During the recent general election campaign in Ireland, political parties and candidates spent approximately €870,000 on social media advertisements. Fine Gael led the spending at over €280,000, followed by Fianna Fáil with €170,000. Sinn Féin, previously a top spender, managed…
The National Telecommunications and Postal Commission (EETT) of Greece has mandated the withdrawal of several GSM signal amplifiers due to non-compliance with the EU Directive 2014/53/EU. Products include the PHONETONE AN-GWL0870 Plus and ANNTLENT AN-L0826, among others, which failed to…
Norway has paused its plans for commercial-scale deep-sea mining after opposition from environmentalists and 32 countries. The Socialist Left Party threatened to oppose the government’s budget unless the first licensing round set for 2025 was scrapped. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr…
The European Commission has imposed an €800 million fine on Meta, citing the company’s abuse of its market power to promote Facebook Marketplace. The EU argues that all Facebook users are automatically exposed to Marketplace, giving Meta an unfair advantage…
The European Commission has implemented new regulations restricting Booking.com from raising commission rates or delisting offers from hotels that present lower prices on other websites. As of November 14, hotels and other service providers can freely advertise better prices on…
A European Commission report raises concerns about the import of Brazilian beef possibly treated with the carcinogenic hormone estradiol 17-beta, which is banned in Europe. The report highlights the inadequacy of current measures to ensure compliance. This revelation has ignited…
Meta has announced new ad options for Facebook and Instagram, implementing unskippable ads for a few seconds for users opting for less personalized advertising. This change aims to enhance advertiser reach while addressing European Union regulatory feedback. Users will have…
Greece’s Minister of Labor, Niki Kerameos, initiated discussions with political representatives regarding the upcoming legislation on minimum wages, set for implementation in 2028. Following dialogue with social partners, Kerameos will meet with opposition parties to refine the bill titled ‘Incorporation…
The French government is pushing the European Commission to delay sanctions against automakers that fail to meet CO2 emission targets by 2025. Economy Minister Antoine Armand emphasized that imposing harsh penalties could undermine investment and benefit Asian competitors. He advocates…
The European Union has introduced a groundbreaking Right to Repair legislation, mandating that manufacturers provide repair services for electronic devices beyond the usual two-year warranty. Set to be fully implemented in Germany by summer 2026, the regulation ensures that consumers…
