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Europe Facing Registration Rush as ".eu" Goes into Effect

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2005 - 7:37am.
Brussels - The ".eu" domain name came into force today, with EU Information Society Commissioner Viviane Reding predicting a last-minute surge in registration applications. "I expect a real rush, several hundred thousand in the first few days," Reding said. "European companies should waste no time and register for the new '.eu' domain name." Until now, European companies have used national domains like ".co.uk" and Germany's ".de", or international domains like ".com", but as of today, they will be able "to promote European identity" and "create greater visibility for pan-European e-commerce" with the new ".eu" domain name. Only registered trademark owners, public bodies and companies will be able to register for the first two months, while general registration will begin next April on a first-come, first-served basis.
tags: Europe | .eu | Effect | Registration Rush |

New ".eu" Top-Level Domain to Open for Business on Dec. 7

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 1, 2005 - 11:18am.
Brussels - The European Commission announced that the new ".eu" top-level domain, which allows businesses, public bodies and citizens to choose a pan-European Internet name for their websites and e-mail addresses, opens for business on Dec. 7. A sunrise period of four months will allow holders of prior rights, including businesses, to apply for the registration of domain names provided they are settled in the EU, the Commission said. From April 7, the Registry will open its doors for applications from the general public.
tags: .eu | Top-Level Domain | Business |