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EU unveils plan to end poverty by 2050

On Wednesday, the European Commission introduced a social package that includes the EU’s first anti-poverty strategy, aiming to eliminate poverty by 2050 amid rising living costs and ongoing housing challenges.

06 May 2026-22:04
Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

A top Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab scientist sent a warning to EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday that its proposal requiring the company to share search engine data with rivals such as OpenAI risked exposing users' private information, the sternest rebuke yet in a tussle over Google's lucrative business model.

05 May 2026-23:10
President Aliyev receives EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and her delegation

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday received an EU delegation led by Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, to discuss prospects for developing relations between Azerbaijan and the EU, as well as the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process.

05 May 2026-21:16
Kaja Kallas arrives in Azerbaijan

05 May 2026-13:55
EU issues plan to protect consumers from energy prices

The European Commission has issued new recommendations aimed at protecting vulnerable households across the European Union from rising energy prices and potential disconnections, as part of broader efforts to strengthen energy security and accelerate the transition to cleaner power sources.

30 Apr 2026-16:26
Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access services

Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google was given pointers by EU antitrust regulators on Monday on how to help online search rivals and artificial intelligence developers access its services such as those available to its Gemini AI model ‌under rules aimed at reining in Big Tech.

27 Apr 2026-21:19
Europe pays €27B more for energy amid Iran war

Europe has been forced to pay an additional €27 billion ($32 billion) for oil and gas imports since the outbreak of the United States and Israel’s war against Iran, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

27 Apr 2026-14:16
Azerbaijan, Russia sign protocol on economic cooperation in Zangilan - PHOTO

Azerbaijan and Russia on Thursday signed a roadmap to create conditions for the implementation of the electronic international consignment note (e-CMR) system for road transport between the two countries.

16 Apr 2026-16:15
Nutella-maker Ferrero cooperates with EU probe

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero SpA has confirmed that European Union officials are carrying out inspections at its offices, saying the company is fully cooperating with regulators.

15 Apr 2026-16:56
South African police rescue stolen lion cubs and arrest international traffickers

The South African Police Service and the Wildlife Justice Commission have successfully rescued stolen lion cubs and arrested alleged traffickers following a major undercover operation.

14 Apr 2026-15:59