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Technical problem blocks local news service: What now?
In the early morning of October 24, 2023, a significant incident occurred that affected many users of online services. Access to a wide range of websites and apps was blocked, causing frustration and confusion among affected users. Many people were unable to access their routinely used digital offerings. This resulted in widespread impacts affecting both individuals and businesses. This outage posed a particularly serious challenge for e-commerce websites and online services that rely on constant availability. However, the causes of…
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Politics
Russia blocks Signal: New hurdles for foreign Internet services
Moscow (dpa) – The Russian government is stepping up its fight against foreign Internet servicesby using the popular encrypted chat service signal due to alleged violations of the law. The authority Roskomnadzor said that Signal ignores legal regulations necessary to combat terrorism and extremism. This measure is another step by the Russian government to consolidate control over digital communication channels in the country. Growing user complaints Already on the day of the blockade, complaints from users reporting that they no…
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Technical issue: CloudFront blocks local news website
Traffic accident in Hanover: Insight into the consequences for the community A tragic traffic accident occurred in Hanover on March 13, 2023. Several people were involved in this incident, including the 33-year-old driver of a van and the 28-year-old passenger. The events met with great sympathy from the population. The accident site was not far from the city center at the intersection of Königsstraße and Theaterstraße. This busy intersection is known for its confusing traffic flow and high accident rate.…
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Intense fighting and drone operations near Pokrovsk: Ukrainian army blocks Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine under fire: Zelensky calls for support amid fierce attacks – Politics Amid heavy Fights In eastern Ukraine, President Selenskyj is desperately calling for support from the country's allies. The current attacks near the city Pokrovsk have created a critical situation in which Russia is trying to overcome the defense lines of the Ukrainian armed forces. According to the 47th mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian army Russian troops rely mainly on massed infantry attacks supported by combat drones. This unusual…
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Politics
Budget dispute in Berlin: Industry demands billions – Finance Minister blocks
The call for more investment by Industry in Germany is causing controversy in the traffic light coalition. While the Federation of German Industries (BDI) 400 Billions Euro for urgently needed investments in areas such as transport, education and environmental transformation, Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) supports the initiative and argues that the federal government already has sufficient revenues for investments until 2030. BDI President Siegfried Russwurm stressed the need for an accelerated transformation of Germany into a climate-neutral and digital…
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Politics
Government blocks equality: fathers want to spend more time with their children!
Vice President Schumann: “Fathers want more time with their children!” ÖGB supports AK demands as part of the re-entry monitoring Vienna (OTS) - ÖGB Vice President and Women's Chair Korinna Schumann supports the demands of the Chamber of Labor (AK) as part of the return-to-work monitoring. In particular, she is committed to making it easier for fathers to combine work and family. Although many fathers already use the option of paternity leave, more men must be encouraged to choose this…