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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Internet went down in Iran

Internet connectivity in Iran has severely declined since Saturday, coinciding with military strikes from the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 2 • 20:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Internet blackout is tool of desperate regime to isolate Iranians, say experts

Experts argue that the recent internet blackout in Iran is primarily a tactic by the regime to suppress communication and control the narrative amidst escalating conflict.

Mar 2 • 17:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Internet in Iran: About 99% of the country is blocked from the World Wide Web

Internet access in Iran has been severely restricted again, following large-scale American and Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.

Mar 1 • 19:11 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How the TikTok Ban Failed in Albania

TikTok has returned to Albania after a year-long ban, raising issues about internet safety and censorship amid political turmoil.

Feb 27 • 14:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Russian Authorities Will Block Telegram in Early April, Claims RBC

Russian authorities are planning to block the messaging platform Telegram in early April, according to a report from RBC.

Feb 26 • 17:01 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Plans to Block Telegram in April, Sources Say

Russia is planning to block the messaging app Telegram in April due to concerns that it is being used for criminal activities and as a foreign intelligence tool.

Feb 26 • 16:53 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Russia has initiated a criminal investigation against Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, for allegedly supporting terrorist activities, intensifying tension between the Kremlin and the messaging platform.

Feb 24 • 12:49 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
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The man who tried to "clean up" Epstein. And was found dead

The article discusses the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a man who attempted to erase negative information about Jeffrey Epstein from the internet.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

China wants a ‘happy world’ on the internet for Lunar New Year: no anxiety or ‘marriage phobia’

China is launching a campaign to promote a positive online environment during the Lunar New Year celebrations, aiming to suppress negative emotions like anxiety and marriage rejection.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Putin signs law enabling FSB to order individual internet and mobile disconnections, cites security concerns

President Putin has enacted a law allowing the FSB to disconnect individuals from internet and mobile services for security reasons.

Feb 21 • 04:26 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
🇨🇳 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
🇪🇪 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How Vladimir Putin is Cutting Russia Off from the Global Internet

The article discusses Russia's efforts to disconnect its internet from the global network and the implications of such actions.

Feb 19 • 11:00 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
🇪🇪 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Russian secret service FSB can shut down the internet and mobile phones, it has a law from Putin

The article discusses the Russian FSB's legal authority to shut down internet and mobile services as per a law instituted by President Putin.

Feb 18 • 16:26 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
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia to fully block Telegram from April 1, Russian media outlets say

Russia plans to fully block the Telegram messaging service, starting April 1, as reported by Russian media outlet Baza, though officials have not confirmed this action.

Feb 17 • 09:39 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
🇪🇪 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. allegedly introduced Starlink terminals clandestinely into Iran

The United States has reportedly supplied around 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran covertly following the regime's brutal crackdown on protests last month.

Feb 13 • 15:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

USA secretly delivered thousands of 'Starlink' terminals to Iran

The US State Department has acquired nearly 7,000 Starlink terminals to assist Iranian dissidents in bypassing internet restrictions during ongoing protests.

Feb 13 • 10:49 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
🇳🇴 VG
World

WSJ: USA smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran

The USA secretly smuggled around 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran following government crackdowns on demonstrations in January.

Feb 13 • 00:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

WhatsApp Ends in Russia. Kremlin Offers Domestic Alternative MAX

Russia has completely blocked the messaging platform WhatsApp, with the Kremlin recommending the domestic app MAX as an alternative.

Feb 12 • 14:54 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Russia has begun a large-scale block: "WhatsApp" is also closed

Moscow has initiated a blockade that includes the popular messaging app WhatsApp, coercing users towards a local alternative called 'Max'.

Feb 12 • 12:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Kremlin confirmed that it blocked 'WhatsApp'

The Kremlin has officially confirmed the blocking of 'WhatsApp' in Russia, citing the messaging app's non-compliance with local laws as the reason.

Feb 12 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Russia has attempted to completely block 'WhatsApp'

Russia is attempting to fully block the messaging app 'WhatsApp' to force people to use government-controlled services, according to WhatsApp.

Feb 12 • 11:42 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

WhatsApp says Russia attempted to completely block its usage

WhatsApp reported that Russia is trying to prevent its use within the country, pressuring citizens to use a more controlled Russian messaging service.

Feb 12 • 09:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Kremlin Targets WhatsApp: The Government Tries to Move People to a Monitored App

Moscow is attempting to encourage Russians to use a more tightly controlled local internet service as it threatens major internet platforms with throttling or outright bans for non-compliance with data laws.

Feb 12 • 06:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Russia is trying to block WhatsApp

Russia is attempting to block WhatsApp as part of a strategy to push users towards more controllable domestic services.

Feb 12 • 06:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Russia Tried to Completely Block the WhatsApp App

Russia is attempting to fully block the WhatsApp messaging service, pushing users towards state-controlled internet solutions amidst stricter internet regulations.

Feb 12 • 06:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Russia attempted to 'fully block' WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Russia has tried to block WhatsApp in order to promote its own state-sponsored messaging application, according to a spokesperson from Meta.

Feb 12 • 05:49 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Russia blocks WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, says newspaper

Russia has blocked access to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, deeming them extremist platforms and effectively erasing their presence from the Russian internet.

Feb 12 • 00:41 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

The EU has become so undemocratic even the US is calling it out

A US House Judiciary report criticizes the EU's approach to internet regulation, highlighting concerns over censorship and undermining democratic processes.

Feb 11 • 21:34 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia: Moscow targets one of the most popular social networking applications – fined 11 million rubles and restrictions on Telegram

A Russian court has fined Telegram 11 million rubles for failing to remove extremist content, while the government imposes gradual restrictions on the platform.

Feb 11 • 10:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Massacres in Iran: - Children cried: 'Uncle Trump, help!'

Sandra Sherry Seland, whose brother was shot and killed in Iran, accuses the regime of genocide amid ongoing unrest and internet censorship.

Feb 11 • 00:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Putin Tightens Use of Popular Messaging App

Russian President Vladimir Putin's administration has begun restricting the communication traffic of the popular messaging app Telegram, which has faced complaints from users regarding slow performance.

Feb 10 • 19:25 UTC

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