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Request to cross-check lists of surveillance targets pending

A request by two prosecutors last year to check whether the 92 people targeted by illegal spyware Predator had also been surveilled by the country's intelligence service, EYP, remains pending four months after it was submitted to the independent authority responsible for privacy, ADAE.

US sanctions Intellexa, executives who targeted American journalists, government officials

The Treasury Department announced Tuesday it has sanctioned two people and a Greece-based commercial spyware company headed by a former Israeli military officer that developed, operated and distributed technology used to target U.S. government officials, journalists and policy experts.

MEPs voice concern about the rule of law in Greece

The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the Commission to act over what it described as "grave concerns" about the rule of law in Greece, citing a hostile environment for journalists, the use of spyware against political opponents and journalists and abuse of power by the police.

MEPs adopted the resolution with 330 votes in favor, 254 against, and 26 abstentions.

Ministry introduces 'Influencer Certification Program' for customer protection

The Trade Ministry is introducing the "Influencer Certification Program" to protect consumers and regulate social media influence, making it a mandatory requirement for individuals to participate in the program in order to qualify as influencers and provide advertisers with government-backed assurance.

Meta launches paid Facebook and Instagram in Europe from November

The American technology giant "Meta" announced that it will release paid versions of its most popular social platforms - "Facebook" and "Instagram" - from November for its European customers.

They will be ad-free to comply with European Union regulations, Reuters reported on Monday.

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