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Apple has brought iTunes to an end – let the streaming wars commence

In light of Apple’s decision to break up iTunes into separate music, TV and podcast apps, here is a retrospective look back at the influential online music store

Apple reaches back tax agreement with Irish Government

Apple will pay Ireland €13bn in back taxes over the coming months. The agreed payment structure comes almost two years after the European Commission deemed the preferential tax arrangement between the parties to be illegal

European leaders seek greater taxes for digital giants

A number of European countries – led by France – are pushing to introduce a new reform that will tax companies like Google and Amazon on revenue rather than profit

The front cover of The Irish Times announces the European Commission's fine against Apple in August 2016

Apple and Ireland to challenge EU ruling

Apple and Ireland will formally mount a legal challenge against the European Commission after being ordered to repay €13bn in tax

European Commission’s aggressive tax crackdown spells trouble

In recent years, the EU has accelerated its crackdown on illegal state aid in terms of corporate tax. But, with the latest round of measures, some boundaries are being stretched too far

The man set to revolutionise music in 2015

When Apple paid a whopping $3bn for popular headphone manufacturer Beats Electronics, eyebrows across the tech industry were raised. While many thought it was a blatant attempt at recapturing the youth market it had become so popular amongst a number of years ago, others thought it merely a sign of a once innovative company throwing […]

Standing on Finn ice: Finland blames Apple for economic woes

Due to an aging population, reduced exports and a rapidly shrinking workforce, Standard and Poor’s has downgraded Finland’s sovereign debt rating from AAA status to AA+

Awards Supplement 2023

The European CEO awards 2023 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.