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Apr 4, 13:19

Turkey Mandates Local Subsidiaries for Major Social Media Companies

Turkey's new regulation mandates that global social media companies with over 1 million Turkish users establish local subsidiaries by January 1, 2026, and grants the BTK power to block access to platforms for national security reasons.

Turkey Mandates Local Subsidiaries for Major Social Media Companies

Turkey's new regulation mandates that global social media companies with over 1 million Turkish users establish local subsidiaries by January 1, 2026, and grants the BTK power to block access to platforms for national security reasons.

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How will the requirement for local incorporation affect the operations and costs of these social media companies in Turkey?

The new regulation, which includes the ability for the BTK to block access to social media for national security reasons, aims to increase government oversight and control over online platforms operating within Turkey. Companies must comply by January 1, 2026.

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Jan 25, 19:09

Belarus: Internet Blackouts and Prisoner Releases Before Presidential Elections

Ahead of Belarus's January 26th, 2025 presidential elections, temporary internet blackouts affected VPNs and access to several foreign websites; President Lukashenko concurrently pardoned 15 prisoners, eight for extremism and seven for drug-related offenses, potentially as a gesture to improve inter...

Belarus: Internet Blackouts and Prisoner Releases Before Presidential Elections

Ahead of Belarus's January 26th, 2025 presidential elections, temporary internet blackouts affected VPNs and access to several foreign websites; President Lukashenko concurrently pardoned 15 prisoners, eight for extremism and seven for drug-related offenses, potentially as a gesture to improve inter...

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What were the immediate impacts of the internet disruptions in Belarus on the eve of the 2025 presidential elections?

On January 25th, 2025, Belarusian internet users reported temporary blockages to websites and VPN services, a day before presidential elections. At least seven VPNs stopped functioning, and access to Wikipedia, Twitch, Steam, and Reddit was also disrupted. This occurred as President Lukashenko seeks a seventh term.", A2="The internet disruptions in Belarus, just before the 2025 presidential elections, echo Lukashenko's prior threat to disconnect the internet entirely if protests similar to those in 2020 reoccurred. The timing suggests an attempt to control information flow and suppress potential dissent during the election process.", A3="The temporary internet blackouts and release of 15 prisoners, eight for extremism and seven for drug offenses, might indicate Lukashenko's efforts to improve relations with the West. This strategy, however, may not succeed given the West's ongoing concerns about human rights violations in Belarus and Lukashenko's history of authoritarian rule.", Q1="What were the immediate impacts of the internet disruptions in Belarus on the eve of the 2025 presidential elections?", Q2="How do the reported internet outages and the release of political prisoners relate to Lukashenko's goals for the elections and international relations?", Q3="What are the potential long-term consequences of Lukashenko's actions regarding internet access and the release of prisoners for Belarus's political and international standing?", ShortDescription="Ahead of Belarus's January 26th, 2025 presidential elections, temporary internet blackouts affected VPNs and access to several foreign websites; President Lukashenko concurrently pardoned 15 prisoners, eight for extremism and seven for drug-related offenses, potentially as a gesture to improve international relations.", ShortTitle="Belarus: Internet Blackouts and Prisoner Releases Before Presidential Elections")) 82.5% of Belarusians are willing to vote for Lukashenko according to official surveys. Approximately seven million Belarusians were eligible to vote.", A2="The internet disruptions in Belarus, just before the 2025 presidential elections, echo Lukashenko's prior threat to disconnect the internet entirely if protests similar to those in 2020 reoccurred. The timing suggests an attempt to control information flow and suppress potential dissent during the election process.", A3="The temporary internet blackouts and release of 15 prisoners, eight for extremism and seven for drug offenses, might indicate Lukashenko's efforts to improve relations with the West. This strategy, however, may not succeed given the West's ongoing concerns about human rights violations in Belarus and Lukashenko's history of authoritarian rule.", Q1="What were the immediate impacts of the internet disruptions in Belarus on the eve of the 2025 presidential elections?", Q2="How do the reported internet outages and the release of political prisoners relate to Lukashenko's goals for the elections and international relations?", Q3="What are the potential long-term consequences of Lukashenko's actions regarding internet access and the release of prisoners for Belarus's political and international standing?", ShortDescription="Ahead of Belarus's January 26th, 2025 presidential elections, temporary internet blackouts affected VPNs and access to several foreign websites; President Lukashenko concurrently pardoned 15 prisoners, eight for extremism and seven for drug-related offenses, potentially as a gesture to improve international relations.", ShortTitle="Belarus: Internet Blackouts and Prisoner Releases Before Presidential Elections"))

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Feb 19, 19:14

US Threatens NATO Support Over EU Internet Censorship

US Vice President Vance accused European leaders of undermining free speech, threatening to reconsider NATO support if online censorship persists; this follows a warning to Elon Musk about Trump's presence on X, highlighting transatlantic tensions over internet regulation.

US Threatens NATO Support Over EU Internet Censorship

US Vice President Vance accused European leaders of undermining free speech, threatening to reconsider NATO support if online censorship persists; this follows a warning to Elon Musk about Trump's presence on X, highlighting transatlantic tensions over internet regulation.

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How do differing approaches to online content moderation in the US and EU contribute to the current transatlantic tensions?

The conflict stems from differing approaches to online content moderation. The EU seeks to combat disinformation and hate speech through regulations and codes of conduct, while the US prioritizes free speech, viewing stricter rules as censorship. Vance's statement underscores this fundamental disagreement, impacting transatlantic relations.

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