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🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Rotim taught a lesson to the President of the Sabor: ‘I am Gordan Jandroković and I support communist antifascism’

Krešimir Rotim responded to Gordan Jandroković's views on antifascism in a Facebook post, expressing a nuanced stance on historical and contemporary political ideologies.

Feb 26 • 20:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Is the English flag in danger?

A recent Facebook post claims that Muslim communities in England are demanding the removal of the St. George's cross from the English flag due to religious objections related to Sharia law.

Feb 26 • 13:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Familiar disinformation tactic: accused Ukraine for slaughtered cattle

An internet user shared claims on Facebook linking Ukrainian grain to cattle deaths in France, promoting a narrative of disinformation.

Feb 25 • 18:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Germany, a retiree targeted by an investigation after comparing Merz to 'Pinocchio'

A German retiree will not face legal consequences after comparing Chancellor Friedrich Merz to 'Pinocchio' during a Facebook critique, which was deemed a legitimate expression of dissent by local prosecutors.

Feb 25 • 13:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Robberies during FB Marketplace, Kijiji sales in Edmonton prompt police warning

In Edmonton, a series of robberies during Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji sales has led police to issue safety warnings to sellers.

Feb 24 • 19:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mayor in Melbourne's west suspended over demeaning Facebook post

The Mayor of Wyndham, Josh Gilligan, has been suspended for a month after an independent investigation determined he breached conduct standards with a derogatory Facebook post about a former mayor.

Feb 24 • 19:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’

A Reform UK councillor shared a Facebook post suggesting that Labour MP Natalie Fleet should be shot, leading her to speak out against the normalization of death threats in politics.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Ignore Facebook Posts Using Videos of Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote to Promote Fake Investment Programme

Nigerians are warned to disregard manipulated Facebook videos of billionaire Aliko Dangote promoting a fraudulent investment program.

Feb 24 • 15:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police made a social media update that should not be made

The Oulu police department in Finland creatively reminded citizens about gun permits on Facebook, despite restrictions on discussing firearms.

Feb 24 • 12:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Criminal Law: Did You Just Insult Me?

A 64-year-old man is under police investigation for allegedly calling politician Friedrich Merz 'Pinocchio' on Facebook, raising questions about the limits of permissible satire.

Feb 24 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SCANDAL: Fraudster who stole beloved singer's identity tried to chat with another Estonian musician on Facebook

A fraudster posing as beloved Estonian singer Ivo Linna attempted unsuccessfully to engage with another musician on Facebook.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Conspiracy Theory: The Rothschilds and the President - Which Coat of Arms Does He Really Use?

The article discusses a claim made by a Facebook user regarding the Lithuanian president's coat of arms, suggesting it bears similarities to symbols associated with the Rothschild banking family.

Feb 24 • 09:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rimi warns about a scam spreading on social media

Rimi has alerted the public about a scam on Facebook that exploits its brand to illegally extract money and personal data from users.

Feb 24 • 07:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Data Protection: Ruling: Facebook's Friend Finder Function is Illegal

A German court has ruled that Facebook's Friend Finder function is illegal as it allows access to contact data of non-users without their consent.

Feb 24 • 07:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vytautas Bakas withdraws from the Democrats' Union 'For Lithuania': the test was failed

Vytautas Bakas announced his withdrawal from the Democrats' Union 'For Lithuania' via Facebook, citing the party leadership's failure to address recent scandals.

Feb 23 • 14:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trial against Zuckerberg: "Our social media do not create addiction". But minors and scams remain inside

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles trial, claiming that Instagram and Facebook were not designed to create addiction, even as the debate over their impact continues.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Animals and Food Do Not Go Together!" Tiny Dogs in Shopping Carts Spark Heated Debate

A Facebook group is fiercely debating whether it is appropriate to bring dogs into grocery stores, particularly in shopping carts, with concerns about hygiene and food safety.

Feb 22 • 12:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Should I Jump Again? – Recently Divorced Pekka Hyysalo Considers a New Relationship

Freestyle skier Pekka Hyysalo, recently separated from his fiancée, reflects on the possibility of pursuing a new relationship in a Facebook post.

Feb 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A photo on Facebook created the impression that the Tartu shopping center is on fire. In fact, it was a garbage house nearby.

A Facebook post alarmed Tartu residents with a misleading photo suggesting the Tartu shopping center was burning, when it was actually a nearby waste facility that caught fire.

Feb 22 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Pandemic Simulation Mentioned in Epstein Files: Did He Really Plan It with Gates?

A Facebook user in Lithuania raises conspiracy theories suggesting a planned pandemic involving Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein based on a leaked email.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Facebook shuts down profile of Ivan Pokupac with 76 thousand followers; he revealed which post was the tipping point

Activist and conservative influencer Ivan Pokupac had his Facebook profile with 76,000 followers removed due to a post deemed to contain hate speech.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Eight months in prison for Tunisian MP who 'mocked' Kais Saied

Tunisian MP Ahmed Saeedani has been sentenced to eight months in prison for insulting President Kais Saied through a Facebook post.

Feb 19 • 21:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Facebook Battle that Novosti Calls Out: Here's What Vlahović, Pokupec, Bauer, Vukušić, Karačić Say...

A recent article by Novosti criticized right-wing influencers on Facebook, prompting strong reactions from accused individuals such as Marin Vlahović and others.

Feb 19 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Social media on trial: Zuckerberg denies that Instagram is designed to create addiction and attract minors

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims that Instagram and Facebook are designed to be useful, disputing allegations of intentionally creating addictive functions targeted at minors.

Feb 19 • 14:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

87-year-old got to know 'Pasi' on Facebook - then she and three other women ended up in court in North Karelia

Four women in North Karelia have been convicted of money laundering for receiving and forwarding illicit funds connected to online scams.

Feb 19 • 11:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Novosti incites against ‘right-wing intelligence’ on Facebook: Vlahović, Pokupec, Bauer under fire...

The article addresses the criticisms made by the left-leaning portal Novosti regarding right-wing influencers on Facebook, particularly targeting figures like Marin Vlahović and others.

Feb 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Lexikopoleio Bookstore Closes After 14 Years of Operation

The Lexikopoleio bookstore in Greece is closing its doors after 14 years of operation, as announced on their Facebook page.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fraud in the name of Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner

A complaint has been filed by the Indore Municipal Commissioner regarding fake Facebook and WhatsApp IDs being created in their name, which are being used by individuals to illegally solicit money.

Feb 19 • 08:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gabon: the suspension of social networks, a decision with significant economic repercussions

Gabon has officially suspended social networks, including Facebook and TikTok, leading to substantial economic impacts, especially for online media reliant on these platforms.

Feb 19 • 08:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why did the authorities in Gabon shut down Facebook and its sisters?

The Gabonese authorities announced a temporary shutdown of several social media platforms, citing the need to regulate their use and ensure the quality of public discourse amidst social unrest.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ieva Dūdaitė appeared with her newborn daughter: the video touched thousands

Ieva Dūdaitė shared a heartfelt video on Facebook featuring her singing the national anthem with her older daughter while holding her newborn, capturing the attention and admiration of many viewers.

Feb 19 • 05:06 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Gabon: Gabon Pulls Plug On Facebook and TikTok Amid Anti-Government Protests

Gabon has suspended Facebook and TikTok amid ongoing anti-government protests, citing security concerns as posts were purportedly inciting conflict.

Feb 19 • 04:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After K. Žukauskas' Campaign Against 'Nemuno Aušra' – A Real 'Facebook' War: An Expert Answered How Much It Costs

The article discusses the surge of fake followers on K. Žukauskas' Facebook page, following his campaign against 'Nemuno Aušra', and explores how such operations are organized and their potential costs.

Feb 19 • 04:35 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Gabon suspends access to social media amid teachers' strike

Gabon has suspended access to major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, in response to a teachers' strike protesting against the government.

Feb 18 • 21:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police reported a minor boy missing – shocking consequence

The Lapland police in Finland faced racist and discriminatory comments on Facebook after announcing the missing report of a 13-year-old boy.

Feb 18 • 15:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Immortal social networks: Meta has devised an AI that simulates the activity of users on Instagram and Facebook after death

Meta has patented an AI model intended to simulate user activity on social media platforms after their death, allowing posts and interactions to continue in a way that mimics the deceased user's behavior, although it will not implement this technology.

Feb 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Publishers report fraudulent advertisements to the EU

Publishers in Sweden have reported fraudulent advertisements on Facebook to the EU Commission, claiming they violate regulations under the Digital Services Act.

Feb 18 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Algirdas Butkevičius experiences a painful loss

Algirdas Butkevičius has announced the passing of his mother on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the lessons she taught him and acknowledging her recent 90th birthday.

Feb 18 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gabon shuts down Facebook, TikTok over hate, ‘conflict inducing’ posts

Gabon suspended Facebook and TikTok due to concerns over content that could incite conflict and undermine public order.

Feb 18 • 11:49 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trial against social media, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook in court: how a twenty-year-old challenges Big Tech

A twenty-year-old is challenging Big Tech in court, accusing social media algorithms of creating dependency among minors, with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, set to testify.

Feb 18 • 10:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Watch.. Special celebration by Al-Azhar for the arrival of Ramadan with the voice of a Filipino student

Al-Azhar celebrated the arrival of Ramadan with a Facebook video of a Filipino student joyfully singing in its honor.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

TfL Facebook ad banned for negative stereotype about black men

A TfL advertisement depicting a black teenager harassing a white girl has been banned for reinforcing harmful racial stereotypes, according to the Advertising Standards Authority.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

He fell again! Alleged 'Facebook Rat' is arrested after committing a crime with the same modus operandi

Ludwin Kevin 'N', an alleged criminal involved in vehicle fraud via social media, has been arrested again after attempting to scam a Facebook user using the same methods as before.

Feb 18 • 04:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Patent Granted for Simulating Deceased on Facebook

Facebook's parent company has received a patent for AI technology that can simulate deceased individuals and continue posting on social media after death.

Feb 17 • 19:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: No, Photos On Facebook Don't Show Kenyan Vendor Arrested With Millions

A viral claim on Facebook about a Kenyan vendor's arrest and confiscation of millions of shillings has been debunked due to lack of evidence.

Feb 17 • 14:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PTAC imposes a 5000 euro fine on Liene Porīte for selling unlicensed travel services on Facebook

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has fined Liene Porīte 5000 euros for unlawfully offering travel services related to the 'Breakfasts in Tuscany' project on Facebook.

Feb 17 • 09:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

PTAC imposes a 5000 euro fine on a woman for offering unlicensed travel services

The Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) in Latvia fined a woman 5000 euros for offering unlicensed travel packages on Facebook, requiring her to cease her unfair commercial practices immediately.

Feb 17 • 07:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New 'disgraceful' revelations about Facebook cause both experts and politicians to speak out

Experts and politicians in Denmark express shock over revelations that Meta, owner of Facebook, has profited significantly from fraudulent ads while decreasing oversight of these deceptive practices.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Leaked documents from Facebook confirm experts' worst nightmares

Leaked documents reveal that Meta generates significant revenue from fraudulent ads while stalling control measures and hiding the extent of the issue from regulators.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Actor Robert Duvall has died

The acclaimed American actor and director Robert Duvall has passed away at the age of 95, as announced by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on Facebook.

Feb 16 • 18:27 UTC

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