Russia initiates investigation against the founder of Telegram
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.
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.
Who is behind 'Archive Today'?: Wikipedia removes suspicious links
Wikipedia has removed links to 'Archive Today', a service potentially linked to questionable practices, amidst concerns about its origins and continued operation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DN Debate. "Iran's digital blackout is a warning to us all"
Iranians faced a severe digital blackout following nationwide protests, which serves as a warning about the potential for similar tactics in other countries, particularly in Europe.
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.
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.
"WSJ": Americans secretly delivered thousands of Starlink terminals to Iran
A report claims that the U.S. government secretly facilitated the delivery of Starlink internet terminals to Iran amid civil unrest, a move that was allegedly known to former President Trump.
The Kremlin Begins to Squeeze Telegram. Authorities Speak of Terrorists
The Russian government has initiated measures to slow down the Telegram messaging service, attributing disruptions to its alleged support for terrorism.
Russia restricts the operation of 'Telegram'
Russia's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, is continuing to impose restrictions on the messaging platform 'Telegram' to ensure compliance with Russian laws and safeguard citizen protection.
Moscow restricts Telegram's operations due to violations of Russian laws
Moscow is taking actions to restrict Telegram's functionality to encourage Russians to switch to more tightly controlled domestic internet services.
Russia once again moves to restrict Telegram
The Russian government has implemented new measures to limit Telegram's operation, with users experiencing access issues since early February.
Freedom of Speech: The Internet Should Belong to All of Us Again
This opinion piece argues that the notion of absolute freedom of speech is a myth and critiques the current dynamics of speech and media, particularly influenced by populist narratives.
Letters from Iran - Shiraz, January 20, 2026: 'We had said to ourselves, 'the more of us there are, the less risky it will be'
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.
Protests in Iran: A Testimony from Tehran - Despite Internet Cut-Off
A testimony from Nila in Tehran highlights the challenges faced during ongoing protests, especially amid an internet blackout.
How the internet steals our time, freedom, and brain health
President Karol Nawrocki recently vetoed a bill implementing the EU Digital Services Act, expressing concerns over potential government overreach affecting free speech online, which he likens to Orwell's Ministry of Truth in '1984'.
Musk, anti-censorship champion. Now he challenges the ayatollahs in the name of freedom of speech
Elon Musk, taking on the role of an anti-censorship champion, offers free satellite internet to Iranian citizens in defiance of the ayatollahs' internet blockade, demonstrating a commitment to freedom of speech ahead of President Trump.
SZ in the Morning: Daily News – Overview for the Busy
Reports indicate that the Iranian regime is responding with extreme brutality against ongoing protests, leading to thousands of deaths and arrests amid internet and telephone blackouts.
Iran: How Dictatorships Pull the Plug on the Internet
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: "We may be witnessing the last days and weeks of this regime," estimates Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz predicts the Iranian regime may be nearing its end amid widespread anti-government protests and extended internet outages.
Tehran speaks of a decline in protests and Trump says 'Iran seeks freedom'
Iranian authorities report a significant decline in protests, while President Trump expresses the U.S. willingness to assist demonstrators amid ongoing civil unrest and a nationwide internet blackout.
The President vetoes blocking illegal content on the internet
President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed legislation aimed at blocking illegal online content, citing concerns for freedom of speech, while the digitalization minister criticized the decision as prioritizing algorithms over citizen welfare.
“Anonymity and Pseudonyms Protect Divergent Opinions”
Norbert Bolz argues that pseudonyms safeguard nonconformist thoughts in contrast to Andreas Voßkuhle's proposal for real-name requirements on the internet.
Sanctions over "Censorship": For Silicon Valley – and Europe's Radical Right
The article discusses the transatlantic disagreement on the limits of freedom of speech, particularly concerning US internet companies and EU regulations, and how this issue is becoming a focal point in political disputes.