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EU, UK slap new sanctions on Myanmar individuals, entities related to coup

The European Union and the United Kingdom slapped fresh sanctions on Myanmar state-owned entities and individuals related to the Feb 1 coup and the subsequent violent repression of peaceful protesters

European Union to slap new sanctions on Belarus, target its economy

European Union foreign ministers will approve Monday a fresh set of sanctions against scores of officials in Belarus

Talks to revive Iran nuclear agreement closer to a deal: EU official

Talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are "closer to a deal," said a European Union (EU) official

AstraZeneca ordered to deliver 50mn Covid-19 vaccine doses or face fines

A Brussels court has ordered AstraZeneca to deliver an additional 50 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to EU member states by September or face a maximum of 500 mn euros ($593 mn) in fines

EU lifts travel restrictions for US tourists along with 10 other countries

The European Union on Friday lifted travel restrictions on American travelers along with over ten other countries after over a year

Finland to introduce EU Digital Covid vaccination certificate from June 22

Finland will update its national Covid-19 vaccination certificate to ensure its inter-operability with the European Union's (EU) Digital Covid-19 Certificate starting from June 22

EU endorses Greek recovery plan to 'supercharge investment and growth'

The economic recovery plan of Greece which will "supercharge investment, reform and growth throughout the country" has been endorsed by the European Union (EU)

European Union members agree to lift travel restrictions on US tourists

The move was adopted during a meeting in Brussels of permanent representatives to the 27-nation bloc.

US, EU reach deal to end 17-year Airbus-Boeing trade dispute

Both sides agree to extend suspension of tariffs for five years

EU blocks Citi, 9 other banks from some bond sales over antitrust breaches

Banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and Barclays Plc have been blocked from arranging individual syndicated transactions for the NextGenerationEU program by the

US President Biden eases trade friction with EU ahead of Putin summit

Today's announcement resolves a longstanding trade irritant in the US-Europe relationship.

European Union court leaves Facebook more exposed to privacy challenges

The court's decision brings to an end a lengthy legal battle between Facebook and Belgium's data protection authority

Covid-related trade barriers rising, says WTO director general

One such measure is the European Union's export authorisation scheme for Covid-19 vaccines

British PM Boris Johnson meets with EU leaders amid Brexit spat

The EU is angry at British delay in implementing new checks on some goods coming into Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK

EU leaders to threaten UK's Johnson with trade war over Northern Ireland

European Union leaders will threaten British Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a trade war over Northern Ireland, The Times reported on Friday, without citing sources

EU adds another rare blood condition as side effect of AstraZeneca shot

Cites another rare blood condition as side effect

European Union advises adding condition to AstraZeneca vaccine label

The vaccine has previously been linked to rare blood clots, but health officials say its benefits still outweigh the small risks.

Amazon likely to see $425 million EU privacy fine, says report

The case relates to Amazon's collection and use of individuals' personal data and violations under EU's landmark data privacy rules known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

EU approve Covid certificates allowing people to travel freely within bloc

European Union (EU) lawmakers have approved a new travel certificate that will allow people to move freely within the bloc without having to quarantine or taking extra coronavirus tests

EU antitrust regulators turn focus on Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant

The EU antitrust watchdog said respondents cited worries over certain exclusivity and tying practices related to voice assistants