Google may fall short on EU digital competition rules on travel and hospitality
Google’s efforts to fully comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) remains insufficient, travel and hospitality organisations attending two European Commission workshops this week, told Euractiv. “Google is once again…
Weight loss market: Smaller rivals muscle in on Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
As Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk continue to dominate the lucrative weight-loss drug market, smaller competitors are gearing up to release their own treatments, aiming to challenge the two industry…
In NORWAY the Russian Orthodox Church still financed by the State despite security concern
In recent years, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) in Norway has acquired properties next to military bases, which has been a source of concern since the beginning of Putin’s war…
Argentina’s President Milei presents 2025 budget, vowing austerity and setting up a showdown
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Libertarian President Javier Milei of Argentina presented the 2025 budget to Congress late Sunday, outlining policy priorities that reflected his key pledge to kill the…
Friends: Donald Trump and Viktor Orbán
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is certainly no poster child for democracy in Europe and most Americans have never heard of him, but he does have at least one fan…
Former MEPs hunting for jobs: What are the EU’s ‘revolving doors’ rules?
Post-mandate restrictions on members of EU institutions impose a cooling-off period between the end of a mandate and the possibility of carrying out lobbying activities. After a few weeks of…
OpenAI releases o1 model that reasons with a ‘chain of thought’ but is not without its flaws
OpenAI said o1 uses a chain of thought when attempting to solve a problem. OpenAI has launched a new series of models that it says “can solve harder problems” than…
Will the ECB cut interest rates again in October? Analysts weigh in
Analysts are divided on whether the ECB will cut rates again in October, with some expecting a pause until December. Key factors include wage pressures, inflation data, and oil prices.…
China raises its retirement age as older population threatens economy
Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change. China will raise its retirement age for workers…
Harris and Trump are jockeying for battleground states after their debate faceoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making a beeline for swing states that they hope to flip in their favor this year, both…