ESMA Releases Annual Transparency Calculation Results for Equity and Equity-Like Instruments

Compromise Text Brings France Closer to Europe’s Strict Child Online Safety Regulation
French legislators are nearing the final approval of legislation that would prohibit children under 15 from using social media. This follows a compromise between deputies and senators intended to take effect from the start of the 2026 school year, placing France at the forefront of Europe’s ongoing discus

Tuesday’s prices have surged by 50 percent compared to the previous month. This increase also indicates concerns that gas supplies will be further constrained due to depleted European reserves and high summer temperatures in Asia, which analysts predict will boost demand for air conditioning.
The latest price spikes have intensified fears that Middle East unrest will become a permanent aspec

Moscow, July 21 Eurotoday Newspaper — Russian embassy staff became the focus of a diplomatic dispute after Russia summoned Moldova’s ambassador to protest what it described as actions taken against personnel at the Russian Embassy in Chisinau. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the move was a formal response to measures affecting its diplomatic mission and called on Moldova to comply with internatio

Brussels’ record DSA penalty turns unsafe online goods into a wider accountability case
The European Commission has imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress for violating the Digital Services Act, accusing the online marketplace of inadequate assessment and mitigation of risks posed by illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products sold on its platform. This decision signifies Brussels’ intent to vi

The Andy Burnham era has begun, with the new prime minister making a significant start by reducing VAT on electricity bills.
He pledged to give the nation some “breathing space” concerning the cost of living, but with prices still on the rise, will anyone truly feel a relief? And is it adequately funded?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy analyze what this announcement reveals about Burnham&#

Washington, D.C., July 20 Eurotoday Newspaper — AI testing standards are at the center of renewed attention after the director of the U.S. Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), Chris Fall, resigned only three months after taking the role. The U.S. Commerce Department confirmed the departure and named National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Dr. Arvind Raman as act

More and more foreign tourists are opting for Turkey for their summer vacations, cultural tourism, and visits to historical landmarks. As a result, the country has achieved historic success, ranking fourth among the world’s most visited countries.
According to the latest “Most Visited Countries in 2026” report by World Population Review, based on UN Tourism data, Turkey has welc

Mental illnesses are the most common reason for sick leave, but the GKV reform will soon hinder psychotherapists with fixed budgets. POLITICO health expert Louis Westendarp explains why patients risk waiting even longer for available treatment slots.
In a 200-second interview, Green health politician and doctor Paula Piechotta criticizes the cutbacks. She advocates addressing potential savings in

London, July 20 Eurotoday Newspaper — BT Group shares were closely watched after a major shareholder sold approximately $224 million worth of stock in a secondary offering. The transaction reduced the investor’s ownership while increasing the number of shares available to institutional buyers. The sale involved existing shares, meaning BT Group did not receive new capital from the deal.
BT Group

Bulgaria could become an alternative recipient of Polish MiG-29 fighters if Warsaw and Kiev fail to agree on their transfer, according to former Polish Minister of National Defense Janusz Onyszkiewicz in an interview with Ukrinform.
He stated that the Polish government’s decision will be based on a pragmatic assessment of costs and benefits.
The Polish army possesses aircraft nearing the en