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Facebook fined 1.2 billion euro over mishandling of users' data

Brussels: Following the EDPB’s binding dispute resolution decision of Apr 13, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) was issued a 1.2 billion euro fine following an inquiry into its Facebook service, by the Irish Data Protection Authority (IE DPA). more

Russia-Ukraine War: EU removes Russian banks from SWIFT, bans RT, Sputnik

Brussels: In yet another wave of measures to isolate Russia and choke its international money flow, the European Union (EU) on Wednesday blocked seven Russian banks from the SWIFT payment ...

EU launches €300bn bid to counter Chinese influence

Brussels: The European Union (EU) has revealed a detailed €300 billion ($340 billion) global investment plan, described as a response to China’s Belt and Road strategy.

Ireland imposes €225 million fine on Whatsapp for breaching EU privacy laws

Dublin/JEN: Ireland on Thursday slapped a record 225-million-Euro ($267 million) fine on Facebook-owned messaging service, Whatsapp, for breaching the European Union (EU) data privacy law ...

COVID-19 and economic revival: Pakistanis not permitted to enter EU as borders set to reopen

Brussels: Pakistan economic revival plans received a jolt as the country has not been included in the draft list of 54 countries that will benefit from the reopening of the European Union ...

EU agrees Brexit extension till Jan 31

London: The European Union has agreed to extend Brexit till Jan 31, 2020.

France, UK, Canada rap Trump, say US trade tariffs absurd, illegal

Paris/London: As US trade tariffs came into force, allies France, the UK and Canada have joined hands in condemning American President Donald Trump, stating that the move is absurd and il ...

EU referendum: Britain votes to leave

London, June 24 (JEN):Despite a close battle, Britain has voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum on Thursday as results were declared on Friday, thus severing a tie of de ...

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