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Romania

Romania approves law to exclude Huawei from future 5G network

Romania has approved a bill that aims to exclude Chinese group Huawei from the country's future 5G mobile network.

Russia

Russian extends Twitter slowdown until May 15 over content dispute

Russia extends the slowdown of Twitter until May 15 in crackdown on social media dissent.

Europe News

EU bids to boost Europe's connectivity with 600 low-orbit satellites

The EU wants to launch 600 new low-orbit satellites into space to enhance communication and connectivity for European citizens.

13 January 2021

Spain

Canary Islands target Europe's growing numbers of remote workers

As winter kicks in, some flexible workers are looking to ditch often lonely and isolated home offices for warmer climes, something the Canary Islands want to cash in on following the impact of the coronavirus on its main source of income: tourism.

23 November 2020

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Sweden

Sweden bans Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Swedish regulators have banned the use of telecommunications equipment from Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE in its upcoming 5G network.

20 October 2020

Europe

Why are some Swiss people fearful about the rollout of 5G?

In this edition of Unreported Europe, Euronews is in Switzerland to find out why many fear the rollout of 5G - and how it is dividing the scientific community.

11 September 2020

Europe News

EU still have work to do on 5G security ahead of European rollout

In the Commission's report it stated that progress was urgently needed to 'mitigate the risk of dependency on high-risk suppliers'.

Sci-Tech

The Huawei DigiTruck - a driving force for digital literacy

In partnership with Huawei

Huawei's DigiTrucks are helping to bridge the digital divide by providing learners with skills, knowledge and positive attitudes for handling computer devices

Europe News

MEPs to vote from home on crucial coronavirus measures

MEPs on lockdown will trial a new system to vote from home, as Brussels holds extraordinary plenary to agree on measures to battle coronavirus fallout.

Europe News

COVID-19: EU hails tech giants' efforts to safeguard internet access

The EU Commission welcomes measures by the likes of Netflix, YouTube and Disney to manage the surge in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Partner content

Sparkle looks to a greener future with the opening of its fourth data centre in Greece

Partner content presented by Sparkle

In a move designed to kickstart what CEO Mario Di Mauro describes as “a new digital game”, international service provider Sparkle laid a symbolic foundation stone for the company’s latest data centre on 21 January.

31 January 2020

United Kingdom

Britain angers US by giving Huawei limited role in 5G network

The decision is the first by a major US ally in Europe and comes despite threats from Washington to end intelligence cooperation if Huawei gets access.

28 January 2020

World News

Will 2020 be the year of 5G technology? Euronews explains

5G will enable users to download whole movies in seconds but will require many more antennas, raising health fears.

30 December 2019

Smart Regions

Greece: The impact of broadband on remote areas

In partnership with the European Commission

Greece: from isolation to connection with the outside world thanks to the arrival of broadband in remote areas

18 November 2019

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Huawei's woes, Expo 2020 & crowdfunding Africa

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

This feature of Business Line breaks down the ongoing dispute between Huawei and the US, gives a glimpse of how Dubai is preparing for Expo 2020 and how crowdfunding is breathing new life into local economies in Senegal.

Netherlands

Dutch emergency services hit by major telecoms outage

Netherlands authorities said anyone with an emergency should go directly to hospitals, fire departments or local police stations.

Canada

Woman "must pay" €40,000 phone bill

A Canadian woman has been asked to pay 61,000 Canadian dollars ( €40,700) for calls she claims she didn't make.

World News

Maximum price introduced for international EU calls

The EU have priced the cap of international calls within the EU following a series of legislative changes to strengthen electronic communication within the EU. Personal calls abroad will be capped at 19 cents per minute, with SMS messages capped at 6 cents per SMS.

Romania

Fed-up mayor in Romania cuts internet cables amid telecoms dispute

Is this Romania's answer to Edward Scissorhands?

World News

How much does mobile data cost across Europe?

The cost of 1GB of mobile data across Europe has been revealed, with Greeks paying by far the most, and Ukrainians the least.