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Authorities suspect Yandex of taking illegal aerial shots of Latvia – Baltic News Network

Authorities suspect Yandex of taking illegal aerial shots of Latvia – Baltic News Network

In recent years Russian internet company Yandex has expanded its maps with high definition 360 degree aerial photos of Latvia. As reported by LTV programme De Facto, some of those photos may have been taken in violation of restrictions imposed in the country. The photos taken 100-200 m off the ground feature not just the most popular tourist destinations but also railway hubs, bridges, hydroelectric power plants and communication towers. For example, approximately 50 photos were taken from… Source link

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Google, Facebook, Twitter must combat Ukraine fake news – Polish, Baltic leaders

Facebook, Google and Twitter logos are seen in this combination photo from Reuters files. REUTERS/ Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BRUSSELS, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Alphabet (GOOGL.O) unit Google and its subsidiary YouTube, Facebook (FB.O) and Twitter (TWTR.N) must do more to tackle disinformation related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the premiers of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said. In a joint letter to the chief executives of the four companies dated Feb…. Source link

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