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US President Donald Trump had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Axios, on Wednesday, coinciding with the four-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

A senior citizen in Stockdorf, Germany, lost over 13,000 Euros to a fraudster posing as a bank employee.

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

A 20-year-old man from the Dachau district was arrested in connection with a phone fraud scheme targeting elderly women, with two accomplices also implicated in the operation.

An elderly woman in Vaterstetten, Germany, was defrauded of approximately 50,000 euros by scammers posing as police and claiming her daughter-in-law was involved in a fatal accident.

Drammen Hospital is experiencing issues with its telephone system, affecting all incoming and outgoing calls.

Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexicans living in the U.S. with a phone number from Mexico must register with the CURP system to prevent telephone-related crimes.

There are currently disruptions affecting the telephone service 114 14 in the Stockholm region, with no information of similar issues in other parts of Sweden.

Christos Mavrikis was arrested by the Greek police after firing shots in his neighborhood and barricading himself at his home.

An 88-year-old woman from Kirchseeon lost 25,000 euros to telephone scammers pretending her daughter had caused a deadly accident.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed bilateral relations with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on strengthening their strategic partnership.

Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis hopes to implement a ban on unregistered SIM cards in Latvia within a month to reduce telephone fraud.

The article discusses the simultaneous patent applications for the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray, marking a pivotal moment in communication technology.

A telephone sales company in Stockholm developed into a cult-like workplace under its manager, who employed questionable methods for employee development.

A military officer in Brazil has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of the Aguiar family after a telephone wiretap revealed incriminating evidence.

An electrician from São Carlos, Brazil has preserved the memory of payphones through his collection of 28,000 phone cards as public payphones phase out across the country.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a phone conversation with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides regarding Mitsotakis’ upcoming visit to Ankara.

The article discusses the implications of telephone bans and social media policies in public spaces in Iceland.

Aivo Adamson, a top executive, shared a shocking story of how telephone scammers targeted his 91-year-old mother, emptying her personal savings and a dance school's account, raising concerns about the effectiveness of telecom and banking fraud prevention measures.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump communicated via telephone, with Trump noting an upcoming visit from Xi to the United States and describing their relationship as 'excellent.'

Starmer and Trump discussed the impact of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which have left thousands of households without electricity and heating.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković confirmed that he had a telephone conversation with Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević about the organization of the welcome for Croatian handball players, amidst serious political and organizational debates.

A 65-year-old woman in Giannitsa, Pella, reported being a victim of a telephone scam where an imposter posing as an accountant convinced her to hand over coins and jewelry worth €25,000.

In this article, Kristofer Ahlström explores the failures of customer service marked by AI chatbots and long telephone queues that leave customers frustrated and dissatisfied.

HMRC has announced that its telephone helplines are temporarily closed due to a technical fault and is working urgently to resolve the issue while advising customers on alternative support options.

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.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis had a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, where they discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.

Starting in 2026, fixed and mobile telephone rates in Italy will increase by an estimated 12 to 60 euros per year per user, which may not please consumers, but is viewed positively from the telecommunications industry's perspective.

The Iranian regime has implemented a nationwide internet shutdown and cut off telephone lines to prevent citizens from documenting protests and the number of casualties among demonstrators.

The Cypriot Foreign Minister had a phone call with Marco Rubio discussing Ukraine and the Middle East, emphasizing Cyprus-US cooperation in a rapidly changing environment.

In Iran, despite a near-total blackout of internet and telephone services imposed by authorities amid escalating protests, communication continues through localized channels among the youth.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about protests in Iran and developments in Gaza and Syria.

The year 2025 was marked by a significant rise in telephone surveillance in Greece, raising concerns over individual rights.

The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting how President Donald Trump's actions captivate global attention while bringing unpredictability.

The article discusses a test of AI creativity, comparing its results to human creativity and finding that AI tends to produce banal motifs when playing a "telephone" game with itself.