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TECHNOLOGY

Moscow forces foreign IT companies to set up subsidiaries in Russia

Foreigner.fi/dpa 7/2/21

Companies found to be breaking the new law would be penalized or could see their services blocked entirely in Russia.

dpatop - FILED - Then US president Donald Trump talks to reporters about the impeachment hearings in Washington while touring Flextronics. The unprecedented second impeachment trial of Trump begins in the US Senate on Tuesday, marking the first time in history that a US president is impeached after leaving office. Photo: Jay Janner/Pool/ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

'CONGRATULATIONS'

Trump praises Nigeria for widely condemned Twitter ban

Foreigner.fi/dpa 6/9/21

Nigeria announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter on Friday.

FILED - 31 August 2018, Nigeria, Abuja: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari stands in front of State House. Buhari said a state-wide ban on Twitter which prompted international condemnation over the weekend was only a temporary measure in response to misinformation, in comments posted on Facebook. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

World

'DISAPPOINTED'

Nigerian President suspends Twitter after his tweet was deleted

Foreigner.fi/dpa 6/6/21

The US technology giant also suspended the President's account for 12 hours.

File photo dated in 2014 of Alexander Stubb. Photo: Laura Kotila/Vnk.

Finland

SOCIAL MEDIA

Former Finnish PM criticizes ban of Trump's Twitter account

Foreigner.fi 1/12/21

His thoughts caused a heated discussion on Twitter on Tuesday.

World

CRIME

Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for murdering 9 people

Foreigner.fi/dpa 12/15/20

He contacted his mostly female victims after they expressed suicidal thoughts on the platform and lured them to his apartment.

14 November 2020, US, Washington: A supporter of the US President Donald Trump dressed as Uncle Sam takes part in the 'Million Maga March' protest against the results of the 2020 presidential election. Photo: -/Imagespace/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

Trump acknowledges Biden 'won' before declaring: 'I concede NOTHING'

Foreigner.fi/dpa 11/15/20

"He only won in the eyes of the fake news media," he claimed in Twtter.

15 July 2020, Turkey, Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (2nd L) inspects the guards of honour during a commemoration ceremony at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT) to mark the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. (best quality available) Photo: -/Turkish Presidency/dpa.

World

Turkey passes controversial law to control social media

Foreigner.fi 7/29/20

Such firms will have to store users' data in Turkey, making it easier for the authorities to access.

Equestrian statue of Finnish Marshal Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim, in Lahti. Photo: Foreigner.fi

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POLL

Statues of controversial historical figures shouldn't be removed, Foreigner.fi readers say

Foreigner.fi 6/23/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

Polls

POLL

Police treat foreigners worse than local people, Foreigner readers say

Foreigner.fi 6/16/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about negotiations with pharmaceutical companies over the cost of insulin for U.S. seniors on Medicare at an event in the Rose Garden at the White House during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Washington, U.S. May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

World

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

Foreigner.fi 5/27/20

Shares of the companies were down in pre-market trading following his posts.

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Government should take further measures, say Foreigner.fi readers

Foreigner.fi 3/16/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

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Finland

Minister Ohisalo announced she will stay home because of the flu

Foreigner.fi 3/11/20

The Interior Minister said it is seasonal flu.

Coronavirus

Finland in Twitter's coronavirus search prompt

Foreigner.fi 3/6/20

The global trust and safety team will monitor the activity to ensure that people receive reliable information.

Polls

In Finland it is hard to find work unless you have contacts, say Foreigner.fi readers

Foreigner.fi 2/25/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

Moscow forces foreign IT companies to set up subsidiaries in Russia

Trump praises Nigeria for widely condemned Twitter ban

Nigerian President suspends Twitter after his tweet was deleted

Former Finnish PM criticizes ban of Trump's Twitter account

Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for murdering 9 people

Trump acknowledges Biden 'won' before declaring: 'I concede NOTHING'

Turkey passes controversial law to control social media

Statues of controversial historical figures shouldn't be removed, Foreigner.fi readers say

Police treat foreigners worse than local people, Foreigner readers say

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

Government should take further measures, say Foreigner.fi readers

Minister Ohisalo announced she will stay home because of the flu

Finland in Twitter's coronavirus search prompt

In Finland it is hard to find work unless you have contacts, say Foreigner.fi readers

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