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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman killed after refusing kiss in MG asked for protection in last post on social media: 'God, close what is a trap'

Priscila Beatriz Assis Teixeira, a 38-year-old woman, was killed after refusing a kiss during a cellphone sale negotiation, having posted a plea for protection hours earlier.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tragic final days of Victoria Climbie, 8, who was starved and beaten to death

The tragic case of Victoria Climbié, an 8-year-old girl who died due to severe abuse, has led to significant reforms in child protection laws in the UK.

Feb 27 • 19:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Democracy: Future Generations Will Suffer Under This Debt – Just Like Under Lack of Climate Protection

The article discusses the long-term impacts of government debt and inadequate climate protection, emphasizing the responsibility of current generations to distribute burdens fairly.

Feb 27 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez has already accumulated more than half of the decrees rejected in Congress during this legislature

Pedro Sánchez's government faces significant setbacks as the Congress once again rejects crucial social protection measures intended to support vulnerable populations.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP, Vox and Junts dismantle social shield by linking eviction protection with squatting

The PP, Vox, and Junts parties have rejected measures aimed at protecting vulnerable families from evictions, arguing that they wrongly equate eviction protection with support for squatting.

Feb 26 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Data Protection: USA: Transparent Tourists

The US government is considering new regulations that would require travelers to disclose social media accounts and email addresses upon entry.

Feb 26 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What happens to your data on the internet when you die? Find out how to create your digital inheritance

The article discusses the concept of digital inheritance and the complexities surrounding the management of a deceased person's online data.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Children's Photos on the Internet: We Need Rules for Family Influencers

The sharing of children's photos on social media has become a lucrative business model, often neglecting the protection of minors.

Feb 26 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Junts and ERC once again corner Pedro Sánchez's Government: neither 'social shield' nor Budgets

The Catalan parties Junts and ERC are poised to reject the Spanish government's social protection decree, putting further pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez regarding budget negotiations.

Feb 25 • 21:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly processes law that prohibits the use of social media before the age of 15

Ecuador's National Assembly is considering a law to prohibit children under 15 from using social media to protect their integrity and reduce risks associated with premature exposure to inappropriate content and cyberbullying.

Feb 24 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Letter to City Leadership: Family Judges See Protection of Munich's Children at Risk

Family judges in Munich express concerns over child welfare and urge city officials to take immediate action due to insufficient resources in family support services.

Feb 24 • 15:13 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Report: After Four Years of War, Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Live in Deepening Poverty and Without Status

A new report reveals that about 23,000 Ukrainian citizens in Israel are living under temporary group protection without being recognized as refugees, resulting in worsening poverty and lack of essential social assistance.

Feb 24 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

We investigated the living conditions of disadvantaged Finnish children – The information breaks the heart

An investigation reveals alarming conditions under which disadvantaged Finnish children live, shedding light on serious failures in child protection services.

Feb 24 • 08:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey prepares to impose new restrictions on social media platforms

Turkish authorities are investigating major social media platforms regarding their handling of children's data in preparation for new regulations.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Olympics Fighting in a World Where It's Easy to Throw Stones at Others: Continued Measures and Exploration

The article discusses the challenges Olympic athletes face due to online bullying and harassment during the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting the need for better protection and support systems.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media Ban: Does Politics Know What It Wants to Ban?

A discussion on the effectiveness and understanding of proposed social media bans for youth in Germany.

Feb 22 • 16:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Load has Increased Significantly at Child Protection Services

Child protection services in Iceland are experiencing a significant increase in workload.

Feb 20 • 20:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

MTV: Kela Denies Support to Many Young People - "Against the Purpose of the Law"

Several welfare regions and Helsinki's child protection aftercare have reported Kela to the Parliamentary Ombudsman, claiming unfair denial of benefits for young people seeking financial support.

Feb 20 • 19:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The system has changed significantly since the Child Protection Agency was dissolved

Ólöf Ásta Farestveit highlights changes in Iceland's child protection system since the dissolution of the Child Protection Agency, emphasizing the need for better vigilance in cases like the controversial Bakkakotsmálið.

Feb 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

S demands a 'lex Landerholm' - wants to introduce minority protection in KU

The Social Democrats in Sweden are pushing for the introduction of a 'lex Landerholm' to implement minority protection measures, amidst allegations against the government regarding the Landerholm affair.

Feb 20 • 11:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Children's Protection Center: Social Services Often Use a 'Here and Now' Approach in Evaluations

A report by the Children's Protection Center emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of the support system for families, particularly concerning the recurring separation of children from their parents in Latvia.

Feb 20 • 10:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cobra Case: Elvish Scolded, SC Said - You Will Do What You Wish

YouTuber Elvish Yadav faced criticism from the Supreme Court regarding his involvement with snakes in a certain case, prompting a review under wildlife protection laws.

Feb 20 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Spain set to investigate the activities of social media platforms

Spain is launching an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok over alleged distribution of child pornography.

Feb 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media: The Constitutional Protection Agency warns of manipulation in local election campaigns

The Hessian Constitutional Protection Agency has issued a warning about the rising threat of manipulation through social media in the upcoming local elections, particularly concerning disinformation and deepfakes.

Feb 19 • 11:11 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Poll finds 90% in favour of social media age ban, while advocates urge action for online harms

A new poll shows that 90% of Canadians support implementing a minimum age for social media use and the creation of regulatory bodies to oversee tech platforms in response to online safety concerns.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Former Director of Child Protection Service on Bakkakot: 'I didn't even know about the existence of this home'

A former leader of Iceland's Child Protection Service has revealed that they were unaware of a facility known as Bakkakot.

Feb 18 • 19:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Youth Protection: Merz for Social Media Age Limit - Söder Remains Skeptical

German politicians Friedrich Merz and Markus Söder differ over the proposed age limit for social media use by children, with Merz supporting regulation while Söder is cautious.

Feb 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How did Egyptians react to the thwarting of a smuggling operation of a pharaonic treasure worth 55 million pounds?

Egyptian authorities have thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant pharaonic treasure worth 55 million pounds, leading to a strong reaction on social media involving mockery, anger, and calls for better protection of cultural heritage.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Whistleblower in the Elsa Case: Crucial Information Was Withheld

A whistleblower has come forward in the case of Elsa from Örebro, claiming that critical information was withheld from decision-makers in the social services committee regarding her removal from her parents.

Feb 18 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Joensuulaisten Tinja and Milja moved out of the child protection institution, soon they may have to borrow money for food

Tinja and Milja, two young adults from Joensuu, Finland, face daily financial stress following a recent reform in social assistance, which makes it harder for them to manage living independently.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Elon Musk’s X facing new EU probes

The EU has launched investigations into Elon Musk's social media platform X concerning its AI chatbot Grok, which reportedly created sexualized images including of children.

Feb 17 • 13:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

The artificial intelligence of tech giants is abusing children. EU countries will investigate

Spain will investigate American social networks X, Meta, and Chinese TikTok over AI-generated images of child sexual abuse, while Ireland launches an investigation into the AI chatbot Grok for producing sexualized content.

Feb 17 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ireland opens an investigation into X for the sexualized images of Grok

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has initiated an investigation into the social media platform X due to the posting of sexualized images generated by its AI, Grok, impacting various users, including minors.

Feb 17 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Spain will investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The Spanish government has announced an investigation into X, Meta, and TikTok for the alleged dissemination of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Feb 17 • 07:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Due to Grok: Ireland Opens Data Protection Investigation Against Musk's X

Ireland's data protection authority has launched an investigation into Musk's platform X over concerns regarding sexualized images created and published by the AI chatbot Grok.

Feb 17 • 02:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘If I don’t give him the cell phone, he throws a tantrum’: reform to the Childhood Code seeks to curb the use of social networks among minors under 15 years

A proposed reform in Ecuador aims to regulate social media usage for minors under 15, requiring companies to verify ages and promoting parental controls.

Feb 16 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The regional financing system barely covers the expenditure on basic services

Spain's regional financing system only provided 99.6% coverage for the essential services expenditure in 2023, with Murcia and Valencia experiencing the lowest levels.

Feb 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Social Networks, Their Limitation

The article discusses the dual nature of social networks as both beneficial and detrimental, especially regarding their impact on children under 16.

Feb 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Millions of beneficiaries.. The Egyptian government announces new aid for citizens (Video)

The Egyptian government has announced a new social protection package aimed at supporting low-income families, totaling around 40 billion Egyptian pounds.

Feb 15 • 10:19 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on his new TV adaptation of castaway novel Lord of the Flies

Jack Thorne discusses his new TV adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' and advocates for a social media ban for children under 16, inspired by Australia's recent legislation.

Feb 14 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

X questions ANPD tests indicating that Grok continues to generate erotic images

The social network X has raised concerns about tests conducted by Brazil's ANPD showing the AI tool Grok is still generating non-consensual sexualized images.

Feb 13 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect arrested after using fake profiles to lure and abuse children in AM

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Itacoatiara, Brazil, for allegedly luring and abusing children through fake social media profiles.

Feb 13 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Parliament Chancellery refused to provide information about Agnė Silickienė's work in the Seimas to social democrats

The Lithuanian Parliament Chancellery denied a request for information concerning Agnė Silickienė's tenure in the Seimas, citing personal data protection.

Feb 12 • 15:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Vulnerable youth forced to take student loans shocks organizations

Child and family organizations are shocked by the recent requirement for students under child protection care to apply for student loans before receiving social assistance.

Feb 12 • 13:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Employment related to social democrats at the Plant Protection Service

Former Minister I. Hofman expresses concern over mass layoffs and questionable hiring related to political affiliations at the Plant Protection Service in Lithuania.

Feb 12 • 13:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Benefit freeze may violate property protection

Sweden's legal council warns that the government's proposal to freeze benefits for those on social insurance may conflict with fundamental legal rights and property protection.

Feb 12 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Parents of children taken into care should get more help, say experts after Victoria Marten death

Experts advocate for trauma-informed support for parents whose children are taken into care, following the tragic death of baby Victoria Marten.

Feb 12 • 00:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Social Democrats Invite Kastytis Žuromskas to Explain Dismissals and Distribution of Responsibilities

The Social Democratic faction in Lithuania is meeting to discuss the dismissal of environmental protection system employees and the responsibilities of leadership within the ministry.

Feb 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: Jack Lang Placed Under Police Protection After Threats on Social Media

Jack Lang has been placed under police protection due to threats following revelations about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 9 • 16:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Europe's War with Social Media - Battle for Children, Big Tech Strikes Back

The European conflict over the protection of minors on social media intensifies as Spain plans to ban under-16s from using these platforms, sparking reactions from major tech figures like Elon Musk and Pavel Durov.

Feb 8 • 05:51 UTC

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