Chris Hagtorn 🇸🇪🇺🇦
@chrishd7.bsky.social
Artist engaged in abstract sculpture. A more relaxed life than my previous as a news reporter & TV producer. But I constantly follow current events.
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Operation: HANS OFF! 🦫🚫 A Canadian Satirical Musical (Claymation-Style)
YouTube video by Matthew Thomas Gillespie
youtu.be
Ahh a nice start to the New Year.
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For social media companies, the fight against tech regulation has nothing to do with free speech but everything to do with continuing to generate profit from the scam industry, which is stealing money from their users, without oversight or accountability.
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Meta created ‘playbook’ to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show
As regulators pressure Meta to verify the identity of advertisers on Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant has drafted a “playbook” to stall them. A Reuters investigation examines its tactics...
www.reuters.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
For social media companies, the fight against tech regulation has nothing to do with free speech but everything to do with continuing to generate profit from the scam industry, which is stealing money from their users, without oversight or accountability.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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Good night and Happy New Year! 🎄🇺🇦
January 1, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Good night and Happy New Year! 🎄🇺🇦
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Sveriges Radio: Fartyget Fitburg misstänks för kabelbrottet i Finska viken
https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/9127266
https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/9127266
Fartyget Fitburg misstänks för kabelbrottet i Finska viken - Ekot
Finska myndigheter har idag beslagtagit ett fartyg som misstänks för att ha skadat minst en datakommunikationskabel mellan Finland och Estland.Enligt uppgifter ...
www.sverigesradio.se
December 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sveriges Radio: Fartyget Fitburg misstänks för kabelbrottet i Finska viken
https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/9127266
https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/9127266
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Concession is not the solution. Concession strengthens the enemy!
December 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Concession is not the solution. Concession strengthens the enemy!
Here we go again.
Fourteen crew members have been arrested after Finnish police seized a ship in connection with a suspected cable breach in the Baltic Sea, the police said in a statement.
The seized ship, Fitburg, is said to have been sailing under the flag of the Caribbean island Nation.
Fourteen crew members have been arrested after Finnish police seized a ship in connection with a suspected cable breach in the Baltic Sea, the police said in a statement.
The seized ship, Fitburg, is said to have been sailing under the flag of the Caribbean island Nation.
December 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Here we go again.
Fourteen crew members have been arrested after Finnish police seized a ship in connection with a suspected cable breach in the Baltic Sea, the police said in a statement.
The seized ship, Fitburg, is said to have been sailing under the flag of the Caribbean island Nation.
Fourteen crew members have been arrested after Finnish police seized a ship in connection with a suspected cable breach in the Baltic Sea, the police said in a statement.
The seized ship, Fitburg, is said to have been sailing under the flag of the Caribbean island Nation.
Ahh a nice start to the New Year.
Operation: HANS OFF! 🦫🚫 A Canadian Satirical Musical (Claymation-Style)
YouTube video by Matthew Thomas Gillespie
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ahh a nice start to the New Year.
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Thanks to Friedrich Merz for convening a leaders’ coordination meeting to assess the latest developments in the Ukraine peace talks.
We are united in our determination to intensify efforts toward a just and sustainable peace.
We are united in our determination to intensify efforts toward a just and sustainable peace.
December 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Thanks to Friedrich Merz for convening a leaders’ coordination meeting to assess the latest developments in the Ukraine peace talks.
We are united in our determination to intensify efforts toward a just and sustainable peace.
We are united in our determination to intensify efforts toward a just and sustainable peace.
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Major win for Saab as France places their order for 2+2 GlobalEye.
Interesting to see whether ”Today's order underscores the robust partnership between Saab and France” hints at something more…
Interesting to see whether ”Today's order underscores the robust partnership between Saab and France” hints at something more…
Saab receives order for GlobalEye from France
Saab has today entered a contract with the French General Directorate of Armaments, direction générale de l'Armement (DGA), and received an order for two GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) ai...
www.saab.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Major win for Saab as France places their order for 2+2 GlobalEye.
Interesting to see whether ”Today's order underscores the robust partnership between Saab and France” hints at something more…
Interesting to see whether ”Today's order underscores the robust partnership between Saab and France” hints at something more…
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Zelensky’s reaction to Trump’s statement that he "wants to see a successful Ukraine."
December 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Zelensky’s reaction to Trump’s statement that he "wants to see a successful Ukraine."
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Are you a community specialist and interested in the world of open source investigations? Come work with us! We're searching for a Community Operations & Project Manager. Apply by January 11th. www.bellingcat.com/bellingcat-j...
Community Operations & Project Manager - bellingcat
We are looking for a Community Operations & Project Manager to support our growing Volunteer Community and Bellingcat’s Investigative Toolkit project.
www.bellingcat.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Are you a community specialist and interested in the world of open source investigations? Come work with us! We're searching for a Community Operations & Project Manager. Apply by January 11th. www.bellingcat.com/bellingcat-j...
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🎄Many Christmas trees are still standing in our homes, a reminder of our connection to nature.
🌲Forests cover about 42% of Europe, supporting biodiversity, storing carbon and strengthening climate resilience.
💚At the EIB, we support sustainable forest management.
🌲Forests cover about 42% of Europe, supporting biodiversity, storing carbon and strengthening climate resilience.
💚At the EIB, we support sustainable forest management.
December 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🎄Many Christmas trees are still standing in our homes, a reminder of our connection to nature.
🌲Forests cover about 42% of Europe, supporting biodiversity, storing carbon and strengthening climate resilience.
💚At the EIB, we support sustainable forest management.
🌲Forests cover about 42% of Europe, supporting biodiversity, storing carbon and strengthening climate resilience.
💚At the EIB, we support sustainable forest management.
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The outrageous sanctioning of EU lawmakers and citizens in order to pressure democratically-elected European governments to change their laws shows just how intent the US government is on controlling Europeans' lives.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
The US can destroy a European's life with the swipe of a pen
This week's US sanctions against European lawmakers and privacy activists is a major escalation. And it shows the dangers of Europe relying on American economic infrastructure.
davekeating.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The outrageous sanctioning of EU lawmakers and citizens in order to pressure democratically-elected European governments to change their laws shows just how intent the US government is on controlling Europeans' lives.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
We must go into 2026 with eyes open.
May God give them strength to endure and win the war.
Carol of the Bells [Shchedryk] near the frontline in Ukraine
YouTube video by Cultural Forces International
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
May God give them strength to endure and win the war.
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We will never be able to match the sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
December 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We will never be able to match the sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
But we will support their fight for survival for as long as it takes.
Because Ukraine’s security is our security.
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Statement EU Commission on U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on certain EU individuals:
"The EU is an open, rules-based single market, with the sovereign right to regulate economic activity in line with our democratic values and international commitments."
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
"The EU is an open, rules-based single market, with the sovereign right to regulate economic activity in line with our democratic values and international commitments."
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Statement EU Commission on U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on certain EU individuals:
"The EU is an open, rules-based single market, with the sovereign right to regulate economic activity in line with our democratic values and international commitments."
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
"The EU is an open, rules-based single market, with the sovereign right to regulate economic activity in line with our democratic values and international commitments."
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Between the new 🇺🇸threat to forcibly annex Greenland and sanctions on EU officials over digital laws, it's clear there is no 'Christmas truce' in the 🇺🇸 rhetorical war on 🇪🇺. The Trump administration is escalating.
Happy holidays. Let's all ask Santa for EU leaders who will defend this continent.
Happy holidays. Let's all ask Santa for EU leaders who will defend this continent.
It begins.
The EU lawmaker who was in charge of digital affairs during 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's first term has been banned from entering the United States, because the 🇺🇸 tech giants and government don't like the EU's tech laws.
What will be the 🇪🇺President's response?
The EU lawmaker who was in charge of digital affairs during 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's first term has been banned from entering the United States, because the 🇺🇸 tech giants and government don't like the EU's tech laws.
What will be the 🇪🇺President's response?
Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators
State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformation
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Between the new 🇺🇸threat to forcibly annex Greenland and sanctions on EU officials over digital laws, it's clear there is no 'Christmas truce' in the 🇺🇸 rhetorical war on 🇪🇺. The Trump administration is escalating.
Happy holidays. Let's all ask Santa for EU leaders who will defend this continent.
Happy holidays. Let's all ask Santa for EU leaders who will defend this continent.
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If I decided it was too much bother to clean my house so I moved into an igloo in Antarctica for the rest of my life, you'd think I was awful stupid.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If I decided it was too much bother to clean my house so I moved into an igloo in Antarctica for the rest of my life, you'd think I was awful stupid.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
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The U.S. is fueling euro nationalism like never before. Liberal parties who support a more federal Europe will do well thanks to America's bashing of them. The U.S. leadership is proving a severe lack of understanding of Europe. Younger generations want more Europe, not less.
December 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The U.S. is fueling euro nationalism like never before. Liberal parties who support a more federal Europe will do well thanks to America's bashing of them. The U.S. leadership is proving a severe lack of understanding of Europe. Younger generations want more Europe, not less.
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High time for the EU to finally start using its ‘trade bazooka’: the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU
#WeAreEU🇪🇺
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU
#WeAreEU🇪🇺
US issues sanctions / visa bans on several EU (former) officials. Amazing stuff, check out the language used. But by all means let us run our governments & vital services on US cloud providers! (let us NOT, to be clear).
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Announcement of Actions to Combat the Global Censorship-Industrial Complex - United States Department of State
The State Department is taking decisive action against five individuals who have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose....
www.state.gov
December 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
High time for the EU to finally start using its ‘trade bazooka’: the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU
#WeAreEU🇪🇺
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU
#WeAreEU🇪🇺
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It begins.
The EU lawmaker who was in charge of digital affairs during 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's first term has been banned from entering the United States, because the 🇺🇸 tech giants and government don't like the EU's tech laws.
What will be the 🇪🇺President's response?
The EU lawmaker who was in charge of digital affairs during 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's first term has been banned from entering the United States, because the 🇺🇸 tech giants and government don't like the EU's tech laws.
What will be the 🇪🇺President's response?
Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators
State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformation
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It begins.
The EU lawmaker who was in charge of digital affairs during 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's first term has been banned from entering the United States, because the 🇺🇸 tech giants and government don't like the EU's tech laws.
What will be the 🇪🇺President's response?
The EU lawmaker who was in charge of digital affairs during 🇪🇺President von der Leyen's first term has been banned from entering the United States, because the 🇺🇸 tech giants and government don't like the EU's tech laws.
What will be the 🇪🇺President's response?
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The future Trump class warships.
December 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The future Trump class warships.
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Just miles from the Russian border, Finnish border guards are training for a worst-case scenario, CNN reports. Drills north of the Arctic Circle include deep-snow movement, forest patrols, and combat readiness in case of invasion, showing Finland’s serious approach to defense.
December 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Just miles from the Russian border, Finnish border guards are training for a worst-case scenario, CNN reports. Drills north of the Arctic Circle include deep-snow movement, forest patrols, and combat readiness in case of invasion, showing Finland’s serious approach to defense.
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Ukraine’s Air Force showed the upgraded Buk air defense system in action under the FrankenSAM program, combining non-standard parts into new, effective SAM systems. This version alongside Mirage 2000-5F and F-16's fighter jets helped repel Russia’s massive missile and drone attack.
December 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ukraine’s Air Force showed the upgraded Buk air defense system in action under the FrankenSAM program, combining non-standard parts into new, effective SAM systems. This version alongside Mirage 2000-5F and F-16's fighter jets helped repel Russia’s massive missile and drone attack.
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Ottawa lottery winner making sure neighbours don’t go hungry #Canada
After winning $70 million, an #Ottawa woman is doing as much as possible to make sure families in her community don’t go without.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...
After winning $70 million, an #Ottawa woman is doing as much as possible to make sure families in her community don’t go without.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...
Ottawa lottery winner making sure neighbours don’t go hungry
After winning $70 million, an Ottawa woman is doing as much as possible to make sure families in her community don’t go without. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Ottawa lottery winner making sure neighbours don’t go hungry #Canada
After winning $70 million, an #Ottawa woman is doing as much as possible to make sure families in her community don’t go without.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...
After winning $70 million, an #Ottawa woman is doing as much as possible to make sure families in her community don’t go without.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...