Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
Online harassment would be punishable by law
Last week, the Maltese government announced that it is currently debating a legislative bill that seeks to create a legal framework to combat all forms of cyberbullying. This, according to the government, is necessary considering the digital world in which we live and the rise in online harassment and bullying.
With the rise of social media and digital platforms, bullying has become a more serious issue than ever before. Whereas children and adolescents could previously rely on teachers and parents to address bullying, they can no longer do so as harassment now takes place online and out of their control.
What is worse, victims cannot find relief at home as their bullies have the ability to harass them at any time of the day and from any location. Acknowledging this, the government has decided to take action to prevent this abuse.
In a press release, the government reported that Bill 260 would strike a balance between freedom of expression and hate speech. Moreover, it will recognise cyberstalking and cyberbullying as specific offences, providing a clear definition of both. The two will be punishable by law, as local media reports that individuals could face between 1 to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to EUR 30,000.
"The purpose of this law is to ensure that the internet and cyberspace are a safe place for all those who use them,” commented Michael Falzon, the Maltese Minister for Solidarity and Social Justice, The Family and the Rights of the Child.
Similarly, Minister for Justice and Governance Edward Zammit Lewis noted that the bill will work to shield internet users from all types of online abuse, thereby protecting children, adolescents, and other vulnerable individuals.
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
Legislators and magnates have to await a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice
The building will then serve as the site for a new museum dedicated to Finnish-Russian relations
The tool helps identify undeclared swimming pools and garden sheds
It will serve as a virtual companion to the municipal network of libraries in the country
In addition, the federal government has launched the National Week of Action against Bicycle Theft to raise awareness of the issue and the new solution
The tests are also experimenting with a charging point that is easier to maintain
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
The city thinks that it’s time to update pet-related street cleanliness rules for the 21st century
Yes, you guessed it right, that also includes baguettes and cheeses
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
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An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team