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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.

The Russian government has launched an investigation against Telegram's founder Pavel Durov, accusing the messaging platform of being infiltrated by Western and Ukrainian intelligence agencies.

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.

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.

Cybernetica's scientific director highlights the inadequacies of the EU's plan to monitor internet communications under the guise of children's rights.

Estonian Minister of Education Kristina Kallas announced that Estonia does not support the mandatory surveillance of private internet conversations, known as 'chat control', in the EU discussions.

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

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

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.

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.

A report indicates that the cost of fiber optic connections in Finland may increase significantly due to the dominance of closed networks compared to open networks.

Internet disruptions in several Russian regions are attributed to 'security measures' amid concerns over state control of digital communication.

Russia is attempting to block WhatsApp in an effort to promote a state-backed messaging app, MAX, as part of its ongoing campaign to tighten internet control.

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

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

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

In response to the Iranian regime's tightening control and the recent massacre, Le Figaro features voices from Iranian citizens who bravely share their experiences and emotions amidst the ongoing turmoil.

A recent article discusses the growing concern in Slovakia and worldwide about the impact of social networks and unrestricted internet access on children's concentration and mental health, particularly following the implementation of a mobile phone ban in primary schools.

The article discusses the brutal measures employed by the Iranian regime to control information flow and suppress freedom through an almost total internet blackout.

Iran's government claims to have under control the protests that have been diminished by harsh repression, while hundreds of demonstrators are reported to have died.

Iran's foreign minister asserts that authorities have effectively subdued the nationwide protests amid a harsh crackdown, despite ongoing unrest and an internet blackout.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims the situation in the country is under control and cites substantial evidence of foreign involvement amidst ongoing internet blackouts and arrests of terror operatives.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims the situation is fully under control despite ongoing protests across 186 cities and over 500 reported deaths, as activists report on the ground realities.

The Iranian regime has initiated a complete digital blackout, successfully interfering with Starlink satellite communications to disconnect protesters from the internet.

The situation in Iran remains extremely unclear due to internet blackouts and strict media control, amidst escalating protests and conflicting reports on the death toll.

Protests against the Iranian government continued in Tehran and other cities, with thousands taking to the streets despite ongoing internet restrictions.

Iran has been almost completely cut off from the world after authorities blocked internet and phone access in an attempt to control escalating anti-government protests, with reports of at least 62 deaths since the protests began.

Iran has restricted internet access to control ongoing protests that have resulted in at least 45 deaths over the past 12 days.

The Iranian regime's shutdown of internet access amidst ongoing protests marks a critical escalation in its struggle to maintain control, signaling its acknowledgment of losing the narrative around its governance.

Russian authorities in Kamchatka Krai have imposed mobile internet restrictions citing threats from Ukrainian drone attacks, although the region is far from Ukraine, raising suspicions about the real motive being information control.