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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big rules changing from March 1st, affecting everything from train tickets to LPG to UPI, impacting your wallet

Several key rules will change from March 1, 2026, including regulations regarding LPG prices, train tickets, and SIM card binding, having a direct impact on people's monthly expenditures.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Some people 'legally can't travel' without new digital permission - are you impacted?

Heathrow Airport has announced that travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) starting February 25, which is legally required for entry into the UK.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Trump launches operation against Europe โ€“ strict orders to digital diplomats

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. diplomats to lobby against data sovereignty laws that could hinder global data flows.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

RBI Bans Hidden Charges: Alert for Banks, Know...

The RBI has ordered banks to remove dark patterns from mobile apps and websites by July 2026, focusing on issues like hidden charges and misleading notifications to enhance transparency in digital banking.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Congress approves transforming the agency responsible for children's internet regulations into a regulatory agency

The Brazilian Senate approved a provisional measure to convert the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) into a regulatory agency that will oversee the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is this really the end of mCitizen? The Deputy Minister of Digitalization explains

The Polish government's proposal to amend the digital identification law raises concerns over the future of the mCitizen app, indicating a need for a new identity portfolio system compliant with EU regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

X Network Appeals Against 120 Million Euro Fine. It Received It for Violating Content Rules

Social network X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has appealed a 120 million euro fine imposed by the European Commission for violating digital content regulations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

More than 130 tourist apartments, closed according to the Valencia City Council, continue to be advertised on digital platforms

Despite being officially closed by the Valencia City Council, over 130 tourist apartments are still listed on online platforms like Airbnb and Booking.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The social network X has appealed the European fine of 120 million euros

The social network X, formerly known as Twitter, has appealed a 120 million euros fine imposed by the European Union for multiple violations of the Digital Services Act regulations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

AADE: Checks for tax evasion, black money - Who is being investigated

The AADE has targeted significant tax evasion cases and black money for audits in 2026, employing advanced algorithms and digital tools.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

"freedom.gov": USA allegedly plans portal to circumvent EU digital laws

The USA is reportedly planning to launch an online portal called 'freedom.gov' to help users circumvent EU digital regulations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child โ€˜digital abuseโ€™

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended Europe's AI regulations, emphasizing the need for stronger protections against child exploitation in digital spaces.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Publishers report fraudulent advertisements to the EU

Publishers in Sweden have reported fraudulent advertisements on Facebook to the EU Commission, claiming they violate regulations under the Digital Services Act.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Electronic Invoicing: New Dates for the Start of Mandatory Implementation

The start dates for the mandatory implementation of electronic invoicing in Greece have been postponed to assist businesses in complying on time.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

EU Investigates Shein for Sale of Child-Like Sex Dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into the online platform Shein for allegedly selling child-like sex dolls, as part of a broader examination of its compliance with regulations regarding illegal products.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

European pressures to dismantle the monopoly of 'Meta' and 'Apple' on artificial intelligence services

The European Union is intensifying efforts to break the monopolistic hold of Meta and Apple on artificial intelligence services amidst a broader confrontation over tech regulations.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Can India Break the Big-Tech Monopoly on Artificial Intelligence?

India is hosting the fourth summit on artificial intelligence in New Delhi, aiming to shift the digital power dynamics globally and reduce the traditional monopoly held by the US, China, and Japan in shaping the regulations of this vital sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Social Media Ban: The SPD Steals the Show from the CDU

The SPD has outpaced the CDU in addressing the debate on social media bans, signaling a shift in political sentiments around digital regulations in Germany.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

After Girls' Alarm About Vinted: Minister Wants Stricter Requirements on Digital Platforms

28 girls have recounted various sexual messages and harassment encountered while selling used clothing on the secondhand platform Vinted, prompting calls for stricter regulations from Sweden's equality minister.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Streaming takes ground from radio; industry demands fair regulation

The National Chamber of Broadcasting and Television Industry in Mexico demands fair regulations for digital streaming platforms due to their unregulated competition against traditional radio.

Feb 14 โ€ข 01:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The state is preparing a new whip for fictitious entrepreneurs. It will affect digital platforms

Slovak authorities are set to introduce new regulations aimed at tackling fictitious entrepreneurs and ensuring fair compensation on digital platforms.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

NRW Minister of Media Plans: Limits on the Opinion Power of Digital Companies

The NRW Minister of Media is proposing new regulations to limit the opinion power of digital corporations in Germany, as the current media concentration laws are outdated.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strict rules on fake AI videos

India is implementing stringent regulations on the creation and distribution of fake AI-generated videos.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI-generated videos will no longer be spared, government introduces strict rules, fake content will be removed in 3 hours

The Indian government has announced stringent new rules for content generated by artificial intelligence, requiring clear labeling of such content on social media platforms and digital companies.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Europe Raises the Age for Using Social Media to 15 with Strict Regulations

European governments are taking significant measures to raise the minimum age for social media use to 15, highlighting concerns over mental health among minors.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

New Definition of Personal Data and Artificial Intelligence: What is the New Digital Omnibus?

The European Union has introduced the 'Digital Omnibus' legislative package to streamline and unify digital regulations affecting EU citizens and businesses.

Feb 8 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Workers told to prepare now for HMRC income tax change due in April

Financial experts are advising UK workers to prepare for significant changes to income tax regulations coming into effect in April.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The future of LNG shipping in a changing landscape

Panos Mitrou of Lloydโ€™s Register discussed the future of LNG shipping at the LNG2026 exhibition in Qatar, highlighting challenges like regulatory compliance, operational sustainability, digital technology use, and talent attraction.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

EU wants TikTok to change addictive design

The EU Commission has announced that TikTok must alter its 'addictive design' to avoid significant fines for violating digital service regulations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Change โ€˜addictiveโ€™ design, EU tells TikTok

The EU has warned TikTok to modify its potentially addictive design or face severe penalties, following a probe that revealed non-compliance with digital content regulations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

European Union accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' and demands changes to protect users

The European Union has accused TikTok of violating digital rules by employing 'addictive design' features, such as autoplay and infinite scrolling, sparking a preliminary investigation into the app's operational model.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design

The EU has instructed TikTok to modify its 'addictive design' or face substantial fines, citing breaches of digital content regulations aimed at protecting young users.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

EU Commission on TikTok's Violation of EU Rules: - Alarming

The EU Commission finds TikTok's addictive design and 'rabbit hole effect' violate EU digital regulations, particularly the Digital Services Act, amid concerns over its features like endless scrolling and personalized recommendations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

EU Commission: TikTok violates EU rules

The EU Commission preliminarily concludes that TikTok's design, including features like endless scrolling and personalized recommendations, violates EU digital regulations, potentially harming users' physical and mental health, especially children and vulnerable individuals.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

EU Commission demands TikTok change its 'rabbit hole' design: โ€“ Alarming

The EU Commission is urging TikTok to alter its addictive design, which promotes a 'rabbit hole' effect that conflicts with EU digital regulations, prompting a strong rebuttal from TikTok.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Six Issues in the House of Representatives Election: Asking Six Experts About Work Style, Prices, and Digitalization

As Japan's House of Representatives election approaches on the 8th, experts discuss key issues including labor regulations, cost of living, and digital transformation.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Minors and Social Networks

France's National Assembly approved a law restricting digital platform access for minors under 15, highlighting the need for similar regulations globally, including discussions in Ecuador and Australia's pioneering legislation.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Social Media: Spain Joins Countries That Tighten Rules to Protect Minors from Risks

Spain has implemented a policy that restricts access to social media platforms for minors under 16, joining other countries in tightening regulations to ensure a safer digital environment for young users.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

New rules to combat fraud via PIX come into force; learn how money will be tracked and returned to victims

New regulations for the PIX payment system, effective from October 2, aim to combat digital fraud by enabling the tracking and return of stolen funds to victims.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Popular lawsuit filed: Constitutional Court must review store closing law

A group of plaintiffs, including union leaders, has submitted a popular lawsuit demanding the Bavarian Constitutional Court to review the state's store closing law, particularly targeting the regulations concerning digital small supermarkets.

Jan 16 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

EU Regulation Harms Research: Reading Educates โ€“ Even AI

The article discusses the detrimental effects of EU regulations on top research for AI training, questioning the rationale behind protecting outdated frameworks.

Jan 14 โ€ข 18:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Taxi stop against Uber. Fight with +Europe

Taxi drivers across Italy held a strike protesting against unfair competition from Uber, demanding clearer regulations for digital platforms and the enforcement of existing laws.

Jan 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland like Australia? KO deputies want a digital prohibition for children

Polish deputy Roman Giertych proposes new regulations to prohibit social media platforms from providing services to children under 15, following Australia's example.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

European telecommunications giants urge Ribera to facilitate mergers

Top executives from major European telecommunications companies met in Brussels urging the European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera to ease regulations for mergers ahead of the new Digital Networks law.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Grok Undresses Women and Children. Will President Nawrocki Veto Digital Regulations?

The article discusses Grok, created by Elon Musk's company, which allows users to generate sexual content, and the call from 132 experts to Marta Nawrocka to support legislation aimed at protecting children online, with the looming threat of a veto from Karol Nawrocki.

Jan 8 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

The digital driver's license is being introduced: Here's what else the EU directive brings

Croatia is preparing to align with a new European Union directive introducing digital driver's licenses and stricter regulations for young and senior drivers.

Jan 4 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

myProperty: What changes in real estate contracts from January 5, how the new digital process works

From January 5, 2026, real estate contracts in Greece will undergo changes submitted digitally through the myPROPERTY platform, streamlining the process for tax declarations.

Jan 3 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

EU changes rules for driving licenses. What awaits drivers in Croatia?

The new EU directive introduces significant changes to driving license regulations that will affect all drivers in Croatia, including digital licenses, new validity periods, stricter rules for young drivers, and more frequent medical checks for those over 65.

Jan 1 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

EU changes rules for driving licenses. Here are the changes awaiting drivers in Croatia

The EU's new directive introduces significant changes to the driving license system that will impact all drivers in Croatia, including the introduction of digital licenses and stricter rules for young drivers.

Jan 1 โ€ข 11:23 UTC

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