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Greece Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Serbia Considers School Phone Ban
TechnologyBBCbloombergNYT+14The GuardiannosFrance 24publicostraits-timesdanasiefimeridavijesti-me+6 more1d ago17 sources

Greece Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Serbia Considers School Phone Ban

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a ban on social media for children under 15, set to begin next year, and plans to urge other European nations to adopt similar regulations, while Serbia is preparing legislation to ban mobile phones in schools.

Analysis of Viktor Orbán's Rule and Hungarian Democracy
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Analysis of Viktor Orbán's Rule and Hungarian Democracy

Articles analyze Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure, describing how his government has profoundly transformed Hungary, from controlling media to shaping the economy, and bringing Hungarian democracy to a critical point.

Hungarian Opposition Tisza Party's Strong Poll Performance Analyzed
Politicsbloombergukrainska-pravdasvenska-dagbladet+22irozhlasrzeczpospolitatelextvn24el-mundoaktualne-czdelfi-ltdennik-n+14 more9d ago25 sources

Hungarian Opposition Tisza Party's Strong Poll Performance Analyzed

A new poll by the '21' center indicates that the opposition 'Tisza' party holds a nearly 20-point lead over Viktor Orbán among decided voters in Hungary, showing a 5-point increase for 'Tisza' in just three weeks. Political scientist Gábor Török suggests that if even half of the research from leading polling institutes is accurate, only the extent of Tisza's victory remains in question.

Reflections on Analog Childhood Before Facebook
Culturedelo13d ago

Reflections on Analog Childhood Before Facebook

A nostalgic commentary reflects on the experience of growing up in an 'analog childhood' before the advent of Facebook, highlighting the need to remember friends' birthdays without digital reminders.

Icelandic Court Convicts Man for Money Laundering
Worldruv14d ago

Icelandic Court Convicts Man for Money Laundering

The District Court of Reykjavík convicted a foreign man for money laundering, involving the receipt of 3,000,000 Icelandic Krona from Facebook fraud, though the man was not present for the sentencing.

Meta Continues Layoffs Affecting Hundreds of Employees Amid AI Investment Pivot
TechnologyReutersNYTcnbc+8Business InsiderYahooTimes of Indiastraits-timesndtvchannel-news-asiaexpress-tribunezerohedge15d ago11 sources

Meta Continues Layoffs Affecting Hundreds of Employees Amid AI Investment Pivot

Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company's workforce, continuing its job cuts across US and international markets, including Reality Labs, as part of a significant reorganization and increased investment in AI.

Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million in New Mexico Child Safety Lawsuit
TechnologyReutersBBCwsj+31le-mondeThe GuardianAl JazeeratagesschaufazberlingskeDWlsm-lv+23 more16d ago34 sources

Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million in New Mexico Child Safety Lawsuit

A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties, finding the company liable for misleading consumers about platform safety and enabling harm to young users, a verdict hailed as a historic victory for child protection.

Kerum Defends Marijana Puljak After Traffic Accident
Cultureindex-hr18d ago

Kerum Defends Marijana Puljak After Traffic Accident

Former Split mayor Željko Kerum used a Facebook post to advertise his tavern and also commented on a traffic accident caused by Marijana Puljak, president of the Centar party and a Member of Parliament, urging people not to gloat.

Pranešama, kiek karių neteko Rusijos kariuomenė
World21d ago

Pranešama, kiek karių neteko Rusijos kariuomenė

Nuo 2022 m. vasario 24 d. iki 2026 m. kovo 20 d. Rusijos pajėgos iš viso neteko apie 1 285 700 karių, iš kurių 1 610 buvo nukauti per pastarąsias 24 valandas, socialiniame tinkle „Facebook“ pranešė…

NRK apologizes to Anne Holt
Culturevg22d ago

NRK apologizes to Anne Holt

Author Anne Holt believes Dagsrevyen took a quote from a Facebook post out of context. NRK agrees with the criticism and apologizes.

Jack Black Inducted into SNL Five-Timers Club
CultureYahoovarietyhollywood-reporter+7deadlinerolling-stonebillboardinquirertmznmescreen-rant5d ago10 sources

Jack Black Inducted into SNL Five-Timers Club

Actor and comedian Jack Black hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, earning him entry into the exclusive Five-Timers Club, celebrated with cameos from Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, and Melissa McCarthy.

Hungarian Politician Campaigns with Fake Zelensky Posters
Worldtelex6d ago

Hungarian Politician Campaigns with Fake Zelensky Posters

Balázs Németh is campaigning with what appear to be fake posters of Zelensky, an action the National Election Committee (NVB) has deemed a political opinion. The NVB's online session also discussed mayors using Facebook pages for campaign purposes.

Northern Lights Visible in Lithuania
Worlddelfi-lt6d ago

Northern Lights Visible in Lithuania

The Northern Lights were visible in the sky over Lithuania last night, with members of a Facebook group sharing impressive photographs of the rare phenomenon.

April Fools' Day: Origins, Pranks, and Global Cultural Significance Explored
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April Fools' Day: Origins, Pranks, and Global Cultural Significance Explored

As April Fools' Day approaches, articles explore its origins, famous pranks throughout history, and the potential consequences of jokes, alongside guides for harmless pranks for children, discussions on its cultural significance, and reflections on why lying is allowed on this day, with some outlets asking readers about their prank plans.

Croatian Musician Dies in Bolivia, Son Located via Facebook
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Croatian Musician Dies in Bolivia, Son Located via Facebook

Croatian musician Drago Dogan passed away in Bolivia without identification, leading authorities to locate his son through Facebook. His life and death in the South American country inspired the Bolivian film 'The Last Blues of the Croat'.

Meta Expands Creator Fast Track Program, Offers Up to $3,000 to Lure Talent
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Meta Expands Creator Fast Track Program, Offers Up to $3,000 to Lure Talent

Meta has launched its new Creator Fast Track program, offering up to $3,000 monthly to TikTok and YouTube creators with existing followings to grow on Facebook, in an effort to attract new talent and re-engage users. This initiative aims to incentivize popular content creators to post on Facebook.

Meta Shuts Down Horizon Worlds for Quest Headsets, Pivots to Mobile and AI
Technologycnbcfazde-volkskrant+2politikenTimes of India22d ago5 sources

Meta Shuts Down Horizon Worlds for Quest Headsets, Pivots to Mobile and AI

Meta is reportedly shutting down its virtual reality social network, Horizon Worlds, for Quest headsets by June 2026, transitioning it to a mobile-only experience. This move follows significant financial losses and is part of a broader strategy to scale back metaverse focus and prioritize artificial intelligence.

Mickoski Attends EPP 50th Anniversary in Brussels
Politicsmkd-mk22d ago

Mickoski Attends EPP 50th Anniversary in Brussels

Hristijan Mickoski, leader of VMRO-DPMNE, announced via Facebook that he attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the European People's Party (EPP) in Brussels, an event that united leaders and friends of the EPP from across Europe.

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Moldovan Activist Anatol Mătăsaru Detained

Activist Anatol Mătăsaru was detained for 72 hours on April 5, 2026, a fact confirmed by the IGP spokesperson. His wife announced the detention on Facebook, stating he was stopped and detained for questioning people.

Woman's Facebook Marketplace Rage Goes Viral
Cultureindex-hr10d ago

Woman's Facebook Marketplace Rage Goes Viral

A woman's furious account of a chaotic experience giving away two chairs on Facebook Marketplace has become a viral internet hit. Her description of the frustrating encounter resonated widely on social media.

Viktor Orbán's Control Over Hungarian Media Ahead of Elections
Politicsukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladet+13berlingskesvenska-dagbladetder-standardirozhlastelexdelodigi24hvg+5 more11d ago16 sources

Viktor Orbán's Control Over Hungarian Media Ahead of Elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has brought numerous newspapers and broadcasters in line, but his control over the media could still pose challenges ahead of the upcoming elections.

Győr Mayor Questions Police Inaction Against 'Black-Jacketed Thugs' at Orbán Rally Amid Péter Magyar's Claims of Government Plot
Politicstelextvn24delfi-lt+4dennik-nhvgindex-hraktuality-sk13d ago7 sources

Győr Mayor Questions Police Inaction Against 'Black-Jacketed Thugs' at Orbán Rally Amid Péter Magyar's Claims of Government Plot

Győr's opposition mayor has questioned Interior Minister Sándor Pintér about police inaction against 'black-jacketed thugs' at Viktor Orbán's recent campaign event, following Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar's claims of a government plot against his party and provocateurs at the rally.

Culturehollywood-reporter14d ago

OnlyFans CEO Leo Radvinsky Compared to Mark Zuckerberg

A profile piece compares OnlyFans CEO Leo Radvinsky to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, highlighting their similar paths as millennial upstarts who successfully monetized existing ideas in their respective industries.

Meta Challenges CCPA Fine, Argues Facebook Marketplace is Not E-commerce
TechnologyhinduTimes of India23d ago2 sources

Meta Challenges CCPA Fine, Argues Facebook Marketplace is Not E-commerce

Meta Platforms has challenged a Rs 10 lakh penalty imposed by the CCPA for unauthorized walkie-talkie sales on Facebook Marketplace, arguing in the Delhi High Court that its platform functions as a digital notice board, not an e-commerce site, and therefore does not violate IT ministry rules or facilitate transactions.