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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

UK, EU seek to avert 'sausage war' in post-Brexit trade talks in Ireland

A senior European Union official expressed frustration Wednesday after talks with the UK broke up without resolving differences

European Union lawmakers OK virus pass, boosting summer travel hopes

Right now, travelling in the EU's 27 nations is a trial for tourists and airlines alike.

Spain opens doors to vaccinated visitors from outside European Union

Spain ended restrictions on travellers from outside of the EU and Schengen travel area who have a certificate to prove they have fully completed their vaccination procedure 14 days before travel

ArcelorMittal seeks EU's consent to buy Gupta's French steel mills

The EU has not given a deal fast-track "simplified" status that would allow for a quick approval. The deadline for ruling on the deal is July 9.

EU, UK launch antitrust probes into Facebook's use of advertising data

Investigations will focus on social media group's use of customer data

Facebook's marketplace in European Union, UK antitrust crosshairs

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority also announced its own investigation into whether the network is abusing its position

Resumption of FTA talks with EU, fresh negotiations with UK soon: Official

India is also taking forward negotiations with various other countries, including Israel.

Romania launches drive to vaccinate 12-15-year-olds against coronavirus

Romania started administering Covid-19 vaccines to young teenagers aged 12 to 15, after the European Medicines Agency approved use of the Pfizer jab last week for that age group

Factory activity racing across globe but supply squeeze dims outlook

European manufacturers ramped up activity at the fastest monthly pace in PMI survey history but a spike in COVID-19 infections in some countries continued to disrupt supply chains

Denmark helped US spy on Angela Merkel, European allies, says report

Media reports claim US National Security Agency used Danish cables to spy on senior official

LG Electronics, Magna International JV gets EU nod, set for July launch

As a result, the official launch of the joint venture, which is scheduled to take place in July this year, is expected to happen smoothly

European Union recommends Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12-15 year olds

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15

EU regulator backs Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents

Inoculating children and young people is considered a critical step toward reaching "herd immunity" and taming the pandemic

European Union leaders express support for holding Tokyo Olympics 2021

The European Union's two top officials expressed support for holding the Tokyo Olympics 2021 despite growing opposition to the event in Japan because of the coronavirus pandemic

PM Modi, French Prez discuss positive outcomes of India-EU Leaders' meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke over phone on Wednesday and discussed the positive outcomes of the recently concluded India-EU Leaders' Meeting.