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Remember the War-torn Balkans? Entrepreneurship There Is Now on the Rise.
The challenges can be big, but the opportunities are wide open.
Google Reportedly Faces Record 3 Billion Euro Antitrust Fine
The European Union has accused Google of promoting its shopping service in Internet searches at the expense of rival services in a case that has dragged on since late 2010.
The New EU General Data Protection Regulation: Big Data Protection Gets Personal
The stage for profound repercussions to digital privacy is set. Here's how it affects you:
Europe Charges Google With Abusing Android Market Dominance
Regulators allege that by requiring mobile phone manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and the Google Chrome browser, the U.S. company was denying consumers a wider choice.
Microsoft Offers First Major Endorsement of New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Pact
The company's endorsement of the Privacy Shield comes amidst criticism of it by privacy groups for failing to address concerns about U.S. surveillance practices.
Companies to Face Tighter EU Data Restrictions
Laws will force firms to report data breaches and face huge fines for misusing personal data.
European Union to Probe McDonald's Tax Deals With Luxembourg
The EU competition enforcer said McDonald's had not paid any corporate taxes in Luxembourg or the U.S. on royalties paid by franchisees in Europe and Russia since 2009.
EU Cracks Down On Bitcoin, Anonymous Payments Systems to Curb Terrorism Funding
EU interior and justice ministers will gather in Brussels on Friday for a crisis meeting in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Bitcoin Is Now Tax Free in Europe
The European Court of Justice ruled the virtual currency can be treated in the same way as traditional money.
Uber Is Having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
Here's a breakdown of the issues the company is dealing with in Amsterdam, Paris and London.
European Court Rules That Commuting Time Is Part of the Workday
The EU's top court has ruled that, for employees who don't work out of an office, time spent commuting to and from worksites counts as part of the workday.
Berlin: The Startup City That's Still Starting Up
Whether in tech or art, entrepreneurs in the German capital are creating a bright, new history for their city.
Traveling in Europe? A New Search Engine Wants to Show You Every Transportation Option.
A startup goes the extra mile to help travelers in Europe plan routes.
Facebook 'Tramples European Privacy Law,' Watchdog Says
The Privacy Protection Commission has launched a blistering attack after trying to find out more about the U.S. social media giant's practices.
B Corp Movement Gets Its Wings In Europe
Nonprofit B Lab is tasked with issuing the certificates and looks at a company's contribution to the environment, community and employees.