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Brussels is looking for further details on covert Google-Meta ad targeting of teenagers.

Dec. 10 (Reuters): The Financial Times said on Tuesday that Google has been questioned by European regulators on its now-canceled covert advertising deal with Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, which disregarded the search engine giant's guidelines regarding the treatment of minors online.disclosed in August how Google assisted Meta in a covert marketing campaign aimed at 13–17-year-old YouTube users, controlled by Alphabet (GOOGL.O), with the goal of promoting Meta's (META.O) According to FT, the relationship has subsequently been canceled. It was originally set to expand to the U.S. and then to other countries. According to the most recent FT story, which cited persons familiar with the situation, European Commission officials have been investigating the collaboration and have forwarded the data to regulators who are considering taking action. According to the article, the executives gave Alphabet's attorneys instructions in October to compile and examine information, presentations, internal conversations, and emails pertaining to the advertising initiatives.

Published 10 Dec 2024 10:23 PM

After Barcelona loses against Girona, Real Madrid wins their record-tying 36th Spanish league title.

With four games left, Real Madrid ended the suffering of its Spanish opponents and secured the league title on Saturday. This came just in time for Real Madrid to fully concentrate on its Champions League semifinal matchup against Bayern Munich.Madrid performed as predicted, defeating relegation-threatened Cadiz 3-0, despite using only bench players. Coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged that Barcelona's 4-2 loss to Girona was emblematic of his team's trophy-less season.With just 12 points still to play, Girona overtook Barcelona in second place, and Madrid was able to capture its record-extending 36th Spanish league title thanks to a sequence of results that left them with an overwhelming 13-point disadvantage.Madrid would have celebrated the title on Saturday if Barcelona had prevailed at Girona.Now Madrid gets the opportunity to add to its record 14 European Cup victories. After a 2-2 first-leg stalemate in Germany, Madrid hosts Bayern on Wednesday in their Champions League semifinal matchup. Borussia Dortmund or Paris Saint-Germain will be waiting for the victor of the June 1 final. The club announced that it will postpone the customary victory celebration in downtown Madrid until next Saturday in order to focus on its crucial matchup with Bayern. Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid declared, "We deserved this league title in every way," following his team's second league title and 12th trophy overall in his two years at the team."We want to celebrate with all of the supporters, but they know that we have a big battle coming up on Wednesday. We want to be well-prepared to please the supporters, and on Saturday, we will all celebrate the victory together. After Karim Benzema left in the summer and Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper, and defenders David Alaba and Eder Militao suffered major leg injuries, Madrid looked to be back on track to challenge reigning champion Barcelona at the beginning of the season. But after joining from Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham developed into a prolific striker. Madrid was far ahead of the opposition thanks to his goals and midfield leadership as well as Vinícius Júnior's dribbling, pace, and goals.Madrid has won both of its league "clasico" matches against Barcelona, has only lost once in 34 rounds overall, and has delivered Girona two crushing defeats in their two encounters.Replicas Before the match against Bayern, Shine Ancelotti made significant changes to his starting eleven. The only player that started the first leg against Bayern and started against Cadiz was center-back Nacho Fernández. At the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, in the 51st minute, Brahim Díaz scored a goal from the edge of the box into the top corner, shattering Cadiz's defense. Moments after entering the game as a replacement, season MVP Bellingham scored his 18th league goal of the year to effectively seal the victory. In injury time, Joselu Mato added a third. Champions League play for Girona In addition to losing to Girona in the Catalan derby, which was their second major defeat of the season, Xavi's team also watched Madrid win the title as a result of their defeat. Barcelona dropped to third position, 14 points behind Madrid, as Girona overcame them. Girona opened a 13-point lead over Athletic Bilbao in fifth place, securing a top-four finish and Champions League spot. Girona is now poised to raise a problem for UEFA, whose regulations aim to safeguard the Champions League against the presence of two or more clubs owned by the same entity. Both Girona and Manchester City are members of the Abu Dhabi royal family-supported City Football Group. Girona has the ability to deny Barcelona of

Published 06 May 2024 01:36 PM

Meta Allows EU Users to Access Instagram, Facebook, Messenger Separately to Comply With Regulations

"Users in the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland will be able to disable information sharing across all of Facebook parent company Meta's apps. Residents in these areas will therefore be able to use Facebook and Instagram independently, even if they are linked on the network. In the meanwhile, Meta is going to alter the way messaging functions on its Marketplace platform and enable users to create a Messenger account that is separate from their Facebook account. Users in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland who have already linked their Facebook and Instagram accounts can keep using them or unlink them ""so that their information is no longer used across accounts,"" according to a detailed post from the company outlining the changes being made to comply with regulations — the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) — that Meta and other businesses must comply with. A month after cross-app chats between Instagram and Messenger were disabled, Meta made its announcement. Three years after CEO Mark Zuckerberg declared that Meta would enable cross-platform chat, the company restricted messaging to individual platforms. In December, it also enabled support for Messenger's end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) chats. "

Published 23 Jan 2024 03:54 PM

WondrLab establishes a base in Europe and purchases the Polish firm WebTalk.

WebTalk is a Polish agency that Wondrlab purchases in a cash and stock transaction. WebTalk acquires an unknown financial stake in Wondrlab. WebTalk clients gain from the acquisition since it gives them access to Wondrlab platforms. The largest acquisition made by Wondrlab to date, this is its sixth. Wondrlab has raised $7 million and intends to acquire 26 acquisitions. The company has opened its European base and aims to generate revenue of Rs 200 crore. The Supervisory Board's new chairman is Jarek Ziebinski.CEO Saurabh Varma of marketing technology startup Wondrlab told ET that the company has acquired WebTalk, a Polish digital agency, for a combination of cash and shares, marking its first international acquisition. WebTalk is a B2C digital marketing agency in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region that was founded in 2010. Serving over 40 clients in Poland, CEE, and Central Asia, it employs 100 specialists.The acquisition of WebTalk, a Polish digital marketing business, has been announced by Wondrlab Network, an Indian platform-first digital network. With this transaction, Wondrlab has acquired five companies and entered foreign markets for the first time since its founding in 2020.In addition to this purchase, Wondrlab has opened a European Hub in Poland, demonstrating its continued dedication to providing comprehensive solutions and outsourcing for global brands. Clients will have instant access to services in critical areas like digital video, content and community, digital media and data, and digital business transformation through the European hub.With a staff of 100 experts, WebTalk is a results-driven B2C digital marketing agency that was created in 2010 and is run by Michal Dunin. Serving more than 40 customers in Poland, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), and Central Asia, the agency has a solid clientele that includes well-known brands like Kia Motors, BNP Paribas, Heinz, Bosch, Volkswagen, Total, and Siemens. Michal Dunin will oversee the newly formed Wondrlab European Hub following the acquisition. Wondrlab has designated Jarek Ziebinski as Chairman of the Supervisory Board to manage the company's expansion into Europe. In addition to leading the agency's network in Central and Eastern Europe and acting as CEO and chairman of Leo Burnett, Ziebinski has over thirty years of expertise in marketing, media, and advertising.The CEO and creator of Wondrlab Network, Saurabh Varma, expressed his excitement over the deal and emphasized the historical significance of an Indian company purchasing a multinational corporation. He underlined that Wondrlab's goal of building an elite network with international standards that originates in India has reached a significant turning point with this acquisition. In addition, Varma disclosed intentions to make 21 more acquisitions over the course of the next 36 to 48 months, with a strategic emphasis on developing hubs in Poland, Vietnam, the Middle East, India, and the Middle East. "This is our fifth acquisition and we'll be looking at 21 more acquisitions in 36-48 months," Wondrlab Network Founder and CEO Saurabh Varma stated. Europe is only the beginning for us.

Published 24 Jan 2024 03:35 PM

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Did you enjoy Priyanka Chopra's Swiss vacation album? The top five destinations

Priyanka Chopra's trip to Switzerland is filled with "Bollywood dream" and winter beauty. See these locations to discover the wonders of Switzerland.Priyanka Chopra's trip to Switzerland let her to relive her "Bollywood dream" as she spun around idly in the snow. This alludes to Switzerland's Desi connection and suggests that Yash Chopra enjoys using the country as a backdrop for the majority of the songs in his movies. In her Instagram post, she featured her enjoying the snowfall while playing Chandni's popular song, Chandni O Meri Chandni.The actor also revealed snippets of her journey through snow-covered pine forests, vivid green valleys, and snow-capped mountains. Switzerland's gorgeous ambiance is almost unreal, reminiscent of a scene from a winter wonderland.Many people have Switzerland on their bucket list of places to visit. With its glistening lakes, breathtaking train journeys, beautiful scenery, and a hearty culinary experience of premium Swiss chocolate, coffee, and cheese treats, it feels like a perfect fairytale. Switzerland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience rather than just a travel destination. Make sure to visit these locations and add Switzerland to your bucket list. Try traveling to Switzerland by train; the sights of the captivating journey are almost like those of the Hogwarts train.Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz is the charming village of Interlaken. With so many outdoor activities to choose from, including hiking, paragliding, and skiing, it's ideal for adventure seekers. Additionally, boat cruises in the picturesque lakes provide expansive views of the mountains and lush vegetation. The views of the valley from Harder Klum are amazing. To reach the high summit, a funicular ride (vertical rail) is taken. A statue honoring the late director Yash Raj Chopra can be found in Interlaken.

Published 16 Oct 2024 05:59 PM

Deutsche Börse pays €3.9 billion to acquire SimCorp.

In the buyout deal, Deutsche Boerse acquires more than 90% of SimCorp's shares. The amount is an estimate, and by the end of the week, it hopes to release an official figure that will enable the deal to conclude within the next five working days. The combination of SimCorp's investment management software and Deutsche Boerse's data, which was revealed in April, has been hailed by the management of Deutsche Boerse as a critical component of the company's future strategy. Furthermore, Deutsche Börse has published a notice on the compulsory acquisition of the shares held by the remaining minority owners in SimCorp, in accordance with sections 70–72 of the Danish Companies Act. Deutsche Börse publicly requests that all surviving minority SimCorp owners transfer their SimCorp shares to Deutsche Börse within the mandatory acquisition notice period, which ends on October 30, 2023, at 23:59 (CEST) and lasts for four (4) weeks. Cash payment will be accepted for the mandatory purchase of SimCorp shares, which have a nominal value of DKK 1.00 and will be made at a cost of DKK 735 per share. The SimCorp Board of Directors has taken note of the fact that the mandatory purchase is being carried out at the same price per share (DKK 735) as the offer made to the shareholders. The Board of Directors cites its June 7, 2023, announcement about the Offer.

Published 18 Jan 2024 03:45 PM

European Commission and EU College of Commissioners President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India

The European Commission President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi both confirmed that the EU-India Strategic Partnership has greatly benefited both their respective populations and the greater good of the world. Building on more than 30 years of India-EC Cooperation Agreement and 20 years of India-EU Strategic collaboration, they pledged to advance this collaboration.On February 27–28, 2025, President von der Leyen led the European Union College of Commissioners to India on her historic official visit. This is the first time the College of Commissioners has traveled outside of Europe since the beginning of their new mandate, and it is also the first time in the history of bilateral relations between the EU and India. India and the EU, the two biggest democracies and open market economies with diverse pluralistic communities, reaffirmed their shared interest and dedication to creating a robust multipolar global order that supports economic growth, sustainable development, and peace and stability. The leaders concurred that India and the EU are trustworthy and like-minded partners because of their shared values and principles, which include democracy, the rule of law, and a rules-based international order in accordance with the goals and tenets of the UN Charter. More than ever, the India-EU strategic partnership is required to work together to address global concerns, maintain stability, and advance prosperity for both parties.The significance of enhancing collaboration between India and Europe in the areas of trade and supply chain de-risking, investment, emerging critical technologies, talent, innovation, the digital and green industrial transition, the space and geospatial sectors, defense, and people-to-people interactions was emphasized in this context. They also emphasized the necessity of working together to address shared global issues such as terrorism in an interdependent world, development finance, artificial intelligence governance, and climate change.

Published 02 Mar 2025 08:36 PM

France and India Decide To Step Up Their Collaboration In The Southwest Indian Ocean

Building on their joint surveillance missions conducted from the French island of La Reunion in 2020 and 2022, India and France have decided to step up their cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean. The two nations applauded the expansion of those exchanges into India's maritime neighborhood as well. Following French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India for the Republic Day celebrations, the two countries released a joint statement suggesting that these interactions could have a positive impact on the securitization of strategic sea lanes of communication.The leaders emphasized how important the area is to their individual sovereign and geopolitical goals. The importance of their partnership in the region for the development of a free, open, inclusive, safe, and peaceful Indo-Pacific and beyond was also acknowledged. Citing the July 2023 finalized Comprehensive Roadmap for the Indo-Pacific, they conveyed satisfaction with the growing scope of their involvement in the area.The joint statement states that the India-France partnership in the Indo-Pacific area, which encompasses a wide range of bilateral, multinational, regional, and institutional initiatives, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region, has its foundation in the defence and security partnership. According to the statement, PM Modi and French President Macron promised to revive trilateral cooperation with Australia, strengthen their relationship with the UAE, and look into establishing new ones in the area.The two leaders requested that their governments come up with specific project ideas after realizing the value of cooperative and multilateral efforts in promoting human welfare, resilient infrastructure, innovation, and connectivity in the region as well as sustainable economic development. In the joint statement, the two leaders also demanded that the Indo-Pacific Triangular Development Cooperation Fund be established as soon as possible to help with the expansion of green technology development in the area. They decided to look into ways to coordinate Pacific-wide economic initiatives and programs. The French Development Agency was acknowledged by both leaders for its work in India. The two leaders talked about how the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) was introduced in September 2023 in Delhi, outside of the G20 Summit. Prime Minister Modi received praise from President Macron for spearheading this momentous project. Both leaders concurred that this project would be extremely important strategically and would improve the potential and robustness of the energy and trade flows between Europe, the Middle East, and India.The project's Special Envoy, President Macron, was duly appointed, a development that Prime Minister Modi welcomed. The two leaders also recalled talking about other connectivity projects that would connect Southeast Asia to the Middle East and Africa during their July summit in Paris, and they decided to look into particular projects. PM Modi and President Macron reaffirmed their call for effective multilateralism that is reformed in order to address urgent global challenges, maintain a just and peaceful international order, and get the world ready for new developments, particularly in the economic and technological spheres. PM Modi and President Macron reaffirmed their call for effective multilateralism that is reformed in order to address urgent global challenges, maintain a just and peaceful international order, and get the world ready for new developments, particularly in the economic and technological spheres. France reaffirmed its unwavering support for India's UNSC permanent membership. The two leaders decided to have more in-depth discussions about how to govern the use of the veto in the event of mass atrocities. The two leaders concurred that the Paris Global Financing Summit and the G20 Summit in Delhi had highlighted the necessity of reforming Multilateral Development Banks to make them larger, better, and more efficient in order to be able to address the related issues of climate change and development in developing and least developed nations.

Published 27 Jan 2024 06:46 PM

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4th T20I, Zimbabwe Women vs. Ireland Women, Harare

At the Harare Sports Club in Harare today, Ireland women defeated Zimbabwe women by nine wickets in a shortened eight-over match, needing just one ball remaining to complete the run chase.Orla Prendergast leads Ireland to a T20I victory in Harare: Match report In an overcast fourth T20 International versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Ireland Women emerged victorious by nine wickets thanks to a six from Orla Prendergast's second-to-last ball of the match.In a match played under lights, Prendergast (27* off 15 balls) and Gaby Lewis (20* off 18 balls) put up an undefeated second-wicket stand of 36. Ireland now leads the five-match series 4-0.The match, which was shortened to eight overs-a-side, finally started after more than two and a half hours of delay. Ireland made two changes from the team that finished the series on Tuesday, replacing Freya Sargent and Alana Dalzell with Leah Paul and Ava Canning. After winning the toss, Irish captain Laura Delany decided to bowl first. With the last ball of her first over, Georgina Dempsey removed the threatening Mary-Ann Musonda with a full toss that the Zimbabwean captain smashed straight to Gaby Lewis at point.The most notable wicket fall occurred when Cara Murray darted to her right to follow through with a rapid throw to Amy Hunter, beating Chiedza Dhururu (12), who was caught short of the crease. The wickets dropped at regular intervals.After that, Delany bowled Nyasha Gwanzura with the last ball, bringing the hosts' eight overs total to 65-5.Hunter started the run chase well, hitting a short ball from spinner Precious Marange over the cover for four. But, after four overs, with Ireland up 34-1, she fell on 19.The chase was difficult due to Zimbabwe's bowling, and young spinner Ndhlovu was assigned to deliver the last over in an attempt to stop nine runs from being scored. Prendergast won it with a maximum over midwicket after Lewis got three off the first two balls. He then calmly stroked 10 runs off the next three balls.On Friday, February 2, the teams will play the series' last game. At the Harare Sports Club, the game will begin at 4.30 p.m. (Irish time) and will be played under lights as well.

Published 03 Feb 2024 12:36 PM

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After Barcelona loses against Girona, Real Madrid wins their record-tying 36th Spanish league title.

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Kylian Mbappe agrees to a Real Madrid move on a five-year deal,

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Prague Gaming & Tech Summit 2024

The much anticipated PRAGUE GAMING & TECH SUMMIT will open in less than two weeks thanks to the #hipthers. As previously announced in press releases, Vienna House Andel's Prague will host the 2023 Prague Gaming & TECH Summit on March 29–30. The event will include new features to enhance delegate participation and expand on the content. In addition to the high-quality content presented in the keynote speeches and panel discussions, a select group of delegates will have the opportunity to participate in five roundtable conversations focused on specific regions. Below are the brief details of the event- Location: Prague, Czech Republic Date: 25th Mar - 27th Mar Website: https://hipther.com/events/prague/ An important event in the Central and Eastern European region that brings together top players including C-Levels and Government representatives from various categories like iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, AI, Fintech, and more. For the past seven years, the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit has brought together numerous industry stakeholders through seminars and meetings. In addition to offering a wide range of information, the event allows attendees to engage in some good networking. 300 people are expected to participate, 45 panels, two networking parties, 75 speakers, and the Vienna House Andel's Prague will host the event. One of the main features of the Prague Summit is the exclusive round table discussions, which provide attendees the opportunity to ask more complicated questions of the top expert with in-depth knowledge of each jurisdiction. Every nation is given a round table where a maximum of five delegates can participate and draft questions for the specialists. Co-founder of the Institute for Gambling Regulation Václav Ulrich will chair the roundtable discussion regarding Czechia. Legal Advisor at Legal Gaming Attorneys at Law Antti Kovula will lead the roundtable discussion about Finland. Dan Iliovici, Vice President of Rombet, will chair the roundtable discussion regarding Romania. Piotr Dynowski, Partner/Attorney in Law/Head of IP/Media/Tech&Comms Practice at Bird & Bird Poland, will facilitate the roundtable discussion about Poland. The There are 3 types of tickets available- Combo Pass: €679 (valid through March 20, 2024) Three nights at the boutique, four-star Vienna House Andel's Prague (check-in on March 25; check-out on March 28) Access to the entire two-day conference schedule Networking opportunities, such as the opening party on March 25. Lunches for networking on March 26 and 27 Online networking platform access Business logo on the conference landing page access Evening social networking on March 26 and 27 Post-conference recordings Delegate Pass: €379 (valid through March 20, 2024) Access to the entire two-day conference schedule. Networking opportunities, such as the opening party on March 25. Lunches for networking on March 26 and 27. Online networking platform access Business logo on the conference landing page access. Evening social networking on March 26 and 27 Post-conference recordings Group Pass: €719 for three tickets (available until March 20, 2024) Three delegate passes Entry into the two-day conference program Networking events, such as the opening party on March 25 Lunches for networking on March 26 and 27 Use of the online networking platform Logo of the company on the conference landing page Entry into social networking in the evening on March 26 and 27 Access to post-conference recordings

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After the Realme Note 50, two Realme Note Series phones are planned for 2024; however, they may not reach India.

The Realme Note 50, the company's first smartphone to bear the Note brand, is scheduled to launch officially on January 23. It has been confirmed that the entry-level smartphone will have an IP54 dust and splash resistance build, a 6.7-inch HD+ display, and a Unisoc chip. Francis Wong, the global marketing director and CEO of Realme Europe, has now made hints about the release of two additional Note series smartphones later this year. According to reports, the company wants to sell 10 million units by 2024. On January 23, the Philippines will host the announcement of the first Realme Note smartphone. Francis Wong (via GSMArena) has disclosed that Realme plans to release two more Note smartphones in the upcoming months in order to increase the number of devices in the lineup. The Note lineup from Realme will be positioned in the sub-$100 (approximately Rs. 8,000) market. The series could be positioned below Redmi's Note series by the company. By 2024, Realme wants to have sold 10 million Note series phones. The Note smartphones won't, however, be available in India. China, the home country of the company, will likewise be excluded from the Note lineup. Note smartphones will make their debut in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Italy, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, as Realme's Vice President Qi Chase has already announced. The Realme Note 50 will be announced on January 23 in the Philippines. It is teased to come with a price tag of PHP 3,599 (roughly Rs. 6,000). The handset is confirmed to feature a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an IP54-rated build for dust and water resistance and a 7.99mm thickness.

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Obtain a Digital Nomad Visa for Spain Quickly and Easily with Digital Nomad Visa

Are you a freelancer or remote worker who daydreams about working while taking client calls on the streets of Madrid or by the beaches of Barcelona? Do you want to be able to work from home or pursue a freelance career and still have the freedom and flexibility to travel throughout Spain? Talented people now have more freedom to work and live abroad full-time if laws permit it, thanks to the steady global growth of the remote work revolution. However, up until now, remote professionals have been unable to establish a long-term presence in Spain due to the country's complicated visa regulations.Remote workers and independent contractors have an easy way to obtain a renewable Digital Nomad Visa for Spain with this creative program called Visa Pulse, which was developed by DigitalNomadVisa.io. DigitalNomadVisa.io does the processing for you, saving you from having to deal with paperwork and bureaucracy.

Published 16 Jan 2024 12:36 AM