TL;DRThe EU is preparing its 21st sanctions package against Russia to increase pressure over the war in Ukraine. The aim is to identify new punitive measures that target Russia without impacting EU member states.
TL;DRVarta is facing insolvency due to issues with its lenders. The company had previously announced the closure of a plant that produced cells for Apple.
TL;DRFamily businesses in Kosovo, predominantly run by women, supply organic companies with medicinal plants for teas and medicines. This business sector was established after the war in Kosovo.
TL;DRAirlines are making it difficult for passengers to claim compensation through complex procedures, resulting in 3.2 billion euros in unclaimed funds. A new EU regulation aims to improve this situation.
TL;DRThe Wacken Open Air festival, an annual global event held in Schleswig-Holstein, is facing scrutiny regarding its international ownership structure. These ownership dynamics have become a topic of discussion.
TL;DRThe EU has agreed on new sanctions against Russia, with certain areas seeing their measures weakened. Germany has shown hesitation in adopting these new sanctions.
IT & InternetCompanies & MarketsTrade & Consumption
TL;DRThe EU Commission has fined Google 890 million euros for violating digital rules. Google is accused of favoring its own services and creating unfair conditions in its Play Store.
TL;DRA popular Adobe Chrome extension used by over 300 million users had a security vulnerability. This vulnerability could have allowed attackers to exfiltrate WhatsApp chats.
TL;DRRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio discussed potential pathways out of the Ukraine war and bilateral relations. Moscow has indicated willingness to talk but maintains its demands.
Work & CareerMigration & IntegrationTrade & Consumption