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Why does Musk want Twitter? It may have something to do with your data

Researchers and rights groups are concerned about the amount of data Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout will allow him and how far he will take free speech.

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Russia fines TikTok over LGBT material, Twitch over Ukraine content

The fines mark the latest step in Moscow's long-running dispute with Big Tech.

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Latvia's Centre for Contemporary Art is supporting a revolution

What role does art have in defending free speech and freedom of expression? Latvia's Survival Kit, the largest contemporary art show in the Baltics, explores that question through speech and sound.

My Europe Series

Why is there concern over free speech in aftermath of Queen's death?

“I struggle to understand how holding up that sign could meet the threshold for a breach of the peace, and any subsequent prosecution on that basis would clearly bring into play serious concerns about fundamental human rights.”

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Russian journalist Ivan Safranov sentenced to 22 years in jail

A court in Moscow jailed Russian journalist Ivan Safranov to 22 years in a maximum security prison after finding him guilty of treason in a trial many see as politically motivated

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Brussels takes Hungary to court on anti-LGBT law and Klubrádió

The two legal cases concern freedom of speech and remain unresolved after more than one year.

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Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal over fake accounts

The billionaire’s lawyers accuse Twitter of breaching its obligations by withholding data on its spam and fake accounts.

Belgium

Belgian court rules out extradition for Spanish rapper Valtònyc

The musician has been living in exile since 2018 and faces more than three years in prison in Spain.

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Elon Musk’s wealthy friends try to rescue his Twitter bid

Elon Musk says he wants Twitter to become a beacon of free speech but his supporters and investors include a Saudi Prince and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund.

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Musk eyes 'slight' Twitter fee for commercial and government users

"Some revenue is better than none!" Elon Musk wrote in a tweet.

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Musk seeks to put in less money in new Twitter deal financing: sources

The billionaire CEO of Tesla is reportedly in talks with large investment firms about taking on more financing for his acquisition of Twitter, to tie up less of his own wealth.

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Are Twitter's exiles set to stage a return after Musk's takeover?

Elon Musk has called himself a "free speech absolutist". Do this mean people previously banned by Twitter are going to resurface on the platform?

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Explained: What could happen now Elon Musk is buying Twitter?

The Tesla CEO's bid to buy Twitter was accepted on Monday, possibly setting a number of changes in motion.

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Macron stresses 'the difference between living in France and Hungary'

France's Macron stresses 'the difference between living in France and living in Hungary'

Finland

Former Finnish minister acquitted of inciting anti-LGBT hate speech

The Helsinki court said Päivi Räsänen's comments did not go beyond free speech laws.

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Russian Actress Chulpan Khamatova leaves country over Ukraine invasion

Khamatova has starred in ‘Good bye Lenin!’ but her latest appearance was a broadcast interview where she described her fear f returning to Russia.

My Europe Series

Do proposed reforms of Spain's controversial 'gag law' go far enough?

The "gag law" has been described as the greatest blow to civil and political liberties since Spain's return to democracy. But do proposed reforms go far enough?

Art

Exiled artist Ai Weiwei reflects on Beijing Olympics

The dissident creator says that the 2008 Olympics gave political and economic cover to the authoritarian regime in China.

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Erdogan says TV must reflect family values after Masked Singer outcry

President Erdogan says Turkish culture and children must be protected from unspecified messages and symbols.

Finland

Finland's ex-interior minister goes on trial for anti-LGBT hate speech

Päivi Räsänen is accused of inciting hatred after making the comments on Twitter in 2019.