German nationalist wins injunction against Facebook
A leading German nationalist politician has won a court injunction forcing Facebook to ensure a user's slur against her can't be seen in Germany.
Internet
Apr 30, 2018
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Russian hackers infiltrated German ministries' network: report
Russian hackers have infiltrated Germany's foreign and interior ministries' online networks, German news agency DPA reported Wednesday quoting unnamed security sources.
Security
Feb 28, 2018
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German government says it backs 'open and free internet'
The German government says it backs an "open and free internet" following the U.S. decision to repeal net neutrality rules.
Telecom
Dec 15, 2017
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US warned against Chinese takeover of German firm: report
The German government withdrew its approval for a Chinese firm to purchase Aixtron, which makes semiconductor equipment, after the US secret services raised security concerns, a German media report said Wednesday.
Business
Oct 26, 2016
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Germany stalls Chinese takeover of tech firm Aixtron
The German government on Monday said it had withdrawn approval for a Chinese firm to acquire Aixtron, a supplier to the semiconductor industry, amid growing unease over Chinese investment in German companies.
Business
Oct 24, 2016
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Facebook's algorithms give it more editorial responsibility—not less
Recent criticism of Facebook for removing a post containing the iconic image of a naked girl during the Vietnam War isn't the first time it has been accused of censorship. Yet at the same time, it is regularly rebuked for ...
Internet
Sep 14, 2016
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Sweden's Vattenfall results nuked by atomic energy tax
Swedish state-owned energy group Vattenfall on Wednesday reported a record loss for 2015, blaming a tax on nuclear energy and sliding electricity prices.
Business
Feb 3, 2016
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VW's 'dieselgate' puts spotlight on electric cars in Germany
The pollution-cheating scandal that has engulfed auto giant Volkswagen is turning up the heat on the German government to make more determined headway in its self-declared "electromobility" goals, analysts say.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 21, 2015
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Encryption for everyone
In the wake of the revelations that intelligence agencies have been engaged in mass surveillance activities, both industry and society at large are looking for practicable encryption solutions that protect businesses and ...
Security
Mar 16, 2015
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Lawmakers probing NSA face German secrecy hurdles
(AP)—German lawmakers probing the NSA following Edward Snowden's revelations have hit a hurdle: their own government.
Internet
Oct 17, 2014
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