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Copyright - BGH Allows Forwarding of TV in Retirement Homes

By withut-me 03.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice has ruled that forwarding TV and radio signals in retirement homes does not infringe copyright. The courts do not see this as the creation of a new audience, but rather an extension of the residents' private space.
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Wars & Military Court Trials Prison System

"Butcher of Srebrenica": Life-sentenced war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in custody

By withut-me 27.08.2026 19 views
TL;DR AI-generated Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide and war crimes, has died in custody at the age of 84. He was held responsible for the deaths of over 8,000 Bosniaks and the siege of Sarajevo.
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Companies & Markets IT & Internet Telecommunications

Salt and Sunrise: Swisscom Competitors Plan Joint Mobile Network Expansion

By withut-me 24.08.2026 21 views
TL;DR AI-generated Swiss mobile providers Salt and Sunrise plan an expanded cooperation to build out their mobile network, particularly in rural areas. The goal is improved network quality for customers, with both companies remaining independent competitors. Implementation is subject to regulatory approval.
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Laws & Rights Prison System

Crime - Prison Deal: First Swedish Inmates Arrive in Estonia

By withut-me 18.08.2026 27 views
TL;DR AI-generated Sweden and Estonia have agreed to transfer up to 600 Swedish prisoners to Estonia. The first inmates have arrived in Tartu, with Sweden covering the accommodation costs.
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Laws & Rights IT & Internet Telecommunications

Telephone Box: Telekom Replaces Analog Landline Usage with LTE

By withut-me 12.08.2026 33 views
TL;DR AI-generated Deutsche Telekom is switching approximately 1.3 million analog landline customers to a new telephone box that enables voice telephony via LTE. Existing landline numbers will be retained, but special services like emergency call systems or alarm systems will no longer be usable.
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Parliament & Legislation Prison System

Lebanon - Parliament Passes Amnesty Law for Prisoners

By withut-me 12.08.2026 33 views
TL;DR AI-generated Lebanon's parliament has approved an amnesty law to reduce prison overcrowding, which stands at 300 percent. Sentences will be shortened, life sentences limited to 17 years, and pre-trial detainees will be released.
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Companies & Markets IT & Internet Telecommunications

Frequencies: Starlink competitor Iris² will not support Direct-to-Device

By withut-me 11.08.2026 38 views
TL;DR AI-generated The European satellite network Iris² will use the 5G NTN standard, which does not allow Direct-to-Device services via smartphone within the designated frequencies. Users will require satellite antennas instead.
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