Europe: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Türkiye has established itself as one of the leading players in the global mobile gaming industry. According to various industry reports, the Turkish mobile gaming market's volume surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025[NF1.1], while Turkish-based [NF2.1]studios such as Peak Games, Gram Games, Rollic Games and Dream Games have achieved remarkable international success. As the industry continues to expand, so do the legal questions surrounding the creation, commercialisation and protection of mobile games.

Arts Council Malta is accepting applications for its Legal and Finance Grant, offering up to €3,000 to creative practitioners and organisations seeking professional legal and financial support. The scheme addresses critical needs in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and financial sustainability for Malta's cultural and creative sectors.

In this episode of OPEN ears, the Danish music artist and entrepreneur, Mattis Jacobsen, explores the intersection of creative expression and technological innovation with our host, Hanane Fathi Roswall.

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In Take 3.9 TV Partnership and others v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 696 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) held that the appellants were carrying on a genuine trade and therefore the equity-funded portion of their film production expenditure qualified for tax relief, but the debt-funded expenditure was incurred only to enhance tax relief and therefore did not qualify for tax relief

The European Broadcasting Union has published detailed camera and editing standards designed to eliminate sexualizing portrayals of female athletes in live sports broadcasts. Developed in collaboration with European Athletics and Olympic athletes, these guidelines address long-standing concerns about inappropriate camera angles, slow-motion replays, and filming practices that distract from athletic performance. While currently voluntary recommendations, the framework could establish a precedent for binding

Rekabet Kurulu (“Kurul”), Paramount Skydance Corporation (“PARAMOUNT”) tarafından Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’nin (“WARNER BROS”) tek kontrolünün devralınması işlemine, PARAMOUNT tarafından sunulan taahhütler çerçevesinde koşullu olarak izin verdi.

The concession, issued under reference MFC/1/2026, will be awarded on a build, finance, operate and transfer (“BFOT”) basis. The successful tenderer will be responsible for financing and developing new film-production facilities on a site measuring approximately 92,400 square metres, operating the studios throughout the concession period and transferring the facilities back to the contracting authority upon its expiry.

When Hasbro alleged that SConnect's Wolfoo animated series infringed Peppa Pig copyrights through unauthorized audio clips, the High Court granted summary judgment based on spectrographic evidence. The case reveals critical lessons about outsourcing liability, international copyright exposure, and the strategic advantages of early litigation decisions.

New EU e-Evidence rules take effect in Sweden from August 2026, requiring digital service providers to respond to cross-border law enforcement data requests within strict deadlines. Non-compliance carries administrative fees of up to 2% of global turnover, with liability based on strict liability principles. Service providers operating social networks, marketplaces, cloud services, and communications platforms serving Swedish users must establish designated points of contact and connect to EU-wide systems i

El Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea examina si la Directiva sobre comercio electrónico se aplica a plataformas de vídeos que alojan contenido promocional de juegos de azar, y analiza bajo qué circunstancias estos proveedores pueden quedar exentos de responsabilidad cuando celebran contratos de asociación comercial con creadores de contenido.

Türkiye has established itself as one of the leading players in the global mobile gaming industry. According to various industry reports, the Turkish mobile gaming market's volume surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025[NF1.1], while Turkish-based [NF2.1]studios such as Peak Games, Gram Games, Rollic Games and Dream Games have achieved remarkable international success. As the industry continues to expand, so do the legal questions surrounding the creation, commercialisation and protection of mobile games.