In an attempt to modernize copyright laws, the European Commission forgets about users
The European Commission’s leaked plans for EU copyright reform show that their primary concern is rightsholder revenue, with the public’s interest in accessing and sharing knowledge taking a back seat.
Wikimedia Foundation removes The Diary of Anne Frank due to copyright law requirements
Today, in an unfortunate example of the overreach of the United States' current copyright law, the Wikimedia Foundation removed the Dutch-language text of The Diary of Anne Frank from Wikisource.
A Wikimedian asks European Parliament members for copyright reform
European copyright laws are very complex, making it hard to share free knowledge. To address this issue, a longtime Wikimedia contributor traveled to Brussels to meet members of the European Parliament and explain why copyright reform is needed.
“Where time stands still”: The winners of Wiki Loves Monuments 2023
Out of nearly 200,000 submissions from 4,700 participants in 45+ countries, fifteen winning images were announced today in the fourteenth annual Wiki Loves Monuments photography contest.
Birds, bugs, and beauty: The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2023
The international Wiki Loves Earth photo contest has announced the winners of its 2023 edition.
Love Wikipedia? Get to know the nonprofit behind it
Most people don't know that Wikipedia is hosted by a nonprofit. Accurate information online is needed now more than ever, as is the work of the Wikimedia Foundation.
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