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EU AI Act: Did Europe Just Kill Its AI Development?

The European Parliament recently adopted the world's first comprehensive regulation, known as the AI Act, on artificial intelligence. According to EU officials, this landmark and historic piece of legislation aims to ensure that AI systems that are developed, sold, or...

Ukraine Set to Start EU Accession Talks, But Hungary Blocks Aid

The European Union (EU) decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with Ukraine but failed to agree on a $54 billion package in financial aid to the war-torn country. The aid was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Hungary’s leader...

Apple Poised for Most Significant iPhone Change in Over a Decade

Apple is on the verge of implementing one of the most significant changes to the iPhone lineup in over a decade. The impending release of the iPhone 15 is poised to introduce a substantial shift in charging technology. The highly...

EU Economy Shifts From Almost Two Years of Trade Deficit to Surplus

After six consecutive quarters of deficit, the EU economy has finally shifted to a trade surplus with the rest of the world. During the second quarter of this year, the European bloc recorded a minor surplus of €1 billion. This...

Greece Comes Second in EU Research Spending

According to Eurostat data reported and reviewed by the Development Ministry on Monday, Greece holds the second position in the European Union in terms of Government Budget Allocations for Research & Development (GBARD) over the long term. From 2012 to...

Turkey Backs Sweden Joining NATO, Alliance Chief Says

Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of NATO has claimed that Turkey has given the green light for Sweden to join the alliance after months of diplomatic wrangling over the issue. According to Stoltenberg, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will now...

Pasta Protest Urged in Italy as Food Prices Rise

A consumer group has called for a widespread "pasta strike" across Italy in response to the soaring prices of this dietary staple, which have risen at a rate more than double that of inflation. In March, prices rose by 17.5%,...

Qatargate: Eva Kaili Released From House Arrest

Eva Kaili, a key suspect in the Qatargate scandal which has rocked the European Parliament, was freed from house arrest on Thursday. The Greek former MEP and vice president of the European Parliament was charged with participation in a criminal...

EU Plans to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Reconstruction of Ukraine

The EU could invest frozen Russian assets according to proposals being discussed by European officials in Brussels. The assets, which were frozen as part of the Western sanctions package against Russia, would primarily be used for reconstruction purposes in Ukraine....

Belgium Detains Another MEP in Connection With Qatargate Scandal

Another MEP (Member of the European Parliament) has been detained as authorities in Belgium continue to investigate individuals connected to the Qatatgate scandal. The MEP in question has been identified as Marc Tarabella, a Belgian politician and member of the...