policy in the European Union to allow developers to communicate with their customers outside the app after the Commission
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Ursula Von Der Leyen Wins Second Term As Top EU Leader
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was elected for a second term on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.
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Which Schengen Countries Are Toughest For Indians? Here's How To Apply
Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Greece had the highest Schengen visa rejection rates for Indian applicants, exceeding thirty percent.
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Europe Gets Its Starlink Rival, Expands IRIS Satellite Constellation
IRIS2, a response to Starlink and other satellite internet services, is being developed as a secure and reliable connectivity network for European governments, defence and security forces, and emergency services.
-
Apple Acquires PlasmaSolve to Boost Future Hardware Development
Apple has agreed to acquire Czech materials science company PlasmaSolve through a subsidiary, according to a notice published on the European Commission's website. The company develops plasma simulation software that helps manufacturers refine production processes and model advanced coatings. Its MatSight platform supports physical vapour depositio...
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EU Regulator Exempts Smartwatches, Other Wearables From User-Replaceable Battery Mandate
The European Commission, offering big relief to major tech giants, has now added six new product categories to the existing list of devices that are exempted from the EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542. The rule no longer requires wearables, like smartwatches, fitness trackers, electric toys, and other devices within the scope of the ATEX Directive ...
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EU Secures Emergency Deliveries Of Potential Treatment Against Hantavirus
The European Union is launching emergency procurement procedures to secure additional doses in case further hantavirus cases are confirmed in the coming weeks.
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"Completely Unacceptable": EU Slams Israel Over Gaza Activists' Treatment
The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely unacceptable", a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
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Musk’s X to Alter Verification System in Europe, Commission Says
The blue check badge was previously only added to the profiles of people who might be targets for impersonation, including journalists, celebrities and other public figures. Elon Musk’s 2022 decision to make it a for-pay feature, the commission argued, misled X users into falsely believing that verified accounts were trustworthy.
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EU Tells TikTok To Change 'Addictive' Design
The EU said Friday that it had toldTikTokit needs to change its "addictive design" or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc's digital content rules.
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"Senseless Violence": Top EU Official On Minneapolis ICE Shootings
Top EU official Teresa Ribera on Friday described her "shock" at the "terrifying" images of violence in Minneapolis where two American citizens were shot dead by federal agents enforcing an immigration crackdown.
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S Jaishankar Meets EU Delegates Ahead Of 77th Republic Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with President of European Union Council Antonio Costa and President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi.
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EU Commission Head Von Der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 -- although it is likely to fail.
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Explained: As Trump Pauses Ukraine Support, How Europe Plans To Fill Void
European leaders on Thursday agreed to support Ukraine and increase its defence spending after US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to the war-torn country.
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EU Said to Reassess Tech Probes into Apple, Google, Meta
The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants. Apple, Meta, and Google are among tech giants that have urged US President-elect Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
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Apple Changes Its App Store Policy In EU After Probe
Apple on Thursday changed its policy in the European Union to allow developers to communicate with their customers outside the app after the Commission
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Ursula Von Der Leyen Wins Second Term As Top EU Leader
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was elected for a second term on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.
