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Turkey restores access to Instagram after 9-day block

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Turkey restores access to Instagram after 9-day block

Turkey has restored access to Instagram after the social media platform agreed to cooperate with authorities. The country blocked access to Instagram on August 2nd due to concerns over non-compliance with laws, rules, and public sensitivities. The ban triggered protests from users and small businesses who rely on the platform. Turkey ranks fifth in the world in terms of Instagram usage. Instagram parent company Meta has agreed to comply with Turkish law and efficiently remove content related to certain crimes and terrorism propaganda. The restoration of access is currently underway across internet providers in Turkey.

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Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason

Turkey has blocked access to Instagram without providing a reason or duration for the ban. The country's infotech regulator confirmed the move, which also rendered the mobile app inaccessible. The ban follows criticism from Turkish communications official Fahrettin Altun over Instagram's decision to block condolence posts regarding the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, a Hamas official. Altun called the censorship "pure and simple," stating that Instagram did not provide any justification for their action. Instagram's parent company, Meta Platforms Inc, has not yet responded to the ban or Altun's comments. The ban was announced by Turkey's Information Technologies and Communication Authority on their website.

Turkey to meet Instagram officials after access ban

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Turkey to meet Instagram officials after access ban

Turkey's government will engage in talks with Instagram officials to discuss the recent blockage of the platform, according to Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu. The blockage was implemented after Instagram allegedly blocked condolence posts following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Turkey has expressed concerns regarding compliance with its laws in previous discussions with Instagram. Turkish communications official Fahrettin Altun has criticized Instagram for censoring condolence posts for Haniyeh. Turkey ranks fifth globally in terms of Instagram usage, with 57 million users.

Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkey

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkey

Meta Platforms will temporarily shut down its social media platform, Threads, in Turkey from April 29th to comply with an interim order from the Turkish competition authority. However, there will be no impact on Meta's other social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in Turkey. This decision comes after the Turkish competition authority imposed an interim measure on Meta, aimed at limiting data sharing between Instagram and Threads, as they investigate possible abuse of Meta's dominant market position.

Turkey Instagram ban 'violates' free speech: Human Rights Watch

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Turkey Instagram ban 'violates' free speech: Human Rights Watch

Turkey's blockage of Instagram and freezing of the online game Roblox have prompted criticism from Human Rights Watch (HRW) for violating free speech. HRW urged the government to reverse the suspension, arguing that it disproportionately impacts the right to free expression and information. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Instagram of fascism and blamed it for not removing offensive posts. Instagram has around 50-60 million subscribers in Turkey, and the ban is estimated to cost nearly $57 million per day in lost business. The government's issues with Instagram include alleged censorship and failure to remove criminal content.

Meta to close Threads in Turkey to comply with injunction prohibiting data sharing with Instagram

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Meta to close Threads in Turkey to comply with injunction prohibiting data sharing with Instagram

Meta plans to temporarily shut down its messaging app, Threads, in Turkey from April 29. This decision comes after an interim injunction was imposed by the Turkish competition authority, which accused Meta of abusing its dominant market position by combining user data from Threads and Instagram without user consent. Meta has faced multiple regulatory issues in Europe, including a $267 million GDPR fine over WhatsApp breaches and the forced sale of Giphy. The company will appeal the interim order and hopes to bring Threads back to Turkey soon. In the meantime, users will have the option to delete or deactivate their profiles.

Venezuela President suspends X access for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Venezuela President suspends X access for 10 days after exchange with Elon Musk

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered a 10-day block on access to Twitter, accusing owner Elon Musk of promoting hatred and inciting unrest after the country's disputed presidential election. Posts on Twitter have stopped loading on private telephone services and state-owned Movilnet. Maduro accused Musk of violating Twitter's rules and using the social network to incite hatred. The president did not provide further details about the process taken against Twitter. The announcement comes after Maduro and Musk exchanged accusations over Venezuela's election results.

Meta hit with fines by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook, Instagram

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Meta hit with fines by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook, Instagram

Meta has been fined by Turkey for not limiting content on Facebook and Instagram following government requests. The Turkish government, led by President Erdogan, aimed to restrict opposition voices after Istanbul's mayor was arrested. Meta resisted these demands, stating the content was in the public interest. The fine's size was not disclosed, but Meta highlighted the detrimental impact of such government requests on free expression. Many social media platforms faced restrictions during the protests.

Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkey

Reuters · 1y ago

Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkey

Meta Platforms announced that it will temporarily shut down its social media platform, Threads, in Turkey starting April 29. This decision is in compliance with an interim order from the Turkish competition authority, which aims to hinder data sharing between Meta's Instagram and Threads platforms. However, Meta stated that its other social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, will not be affected by this temporary shutdown.

Will the Nifty bulls come back recharged after a day-long break? Zomato block deal on cards? Market Minutes

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Will the Nifty bulls come back recharged after a day-long break? Zomato block deal on cards? Market Minutes

There is uncertainty about the return of Nifty bulls after a day-long break, while speculations about a block deal involving Zomato are circulating in the market. Stay updated with the latest market news by following us.

Instagram Down For Several Users Across India

Inc42 · 9m ago

Instagram Down For Several Users Across India

Today, Instagram experienced a significant outage that affected many users in India. The app was reported to be down since 9:34 AM. This is not the first time Instagram has had issues, as last month over half of Indian users experienced difficulties logging in and connecting to the server.

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