Meta will pay up to 14 billion euros to US states for violating minors' privacy
El Periódico Mediterráneo - General26 August 2026 at 14:12
Meta will compensate up to 17.1 billion dollars (about 14.6 billion euros) almost 50 states and territories of the United States for violating minor privacy laws and consumer rights. The compensation, one of the largest ever paid by a technology company, was agreed as part of a trial initiated by four states — California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey — against the American company for the damage that its applications, including Facebook and Instagram, caused to the health of young people.
Portuguese airports recorded a 2.5% increase in passenger numbers through July, with July showing growth of 2.1%. This positive performance contrasts with the declines seen in other countries, such as the United States (-9.9%), Cambodia (-9.5%) and Japan (-5.8%), according to Vinci data.
Meo saw its revenues grow 0.3% to 1.297 million euros in the first half, although in the second quarter it recorded a drop in billing of 4.6% to 648 million euros, reflecting competitive pressure in the consumer segment, offset by the expansion of the energy and business services business. The company highlighted the completion of the sale of 65% of Intelcia and the Covilhã Data Center as part of its portfolio optimization strategy. CEO Ana Figueiredo highlighted the company's "resilience" in a challenging period for the telecommunications sector.
Capital market rules are being changed again to adapt to new European directives and simplify investment. The new minimum threshold is set at 12 million euros, a significant increase compared to the eight million currently in force, representing an important change in the regulatory framework of the sector.
The CEO of Meo, Ana Figueiredo, states that the second quarter results confirm the company's resilience during one of the most challenging periods the telecommunications sector is experiencing.
