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🇶🇦 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

RBK: Russian authorities to block Telegram

Russian authorities are planning to block the Telegram app in early April, citing an increase in illegal recruitment, particularly of minors, as the reason for this decision.

Feb 26 • 20:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Russian censorship / The Kremlin blocks the last free platforms. WhatsApp and Telegram are to be replaced by a state 'app for everything'

The Russian government is moving to fully block WhatsApp and Telegram, citing non-compliance with domestic laws as the main reason for action against these platforms.

Feb 25 • 16:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Kremlin attacks Telegram: The messaging app creator is accused of aiding terrorism

Russian authorities are investigating Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram, for alleged terrorism-related charges, indicative of the regime's desire to control or block the platform altogether.

Feb 24 • 15:38 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Internet (un)chained: Why cyber-censorship is here to stay

The article discusses the persistent issue of cyber-censorship worldwide, likening it to historical political reactions against revolutions.

Feb 23 • 19:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'What to Watch, Decide for Yourself...' Mohan Bhagwat's Statement on OTT Content

Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the RSS, emphasized the responsibility of viewers to choose their content on OTT platforms during a recent event in Meerut.

Feb 22 • 02:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Project 'Freedom.gov': The Next US Attack on Europe

The Trump administration's 'freedom.gov' project aims to create a platform that circumvents European digital laws, which critics argue poses a threat to democracy and fundamental rights.

Feb 20 • 08:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US builds website that will allow Europeans to view blocked content

The US has launched a website called 'freedom.gov' that enables Europeans to access content blocked by their governments, including hate speech and terrorism-related material.

Feb 19 • 19:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Paul Coleman from ADF International: Saving democracy through censorship is a dangerous paradox

Paul Coleman discusses the paradox of censorship as a means to save democracy and the widening gap between European elites and citizens, amid increasing regulatory measures like the Digital Services Act in the EU.

Feb 19 • 15:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

"freedom.gov": USA allegedly plans portal to circumvent EU digital laws

The USA is reportedly planning to launch an online portal called 'freedom.gov' to help users circumvent EU digital regulations.

Feb 19 • 14:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

US plans a portal that would undermine European censorship

The US State Department is developing an internet portal to allow people in Europe and elsewhere to access content banned by their governments as hate speech and terrorist propaganda.

Feb 19 • 05:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Reuters: The United States is planning an online service through which Europeans could access banned material

The U.S. State Department is developing an online platform that would allow people in Europe and elsewhere to view content banned by their governments, according to Reuters.

Feb 19 • 01:34 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Social media outages are 'less brutal but more targeted', according to Internet Without Borders

Gabon's authorities have imposed a social media ban citing the need to combat inappropriate content, as discussed by the director of Internet Without Borders.

Feb 18 • 17:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

A Look from Moscow / Back to the Internet Stone Age. Authorities Are Taking Away Popular Apps from Russians

The Russian regime is increasingly restricting access to communication applications, complicating digital communication for its citizens, especially the older generation.

Feb 17 • 10:07 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

US lags behind Estonia on free speech – EU’s Kallas

EU's Kaja Kallas asserts that Estonia surpasses the US in free speech, contradicting American critiques of EU censorship.

Feb 16 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Russia blocks the messaging app WhatsApp

Russia has announced the blocking of the messaging app WhatsApp, aiming to push citizens towards using the state-supported application Max.

Feb 13 • 04:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

WhatsApp Complains About Freedom Restrictions After App is Blocked in Russia

WhatsApp has filed complaints about government censorship following its ban in Russia, raising concerns over digital freedom and user privacy.

Feb 12 • 18:44 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Russia fully blocks WhatsApp, intensifying its 'crackdown on free expression'

Russia has fully blocked access to WhatsApp as part of its ongoing efforts to suppress free expression.

Feb 12 • 16:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ban on WhatsApp in Russia

WhatsApp has been banned in Russia, significantly impacting communication for users in the country.

Feb 12 • 13:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Former Ambassador's Posts Deleted - by Trump

Former U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, Erik Ramanathan, has reported the deletion of his social media posts by the Trump administration as part of a broader effort to erase historical records.

Feb 12 • 11:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Russia has blocked WhatsApp

Russia has implemented a blockade on the messaging application WhatsApp.

Feb 12 • 11:15 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Russia has blocked WhatsApp

Russia has blocked the messaging service WhatsApp, claiming the company is unwilling to comply with local laws.

Feb 12 • 10:21 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

WhatsApp Accuses Russian Government of Trying to ‘Fully Block’ Platform

WhatsApp has accused the Russian government of making attempts to completely block access to its messaging platform.

Feb 12 • 10:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian authorities seek to fully block WhatsApp

Russian authorities are taking measures to fully block WhatsApp as part of a strategy to promote a state-run messaging platform called Max.

Feb 12 • 07:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Russia attempted to completely block WhatsApp, claims the company

The article discusses claims from WhatsApp that Russia has made substantial efforts to block their platform within the country.

Feb 12 • 05:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Media: Is Global Viral Soon Over?

TikTok's recent operational changes raise concerns over increased data collection and content censorship, leaving users feeling disillusioned.

Feb 11 • 15:37 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Kremlin confirms Telegram slowdown

The Kremlin has confirmed that it is taking measures against the Telegram messenger for non-compliance with local laws, resulting in reported slowdowns affecting users across Russia.

Feb 11 • 12:23 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia reportedly restricts Telegram in latest push to tighten internet control

Russia has begun restricting Telegram to strengthen state control over internet communications amid efforts to promote domestic digital services.

Feb 10 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The far right, faced with the fear of losing the algorithm

The Spanish extreme right reacts to Pedro Sánchez's government announcement, showing a rehearsed response based on the belief that any public intervention in the digital space equals censorship.

Feb 4 • 21:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"The state must not do that under any circumstances. Otherwise, censorship threatens"

Daniel Günther's comments on ‘quality criteria’ for digital journalistic formats have drawn criticism from within his CDU party and warnings against state censorship, though there is some support for him in the Union.

Jan 16 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"People have a right to Boulevard, to journalism that works with the battle ax"

Daniel Günther's comments on "quality criteria" for digital journalism formats have sparked opposition and fears of state censorship within his CDU party, though there is some understanding for his stance among Union members.

Jan 16 • 15:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Veto against censorship: Polish president blocks DSA and provokes anger in Brussels

Poland faces renewed pressure from Brussels after President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law aimed at implementing the Digital Services Act, risking fines up to €9.5 million.

Jan 14 • 16:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

"This is unacceptable". Lawyer blasts after publication of photo montages with the president

After the president vetoed the digital services law, AI-generated images of him sparked outrage, leading lawyer Przemysław Rosati to criticize the actions of internet users.

Jan 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Internet blackout in Iran: how authoritarian regimes use digital weapons to silence the population

The Iranian government has implemented a total internet blackout affecting 85 million citizens, showcasing its sophistication by disrupting even virtual networks and satellites.

Jan 12 • 09:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The law implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA) awaits the president's signature. An appeal to Marta Nawrocka

An appeal has been made regarding the bill that amends the electronic services law and implements the Digital Services Act in Poland, which has sparked controversy due to concerns over state censorship.

Jan 6 • 09:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Trump wants to influence election outcomes in Europe

The latest U.S. sanctions against five French, British, and German nationals, allegedly concerning censorship and freedom of speech, are actually a retaliation by the Trump administration following the European Commission's recent decision to fine X, owned by Elon Musk, for violating transparency and user protection rules.

Dec 27 • 10:06 UTC

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