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EU DECODED: How to balance rights to privacy with combatting online child sex abuse?

Child sexual abuse is a growing problem and crimes committed via the Internet make it much more difficult to combat. The EU is revising its the rules in an attempt to criminalise behaviour online as well as in the real world.

Tech News

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee's hopes for 2025

Sir Tim Berners-Lee told Euronews Next he does not make tech predictions but spoke of his hopes for the web in 2025.

Tech News

NATO could turn to fleet of sea drones to defend Baltic Sea cables

NATO is reportedly thinking about using sea drones to secure the Internet cables running under the Baltic Sea. We take a look at what this technology is.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan's eGov revolution: How digital services are transforming the economy and society

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore Kazakhstan's groundbreaking digital transformation, focusing on the Digital Kazakhstan programme, e-government services and the introduction of the Neo Nomad Visa for digital professionals.

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Partner content

What Europe needs: a Commission that drives connectivity and competitiveness

Partner content presented by GSMA

Connectivity has never been more essential to Europe’s ability to compete and prosper at a global level. It is the key enabler for the continent’s citizens and businesses both in their crucial day-to-day activities and in driving innovation and maximising growth opportunities, in particular in AI.

Tech News

Holy Scottish isle is set to boast some of Europe's fastest broadband

The sacred island of Iona, which is home to a population of just 170 people, is getting some of the fastest broadband connections on the continent.

Ocean

Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's fish-powered farms.

Ocean

Meet the woman behind the ‘Internet of Underwater Things’

In partnership with the European Commission

Chiara Petrioli, CEO of WSense, is transforming blue tech with the ‘Internet of Underwater Things,’ a technology that enables wireless communication at depths of up to 3,000 metres underwater. No surprise: European investors are diving right in.

Tech News

Sir Tim Berners-Lee on getting the web and AI to 'work for you'

"It is really important that we realise this toxicity comes from the [social media] algorithms and you can change that," the World Wide Web inventor told Euronews Next.

Partner content

From cables to AI: how Sparkle is powering internet expansion

Partner content presented by Sparkle

As of July 2024, 5.45 billion people – 67 per cent of the global population – are now online.

Tech News

Why the Baltic is the most vulnerable to subsea sabotage attacks

In the second part of a series on subsea cables, we look at how Baltic Sea states are dealing with increased threats of Russian interference in their backyard.

Meet The Locals

Meet a digital nomad thriving in İstanbul

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Looking for a new expat destination? In this episode of Meet the Locals, a digital nomad shares her experiences of living and working in the vibrant, multicultural city of İstanbul, where ancient history and modern life intertwine seamlessly.

Sci-Tech

The deepfake dilemma: AI's growing role in deception and protection

In partnership with HONOR

In this episode of Sci-Tech, we explore the rapid resurgence of deepfakes, driven by advances in generative AI.

Travel News

Data pass vs e-SIM: The best way to use your phone abroad in Europe

Find out what e-SIMs are, how to use them, and whether they’re really cheaper than data roaming passes.

Business

BT market value takes a tumble as Sky signs deal with rival

The emergence of alternative networks such as CityFibre is increasingly giving Sky and other companies the opportunity to renegotiate better contracts and lower fees.

The Exchange

200 million people claim to be ‘content creators’

In partnership with Media City

Ronan Harris, EMEA President of Snapchat, the Co-Founder of Influencer.com, Casper Lee and content creator Tue Nguyen explain how the $250 billion influencer economy is reshaping the future of business.

Culture news

'The ick' and 'chef's kiss' added to the Cambridge Dictionary

Around 3,200 new words and terms have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year, including "ick" and "boop".

Next Series

Shaping Azerbaijan's digital education: How Nariman Aliyev is empowering youth with technology

In partnership with Azpromo

In this episode, we meet Nariman Aliyev, Cyber Security Programme Director at Code Academy, who reflects on the important role Code Academy is playing in shaping the future of digital education and cyber security in Azerbaijan.

Tech News

This Italian NGO helps keep Gaza connected to the Internet amid war

The Israel-Hamas war has hampered communications in the Gaza Strip, but the population manages to connect to the Internet with innovative solutions and NGO support.

Denmark

Denmark makes new pact to counter tech giants and protect children

The government in Copenhagen and several children's organisations are joining forces in a new alliance against social media platforms.