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Maya Middlemiss

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#RemoteWork OG; Brit in Spain, European forever Writer | Speaker | Consultant remoteworkeurope.eu

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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Is there anything sadder than cancelling Moonpig reminders for someone who will have no more birthdays?
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“That’s everything logged for the day. Enjoy your mammogram!” Erm, thanks Claude
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
www.thespanisheye.com/2026/07/17/e... Expert verdicts due shortly, concerning the Pope's religion and the excretory habits of bears. Hold the front page!
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EXC: Why Spain’s Vox party is deemed far-right, according to political expert
It follows repeated claims by supporters that the party is simply 'right wing' and not extreme in its views.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Why does in-flight WiFi seem somewhat more of a miracle than actual, you know, FLIGHT..?
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
AI generated posts about Valencia, about Spain… Always easy to spot by the overuse of the word “quietly.” Clearly their LLM has never spent any time here!
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Ubisoft full RTO mandate triggers 1,200-worker strike across European studios
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Ubisoft full RTO mandate triggers 1,200-worker strike across European studios
Ubisoft full RTO mandate triggers 1,200-worker strike across European studios
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Estonia begins unwinding the 2% tax surcharge everyone expected to be permanent
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Estonia begins unwinding the 2% tax surcharge everyone expected to be permanent
Estonia begins unwinding the 2% tax surcharge everyone expected to be permanent
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Germany 4-day week pilot: 70% of organisations stuck with reduced hours after two years
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Germany 4-day week pilot: 70% of organisations stuck with reduced hours after two years
Germany 4-day week pilot: 70% of organisations stuck with reduced hours after two years
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Diana Berryman shares her 15-year journey building a remote career as a social media manager – working from Spain with international clients while raising a family. Her honest take on what the role actually involves, how it has changed, and how anyone can start a remote career in social media.
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Working Remotely as a Social Media Manager: 15 Years of Building a Career Without Borders
Diana Berryman shares her 15-year journey building a remote career as a social media manager – working from Spain with international clients while raising a family. Her honest take on what the role actually involves, how it has changed, and how anyone can start a remote career in social media.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Nomad Summit Remote Work Edition Tallinn 2026: speaker applications open
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Nomad Summit Remote Work Edition Tallinn 2026: speaker applications open
Nomad Summit Remote Work Edition Tallinn 2026: speaker applications open
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
R-Map: EU-funded research project maps how remote work is reshaping Europe's rural-urban divide
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R-Map: EU-funded research project maps how remote work is reshaping Europe's rural-urban divide
R-Map: EU-funded research project maps how remote work is reshaping Europe's rural-urban divide
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Lithuania splits Pay Transparency Directive transposition between June 2026 and January 2027
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Lithuania splits Pay Transparency Directive transposition between June 2026 and January 2027
Lithuania splits Pay Transparency Directive transposition between June 2026 and January 2027
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Spain confirms €2,762 monthly DNV income threshold for 2026 and accepts US W-2 Certificates of Coverage
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Spain confirms €2,762 monthly DNV income threshold for 2026 and accepts US W-2 Certificates of Coverage
Spain confirms €2,762 monthly DNV income threshold for 2026 and accepts US W-2 Certificates of Coverage
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
MEPs back clearer EU social-security rules for cross-border mobile workers
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MEPs back clearer EU social-security rules for cross-border mobile workers
MEPs back clearer EU social-security rules for cross-border mobile workers
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Project management is the most underrated remote career path for non-tech professionals in Europe. Here's where the roles actually are in 2026.
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Remote project management roles for non-tech career changers in Europe
Project management is the most underrated remote career path for non-tech professionals in Europe. Here's where the roles actually are in 2026.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Honest, practical routes into remote work for the over-50 cohort in Europe – consulting, fractional, NED, and senior IC roles where experience counts.
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Over 50s and Remote Work in Europe: Second-Career and Corporate-Exit Options
Honest, practical routes into remote work for the over-50 cohort in Europe – consulting, fractional, NED, and senior IC roles where experience counts.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Two real routes into remote bookkeeping from Spain in 2026 – autónomo freelance or employed at a fintech. Economics, companies hiring, and the paperwork.
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Remote bookkeeping in Spain – freelance autónomo vs employed routes
Two real routes into remote bookkeeping from Spain in 2026 – autónomo freelance or employed at a fintech. Economics, companies hiring, and the paperwork.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Sunday morning in Valencia. The kind of morning that makes all the early starts, regulation-tracking, and admin worth it. Remote work compounds over years - not just the career flexibility, but the life you build around it. #valencia #remotework #sundayvibes #remoteworkeurope #livingabroad #mediterr
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Bilingual data annotation pays €15-25/hr, content moderation €1,800-2,500/month. The honest guide to entry-level remote AI training jobs in Europe.
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Bilingual Data Annotation and Content Moderation: The Underrated Entry-Level Remote Roles in Europe
Bilingual data annotation pays €15-25/hr, content moderation €1,800-2,500/month. The honest guide to entry-level remote AI training jobs in Europe.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Map of remote HR, recruiter, people ops and EOR-platform roles across Europe in 2026, with named employers, salary ranges and how to break in.
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Remote HR and People Ops Roles in Europe – and What the EOR Boom Means for Your Career
Map of remote HR, recruiter, people ops and EOR-platform roles across Europe in 2026, with named employers, salary ranges and how to break in.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
AI hasn't killed remote marketing jobs in Europe – it has redrawn the boundary. What's hiring in 2026, what to learn, and how to position yourself.
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How AI is reshaping remote marketing and content roles in Europe
AI hasn't killed remote marketing jobs in Europe – it has redrawn the boundary. What's hiring in 2026, what to learn, and how to position yourself.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Named European companies hiring bilingual remote customer service staff in 2026, with salary ranges, day-to-day reality, and how to find the roles.
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Bilingual remote customer service jobs in Europe – who's hiring in 2026
Named European companies hiring bilingual remote customer service staff in 2026, with salary ranges, day-to-day reality, and how to find the roles.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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Nomad Summit Remote Work Edition Tallinn 2026: speaker applications open
Nomad Summit Remote Work Edition Tallinn 2026: speaker applications open
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Async-first remote jobs in Europe – why they matter for accessibility, named employers operating asynchronously, and how to filter the real ones from remote-with-full-day-Slack-expectations.
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Asynchronous-only remote work in Europe: accessibility-first roles, who's hiring, and how to spot the real thing
Async-first remote jobs in Europe – why they matter for accessibility, named employers operating asynchronously, and how to filter the real ones from remote-with-full-day-Slack-expectations.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
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EES is live: what the Entry/Exit System means for remote workers
The EU's Entry/Exit System went live on 10 April 2026, replacing passport stamps with biometric tracking. Here's what remote workers need to know about 90/180-day enforcement, digital nomad visa exemptions, and the end of informal border resets.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Grafana Labs has been remote from Day 1 with 1,800+ people in 50+ countries. 30 days leave, company shutdowns, and open-source culture.
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Working at Grafana Labs: Remote Jobs, European Hiring, and What to Expect
Grafana Labs has been remote from Day 1 with 1,800+ people in 50+ countries. 30 days leave, company shutdowns, and open-source culture.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Sketch has never had an office since 2010. Founded in The Hague, 250 people, European timezone focus, and a calm company culture.
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Working at Sketch: Remote Jobs, European Hiring, and What to Expect
Sketch has never had an office since 2010. Founded in The Hague, 250 people, European timezone focus, and a calm company culture.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Elastic was founded in Amsterdam and distributed from day one. NYSE-listed, 4,000+ people in 40+ countries, and European roots.
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Working at Elastic: Remote Jobs, European Hiring, and What to Expect
Elastic was founded in Amsterdam and distributed from day one. NYSE-listed, 4,000+ people in 40+ countries, and European roots.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
GitBook is a 37-person team across 13 countries with EU-first hiring. Lyon-founded, no product managers, and engineers own the product.
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Working at GitBook: Remote Jobs, European Hiring, and What to Expect
GitBook is a 37-person team across 13 countries with EU-first hiring. Lyon-founded, no product managers, and engineers own the product.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
It's Friday. If you could work from anywhere in Europe next week - no logistics, no admin, just pack a bag and go - where would you pick? We're curious.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Canonical has been remote since 2004, with 1,900 people in 75+ countries building Ubuntu. London HQ, rigorous hiring, and open-source DNA.
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Working at Canonical: Remote Jobs, European Hiring, and What to Expect
Canonical has been remote since 2004, with 1,900 people in 75+ countries building Ubuntu. London HQ, rigorous hiring, and open-source DNA.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Moving out of Germany? You must deregister within 2 weeks, file a final tax return, and handle health insurance, pension, bank accounts, and mail forwarding. Here's the complete checklist.
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Leaving Germany: Abmeldung and Final Tax Obligations
Moving out of Germany? You must deregister within 2 weeks, file a final tax return, and handle health insurance, pension, bank accounts, and mail forwarding. Here's the complete checklist.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
8,000+ remote workers across 27 countries get our free Friday newsletter. Visa updates, tax changes, employment law shifts, country guides – curated for people who work remotely in or from Europe. This week: pay transparency deadlines, Spain's time tracking fight, and Scandinavian 4-day week data.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
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Sweden and Norway 4-day week trial: stress down 19%, almost all firms keeping shorter hours
Sweden and Norway 4-day week trial: stress down 19%, almost all firms keeping shorter hours
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
What's the one piece of admin nobody warned you about before you moved country? I'll go first: Germany considers you a tax resident until you formally deregister. Even after you leave. Even if you're living somewhere else entirely.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Germany's Künstlersozialkasse covers 50% of health and pension contributions for eligible creative freelancers – saving EUR 400-500 per month. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, and what to watch out for.
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The KSK: How Germany's Artists' Social Fund Halves Your Insurance Costs
Germany's Künstlersozialkasse covers 50% of health and pension contributions for eligible creative freelancers – saving EUR 400-500 per month. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, and what to watch out for.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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Italy clarifies family reunification rights for digital nomad visa holders
Italy clarifies family reunification rights for digital nomad visa holders
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Quick question for the remote workers here - what's the one piece of admin you wish someone had warned you about before you moved country? For us, it was discovering that Germany considers you a tax resident until you formally deregister. What caught you off guard?
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Toggl is Estonian-born, remote since 2014, with 130+ people in 40+ countries. Paid trial hiring, RAFT philosophy, and mandatory vacation.
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Working at Toggl: Remote Jobs, European Hiring, and What to Expect
Toggl is Estonian-born, remote since 2014, with 130+ people in 40+ countries. Paid trial hiring, RAFT philosophy, and mandatory vacation.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Still scrolling job boards for hours and finding nothing real? Connected delivers hand-picked remote roles to your inbox every weekday. Genuine opportunities open to European residents. No scams. No fake "remote" listings. Plus a private community and CV feedback. EUR 15/mo, cancel any time.
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RWE Connected | Remote Job Community for Europe | Remote Work Europe
Join RWE Connected for daily curated remote job listings, scam filtering, and community support for remote job seekers in Europe. Includes free book.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Every Friday, we send our free newsletter to 8,000+ remote workers and freelancers across 27 countries. This week: the EU Pay Transparency countdown (5 weeks to the June 7 deadline), Spain's digital time tracking showdown, and 4-day week results from Scandinavia. Visa updates, Remote Work fairs, tax
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Newsletter | Remote Work Europe
Subscribe to the Remote Work Europe newsletter for news, events, and expert insights on working remotely across Europe.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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Italy clarifies family reunification rights for digital nomad visa holders
Italy clarifies family reunification rights for digital nomad visa holders
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Freedom of movement doesn't mean zero admin. EU citizens working remotely in Germany still need to register, sort tax and health insurance, and understand whether they're employed or self-employed. Here's the full checklist.
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EU Citizens Working Remotely in Germany: What You Still Need to Do
Freedom of movement doesn't mean zero admin. EU citizens working remotely in Germany still need to register, sort tax and health insurance, and understand whether they're employed or self-employed. Here's the full checklist.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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Freelancing through international platforms from Spain: VAT, tax, and what you need to know
Working on Upwork, Fiverr, or Toptal from Spain? Here's what autonomos need to know about VAT, tax declarations, platform income, and staying compliant as an international freelancer.
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
EU Pay Transparency Directive deadline: June 7. Most member states won't make it. Here's where different countries stand:
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EU Pay Transparency Directive: five weeks to deadline, most member states will miss it
EU Pay Transparency Directive: five weeks to deadline, most member states will miss it
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Nah. Had some disappointing results when I messed up the personalisation, but at least I’ve never spammed anyone to promote myself as an email deliverability specialist 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Remote Readiness - not just for teams, it's for every organisation impacted by adverse events. This article about schools caught my eye, and I am wondering now how to adapt my framework for educators, reflecting on the terrible experience my daughters had in 2020 secom.es/winter-storm...
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Winter Storm Triggers Weekend School Closures: Which Georgia and North Carolina Districts Are Canceling Classes? - SECOM ES
As a powerful winter storm barrels through the Southeast, several school districts across **Georgia and North Carolina** have swiftly announced closures for
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
www.euractiv.com/news/spain-m... - too late for my kids who grew up in the full toxic insta glare, but this will help a new generation
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Spain moves to ban social media for under 16s | Euractiv
Online risks like "addiction, abuse, pornography, manipulation, violence... cannot be accepted", said Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Never going to keep us down: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Chumbawamba call on Spain’s far-right Vox to stop using their best-known song
British pop collective decry use of 1997 hit Tubthumping to promote the party’s ‘small-minded, hate-fuelled agenda’
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Maya Middlemiss @maya-m.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
What have #remotework protocols and ethical AI got in common? Quite a bit, I propose! www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-r...
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Your remote team needs a soul doc
Anthropic recently published what they call their "soul document" for Claude – a comprehensive guide to how their AI should think, make decisions, and collaborate with humans it will never meet in per...
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