EU says Apple鈥檚 App Store breaches bloc鈥檚 digital rules
Apple risks billions of euros in fines after the European Union on Monday found the iPhone maker鈥檚 App Store to be violating the bloc鈥檚 landmark digital competition rules...
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EU, China open talks over EV tariffs
EU and China trade chiefs held 鈥榗andid and constructive鈥� talks on Saturday over plans from Brussels to ramp up tariffs on Chinese electric cars, and the two sides will hold further consultations, the EU said...
Apparel exports to EU drop by 9.85pc in Jan-Apr
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the European Union in January-April of 2024 fell by 9.85 per cent to 6.01 billion euros compared with those of...
European stock markets advance before BoE rate call
European stock markets rose Thursday as dealers awaited the Bank of England鈥檚 latest decision on interest rates, after Switzerland cut borrowing costs and...
Bangladesh鈥檚 economic trajectory very impressive, says EU envoy
Ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union in Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said that Bangladesh鈥檚 economic trajectory is 鈥榰ndeniably impressive鈥� but ensuring this sustained growth demands a skilled and adaptable workforce...
Moment of truth for Italy in title defence
Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on Saturday as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world鈥檚 most important...
Democracy won鈥檛 come through compromise, fear
HALF of the world鈥檚 population will have the opportunity to vote by the end of this year as 64 countries and the European Union are scheduled to open their ballot boxes. No previous year has been so flush with elections. Among these countries is India, where a remarkable 969 million voting papers had to be printed ahead of the elections...
Bangladesh signs air service agreements with Switzerland, EU
Bangladesh has signed separate air service agreements with Switzerland and the European Union to establish direct air connectivity with more countries in Europe....
EU laying foundation for safer, more sustainable, competitive RMG sector in Bangladesh: envoy
Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said that the EU aimed to achieve economic growth and strengthen its competitiveness through the green energy transition, environmental protection and sustainable resource use without compromising the environment....
EU legislative developments significant for Bangladesh: Envoy
European Union ambassador to Bangladesh, Charles Whiteley, on Tuesday said that EU legislative developments were important for Bangladesh since Bangladesh companies were important suppliers for EU companies and the European Union was the destination for 50 per cent of Bangladeshi exports...
EU wants more collaboration in security, defence
Ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Monday said that the EU wanted to see more collaboration in the area of security and defence in Bangladesh beside their support in achieving the goal of green transition...
Italy, Slovakia vote as EU election continues
Italy became the first heavyweight nation to cast votes for the EU鈥檚 next parliament on Saturday, in a test of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni鈥檚 strength at home鈥攁nd...
McDonald鈥檚 loses chicken 鈥楤ig Mac鈥� trademark battle
McDonald鈥檚 has lost a legal battle against an Irish fast food chain after a top EU court ruled Wednesday that the global chain could not exclusively call its chicken burgers 鈥楤ig Mac鈥�...
Global stocks rise as US inflation gauge steadies
US and European stock markets mostly rose Friday as investors digested fresh inflation data that could set the tone for interest-rate moves by central banks...
EU states agree 鈥榩rohibitive鈥� tariffs on Russia grain imports
EU states agreed on Thursday to impose 鈥榩rohibitive鈥� duties on grain imports from Russia in a bid to cut off revenues to Moscow for its war on Ukraine...
EU creates 鈥楢I Office鈥� to regulate tech under tough new law
The European Union on Wednesday announced the creation of an 鈥楢I Office鈥� of tech experts, lawyers and economists to regulate artificial intelligence under a sweeping new law...
Global stocks diverge as US rate cut hopes diminish
Wall Street swung higher but European stocks fell on Friday as investors fret over data suggesting the US Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer...
Three European countries to recognise Palestinian state
Three European countries 鈥� Norway, Ireland and Spain 鈥� on Wednesday announced they will recognise a Palestinian state from next week, highlighting the European Union鈥檚 deep split over the issue as the Israel-Hamas war rages.....
Greece PM urges EU defend consumers against multinationals
Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the EU to take on multinationals unfairly restricting the sale of goods in the single market, leading to higher prices for struggling consumers...
Travel giant Booking.com to face tough new EU tech rules
The European Union on Monday added Dutch online travel giant Booking.com to its list of digital companies that are big enough to fall under tougher competition rules.
Bangladesh, EU partnership now acts on major issues of time: envoy
The head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh ambassador Charles Whiteley said that the relationship between Bangladesh and the EU was evolving rapidly...
European stocks hit record highs
European stock markets struck fresh record highs Friday on growing hopes that central banks are close to cutting interest rates...
Bangladesh, EU partnership now acts on major issues of time: envoy
The head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh ambassador Charles Whiteley said that the relationship between Bangladesh and the EU was evolving rapidly.....
EU ready to protect economy, bloc chief tells China
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from taking tough measures to protect its聽economy聽and security, amid tense trade relations with China...
German inflation rate unchanged
German inflation was unchanged in April, official data showed Monday, holding at a three-year low as hopes grow that the European Central Bank will soon start cutting interest rates...
EU says Apple iPad operating system to face stricter rules
The EU on Monday said Apple鈥檚 operating system for iPads must comply with tougher new rules that Brussels is imposing to rein in the world鈥檚 biggest digital companies...
EU toughens safety rules on Chinese fashion retailer Shein
The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs...
EU opens probe into China鈥檚 medical device market
The European Union on Wednesday announced a probe into China鈥檚 medical devices market, prompting an immediate accusation from Beijing that the bloc was engaging in 鈥榩rotectionism鈥�...
China auto sector steps up Europe push with Spain plant
Chinese carmaker Chery signed a deal Friday to produce mainly electric vehicles in Spain, as Beijing鈥檚 auto sector pushes ahead with plans to expand...
EU to impose new sanctions on drone, missile producers in Iran
European Union leaders agreed on Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile producers over Tehran's unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, EU chief Charles Michel said.聽....