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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

50 Kilograms of Green Balls Appeared at Anssi Kela's Door โ€“ Complaint

Anssi Kela faced a complaint regarding an advertisement for a Christmas calendar filled with Fazer's green balls, which was linked to a social media post he made about receiving the product as a gift from an online retailer.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

New scam uses World Cup album to scam victims of money

A new scam is exploiting the World Cup 2026 album to defraud victims online by advertising pre-sales of the product.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of selling stolen materials from Coelba on social networks is arrested in Bahia

A man suspected of selling stolen wires and connectors from the Neoenergia Coelba electric utility was arrested in Bahia after police discovered he was advertising the stolen goods online.

Feb 21 โ€ข 01:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Drug Trafficking Has Moved to the Digital Environment

Drug trafficking in Estonia has increasingly transitioned to the digital realm, with dealers operating through online chat rooms and using QR codes for advertising.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Children in England โ€˜bombardedโ€™ with online ads for harmful products

A study reveals that children in England are frequently exposed to harmful products through online advertisements, including weight-loss drugs and steroid offerings.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Children 'bombarded' with online ads for appearance-changing products, commissioner says

A report by the Children's Commissioner reveals that children are increasingly exposed to harmful online advertisements promoting appearance-changing products like Botox, fillers, and weight loss drugs, posing significant risks for their self-esteem and health.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Video of Mr. Takai has 130 million views, parties also focus on advertising - Challenges of the Public Election Law

Prime Minister Sanae Takai's video for the Liberal Democratic Party has gone viral on YouTube with over 130 million views, raising concerns about the influence of online advertising amid outdated regulatory practices.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Medical student targeted in federal operation suspected of illegally distributing and selling 'weight loss pens' in Greater Curitiba

A medical student is under investigation by the Federal Police for allegedly illegally advertising and selling 'weight loss pens' online and on social media, following a search warrant executed in the Curitiba metropolitan area.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ban on advertising and sponsorship of betting advances in the Senate

The Senate's Science and Technology Committee approved a bill banning the advertising and sponsorship of sports betting and online games, marking a defeat for betting companies.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Why algorithms and tourists have fallen in love with Poland

Recent trends on YouTube and X show a surge in content highlighting Poland's safety and charm, driven by extensive advertising campaigns targeting nearly 78% of the country's online populace.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Poles Prefer to Treat Themselves, Buying Over-the-Counter Medications and Seeking Advice Online

The article discusses the preferences of Poles for purchasing over-the-counter medications, factors influencing their choices, and the role of technology and advertising in self-diagnosis and medication purchasing trends.

Jan 13 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Asian country targets YouTube over unskippable ads

Vietnam is implementing legislation to ban unskippable ads on YouTube and other platforms starting February 15, in an effort to protect users from screen fatigue and illegal content.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Ban on TV junk food advertising before 9pm comes into force in UK

The UK has enacted a ban on junk food advertising on television before 9pm and a total online ban in an effort to combat childhood obesity.

Jan 5 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Katarzyna Szymielewicz: Who Will Defend Freedom of Speech Online?

The European Commission imposed a $120 million fine on 'X' for breaching the Digital Services Act, particularly for failing to disclose the sources behind advertisements and misleading users with the verified account badge.

Dec 15 โ€ข 17:36 UTC

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