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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Communication Restrictions Cause Difficulties for Russian Forces

Russian forces are facing operational difficulties due to the loss of access to Starlink internet terminals and restrictions on the Telegram messaging app.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia: Moscow targets one of the most popular social networking applications โ€“ 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 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Pavel Durov Condemns Strict Measures Against 'Telegram'

Pavel Durov criticized Russia's restrictions on Telegram, asserting they are a violation of free speech and privacy.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Internet censorship: Russia intends to restrict communication via Telegram app

Russia plans to impose further restrictions on the use of the Telegram messaging app due to alleged violations of Russian law.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Russia Begins Restricting Telegram

Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor has announced the start of traffic restrictions on the messaging app Telegram, citing violations of Russian law.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iran bleeds $1.56M every hour from internet blackout restrictions amid economic crisis: analyst

Iran is losing an estimated $1.56 million every hour due to state-imposed internet blackout restrictions, severely impacting its economy and daily life for over 90 million people.

Feb 4 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Internet Tailored for Youth

This article discusses the public debate regarding teenagers' presence online, the implications of imposing restrictions on social media use, and the role of artificial intelligence in the daily lives of youth.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russia Begins Throttling Telegram Over Content Moderation Disputes

The Russian government has started to throttle Telegram's download speeds due to allegations of the app's failure to swiftly remove flagged content as requested.

Jan 16 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online

Activists in Iran are utilizing Starlink satellite internet to maintain online communications despite government restrictions.

Jan 15 โ€ข 23:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

How Iran jammed Starlink (and how Iranians are trying to get around it)

Iran's government has jammed the Starlink satellite service, which was made available for free to Iranians, prompting citizens to find ways to bypass the censorship after severe internet restrictions were imposed.

Jan 14 โ€ข 21:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Restrictions Ahead of the Presidential Election: Internet Shutdown in Uganda

Ahead of the parliamentary and presidential elections in Uganda, the internet and access to various social media platforms have been shut down, alongside a ban on messaging services and restrictions on NGOs.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Crisis in Iran: Everyone is waiting to see if Trump attacks Iran

The regime in Tehran appears to have temporarily suppressed protests with massive violence, and there are currently no signs of new demonstrations amid ongoing internet restrictions.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

Trump's order for an attack on Iran would open the gates of hell

The article discusses escalating tensions between the US and Iran, highlighting President Trump's military threats and the resultant unity within Iran amid severe internet restrictions and heightened military readiness in Israel.

Jan 14 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iranians able to make some international calls as internet remains blocked amid protests

Despite ongoing internet restrictions due to protests, some Iranians are now able to make international calls, while text messaging remains disabled.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

50,000 smuggled Starlink terminals - How Musk aims to prevent censorship in Iran

The Iranian regime is intensifying internet censorship to suppress protests, but Elon Musk's Starlink might offer a way to bypass these restrictions.

Jan 12 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Life & Tech

What is Starlink, the satellite service Iranians use to post about the protests?

The article explains how Iranians are utilizing Starlink, a satellite internet service, to share information about ongoing protests despite restrictions.

Jan 12 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

Iranians are no longer afraid of the regime, calling for the return of the prince from exile

Protests against the theocratic regime in Iran continue for the sixteenth day, with citizens demanding the return of a prince from exile amid ongoing violence and severe internet restrictions.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Supporters of the clerical government gather on the streets of Tehran

Thousands of supporters of the clerical government gather in Tehran to demonstrate against alleged terrorism by Israel and the United States, amidst restrictions on media and internet access in Iran.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Protests in Iran: Iranians Defy Repression

Despite ongoing violence and internet restrictions, Iranians continue to protest against the Mullah regime, marking the sixteenth consecutive day of demonstrations demanding the government's resignation.

Jan 11 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Protests escalate, mosque set on fire in Iran? Footage arrives: "This is the year of blood"

Protests in Iran have intensified, marking the 14th day of demonstrations against the government, with calls for a general strike and clashes reported despite internet restrictions.

Jan 10 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Iran Out of Control: Will Khamenei Endure? The New Dark Threat of Trump

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

Jan 10 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia expands internet blackouts under pretense of drone threats, but real goal appears to be information control

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.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

The death toll from protests in Iran has risen to 15, Khamenei: The rioters must be put in their place

In response to the economic protests in Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that the rioters must be dealt with, as human rights organizations report 15 fatalities and reports of internet restrictions in Iran.

Jan 4 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Iran restricts internet - Protests spread to 70 percent of the country, deaths and arrests

Protests against Supreme Leader Khamenei have erupted across Iran, with violent responses from security forces leading to deaths and arrests, compounded by widespread internet restrictions to hamper communication and reporting.

Jan 4 โ€ข 08:58 UTC

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