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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Through the Eyes of Sasha Mitrofanov: Minister Winifred

The article discusses issues related to web page loading failures and potential technical problems.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Do Poles want to restrict access to the internet? They responded in a survey

A recent survey indicates that 77% of Poles support a proposed ban on social media access for children under 15, as the Education Minister emphasizes the need for stricter regulations.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Life sentence for $30. A pair of Ukrainians registered Starlink for Russians

Two Ukrainians received life sentences for facilitating access to Starlink satellite internet for Russian users.

Feb 25 • 04:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Living Without the Internet: Still More Than Two Million Non-Users

Over two million people in Germany are still offline, particularly among the age group of 16 to 74, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office.

Feb 24 • 10:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It's official: in Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the broadband expansion

Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a federal approval for a broadband expansion plan aimed at improving internet access in underserved areas.

Feb 22 • 13:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Vlastislav Bříza's Remark: Poland and Nuclear Weapons

The article discusses issues preventing page loading related to browser extensions and VPNs, without providing specific content on the topic of Poland and nuclear weapons.

Feb 22 • 12:52 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Russian Loss of Starlink: 'Has Had Enormous Effect'

Ukrainian troops have made significant advances on the eastern front, reclaiming territory from Russian forces, which has been attributed to the loss of Russian access to Starlink satellite internet.

Feb 20 • 23:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

US to unveil platform aiming to bypass internet censorship in China, Iran and beyond

The U.S. State Department is launching Freedom.gov, a privacy-preserving app that allows users in countries with heavy internet censorship to access the uncensored internet.

Feb 20 • 21:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cloudflare down LIVE: Bet365 down as internet service suffers major outage

Cloudflare is experiencing a significant outage that has disrupted access to various high-profile websites, including Bet365 and UberEats.

Feb 20 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wi-fi of drug trafficking: criminals cut internet service provider wires and force residents to acquire clandestine provider in ES

Criminals in Colatina, Brazil, cut internet wires, forcing residents to use their illegal internet service provider, impacting approximately 600 families.

Feb 20 • 17:31 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Is China’s ‘reverse Great Firewall’ quietly blocking global access to official data?

A recent study reveals that many Chinese government websites are becoming increasingly inaccessible from outside the country, indicating a potential effort by the Chinese government to control information accessibility.

Feb 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Trump's World (Day 396): The USA Wants to Allow Europeans Access to (Dis)Information Blocked on the Internet

The U.S. government is launching a portal to grant Europeans access to information that is currently blocked in Europe, sparking a new phase in the transatlantic debate over free speech.

Feb 20 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government aims to cover 95 percent of households with high-speed internet by 2030

The Czech government plans to ensure that 95% of households have access to high-speed internet by 2030.

Feb 20 • 10:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

What is a UPS and why use it to avoid internet loss?

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is recommended to prevent internet outages during power failures, ensuring continued access to online services and protection for electronic devices.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We banned business with children's attention, not the internet, says Australian cybersecurity expert

Australia has become the first country globally to regulate access for children under 16 to selected social networks, influenced by psychologist Kirra Pendergast.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Reuters: USA develops a web platform to bypass EU content restrictions

The U.S. State Department is developing a web platform to allow citizens of Europe and other countries to access content that is banned in their home countries.

Feb 19 • 13:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ban on networks for children? Tempting slogan. The real solution is already in the Chamber

The article discusses the idea of banning children's access to certain online networks and suggests that a more concrete solution is being proposed in the Czech Parliament.

Feb 19 • 10:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Fight Against 'Censorship': The USA is Establishing a Platform for Accessing Content Banned in Europe

The U.S. State Department is developing a web platform to give access to content banned by local governments in Europe, including hate speech and terrorist propaganda.

Feb 19 • 09:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

How to surf during heightened preparedness

In Sweden, measures are being proposed to ensure that citizens can maintain internet access and communication during a state of heightened preparedness or crisis.

Feb 19 • 08:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Heavenly Blue in the Paintings of Václav Špála

The article discusses the challenges in accessing content related to the works of Czech painter Václav Špála due to technical issues.

Feb 19 • 08:26 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’

US funding for a global initiative to promote internet freedom is severely threatened, jeopardizing efforts to maintain open internet access worldwide.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Musk Cuts Starlink Access for Russian Forces

Elon Musk's decision to deny Russian forces access to Starlink internet has hindered their military operations and provided Ukraine with advantages on the battlefield.

Feb 19 • 02:18 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
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Current Lexicon: What is Starlink?

Starlink, developed by Elon Musk's company SpaceX, is a satellite internet constellation that provides internet access globally, even in remote areas where traditional infrastructure is lacking.

Feb 18 • 14:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Macinka in shame, Danko in the land of dreams, and Taraba on the run

The article discusses issues related to a loading error of a webpage and potential causes for it.

Feb 18 • 14:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Youtube is down; the video platform experiences worldwide issues TODAY February 17

Youtube experienced significant outages worldwide on February 17, 2023, affecting many users' ability to access content and log into the platform.

Feb 18 • 01:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Russian MPs approved a law that will allow the FSB to shut down the internet

Russian legislators have passed a law empowering the FSB to shut down internet access in the country.

Feb 17 • 18:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Putin Will Manually Control the Internet in Russia

Russia's parliament has voted on amendments allowing President Putin to take direct control over internet access in the country.

Feb 17 • 12:25 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"It is the only tool." Expert described how children should be monitored on the internet

Czech expert Václav Svátek argues that a verified digital identity is the only effective way for parents to control children's internet access, amidst discussions of social media bans for underage users in response to growing concerns for safety.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Internet is not for children? Most Poles want new regulations

A recent survey shows that a significant majority of Poles support the implementation of regulations to restrict children's access to social media.

Feb 17 • 04:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

It's not your internet! Users report failures on X, formerly Twitter, TODAY February 16

On February 16, users in Mexico reported significant access issues to the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, indicating a widespread service interruption.

Feb 16 • 13:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Gloss: Small Great Losses

The article discusses a technical issue with a webpage failing to load, likely due to browser extensions or network configurations.

Feb 16 • 06:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The British Government Wants Greater Powers to Regulate Internet Access

The British Government is seeking to enhance its authority over the regulation of internet access.

Feb 16 • 06:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

We didn't ban children from the internet. We banned the business of their attention, says Australian psychologist

Australia has become the first country in the world to regulate children's access to selected social media until the age of sixteen.

Feb 15 • 20:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Report reveals: Fiber optic connection prices could spiral out of control

A new report indicates that only 30% of fiber optic networks in Finland are open, significantly lower than the nearly 100% openness in Sweden and Denmark, which could lead to increased costs for consumers.

Feb 15 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Wikipedia, 25 years between collective work and doubts

The article discusses the 25-year journey of Wikipedia, its impact on information access, and the evolving landscape of knowledge sharing in the digital era.

Feb 15 • 15:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

How to Optimize Mobile Broadband for Faster Speeds

The article provides tips for enhancing mobile broadband speeds in homes lacking access to high-speed fiber connections in Finland.

Feb 15 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Ukraine Counterattacks: One Decision Changes the Course of the War

Ukrainian forces are executing 'local and opportunistic' counterattacks near the administrative borders of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia while facing communication difficulties due to restricted access to satellite internet.

Feb 14 • 21:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Experts: Russia is Gradually Restricting the Internet

Experts indicate that Russia is incrementally limiting its citizens' access to foreign social media platforms to push them towards using state-supported applications.

Feb 14 • 16:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Youth Protection Debacle: Porn-Free Freedom

A German court ruling states that the media authority cannot order internet service providers to block access to pornographic websites, highlighting failures in youth protection laws in Germany.

Feb 13 • 17:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

This Is an Irresponsible Law

The article discusses concerns raised by the National Chamber of Ethernet Communication (KIKE) regarding the implications of a law that may mandate the exclusion of non-EU and NATO equipment providers.

Feb 13 • 13:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Karol Skupień, President of KIKE: The KSC is an Irresponsible Law

Karol Skupień, the president of the National Chamber of Ethernet Communication (KIKE), criticizes the KSC law as irresponsible, expressing concerns over its implications for Polish telecommunications companies.

Feb 13 • 13:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Heavyweight Fight: Jeff Bezos Breaks Elon Musk's Satellite Monopoly

Jeff Bezos has launched Amazon's satellite initiative, disrupting Elon Musk's dominance in the satellite internet market.

Feb 12 • 22:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

WhatsApp fell into Putin's jaws

WhatsApp faces restrictions in Russia as the government initiates measures to block the app and its related websites, pushing users towards state-controlled alternatives.

Feb 12 • 20:10 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Wall Street Journal: The US secretly smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals to Iran after the regime's internet shutdown

The US has covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran to provide satellite internet access following a government-imposed internet blackout amid protests.

Feb 12 • 17:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking | The Wall Street Journal: The Trump Administration Secretly Sent Thousands of Starlink Stations to Iran to Provide Internet to Opponents

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration secretly sent thousands of Starlink satellite stations to Iran to help opposition groups access the internet.

Feb 12 • 13:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iranian President: My salary is $1,000 after being in the thousands

Iranian President Masoud Bezhakiyan stated that his salary has drastically decreased due to the declining value of the currency.

Feb 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major Issues for Internet Users in Russia. The Kremlin Creates Its Own Network Under KGB Control

The Russian authorities are tightening internet censorship and further implementing a 'sovereign internet' controlled by the state, significantly affecting access to popular platforms.

Feb 12 • 11:01 UTC

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