New EU move to protect children online
By Martin Banks Key new moves are being taken by the EU to boost the online safety of children.
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August 31, 2026 EU is “watching the digital landscape closely”
By Martin Banks The EU Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act.
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WORLD
August 24, 2026 EU tells Ukraine: “We will continue to provide as much support as necessary”
By Martin Banks EU chief Antonio Costa has paid tribute to all those who he says are “standing strong in defending their homeland on the front lines and across Ukraine.”
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EUROPE
August 21, 2026 EU speaks out against “hatred and intolerance”
The EU has spoken out in support of “all those who have suffered under totalitarian and authoritarian regimes.” This comes on the eve of the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance of the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes on 23 August. Ahead of the Day, senior EU political figures have issued a strongly-worded statement against […]
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EUROPE
August 19, 2026 EU aid announced for two stricken parts of the globe
By Martin Banks The EU is stepping up aid to help tackle crises on two continents, in Africa and South America.
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EUROPE
August 18, 2026 EU support to help tackle major fires in Belgium and Spain
By Martin Banks EU support to help tackle major fires in Belgium and Spain
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EUROPE
August 13, 2026 EU announces fresh aid to help those caught up in Myanmar crisis
By Martin Banks The European Union is providing an additional €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Myanmar.
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GEOPOLITICS
August 7, 2026 Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Serbia for first visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Serbia on Friday for his first visit to the Balkan country expected to focus on economic cooperation and bids by both countries to secure European Union membership.
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EUROPE
July 24, 2026 EU moves to close a legal gap in the fight against online abuse
Βy Martin Banks New action has been taken by the EU to help protect children from online abuse.
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GEOPOLITICS
June 30, 2026 Greece, Albania discuss defense cooperation in Athens talks
Greece and Albania discussed the strengthening of bilateral defense cooperation, and regional and international security issues in a meeting between Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and his Albanian counterpart, Ermal Nufi, in Athens on Monday.
