EU issues Apple compliance warning

EU issues Apple compliance warning

The European Commission has warned Apple that it may be in breach of its Digital Markets Act. In preliminary findings, EU regulators have accused the tech giant of failing to sufficiently steer users away from its App Store.

June 24, 2024 37

World

EU fines fragrance firm 15.9 mn euros for ‘deleting WhatsApp messages’

The EU today handed US giant International Flavors & Fragrances a 15.9-million-euro ($17.1-million) fine for obstructing a major cartel probe after an employee deleted WhatsApp messages. Brussels antitrust regulators raided several companies across Europe including IFF last year over suspicions the fragrance firms were colluding to fix prices. The European Commission, the EU's antitrust regulator, said during those inspections it sought to review the phones of some […]

June 24, 2024 25

World

The European Commission has launched an investigation into China’s market for medical devices

The European Commission has launched an investigation into China's market for medical devices. The probe is the latest flare-up in trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing. Our Europe Correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

April 25, 2024 24

World

UNRWA’s Money Woes May Be Easing as Some Donors Return, but US Is Unlikely

Numerous donors are returning to fund UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works agency for Palestinians, reacting to preliminary results from a UN probe into Israeli accusations that agency staff participated in the Oct. 7 massacre. But it appears the United States will not be directing contributions to the organization this year. UNRWA is the main operation delivering food to Gaza, above. UNRWA/INSTAGRAM After weeks of deepening financial straits amid […]

March 15, 2024 7

Africa

BlueInvest Africa 2024: Calling African Entrepreneurs

BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and 4 July 2024. The deadline for applications is 26 January 2024. BlueInvest Africa 2024 marks the second edition of this important business event, initiated by the […]

January 9, 2024 22

World

EU launches investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform for breaching the EU's new social media laws. The probe, a global first, relates to a number of suspected failures, including the mishandling of illegal content and disinformation.

December 18, 2023 29

World

Donald Tusk sworn in as Poland’s Prime Minister

Poland has a new government after one of the country's former leaders, Donald Tusk made a successful return to frontline politics. Trent Murray reports.

December 13, 2023 25