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The European Commission has released its first formal review of the Digital Markets Act, a law aimed at regulating Big Tech’s dominance in Europe’s digital economy. The verdict: progress, with caveats. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Since the DMA was enacted in March 2024, users have noticed changes. iPhones support third-party app stores. New Android and iOS devices prompt users to select their preferred browser or search engine. The numbers show impact: Firefox daily users in Germany rose to 99 percent, while Brave and Opera saw EU download surges of 250 percent. Enforcement has bite. In April 2025, Apple was fined €500 million…
Published on 06/05/2026 – 7:51 GMT+2 On today’s show: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Top story: Euronews’ Stefan Grobe on Trump’s new tariff threat that will see duties on European cars rise to 25% and the potential reaction from the EU. Interviews with Helge Berger, Deputy Director of the IMF’s European Department, and Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Euronews’ Andra Disconescu on Romania’s new prime minister and the political challenges ahead. Journalist Alja Pengov Bitenc on Slovenia’s new government and the latest political developments in Ljubljana. Explainer by Jakub Janas: Marco Rubio’s visit to the Vatican and the efforts…
Today is World Portuguese Language Day, established in 2009 by the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) and officially recognised by UNESCO on 25 November 2019. It is the only non-official UN language to have received this recognition. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Portuguese is the official language of nine countries: Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste, and is also an official language in the Macao Special Administrative Region. According to United Nations estimates, it is a language spoken by more than 265 million people on five continents, with projections suggesting that by 2050…
Published on 05/05/2026 – 11:47 GMT+2 EDP (Energias de Portugal) has been notified by Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) of the opening of proceedings relating to the Soto de Ribera thermal power plant, in connection with the blackout, an official company source told Lusa. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT However, EDP has denied any link to the incident on 28 April, stressing that ‘this plant was not even scheduled to be operating at the time of the blackout’. The Soto de Ribera thermal power plant, in Asturias, is ‘a backup facility for the electricity system’. Lusa reports that on 23…
A further 15 police officers suspected of torturing and abusing vulnerable people were arrested in Portugal on Tuesday, in a widening investigation into abuses of power in the Iberian country. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With the suspects taken into custody on Tuesday, a total of 24 police officers are now under investigation for alleged acts of “aggravated torture, rape, abuse of power and aggravated assault,” according to a police statement. Investigators carried out around 30 searches on Tuesday, including in two police stations in the Portuguese capital Lisbon where the abuses are believed to have taken place. According to the Portuguese press,…
Published on 05/05/2026 – 19:25 GMT+2 The son of Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi demanded France’s help in seeking independently verified proof of his mother’s life on Tuesday after she was transferred to house arrest, her lawyers said. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The country’s junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing ordered the 80-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner to be moved on Thursday, five years after putting her into detention following a military coup in 2021. But her son, Kim Aris, says he has still not heard from his mother, who remains massively popular inside Myanmar. “I implore France to join my…
Introduction to Crypto Mining in 2026 Crypto mining in 2026 has evolved into something far more complex than it was just a few years ago. What used to be an accessible hobby for tech enthusiasts has transformed into a highly competitive, industrial-scale activity driven by efficiency, infrastructure, and financial discipline. The idea of casually mining coins from a home setup is, for most people, no longer realistic, especially in regions where electricity costs are high. Today, mining operates at the intersection of engineering and economics. Success depends on carefully selecting hardware, securing low-cost energy, and maintaining a long-term perspective.…
Juno, a newly launched AI-powered health app, aims to support people with chronic conditions by providing personalised guidance, real-time symptom monitoring, and continuous care beyond traditional healthcare environments. The app is built to address gaps in traditional healthcare systems and offers users personalised insights, symptom tracking, and continuous emotional support between medical appointments. Users can interact with Juno via voice or text, sharing symptoms, health history, and daily experiences. The AI system then analyses this data to provide tailored responses, track symptom progression and generate reports that can be shared with healthcare professionals. Juno’s AI has been…
Published on 05/05/2026 – 18:10 GMT+2 Egypt accepted a vessel said to be carrying the grain stolen from Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, sparking criticism from Kyiv on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha slammed Cairo on X, saying that “despite repeated warnings, the Asomatos vessel has been permitted to unload 26.9k tonnes of stolen Ukrainian wheat at Abu Qir.” Sybiha said that four days ago, Ukraine’s prosecutor general formally requested legal assistance from Egypt’s ministry of justice regarding this illicit cargo, exported by the sanctioned “Agro-Frigat” via Russian-occupied Crimea, and provided all necessary data and legal grounds to seize…
Europe’s economic outlook has deteriorated significantly, driven by war-related energy disruptions that are expected to force tighter financial conditions, according to the latest International Monetary Fund report. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The IMF says the European economy remains resilient but increasingly exposed to external shocks amid an energy crisis linked to the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It urges swift reforms, including completing the EU single market by better linking power grids, deepening financial integration and boosting productivity. Oil prices have surged by around 70%, while European gas prices remain roughly 45% above pre-war levels. Although…