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EU Cracks Down on Social Media Influencers, Including 20 Greeks
Influencers in the EU, including 20 Greeks, who have failed to declare profits made through advertising may face penalties by the European Commission.
A Commission sweep carried out from Oct. 27 to Nov. 30, 2023, which scrutinized posts from 576...
Immigration
European Parliament Approves Migration Policy Reform
The European Parliament has marginally passed the wide-reaching reform of the European Union's migration and asylum policy, which was preceded by uncertainty due to the growing voices of rejection from both the left and right.
"We have listened, we have...
Immigration
Cyprus Asks EU to Curb Syrian Refugee Surge from Lebanon
Cyprus has beseeched the European Union to take vigorous action to curtail a recent surge of primarily Syrian refugees arriving by sea via Lebanon, claiming the island's reception capacity is nearing breaking point.
At least 600 Syrians have reportedly arrived...
Energy
EU Greenlights Greece’s €1 Billion Aid for Solar Energy Projects
The EU executive approved on Tuesday under EU State aid rules Greece's request to offer financial help for two solar energy projects in the country that are expected to increase output of renewable energy.
Greece plans to invest €1bn to...
Europe
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...
Environment
EU Sues Greece for Failing to Revise Flood Risk Plans
The European Commission is taking Greece to the EU’s top court for failing to revise its flood risk management plans, a key tool for EU countries to prepare themselves against floods.
The action comes five months after the worst rains...
Cyprus
Humanitarian Aid Ship From Cyprus to Gaza Waiting to Sail
A ship loaded with tons of food for Gaza remained docked in a Cyprus port on Sunday as preparations unfolded for the launch of a yet untested maritime aid route to the enclave.
The European Union, United States, United Arab...
Greek News
How Sweeping Changes by Tech Giants Affect Users in the EU
Starting now, six of the world’s biggest tech companies must fully comply with the Digital Markets Act, a sweeping set of EU rules designed to prevent them from stifling competition in the digital market.
Apple, Google parent Alphabet, Amazon, Meta...
Greek News
Ethnic Greek Mayor Fredi Beleris Sentenced to 2 Years in Albanian Prison
Ethnic Greek mayor Fredi Beleris has been sentenced by an Albanian court to two years in prison on vote-buying charges.
Greece had previously called on the Albanian government to drop the charges against Beleris and warned that it would block...
Greek News
Greece Assumes Command of EU’s Red Sea Security Operation
Greece assumed command of the EU's Red Sea maritime security operation which would aim to prevent attacks against ships and ensure freedom of navigation.
The EU announced that the operation dubbed "Aspides," meaning "shields" or "protector" in Greek, will contribute...