EU welcomes ban on unjustified geoblocking
The European Parliament has voted to end unjustified geoblocking, the process by which retailers refuse to sell to consumers from other member states. Through geoblocking,...
GDPR could threaten vital internet security protocol
Cybersecurity experts have warned that the EU’s incoming general data protection regulation (GDPR) could conflict with a fundamental protocol which identifies internet users. The GDPR...
North Korea buying military equipment through Berlin embassy
Germany’s head of intelligence, Hans-Georg Maaßen, has warned that North Korea has been acquiring military equipment through its Berlin embassy. Maaßen is president of the...
EU announces €42.5m in aid for East Jerusalem
The EU has announced €42.5m in funding to support socio-economic rejuvenation in East Jerusalem, Palestine. The assistance package will deliver substantial support to East Jerusalem,...
EU increases aid funding to Afghan refugees
The European Commission has announced it will allocate €37.5m in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. The additional funds will be allocated to help...
EU “stands ready” for trade war with US
The EU has warned that it is ready to enter a trade war with the United States in response to comments by US President...
Russian cyberattack could cause “thousands” of UK deaths
UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has warned that Russia could cause multiple thousands of deaths with a cyberattack on Britain's energy supply and infrastructure. Speaking...
German MPs demand halt on Turkish tank deal
German MPs have called for a halt on a tank deal after it was revealed that Turkey is using its German-made tanks in an...
Call for British armed forces investments to combat Russia
A speech from General Sir Nick Carter will announce that British armed forces are at risk of falling behind Russia, if no further investments...
Turkish military move in on Kurdish territory Afrin, Syria
Ground troops from Turkey's military have crossed over into northern Syria in efforts to eject Kurdish militia – considered by Turkey as a terrorist...
