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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jani Mäkelä mocks a member of parliament who defected from the Finns Party

Jani Mäkelä and former Finns Party MP Mikko Polvinen exchange barbs over identity and public funding on Facebook.

Mar 23 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERPRICED? ⟩ The price of an apartment for sale in Kuressaare takes your breath away

A two-room apartment in Kuressaare is on sale for 250,000 euros, drawing astonishment from potential buyers on a Facebook group for expatriates.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

With a huge budget, Facebook launches a global program to compete with TikTok and YouTube

Meta has announced the launch of 'Creator Fast Track,' a program aimed at attracting top content creators from TikTok and YouTube with guaranteed financial incentives.

Mar 21 • 05:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

They want the police to find the one who wrote the post

Pétur Gautur, an artist, is preparing to file a complaint against allegations made about him in a Facebook group, asserting he's innocent of a serious crime.

Mar 20 • 16:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Eighty-Seven-Year-Old Josef: To Start a Profile on Facebook? I Already Have Friends Here

An article delves into the experiences of Czech seniors with digital technology, highlighting 87-year-old Josef Horák's perspective as he navigates life without his late wife and the changes in family dynamics.

Mar 20 • 06:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud Network on Instagram, 12th Pass Gang Loots Millions from Their Room

A cyber fraud ring operating from Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, has been uncovered, revealing an extensive operation exploiting online platforms like Instagram and Facebook to scam users.

Mar 20 • 04:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How LinkedIn has transformed into a platform more similar to Facebook: 'It's the café where we all go to hang out'

LinkedIn has evolved from primarily a job search platform to a social space for sharing daily experiences and knowledge among users in Spain.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Professor and language expert Finn-Erik Vinje (90) has died

Finn-Erik Vinje, a renowned professor and language expert, has passed away at the age of 90, as announced by his son on Facebook.

Mar 19 • 21:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Facebook moves to attract TikTok, YouTube creators with $3,000 monthly

Facebook has introduced a new program called "Creator Fast Track" to attract creators from other platforms by offering guaranteed earnings and enhanced content visibility.

Mar 19 • 19:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Facebook reportedly restricts reach of Orbán's posts through LGBT activists, while boosting Magyar's

Meta's Facebook is under scrutiny for accusations of interfering in Hungary's elections by limiting the reach of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's posts while increasing engagement for opposition leader Peter Magyar.

Mar 19 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

WhatsApp and Facebook defend the charging of R$ 0.33 per chatbot message at Cade

WhatsApp and Facebook have lodged a formal defense with Brazil's antitrust authority, Cade, arguing that their new fee for chatbot messages is legal and compliant with regulations.

Mar 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Marriage, dream of settling in Italy and... 70-year-old lawyer left bankrupt by scammers

A 70-year-old lawyer from Ahmedabad was scammed of ₹57.90 lakh by a woman he met on Facebook who lured him with promises of marriage and a future in Italy.

Mar 19 • 11:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Kari Bremnes has been diagnosed with cancer

Norwegian artist Kari Bremnes announced on Facebook that she has been diagnosed with cancer, revealing her serious condition to the public.

Mar 19 • 11:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Pole at the center of the scandal in Hungary? Orbán's spokesman did not hide his anger

Tensions are rising around the role of social media in Hungary's upcoming elections, with accusations against Facebook for favoring opposition content.

Mar 19 • 07:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Facebook N60bn fine: Court to deliver judgement May 14

A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned a decision regarding Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited's challenge against a N60 billion fine imposed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, with a ruling set for May 14, 2026.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Former Employees Come Forward with Serious Allegations Against Facebook

Former employees accuse Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing revenue over safety by allowing harmful content to proliferate on Facebook in order to compete with TikTok.

Mar 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'My ex re-married and had kids – but he came back after one Facebook message'

A couple reunited after more than a decade apart due to a Facebook message sent by the woman, spurred by a dream.

Mar 18 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Nvidia Says AI Program Behind the 'Facebook' of Chatbots is the New ChatGPT

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang claims that the rapidly evolving OpenClaw AI program is a significant advancement in human-AI interaction, with the potential to surpass traditional chatbots.

Mar 18 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Losses in the Billions - Facebook's Parent Company Meta Abandons VR World Horizon Worlds

Meta has announced the closure of its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, citing extensive financial losses.

Mar 18 • 08:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Three jailed, fined for Facebook, TikTok fraud in Kaduna

Three individuals have been sentenced to jail and fined for committing fraud through social media platforms in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Mar 18 • 05:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I claimed I'd killed my sister so she would be dug up - but I didn't do it'

A man named Andy van den Hurk confessed on Facebook to murdering his step-sister Nicole, who was killed in the Netherlands in 1995, but later retracted the confession.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Being Facebook friends with gangster kept Ontario woman out of legal cannabis job

A woman from Ontario was denied a job in the legal cannabis industry due to her Facebook friendship with a gangster, but the Federal Court ruled this link should not disqualify her from employment.

Mar 17 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Liveta Kazlauskienė has come under the radar of scammers: she promises to take action

Liveta Kazlauskienė expressed her concerns over scammers using artificial intelligence to exploit her images on Facebook and is seeking legal advice to combat the issue.

Mar 17 • 12:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

M member had account hacked: Posted child pornography

Swedish politician Stefan Olsson reported that his Facebook account was hacked and child pornography was posted on his page after he fell victim to a phishing scam.

Mar 16 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Gmail users told to check settings

Users of popular online applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Gmail are being advised to review their security settings to protect their data from potential scammers.

Mar 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Hacked Child Pornography Posted on MP's Facebook Page

Swedish MP Stefan Olsson reported that his Facebook account was hacked and child pornography was posted without his knowledge.

Mar 16 • 13:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Blocked Streets – Not After Muslim Prayers, But After an Attack on Football Fans

A Facebook user from Lithuania claimed that chaos in the streets due to Muslim prayers has been ongoing in the UK, depicting scenes of drivers congesting roads during these gatherings.

Mar 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sara on the impending inheritance: "I hope that day never comes"

Sara reflects on the topic of inheritance following discussions in a Facebook group, revealing diverse perspectives on how families approach the subject.

Mar 16 • 10:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Meta could lay off 20% of its workforce to offset its AI spending

Meta is reportedly considering laying off 20% of its staff to cope with significant spending on artificial intelligence.

Mar 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Is it still available? Facebook Marketplace introduces AI-generated responses

Facebook Marketplace has started incorporating AI-generated responses to enhance user experience.

Mar 16 • 08:31 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Vanopslagh: I have used cocaine as leader of LA

Alex Vanopslagh, leader of the Liberal Alliance in Denmark, admits on Facebook to having used cocaine one or two times during his early leadership of the party.

Mar 15 • 18:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The politician's Facebook post did not go as planned: – It only contributes to SV continuing to fall in the polls

A Norwegian politician's Facebook post about an amusing train experience backfires, drawing criticism that may further harm her party's polling.

Mar 14 • 18:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Facebook dating site romance fraudster conned lonely men out of £8,000

Leonnie Robson, a 35-year-old from Great Yarmouth, defrauded vulnerable men out of more than £8,000 through a series of fake romantic relationships on Facebook and other dating sites.

Mar 14 • 12:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From lockdown posts to the collapse of Facebook and X: how the social power of political leaders has changed

This article examines the evolution of social media's influence on political leaders in Italy since the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Mar 14 • 08:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

TS: Facebook removed the group of the True Finns

Facebook has removed the page of the True Finns from Masku, following reports of the sharing of racist memes.

Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

7 out of 10 Danes are in the club: "They need a place to be heard"

The article discusses the proliferation of Facebook groups in Denmark that provide vital support and community for individuals, particularly those feeling marginalized, while highlighting some underlying issues.

Mar 13 • 05:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Court in Germany: WhatsApp may not transmit user data to Facebook

A Berlin court ruled that WhatsApp cannot share data of its German users with Facebook, although WhatsApp claims it has already ceased such practices.

Mar 13 • 03:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Court in Germany: WhatsApp is not allowed to transfer user data to Facebook

A Berlin court has ruled that WhatsApp cannot transfer data from German users to Facebook, stating that the transfer of personal data is unlawful.

Mar 13 • 03:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Content creator Aivaras Vilutis decided - to build a life with his loved one in Lithuania: 'We are optimists'

Aivaras Vilutis announced on Facebook that he has chosen to build his future life with his partner in Lithuania instead of exploring opportunities abroad.

Mar 12 • 18:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle's series sparks heated discussion: "Absolutely shocking"

Yle's documentary series on gender equality has ignited intense debate on Facebook regarding the treatment of Elisabeth Rehn during the 1994 presidential election debate.

Mar 12 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Meta Acquires the Facebook of Chatbots

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network where AI agents interact autonomously, following its recent creation and rapid popularity.

Mar 11 • 09:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, acquires Maltbook, an artificial intelligence social media platform

Meta has acquired Maltbook, an AI-driven social media service, indicating a strategic move to lead in the emerging ecosystem of AI agents.

Mar 11 • 05:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Woman reports scam while trying to rent a house in Playas de Villamil on a digital platform

A woman reported a scam to the authorities after attempting to rent a house for a trip to Playas de Villamil through a digital platform.

Mar 10 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Foreign Facebook pages have been promoting One Nation. It wants them to stop

Foreign-backed Facebook accounts are spreading disinformation about Australian politics, specifically targeting One Nation and manipulating public perception with AI-generated content.

Mar 10 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is Eduardo Saverin, the richest Brazilian on Forbes' billionaire list

Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, has an estimated wealth of $35.9 billion, making him the richest Brazilian according to Forbes' annual billionaire list.

Mar 10 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Henry Sildaru: my father takes away my tablet in the photo, the police are investigating it

Henry Sildaru, an Olympic silver medalist, expresses on Facebook that he has no grievances against his father, Tõnis Sildaru, amidst an ongoing police investigation.

Mar 10 • 06:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Vesa Oja has died

Photographer Vesa Oja has passed away after a brief illness, as confirmed by his loved ones on Facebook.

Mar 9 • 17:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Exposing Fake Facebook Pages Posing As LAPO Bank and Offering Bogus Loans to Nigerians

A report reveals multiple fake Facebook accounts impersonating LAPO Microfinance Bank to scam Nigerians by offering non-existent loans.

Mar 9 • 14:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Politician Vilma Danauskienė was involved in an accident: photos show overturned car

Lithuanian politician Vilma Danauskienė shared news of her car accident on Facebook, indicating she escaped serious injuries despite the vehicle overturning after sliding off a slippery road.

Mar 9 • 11:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Investigation: Telegram Is the Main Channel for the Kremlin's Narrative Distribution

An investigation highlights Telegram as a primary platform for pro-Russian messaging, while also pointing to Facebook as a source of emotional polarization, particularly affecting the youth.

Mar 9 • 10:58 UTC

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