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European Commission fines Temu 200 million euros. What is the reason

International affairs | 2026/05/28 16:10

European Commission fines Temu 200 million euros. What is the reason

The European Commission has imposed a fine of 200 million euros on the online platform "Temu" under the Digital Services Act (DSA). According to the regulator, the company did not properly identify and assess the risks associated with the circulation of illegal goods in its system.Nature of the violation and legal groundsAccording to the official statement from the European Commission, t...

Bottega Veneta releases a new series of AirPods cases priced at $1250

International affairs | 2026/05/28 13:47

Bottega Veneta releases a new series of AirPods cases priced at $1250

The Italian fashion house «Bottega Veneta» has introduced the «TOSCA» case for AirPods, with a retail price set at $1250. The accessory is already available on the brand's official online platform and in specialized boutiques.Product characteristics and technical aspectsThe product is released in a dark brown (Deep Mahogany) shade and made from calfskin with the brand's signature «Intrec...

The share of e-commerce in the EAEU will reach 30% by 2030. EEC

International affairs | 2026/05/28 13:37

The share of e-commerce in the EAEU will reach 30% by 2030. EEC

In the structure of retail turnover of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the share of e-commerce currently stands at about 19%: according to forecasts by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), this figure will reach 30% by 2030. These data were presented at the plenary session of the XIV International Forum on Anti-Counterfeiting-2026 in Astana by the Minister of Economy...

Systemic Crisis of European Industry: Causes, Consequences, and Prospects

International affairs | 2026/05/28 13:08

Systemic Crisis of European Industry: Causes, Consequences, and Prospects

The European Union is facing its most serious economic challenge in decades. Once a powerful European industrial machine, which has been the foundation of the continent's prosperity and global influence for decades, today stands before a systemic crisis. High energy prices, strict regulations, bureaucracy, and the European Central Bank's (ECB) tight monetary policy are forcing local and...

Australia files the largest lawsuit in history against an American company

International affairs | 2026/05/28 12:56

Australia files the largest lawsuit in history against an American company

The Federal Court of Australia has accepted the government’s lawsuit against the American chemical corporation ‘3M Company’ and its local subsidiary (‘3M Australia Pty Ltd’). Authorities are seeking over 2 billion Australian dollars (around 1.4 billion US dollars) in compensation for chemical contamination of 28 military bases and surrounding areas. This was reported by the press service of the Au...

Donald Trump files amended $10 billion lawsuit against WSJ

International affairs | 2026/05/28 12:06

Donald Trump files amended $10 billion lawsuit against WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed an amended $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the publication «The Wall Street Journal» (WSJ) and its parent company «News Corp.» in a federal court in Florida. The legal dispute is related to an article published about Trump's alleged close ties with financier Jeffrey Epstein. This was reported by the agency «Bloomberg».Legal grounds and changes to t...

Kazakhstan and Russia Discuss the Possibility of a New Gas Pipeline to China

International affairs | 2026/05/28 11:34

Kazakhstan and Russia Discuss the Possibility of a New Gas Pipeline to China

The authorities of Kazakhstan and Russia have begun discussions on the prospects of launching a new gas pipeline through the territory of the republic to the People's Republic of China. This was reported to the media by Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhanov.Project capacity and transit conditions As the energy minister noted, the parties are discussing the option of construct...

Zelensky Sends Urgent Letter to Trump: What Details Are Known

International affairs | 2026/05/27 17:47

Zelensky Sends Urgent Letter to Trump: What Details Are Known

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent an official letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders, warning about the growing deficit of the country's air defense (AD) systems, particularly ballistic missile capabilities. This was reported by the Kyiv Independent, citing a copy of the document that has come into its possession:Strategic Dependency and Threats Kyiv&#03...

The passage procedure through the Hormuz Strait will change

International affairs | 2026/05/27 14:57

The passage procedure through the Hormuz Strait will change

The conditions and legal regime for the passage of ships through the Hormuz Strait will undergo structural changes, and from now on a new order will be established in the region. This was announced by Ali Bagheri, the deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The information is reported by TASS agency:Context of the statement The Iranian high-ranking official expressed thi...

US May Ban International Flights at 'Sanctuary Cities' Airports

International affairs | 2026/05/27 13:54

US May Ban International Flights at 'Sanctuary Cities' Airports

The administration of US President Donald Trump is developing a legal mechanism that would prohibit airports located in "sanctuary cities" from servicing international flights. This was announced by US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin.Project essence and tools The restrictions will apply to those cities and counties whose local authorities refuse to cooperate with the fede...

The story of the sensational Louvre heist of 2025 will become a film and a series

International affairs | 2026/05/27 13:48

The story of the sensational Louvre heist of 2025 will become a film and a series

Based on the story of a major heist that took place in October 2025 at the Louvre Museum in Paris, an artistic film and a documentary series will be produced. This was reported by Armenpress, citing information from France 24.Project founder and director The filming will be carried out by French director Romain Gavras, known for the Hollywood film Sacrifice. The basis of the film projects is the b...