Russia's State Duma has passed a law making it punishable to search for or watch content deemed extremist, increasing censorship.
Liviu Brăteanu
International
Foto: Pixabay
Always see our news on Google
New regulations adopted by the State Duma impose fines of up to 5,000 rubles for those who search or view extremist content online. Critics, including some pro-government figures, say the law tightens censorship and could affect privacy, including the use of WhatsApp. The list of banned materials includes organizations such as Navalny's Anti-Corruption Fund and Meta platforms. The law targets users actively seeking extremist content, but it is unclear how their intent will be determined.
Sources
Rusia a adoptat o lege care schimbă radical modul în care utilizatorii pot căuta și viziona conținut pe internet: Ce se întâmplă cu cei care 'calcă strâmb'
Rusia înăsprește cenzura / Camera inferioară a parlamentului rus a aprobat o lege împotriva căutărilor de conţinut "extremist" pe internet
Latest News
15:24
A new section of the Sibiu-Pitești Highway could be opened this year
15:18
Survey: Americans have more confidence in democracy on economic issues, while Donald Trump's approval rating is declining.
15:10
Four employees of the Giurgiu Penitentiary have been suspended for abusive behavior after they beat a prisoner who went into cardiac arrest.
14:59
Dominic Fritz, the mayor of Timișoara, has been fined 10% of his salary for the next 6 months.
14:51
The Deputy Governor of the BNR explains why Fitch has reconfirmed Romania's sovereign rating.
See more news
NEWS ON THE SAME TOPICS
Personalized news feed, AI-powered search, and notifications in a more interactive experience.
