The European Union has reached a deal to impose fines on online platforms that import products deemed unsafe for consumers.

Andorra plans to classify the trading of sexual content via online platforms as prostitution, with pimping offenses carrying prison sentences of 2 to 5 years.

This article provides an overview of online platforms available for individuals seeking employment opportunities abroad, particularly in Europe. It highlights the shift from traditional methods like intermediaries to direct online job searches.

Europol has conducted its largest operation to date against terrorist propaganda, reporting over 17,000 links and 1,100 hours of content across 40 online platforms.

The European Commission has expressed concern over the upcoming expiration of a voluntary mechanism that allows online platforms and messaging services to detect child sexual abuse material, set to lapse on April 3.

Public advised to avoid visiting suspicious websites and to verify authenticity of online platforms

Several ready-to-wear fashion brands have recently declared bankruptcy or closed their doors, a phenomenon experts attribute to evolving consumer habits and intense competition from online platforms that do not adhere to traditional retail standards.

A criminal organization responsible for cryptocurrency frauds totaling €14.5 million has been dismantled by the Organized Crime Suppression Department of Crete. The group operated through seemingly legitimate corporate schemes and online platforms.

An analysis questions the sustainability claims of the booming second-hand clothing market, especially when large fast-fashion corporations are behind online platforms.

A new report in the United Kingdom reveals an alarming increase in modern slavery, with teenage girls and young women increasingly lured into the sexual industry through online platforms promising financial independence.

The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) is focusing on income generated from online platforms such as Vinted, Wolt, Bolt, and social media, advising individuals on taxation for these earnings.

Germany’s ruling conservatives on Saturday passed ⁠a motion to ban social media use for under 14s and introduce more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers, building momentum for such limits in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. At a party conference in the city of Stuttgart, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union also called for fines for online platforms that failed to enforce such limits and European ‌Union-wide harmonisation of age standards. A growing number of...

Authorities have issued a child safety warning regarding online platforms like Roblox and Snapchat after a Nebraska man allegedly used them for grooming and kidnapping. Parents are urged to be aware of online predatory risks.

The 'Mystery Dumpling,' a squishy toy created by RMS USA, is rapidly gaining popularity as the latest viral collectible trend on TikTok and other online platforms, with potential benefits for related stocks.

Alternative online platforms are reportedly spreading hoaxes using AI-altered photographs, including one depicting an Estonian armed forces member with a specific hairstyle, accompanied by incorrect descriptions.

A report highlights the growing trend of politicians using parliamentary sessions as a stage for creating social media content, leading to theatrical exchanges and 'clip farming' for online platforms.

The Indonesian government is signaling its intent to implement new regulations that could impose restrictions on online platforms for users under the age of 16.

EU member states and the Parliament failed to reach a compromise on allowing messaging services and online platforms to voluntarily check private communications for child pornography, potentially ending the practice.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court, seeking legal action against individuals and online platforms.

Tender disputes in Poland are transitioning to online platforms, with remote hearings now available before the National Appeals Chamber (KIO), a development welcomed by practitioners despite concerns about evidence preclusion.

A large criminal network involved in organizing and conducting illegal gambling through unauthorized online platforms, as well as defrauding players and money laundering, has been dismantled in Greece, with profits exceeding 16 million euros.

It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.

A 66-year-old man reported that unknown individuals reached out to him via online platforms from May to November 2025, convincing him to invest in cryptocurrencies, police said on Wednesday.

Turkey’s justice minister has defended proposed new social media regulations, stating that online platforms are 'not a space of freedom' and confirming government plans to require identity verification for users.

Hungarian articles discuss the increasing prevalence of digital invoicing and e-receipt services in Hungary, outlining the obligations for taxpayers using online platforms and the distinction between legal concepts and technological implementation by 2026.

Former model Gemma Kingsley, 50, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding divorced men she met through online platforms.

YouTuber Tectone received a one-week ban from the platform for excessive swearing, leading him to express frustration over what he calls the 'over sanitized' nature of online platforms limiting free expression.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappeared in one of his 'twin offices' after a 161-day absence, following the blocking of online platforms in Moscow, intensifying speculation about efforts to conceal his whereabouts.

A Japanese government agency has opened discussions on imposing a ban on children accessing social media sites, potentially following Australia’s lead in prohibiting under-16s from the most popular online platforms. Experts say it is far too early to determine whether the Australian experiment is a success and can be replicated in Japan, although there is a widely held belief that more is needed to limit the negative consequences of unfettered internet access to youth. In January, Japan’s...

The European Union has failed to reach an agreement to extend temporary rules that require online platforms to detect and report child abuse content, raising concerns about online safety.

Norway is advocating against the 'enshittification' of the internet, urging policymakers and users to resist the deliberate deterioration of online platforms and devices.

One of the world's largest online platforms for buying and selling stolen databases, passwords, digital identities, and credit card numbers has been shut down following an FBI investigation spanning 13 countries, targeting five Romanians.

Rights groups and experts say situation is unclear as ruling that quashed ban faces challenge from home secretary Human rights organisations, academics and writers have called on Ofcom to clarify what the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful will mean for online platforms pending the home secretary’s appeal against the judgment. The Metropolitan police have said that officers will no longer arrest people at protests who express support for the direct action group. B...

Croatian MP Selak Raspudić has proposed restricting access to online platforms and social media for individuals under 16 without parental consent, aiming to protect children.

Chinese regulators have summoned Alibaba and other major online platforms to address concerns regarding their pricing practices.