News and notes:
Italian Wikipedia shuts down over new privacy law; Wikimedia Sverige produce short Wikipedia films, Sue Gardner calls for empathy
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In the news:
QRpedia launches to acclaim, Jimbo talks social media, Wikipedia attracts fungi, terriers and Greeks bearing gifts
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WikiProject report:
Kia ora
WikiProject New Zealand
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Featured content:
Reviewers praise new featured topic: National treasures of Japan
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Arbitration report:
Last call for comments on CheckUser and Oversight teams
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Technology report:
Bugs, Repairs, and Internal Operational News
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