TechFrench authorities have attempted to force developers to install backdoors in the highly secure and privacy-focused mobile operating system.
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Italian political consultant became victim of spyware program
TechFrancesco Nicodemo is the latest in a series of victims of the Paragon scandal affecting journalists, activists and business leaders.
Telegram founder reveals blackmail attempt by French intelligence service
WorldFrench agents allegedly promised to "say good things" to the judge in exchange for Pavel Durov censoring Moldovan Telegram channels.
Von der Leyen’s media plans spark anger: “Pure George Orwell’s 1984”
Europe"Ursula spoke about freedom but wants to stifle freedom of expression", warns Swedish politician Dick Erixon from the Sweden Democrats.
Swedish government seeks expanded powers during emergencies
SwedenWant to be able to quickly introduce "temporary measures" in the event of disasters, disease outbreaks and cyber attacks - without waiting for Parliament's approval.
EU leaders want to punish Hungary for Pride ban
WorldConsidering activating the EU's "nuclear option" against Hungary - and stripping it of its voting rights in the European Council.
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Comment: When globalism is threatened the establishment respond with repression
WorldJenny Piper: Bans and increased repression against dissenting voices are now spreading – the hope lies with the peoples of the rest of Europe to take up the fight against the ruling elite.
US condemns extremist labeling of AfD: “Tyranny in disguise”
World"What is truly extremist is not the popular AfD - but rather the establishment’s deadly open border immigration policies", argues Marco Rubio.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Brits imprisoned at record numbers for opinion crimes
World30 arrests a day for "offensive content" on social media, says the Free Speech Union in a report.
Germany’s security service labels AfD as extremist
WorldGrants authorities expanded powers to monitor the nationalist party, for example through wiretapping and infiltrators.
Comment: Who protects us from our own authoritarian leaders?
SwedenJenny Piper: The Swedish government wants to change the constitution to protect the population from future "authoritarian leaders" - the problem is that they are already in power.
Swedish government proposes permanent “pandemic law” with mandatory masks and testing
SwedenMinister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) does not want to answer whether the government also wants a mandate to be able to issue curfews.
Sweden’s security police warn: Regime criticism may undermine democracy
Sweden"Anti-state narratives and conspiracy theories" risk becoming a constitutional threat, according to the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) - which appeals to Swedes to "refrain from spreading dubious messages".
Comment: The military-industrial complex excels
SwedenJenny Piper: The military-industrial complex is using Ukraine as a playground and has no interest in stopping the suffering it has created.
German journalist sentenced to prison – for satirical meme
WorldCriticized Socialist Interior Minister Nancy Faeser for hating free speech - even forced to apologize to her in writing.
Conservative commentator: The courts decide who becomes French president
WorldRachel Marsden argues that the courts are being used as a weapon against those like Marine Le Pen who have the audacity to challenge the French political establishment.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Swedish banks and police launch joint “intelligence center”
SwedenSwedish police will now work "proactively" and exchange "operational information" on banks' customers.
Romanian election authorities ban Georgescu from presidential race
EuropeThe challenger won the first round of the election - now the election authority blocks the popular candidate from running.
Von der Leyen: EU citizens must be “vaccinated” against disinformation
EuropeCalled for new "European democracy shield" at Copenhagen conference.
Assange: “Freedom of expression at a dark crossroad”
TechThe dramatic technological development is essentially a battle between the tyranny of the few and the public interest, according to the journalist.
Romanian election winner arrested – under investigation for “fascism”
EuropePolitical figure Calin Georgescu accuses the authorities of fabricating evidence to “justify the election theft” and stop his candidacy in Romania's dramatic presidential election.
The tech mogul on the future of AI: Constant mass surveillance
Tech“Citizens will be on their best behavior because we are constantly recording and reporting everything that’s going on,” predicts Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
German Chancellor: “Freedom of expression does not apply to far-right extremists”
World“Everyone can say what he wants. And what we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme-right positions", Scholz said.
EU official: We can invalidate the election in Germany – “if necessary”
Europe“We did it in Romania and, if necessary, we will have to do it in Germany as well", he said
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TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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