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Added on the 06/05/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
The EU has hit Apple with a 1.8-billion-euro fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing music streaming services from informing users about subscription options outside of its App Store. "Apple did so by restricting app developers' ability to inform users of Apple devices about alternative cheaper options to purchase music available on the internet outside of the Apple ecosystem," commission vice-president Margrethe Vestager says in a statement. SOUNDBITE
The EU sharply cut its eurozone growth forecast for 2024, Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni says. Gentiloni says the European Commission predicts the single-currency economic area to grow by 0.8 percent in 2024, down from a previous forecast of 1.2 percent. SOUNDBITE
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 6 (EFE/EPA).-(Camera: Ahmad Yusni) As the vaccination of the adult population hits 90 per cent, authorities of the Malaysian capital have allowed the reopening of theme parks, like the I-City Park.Malaysia has reported 2.294.457 coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.FOOTAGE OF CLEANING AT THE I-CITY THEME PARK IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, AS THEY GEAR UP TO REOPEN.
Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for Economy, revises the eurozone's 2021 growth forecast "markedly" to 4.8 percent. Brussels had been expecting a 4.3 percent growth rate as the single-currency area recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and associated lockdowns. SOUNDBITE
Seville (Spain), Jun 27 (EFE) .- (Camera: EFE) Hundreds of Belgian and Portuguese fans are waiting in the streets of Seville for the start of the round of 16 match of the Euro 2020 with their respective teams at the La Cartuja stadium.