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February 15, 2012
Internet_piracy
The following articles have been tagged with "Internet_piracy":
Hackers mount Swedish government cyber attack
Science & Technology: 4 Feb 12
The "hacktivist" group Anonymous claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on the websites of the Swedish government on Saturday as part of protests against anti-piracy regulations.
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Arrest prompts Swedish filesharing site to close
Science & Technology: 2 Mar 11
A well-known Swedish filesharing site has been shuttered following the arrest of a man who has since confessed to uploading more than 1,000 films to the network affiliated with the site.
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US praised Swedes' work in file sharing fight
Politics: 8 Dec 10
The United States and Sweden have worked closely with one another to combat illegal file sharing, documents released by WikiLeaks reveal.
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Pirate Bay appeal 'a waste of time': Sunde
Science & Technology: 28 Sep 10
While devoid of any high-charged drama, the opening day of the Pirate Bay appeals court trial nevertheless included a few unexpected developments.
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Swedes scramble to join new online movie service
Science & Technology: 11 Nov 09
A new service for watching movies over the internet for free has attracted more than a quarter of a million Swedes since its launch two weeks ago.
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Court overturns ruling in audio book piracy case
Science & Technology: 13 Oct 09
Swedish broadband provider ePhone is not obligated to hand over customer information to five book publishers, according to a decision by the Svea Court of Appeal which overturns a lower court ruling.
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Pirate Bay buyer lines up record deal
Science & Technology: 5 Aug 09
The Swedish firm set to buy The Pirate Bay, Global Gaming Factory (GGF), has said it is about to ink a deal with a major record company, a move that will enable it to sell the label's content through the file sharing site.
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Swedish anti-piracy law keeps downloaders on the defensive
Analysis & Opinion: 4 Aug 09
Four months after Sweden implemented a new law to crack down on internet piracy, the AFP’s Marc Preel discovers that the debate continues about the measure’s long-term implications for file sharers and copyright holders alike.
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Swedish Donald Duck wades into pirates' waters
Society: 27 Jul 09
The Swedish publishers of Kalle & Anka & Co, a comic featuring the Disney character Donald Duck, have expressed regret over an edition featuring the loveable children's character engaging in internet 'piracy'.
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Extra police resources to combat piracy
Science & Technology: 15 Jun 09
Swedish police authorities are ramping up their efforts against file sharers as extra police resources are committed to copyright infringement and file sharing-related crimes.
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Universities clamp down on internet piracy
Education: 15 May 09
Swedish universities have begun cutting off internet access for students suspected of illegal file sharing, prompting criticism from both student groups and file sharing advocates.
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New law sees Swedish web traffic plunge
Science & Technology: 30 Apr 09
A month into life under tougher anti-internet piracy measures, new statistics suggest that Swedes have abandoned their previous enthusiasm for internet file sharing.
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Second ISP undermines file sharing law
Science & Technology: 28 Apr 09
Swedish telecom operator Tele2 announced on Monday it will erase data identifying their customers, a decision police claim may complicate their efforts to track down those who share copyrighted material illegally over the internet.
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Legal downloading alternatives 'just not good enough'
Analysis & Opinion: 20 Feb 09
Peter Alvarsson, CEO of legal movie downloading site Headweb, argues that illegal file sharing sites will continue to thrive until consumers are offered a viable alternative.
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The Pirate Bay 'best for choice and efficiency'
Analysis & Opinion: 20 Feb 09
As The Pirate Bay trial gathers pace, The Local catches up with Swedish writer Sam Sundberg, who recently published a book about the Swedish internet piracy movement.
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ABBA star blasts 'stingy' file sharers
Analysis & Opinion: 17 Feb 09
ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus has launched a stinging broadside at advocates of internet piracy, who he accuses of using philosophical arguments to justify being cheap.
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File sharing reaches the masses in Sweden
Science & Technology: 17 Dec 08
Nearly 700,000 Swedes, or close to 8 percent of the population, used peer-to-peer file sharing programs in early 2008, according to new statistics.
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IOC asks Sweden to block Pirate Bay
Society: 19 Aug 08
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has requested the Swedish government to stop notorious file sharing site The Pirate Bay from distributing recordings of the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
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Swedish firms slam UK filesharing measure
Science & Technology: 25 Jul 08
Some of Sweden's largest internet service providers have made it clear that they would not support an agreement to combat file sharing similar to one recently reached in the UK.
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Swedish firms’ ads on internet piracy site
National: 13 Feb 08
The companies were unaware that their ads were appearing on a site popular in the illegal file sharing community.
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Bureaucrats slam proposed piracy law
Science & Technology: 4 Oct 07
The Swedish Data Inspection Board has given the thumbs down to government proposals to crack down on internet piracy.
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Swedish firm offers legal alternative to internet piracy
Science & Technology: 12 Sep 07
A small company in Sweden is aiming to bring the technology used by internet pirates into the mainstream. And the international film industry is keeping a close eye on proceedings as Headweb prepares to launch.
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EU court 'could scupper Swedish piracy law'
National: 22 Aug 07
The European Court could put a stop to Swedish plans to crack down on internet piracy, according to reports. But the government insists that its proposals are compatible with EU law.
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Fresh clampdown on internet piracy
Society: 9 Jul 07
The Swedish Justice Department has launched a new proposal that would enable copyright holders to find out the identities of people illegally sharing their material on the internet.
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The Pirate Bay gives 'diploma' to King
Science & Technology: 12 Mar 07
The Pirate Bay, Sweden's self-promoting internet piracy site, has announced plans to give a diploma to Kind Carl XVI Gustaf "since we're proud of being Swedish." They have also requested an audience with Princess Madeleine.
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Pirate Bay ditches bid for own nation
Science & Technology: 22 Feb 07
Following its failed attempt to buy a North Sea naval platform, The Pirate Bay is now setting its sights elsewhere. But any eventual purchase will be purely symbolic, as the people behind the file-sharing website are determined to remain in Stockholm.
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FBI and film industry train Swedish piracy police
Science & Technology: 19 Feb 07
An elite corps of Swedish police has been trained to combat Internet piracy by the FBI and American lobbying organization the Motion Picture Association.
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"Pirate Party" targets Swedish election
Politics: 3 Jan 06
A new political party focused on making copyrighted material free for all is planning to run in Sweden's next general election. "We are not red, blue or green. We are just pirates," says leader Rickard Falkvinge.
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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