Category: Europe

Amazon and E.U. Reach Deal to End Antitrust Investigation

The New York Times – Business:
The online retail giant avoided a major fine but agreed to changes that have long been sought by merchants who depend on Amazon to reach customers.
Our Top Travel Stories, Tips and Photos From 2022

The New York Times – Travel:
Long-postponed trips sometimes fizzled into staycations as Covid lurked and costs rose. But when we were finally able to travel, we were dazzled anew.
Amazon Agrees to Change Some Business Practices in EU Settlement

The New York Times – Business:
The e-commerce giant avoided a fine, but will make a variety of changes regulators believe will help independent merchants who had raised alarms about Amazon’s tactics.
German Tax Schemer Hanno Berger Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

The New York Times – Business:
Hanno Berger, a former lawyer and tax adviser, was at the center of a scandal that cost Germany nearly $300 million.
Turkey Is Strengthening Its Energy Ties With Russia

The New York Times – Business:
As Moscow seeks new customers for oil, gas and coal, Ankara is a willing buyer as it promotes plans as a regional trading hub.
Out of the Public Eye, a Debate Is Raging Over a Postwar Ukraine Economy

The New York Times – Business:
Beyond the enormous cost of rebuilding the country are difficult and delicate choices about how to best connect the nation to European markets and commerce.
Advice for Europeans: Bundle Up and Get Ready for Outages

The New York Times – Business:
As temperatures drop amid an energy crisis, governments say power blackouts may be necessary to conserve electricity.
Kornel Mundruczo Brings Powerful Imagery to Wagner and Film

The New York Times – Music:
Kornel Mundruczo’s varied career has included the Oscar-nominated movie “Pieces of a Woman,” stage productions across Europe and now, “Lohengrin.”
Meta Fined $275 Million for Breaking E.U. Data Privacy Law

The New York Times – Business:
The penalty, imposed by Irish data regulators, brings European fines against Facebook’s parent company to more than $900 million since last year.
Ukraine’s Allies Struggle to Agree on Plan to Curb Russia’s Oil Revenue

The New York Times – Business:
The policy must be in place before an E.U. embargo on Russian oil imports kicks in on Dec. 5. The talks are set to resume next week.
Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All

The New York Times – Business:
The World Cup in Qatar, which started this week, has been plagued by controversy — and yet companies and countries are tripping over themselves to be part of the show.
Americans Will (Probably) Be Able to Vote in Eurovision Next Year

The New York Times – Music:
For the first time, people in nonparticipating countries will be allowed to vote for their favorite songs. The contest announced changes after it found “voting irregularities” in the 2022 competition.