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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Parodi, the Milan prosecutor who recruits anti-reform police via SMS

Milan prosecutor Carlo Parodi urges police officers to oppose a judicial reform via a message, warning that it could limit their freedoms.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New SMS Scam for "Refund" from EOPYY

The EOPYY warns insured individuals about a surge in misleading SMS messages promising refunds that lead to phishing sites.

Mar 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jio's Big Announcement, Users Will Get This Benefit Without Extra Charge

Reliance Jio has announced a new service that allows users to receive SMS while on international roaming without additional charges.

Mar 18 • 02:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SmartPost Scam: A Message Sent From a Philippine Number May Steal Your Data

A new scam using the name SmartPost exploits SMS messages from a Philippine number to potentially steal personal information and bank account details.

Mar 14 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Linn Svahn confirms the reports: 'Received a plane ticket via SMS'

Linn Svahn acknowledges that she was informed about the end of the Olympics through a text message, highlighting concerns over communication within the Swedish national skiing team.

Mar 11 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deceptive SMS regarding alleged traffic violations - Practical advice for protection against phishing attacks

The Greek Digital Governance Ministry warns citizens about deceptive phishing SMS messages claiming unpaid traffic fines.

Mar 11 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fraud with SMS: Fake messages about traffic fines

There has been a rise in reports of misleading SMS messages sent to citizens regarding unpaid traffic fines, which are a fraudulent attempt to steal personal or financial information.

Mar 11 • 14:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Bonus Prince Pressed About SMS: 'Dirty Whore'

Marius Borg Høiby is facing scrutiny in a court case regarding his views on women after a video surfaced where he jokingly makes light of violence against his ex-girlfriend.

Mar 10 • 16:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: NTSA Rolls Out Instant Traffic Fines System With SMS Alerts to Motorists

The National Transport and Safety Authority in Kenya has launched an automated system to notify motorists of traffic violations via SMS, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce corruption.

Mar 9 • 06:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast: Then Came the SMS from My Teacher

A podcast discusses the prevalence of emotional and sexual abuse in schools, particularly by male teachers, and highlights systemic issues within the German education system.

Mar 4 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

False SMS about 'movement permits' – What the General Staff says

Greece's General Staff denies the validity of SMS messages regarding 'movement permits', stating they are baseless amid tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 20:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Kristersson in SMS Contact with Stranded E-type: 'Well and Uncertain'

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in SMS contact with musician Martin 'E-type' Erikson, who is stranded in Dubai due to airspace closures caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 20:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Did you also receive a message for a summons or were you forgotten?

People in Greece have been receiving fraudulent SMS messages regarding military summons, prompting authorities to clarify their legitimacy.

Mar 3 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Høiby in SMS Dispute: 'You'll Have to Take That Up with Mom and Haakon'

A court case reveals private messages between Marius Borg Høiby and Nora Haukland, detailing their turbulent relationship including accusations of violence, infidelity, and expressions of love.

Mar 2 • 18:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Høiby in SMS to Haukland: - Put on some clothes then

Marius Borg Høiby is facing allegations of controlling behavior towards Haukland, as highlighted in ongoing court proceedings, where SMS exchanges are being reviewed as evidence.

Mar 2 • 09:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Haukland in SMS: - Being with you will reduce my income

Nora Haukland discusses the impact of her relationship with Marius Borg Høiby on her public image and income during his ongoing court case.

Mar 2 • 09:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC has disaster drills with evacuation of houses and temporary shelters; see what to expect

On Sunday, residents of Santa Catarina will receive a special SMS from the Civil Defense announcing a disaster simulation in the state.

Feb 28 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The president of the Davos Forum resigns over the Epstein scandal

The president of the Davos Forum, Borge Brende, has resigned following revelations of his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, including business dinners and communication through email and SMS.

Feb 26 • 11:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Truth of the Jaipur SMS Incident: Patients Were Burning, Staff Was Fleeing with Bags

A recent report reveals shocking failures in the system during a fire incident at a major hospital in Rajasthan, where staff ignored warnings from patients' families while fleeing the scene.

Feb 25 • 04:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Høiby in SMS: 'Talked for a long time with mom, and everyone agrees that this will turn out just fine'

The article provides live updates about the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, showcasing relevant messages and testimonies during the proceedings.

Feb 24 • 08:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Ombudsman Flags Sh30 SMS Fee for School Placement Results

The Kenya Commission on Administrative Justice has criticized the Sh30 fee for accessing secondary school placement results via SMS, calling it excessive and a barrier for many families.

Feb 24 • 06:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Reactivates SMS Early Warning System As Flash Flood Risk Rises

The Kenya Red Cross Society has reactivated its SMS early warning system to warn residents about the increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall.

Feb 24 • 05:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Sms to Iranians: "Trump is a man of action, wait and see"

An increase in anonymous SMS to Iranians suggests that a U.S. military attack on Iran may be imminent, coinciding with increased American military presence in the region.

Feb 24 • 05:41 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The SMS Diplomats

Finnish President Alexander Stubb asserts that Ukraine is on the path to winning the war against Russia, drawing parallels to Finland's historical loss of Karelia.

Feb 24 • 05:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran, the protests return. A mysterious SMS appears to the protesters: "Trump man of action. Wait"

Protests have erupted once again in Iran as students return to universities, reigniting political discontent against the regime amid claims of government repression.

Feb 23 • 13:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Changes in the voting procedure of the national 'Eurovision' selection final

The decision to eliminate SMS voting for the national 'Eurovision' selection final aims to ensure a smooth and transparent voting process.

Feb 23 • 07:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Trial of General Philémon Yav Irung in the DRC: a four-year-old SMS at the heart of the case

The trial of Lieutenant-General Philémon Yav Irung in the Democratic Republic of Congo centers around a four-year-old SMS that allegedly links him to collaboration with the Rwandan army.

Feb 21 • 12:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Airtel's Cheapest Plan to Run for a Year

Airtel offers several long-term plans, including the most popular one costing ₹3599 for a year, featuring daily data, unlimited calling, and SMS benefits.

Feb 21 • 12:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Telephone frauds yield less money for criminals

Despite an increase in reported crimes, criminals in Sweden are earning less from frauds, phone scams, and fake SMS messages.

Feb 21 • 10:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

First survey after Macinka's SMS: Motorists outside the Chamber, Kubů's rocket launch

The article discusses the results of a survey following recent events related to an SMS controversy involving Macinka, highlighting concerns among motorists regarding legislative decisions and the rapid rise of Kubů.

Feb 21 • 06:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Phishing of Account Data: How Mobile Network Operators Protect Their Customers from Fraud

Mobile network operators like Vodafone and Telekom are enhancing fraud protection with new warning systems that effectively filter out suspicious calls and SMS.

Feb 20 • 13:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jerzy Haszczyński: The Last SMS from the Front near Ilovaisk

The article recounts a poignant conversation with a young widow about her husband's final SMS sent during the fierce battle for Ilovaisk in 2014.

Feb 20 • 13:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Telephony, stop to targeted offers: 'No more SMS to capture customers'. Curbing wild marketing

New regulations are being introduced in Italy to limit unsolicited calls and messages used by telecom operators to capture customers from competitors.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"Your package was not delivered": The most common scam in Greece

A new phishing scam in Greece involves SMS messages from fake courier services claiming that packages were not delivered, prompting recipients to click on links and provide personal information.

Feb 16 • 13:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

TMBK: Macinka sent SMS messages to hockey players at the Olympics

Macinka has been contacted via SMS by players at the Olympic hockey event.

Feb 13 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Palace Sends SMS to Advocacy Organizations

The Norwegian royal family has contacted several advocacy organizations to offer further dialogue following revelations about Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s previous communications with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 13 • 09:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Shocking news from the Polish-Belarusian border. Activists' SMS messages leaked

In September 2025, a court in Hajnówka acquitted a group of activists accused of helping migrants illegally cross the Polish-Belarusian border, a case seen as a landmark in the criminalization of humanitarian actions in Poland.

Feb 13 • 04:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Zoi Konstantopoulou: Published the SMS she sent to Michalis Chrysochoidis

Zoi Konstantopoulou publicly shared a controversial SMS exchanged with the Minister of Citizens' Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, highlighting ongoing tensions with political adversaries.

Feb 12 • 19:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The police have already questioned the president in the case of SMS messages from Macinka

Czech President has been questioned by the police regarding the SMS messages related to Macinka.

Feb 12 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Frauds: Beware of these messages - they impersonate the AADE, the ELTA, the Attiki Odos

Recent fraudulent messages impersonating Greek authorities are a growing concern, with scams attempting to deceive citizens through SMS phishing.

Feb 9 • 13:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Odos: "Beware of misleading SMS messages"

Attica Odos has warned drivers about fraudulent SMS messages concerning e-PASS accounts, urging them not to click any links.

Feb 9 • 12:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Your Money is Flying Away with Fake Mobile Towers! This New SMS Blast Scam is Very Dangerous

Cybersecurity experts warn of a dangerous new SMS blast scam utilizing fake mobile towers to intercept phone signals and commit fraud.

Feb 9 • 07:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Use the internet as much as you want, data won't run out, Airtel's offer

Airtel has updated its two popular plans, now offering unlimited data along with calling and SMS benefits.

Feb 7 • 04:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

New SMS scam for alleged heating allowance, warning from the Hellenic Police

The Hellenic Police warns about a new SMS scam claiming to provide a heating allowance, where recipients are deceived into clicking a link purported to lead to the tax authority's website.

Feb 6 • 19:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

AADE, ELTA and forgotten calls: How scammers continuously send SMS, see the most frequent messages and what you should do

Citizens are urged to remain vigilant against new SMS scams, following a warning from the Greek Police.

Feb 6 • 10:02 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Offended in SMS: "Missed the after-party at Mette Marit!"

A woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Marius Borg Høiby while she was unconscious, which he denies, asserting their encounter was consensual.

Feb 6 • 09:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Davos Forum Investigates Director's Connections with Jeffrey Epstein

The PEF is seeking to clarify recently revealed information about its president and CEO Borge Brende's involvement in three business dinners with Jeffrey Epstein and subsequent communications via email and SMS, prompting the board to request an independent review by the Audit and Risk Committee.

Feb 5 • 15:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Rød-Larsen in desperate SMS to Epstein: "Last chance to save me from going under"

Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul sought assistance from Jeffrey Epstein in purchasing a luxury apartment in Oslo, which was sold for significantly less than market value.

Feb 5 • 15:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

ELTA: Warning of a new major SMS fraud

ELTA warns customers about a new scam involving the illegal use of their branding through misleading SMS delivery notifications.

Feb 5 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Czech government survived a vote of no confidence after messages to the president scandal

The Czech opposition failed in its attempt to remove a three-party coalition government just seven weeks into its formation, as 84 deputies expressed no confidence while 99 voted against it, with 101 votes needed for success, amid controversy over SMS messages from the new foreign minister to President Petr Pavel.

Feb 5 • 07:23 UTC

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