Europe
CockBlock Toys, O-Products Ink Exclusive UK/Europe Distro Deal
Pleasure brand CockBlock Toys has signed an exclusive deal with O-Products for U.K. and European distribution.
Grabby Awards Europe Announces Details for 2025 Event
The Grabby Awards Europe will take place on April 24-27, 2025, at the Hotel Ritual in Torremolinos.
GSI Développement Reports Euro Certifications for AV Solution 'Go.cam'
France-based GSI Développement has reported it has received certification from two European regulating agencies for its open source age verification solution Go.cam.
'European Conservative' Editor Urges Total Porn Ban
One of Europe’s leading right-wing publications, the European Conservative, published an editorial this week claiming that “anti-porn activists have essentially won the public argument that pornography is poisoning our society” and calling for a total porn ban.
Adult Industry Collective Seeks Inclusion in EU's AI Debate
New European industry initiative Open Mind AI has penned a letter asking EU authorities to include adult companies and creators in ongoing discussions on setting up a legal framework for AI content.
Adult Content Europe, Immoral Productions Team Up for Monthly Creator Seminars in Budapest
Catherine Knight and Darrell Deeps, the organizers of the Adult Content Europe networking group, have partnered with Immoral Productions’ “Porno” Dan Leal for a series of monthly seminars in Budapest.
Aylo Challenges EU's DSA Mandate to Reveal Legal Names of Advertisers, Including Performers
Aylo has filed an appeal with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) challenging the EU's Digital Services Act mandate to disclose the legal names of advertisers, including performers, in a publicly accessible database.
European Commission Adds XXNX to List of 'Very Large' Platforms Subject to Special Regulations
The European Commission has added XXNX to its list of platforms designated as “very large online platforms” (VLOPs) and therefore subject to special regulations under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).
Pineapple Support to Host Anxiety Management Panel at Grabbys Europe
Pineapple Support will host a discussion on managing anxiety and self-criticism at the 2024 Grabbys Awards Europe.
XVideos, Pornhub, Stripchat Suing EU Over 'Very Large Online Platform' Classification
XVideos, Pornhub and Stripchat are reportedly suing the EU over their classification as “very large online platforms” (VLOPs), which makes them subject to special regulations under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).
German Government Now Exporting Anti-Porn Surveillance Tool
A crusading official who has been waging a one-man War on Porn in Germany, and who developed an AI tool that scans online content to identify images not compliant with the law, has now exported that technology for use by a Belgian media watchdog agency.
2024 Grabby Awards Europe Nominees Announced
Nominations have been announced for the 2024 Grabbys Awards Europe.
Q&A: Jessica Dx Conquers Europe as Cam Queen
Harkening back to her youth, Jessica Dx remembers her rigorous training in the arts of ballet, tap and modern dance, which she began mastering from the age of three until she was on the cusp of becoming a teenager.
Pornhub Challenges EU's Data Over 'Very Large Online Platform' Classification
The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, has designated adult platforms Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos as “very large online platforms” (VLOPs) and therefore subject to special regulations under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).
Zini Products Now Available in Europe
Korean pleasure brand Zini is now available in Europe.
European Activist, NGOs Request DSA Reclassification of Top Adult Tube Sites
A group of European NGOs co-signed a letter penned by an Italian digital rights attorney and activist, urging the European Commission to investigate the self-reported data of the top adult sites in order to potentially reclassify them as “very large online platforms” (VLOPs) for the purposes of enforcing the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Hustler Video, LFP Broadcasting Begin Shooting in Europe With 'Strip'
Hustler Video and LFP Broadcasting have begun shooting adult productions in Europe, starting with the company's first original production outside the U.S., titled “Strip.”
Grabbys Europe to Host Gay Track at XBIZ Amsterdam
XBIZ is pleased to announce that Grabbys Europe will host a gay industry track at the upcoming XBIZ Amsterdam conference, presented by BongaCams.
Creating in Europe: How Stars Are Monetizing Their Brands Internationally
From purely amateur indie talent who have never set foot on a traditional studio set to veteran performers giving fans an especially intimate experience, content creators of every stripe are laser-focused on what sells the best for their unique fan base.
FSC Appoints Vince Charlton as AV Liaison for UK, Europe
Industry veteran Vince Charlton will join FSC as the organization’s Age Verification Policy Liaison — with a special focus on the U.K. and Europe — as it works to more proactively engage legislators and regulators.