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Traveling to Europe Will Get Harder in 2024 — Here’s Why
The EU is implementing a new move to bolster border security and digitally track travelers entering and exiting EU countries.
European Union
Building a Business
These European Startups Are Helping to Address the Microplastic Problem
The issue puts us and ocean life at risk, but companies and governments are starting to address the issue.
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Business News
Poland Challenges EU’s New Copyright Law Over Censorship Fears
It says the content filtering requirement is a step backward.
By Jon Fingas
Business News
All You Need to Know About the EU’s New Ecommerce Payment Rules
As of Sept. 14, all companies within the EU must comply with the directive.
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Business News
What to Do if You Are a Victim of Cybercrime
Not only is there a real need for people who have experienced cybercrime to report it but there are concerns over the large number of people who choose not to raise any alarm.
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Business News
Europe’s Article 13 Copyright Rule Is a Transatlantic Trade War
Europe's Article 13 copyright rule is a finger in the eye to a set of American tech companies with which Europe has long been struggling.
By Sascha Segan
Business News
Google Fined $1.7 Billion Over a 3rd Breach of EU Antitrust Rules in 3 Years
European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said the latest fine was for 'illegal practices in search advertising brokering to cement its dominant market position.'
Business News
4 Reasons Why Europe Needs Tech Enthusiasts to Vote
The importance of casting a vote for your country's E.U. representatives is more important than ever in defining the European Union's image and standing on the global stage.
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Business News
What Does Brexit Really Mean for Europe’s Startups?
A look at key facts and figures to better understand what Brexit really means for European startups.
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Business News
France Fines Google $57 Million Over Data Transparency
The country claims Google violated the GDPR with opaque policies.
By Jon Fingas
Business News
McDonald’s Lost a ‘David Versus Goliath’ Trademark Battle Over Big Macs to a Small Irish Rival Called Supermac’s
The conflict began when McDonald's asked European Union (EU) officials to prevent Supermac's opening outside of Ireland.
By Bill Bostock
Building a Business
Mind the Gap: Why Europe’s Female Entrepreneurs Are Facing a Funding Crisis
Europe is often seen as the forefront of positive change. But even here, there seem to be some persistent challenges that female founders and entrepreneurs are facing.
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Business News
Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls for GDPR-Style Privacy Laws in the U.S.
He said he believes personal data is being 'weaponized.'
Business News
Explained: The EU ‘Digital Tax’ Scramble
What was planned as a much-needed success story of cooperation among European member states is starting to disintegrate into a political scramble.
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Business News
Lisbon Lures Tech Entrepreneurs With Carrot of EU Citizenship
Portugal is offering residency and eventual citizenship to investors, entrepreneurs and property buyers.
Business Operations & Logistics
Google Gets a Record Fine and Chance the Rapper Now Owns a News Site! 3 Things to Know Today.
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Business News
EU Fines Google $5.1 Billion for Abuse of Power
Google's Android deals with smartphone manufacturers demanded they use Google's search bar and Chrome browser by default. According to European officials that breaks antitrust laws.
Business News
European Copyright Bill Might Kill the Meme and Change the Internet
Everyone is panicking about the 'dreadful' new law.
By Shona Ghosh
Tech
The Very Strong Business Case for Complying With the World’s Toughest Data Protection Regulation
The EU's General Data Protection Rule is likely to become the gold standard consumers watch for when deciding whom to trust with their data.
Marketing
The EU’s GDPR: 6 Things Online Business Owners and Marketers Can Do to Prepare
Did you know, for example, that cold-emailing, under GDPR, is effectively dead?
By Thomas Smale
Business News
Facebook’s Answer to E.U. Privacy Law: Accept Data Collection and Ads, or Don’t Use Facebook
The aim of GDPR is to return control of personal data to the individual by ensuring companies follow a new set of data protection compliance rules.
Online Presence
Facebook’s Data Scandal and Europe’s New Data Privacy Rule Have Massive Implications for U.S. Entrepreneurs
Facebook's accelerating fall from grace comes just as the EU is implementing what is likely to be the global gold standard for data regulation.
By Arndt Groth
Business News
Facebook Teaches You How to Keep Your Data Private
The social network has also published its 'privacy principles.'
By Saqib Shah
Marketing
Nap-Happy Spain Finally Gets Its First Nap Cafe
But the topic of siestas in the European country is more complicated than you'd think.
Business News
EU Considers Another Massive Fine for Google Over Android
Last month there was a $2.7 billion fine for abusing its dominance, now Google could face an even bigger fine over Android.
Business News
EU Fines Google $2.7 Billion for ‘Abusing Dominance’
In response to Google giving an illegal advantage to its own comparison shopping service, the European Commission issues its largest ever fine.
Business News
EU Urges U.S. Tech Giants to Act Faster Against Hate Speech
The EU executive's warning comes six months after the companies signed up to a voluntary code of conduct.
By Reuters