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An EU-US dispute over tariffs on high-tech goods, such as flatscreen TVs and multifunctional printers, reached new heights yesterday (18 August) as the US asked the WTO for a formal ruling and admitted that bilateral talks had failed to reach an amicable agreement.
'Water Watch - Eye on the Earth', an internet site developed by the European Environment Agency, will allow holidaymakers to freely verify whether the beaches they plan to bathe at are clean or polluted.
New user-friendly technologies have made the Internet more interactive, turning millions of users into content creators and increasing the services available online. (read more)
A range of European-affairs weblogs has emerged since 2005 - even Commissioners are now operating their own daily internet-diary updates. (read more)
Although eCommerce in Europe doubles every three years, sales remain primarily at national level due to fragmented rules among EU member states and consequent low consumer trust in cross-border purchases. (read more)