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Stories from across the site that focus on internet censorship.
EU Proposal for 30-Minute Takedown of Illegal Streams Puts VPN Privacy at Risk
The EU plans mandatory 30-minute takedowns of illegal live sports streams, requiring ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block content, raising privacy and censorship concerns for VPN users.
Aug 12, 2026
How to Use Snowflake Volunteer on Android to Help Bypass Internet Censorship
Learn to install and run the Snowflake Volunteer Android app to share your internet connection as a proxy, helping people bypass censorship via the Tor network securely and easily.
Aug 11, 2026
How Activists and Journalists Can Secure Online Privacy with Free Amnezia VPN Access
Discover how human rights defenders, journalists, and activists can apply for free premium VPN access from Amnezia VPN to bypass censorship and protect digital freedom.
Aug 4, 2026
How to Use FreeSocks v2 to Bypass Internet Censorship and Enhance Privacy
Learn how to set up and benefit from FreeSocks v2, a free VPN with advanced censorship evasion, no IP logging, and post-quantum encryption for secure, anonymous browsing.
Jul 20, 2026
How VPNs Restore Access to Google and Apple Amid Russian Web Outages
Widespread outages block Russian IPs from Google and Apple sites. Discover how VPNs bypass these restrictions to maintain internet freedom in Russia.
Jul 16, 2026
Russia Cancels VPN Data Tax Amid Technical Issues and Public Opposition
Russia has abandoned its plan to tax international data used by VPNs after facing technical problems and backlash, allowing residents to bypass censorship without extra charges.
Jul 9, 2026
Why Russia Can't Fully Ban VPNs Without Breaking Its Internet
A Russian official admits that a complete VPN ban is technically impossible without damaging the country's internet infrastructure, highlighting the challenges of internet censorship in Russia.
May 13, 2026
How Russia's Plan to Block 92% of VPNs by 2030 Impacts Online Privacy
Russia aims to block most VPN apps by 2030 using a new censorship system, raising concerns about internet privacy, access, and digital freedom for users inside the country.
May 6, 2026
How Windscribe's Latest VPN Update Enhances Access in Restricted Regions
Discover how Windscribe's new update helps users bypass internet restrictions in countries like Iran, Russia, and China.
Apr 14, 2026
Understanding Russia's Internet Crackdown and the Push for MAX
Explore the implications of Russia's internet censorship and the shift towards the state-controlled MAX messaging app amid VPN restrictions.
Apr 2, 2026
How Iranians Navigate Internet Censorship and Stay Connected
Explore how Iranians are overcoming severe internet censorship post-blackout, utilizing resilience and adaptability in their communication methods.
Feb 20, 2026
How Russia's Internet Restrictions Impact Access to Major Apps
Explore the implications of Russia's internet censorship on popular platforms and the emergence of state-controlled alternatives.
Feb 13, 2026