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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA: what changes in the online protection of children and adolescents

The Digital ECA introduces new regulations in Brazil aimed at protecting minors online by controlling their access to age-inappropriate content.

Mar 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Own Nothing and Pay for Everything: How Companies Locked Us into Their Ecosystems

The article explores how individuals like Jan have become entrapped in subscription-based models, owning very little while having access to numerous services.

Mar 22 • 16:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Login via MitID is Facing Issues – Over 100,000 Queuing to Check Annual Statement

The login solution NemLog-In is currently unavailable, affecting over 100,000 users trying to access their annual tax statements in Denmark.

Mar 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Freeview 'switch-off' Government update as 'poor broadband areas face digital exclusion'

The UK government is considering the complete discontinuation of Freeview, which could significantly impact households in poorly serviced broadband regions, forcing them into higher TV costs or complete loss of access.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet donates £150k of ex-crew devices to kids without tech for school

EasyJet has donated £150,000 worth of iPads to help disadvantaged children who lack access to technology for their education.

Mar 19 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gaming platforms adopt unequal measures in response to the Digital ECA

Gaming companies in Brazil are implementing uneven adaptations to the newly launched Digital ECA, impacting user access and community functions.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Papastergiou: "Decisions about banning access to social media for minors are a matter of days"

Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced upcoming regulations to restrict social media access for minors and outlined measures against the sale of alcohol and tobacco to underage individuals.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Space with computers and free online courses is opened for residents in Cabo Frio

A new facility featuring computers and free online courses has opened in Cabo Frio, Brazil, aimed at providing local residents with resources for education and professional development.

Mar 18 • 17:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Nav receives criticism from the Civil Ombudsman

The Civil Ombudsman criticizes Nav for failing to provide digital access to parents and guardians acting on behalf of their children.

Mar 18 • 09:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Nav criticized for lack of digital access for representatives

Nav has been criticized for not allowing parents and guardians to access digital solutions on behalf of others.

Mar 18 • 08:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Nav Receives Strong Criticism from the Ombudsman: - Incomprehensible

Norwegian social welfare agency Nav faces significant criticism for failing to provide digital access for parents and guardians.

Mar 18 • 08:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA, the Statute of Children and Adolescents that establishes new rules for minors' access to the internet, comes into effect

Brazil has implemented new regulations aimed at protecting children and adolescents online through the Digital ECA law.

Mar 18 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Registries launch portal that locates data on 84 million properties in the country

Property registries in Brazil have launched a portal that aggregates data on 84 million properties, facilitating access for tax declaration requirements.

Mar 17 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alana Institute launches book on the creation of the Digital ECA

The Alana Institute is releasing a book detailing the creation of Brazil's Digital Child and Adolescent Statute, coinciding with the new regulations governing minors' access to social networks.

Mar 17 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New spots: see where and how to access free internet in Feira de Santana

Residents and visitors of Feira de Santana will have access to free internet in public spaces as part of the Feira Digital program.

Mar 17 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Read the thousand-point essays of Enem 2025

Candidates of the 2025 National High School Exam (Enem) can now access the digital versions of their essay submissions, with a notable example of a top-scoring essay being shared in the article.

Mar 17 • 11:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cadastre: Basic construction terms on maps.ktimatologio.gr

The Greek Cadastre has introduced a new feature to its Digital Map service, allowing users to easily access primary construction terms for their land plots.

Mar 17 • 11:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Orient Yourself by the Stars, Write Using Pagers. Russia is Massively Shutting Down the Internet and Preparing for Unpleasant Events

Russia is taking significant steps to shut down internet access, drawing comparisons to authoritarian models seen in China and Iran.

Mar 17 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula Signs Decree on Internet Content Prohibited for Children

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will sign decrees that establish regulations under the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute to restrict access to harmful content online for minors.

Mar 16 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seduc delivers 60 Chromebooks to students of the Lago da Praia village in the Arapiuns region, in Santarém

The State Education Department of Pará provided 60 Chromebooks to the Lago da Praia village to enhance digital access for Indigenous students.

Mar 16 • 20:51 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

ECINET App: Find Candidate Qualifications, Criminal Records, and Polling Center in One App

The Election Commission of India has launched the ECINET app to provide voters with access to candidate qualifications, criminal records, and polling booth information all in one place.

Mar 16 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Russia begins to block popular messaging app

Russian authorities have started blocking the instant messaging platform Telegram, with users reporting significant access issues.

Mar 16 • 14:41 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Annual statement contains several changes

The Danish Tax Agency has announced significant changes to the annual statement for 2025, including automatic access for parents to their children's statements and new digital communication methods to reduce fraud risk.

Mar 16 • 13:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian government begins full blocking of Telegram

The Russian government has initiated a full blockade of the Telegram messaging service, causing widespread access issues for users across the country.

Mar 16 • 11:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt Targets Women for Energy Access, Digital Inclusion, Others

The Nigerian government has announced initiatives aimed at improving energy access, digital inclusion, and various aspects of women's empowerment during an event at the United Nations.

Mar 16 • 04:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Train Stations Before and After. Take a Look

The article discusses the challenges in accessing a page about Czech train stations, possibly due to browser extensions or VPN issues.

Mar 14 • 14:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP benefits could face change under new digital ID plan

The UK Government's proposal for a national digital identity system aims to simplify how citizens access benefits and public services online.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Out of Coverage: How Iranians Communicate Without Internet in Times of War?

The article explores how Iranians adapt to life without internet access as they face ongoing conflict, highlighting their innovative communication methods and social changes resulting from the digital blackout.

Mar 13 • 11:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court grants ICPC access to El-Rufai’s digital devices

A Nigerian court has permitted the ICPC to access digital devices linked to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai as part of an investigation.

Mar 13 • 05:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Chicago: recognized as one of the pioneering cities in digital inclusion in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year

Chicago has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a leader in digital inclusion by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance.

Mar 12 • 20:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils initiative to connect schools nationwide to internet

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an initiative to equip schools nationwide with reliable internet access to enhance digital learning and incorporate modern technologies into education.

Mar 11 • 09:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"Digital Barrier" for Students? Nowacka on the Details of the Ministry of Education's Idea

Poland is considering a ban on social media access for children under 15, following a similar move in Australia, in an effort to protect the mental health and safety of young people online.

Mar 11 • 08:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Forystek: Digital Lottery in the Prosecutor's Office

The article discusses a digital lottery system in the context of the prosecutor's office, promoting a partnership that enhances journalistic access and services.

Mar 11 • 04:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Krkonoše is without a director, the rest you must infer

A web page related to Krkonoše is not loading due to possible browser issues.

Mar 10 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Australia launches age verification for accessing pornography

Australia has implemented new digital safety regulations requiring users to prove they are over 18 years old to access pornography and restricted online content.

Mar 9 • 08:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CRC unveils app to expand financial services access

CRC Credit Bureau has launched an upgraded mobile app to enhance access to credit information and financial services for customers in Nigeria.

Mar 8 • 01:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major change for anyone who uses driving licence for ID

The UK government plans to introduce a digital driving licence by the end of 2026, allowing 42 million licence holders to access their driving credentials electronically through a government app.

Mar 7 • 06:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Tsiodras: Asks for easier access for SMEs to digital transformation programs

Greek MEP Dimitris Tsiodras calls for simplified access to digital transformation funds for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Mar 7 • 05:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Freeview 'switched off' all you need to know as plans criticised

Growing concerns about the future of Freeview have led to a petition signed by over 110,000 people, calling for its protection amidst proposed moves to internet-only broadcasting.

Mar 6 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Asian country prohibits access to Roblox and social media for those under 16 years old

Indonesia will ban access to social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Roblox for minors under the age of 16 starting March 28, in an effort to protect children and teenagers.

Mar 6 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

What you must have in paper at home (and not only on your mobile and computer)

The article emphasizes the importance of keeping key information in paper format at home, in addition to digital records, to ensure access during emergencies.

Mar 6 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Fast cable internet and wealthy IT people appear together in the region

The article discusses the disparity in access to high-speed internet in Estonia, particularly between urban and rural areas, highlighting the socioeconomic implications of digital citizenship.

Mar 5 • 07:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The European digital identity wallet will be part of mObywatel

The European digital identity wallet is set to be integrated with the mObywatel application in Poland, enhancing the ability to securely verify identities and access public services.

Mar 4 • 13:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cashless Policy: FAAN Announces Four Payment Options at Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria introduces four digital payment methods to enhance efficiency and eliminate cash transactions at airport access gates as part of its cashless initiative.

Mar 3 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Childhood and Social Networks

70% of Ecuadorian minors use TikTok and WhatsApp, prompting proposed reforms to limit access for those under 15 to safeguard their digital interactions.

Mar 2 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cuiabá City Hall releases digital IPTU 2026 bill; see how to access it

Cuiabá's City Hall has launched the digital version of the 2026 Urban Property Tax (IPTU) bills, which must be accessed online as physical copies will not be issued.

Mar 2 • 13:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Digital Lifeline: A Guide to Technical Resilience and Overcoming Blockades in Times of War

The article discusses how modern wars extend into cyberspace, with internet blackouts becoming a strategic weapon used to isolate civilians and disrupt humanitarian efforts.

Mar 1 • 06:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipality implements electronic records and advances in Digital Health

The municipality of Rio das Ostras has launched the Electronic Citizen Record (PEC) to modernize and digitalize healthcare services, enhancing citizen access and efficiencies in public health.

Mar 1 • 03:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Social media restrictions for children are getting closer. KO reveals the cards

The Polish government is set to implement age restrictions on social media access for children under 15, shifting the responsibility to digital platforms.

Feb 27 • 13:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

MitID experiencing outages

MitID is currently down, preventing access to services that require this digital identity solution.

Feb 27 • 10:09 UTC

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