Southeast Europe / Tech
Serbian president promises flying cars by 2026
Aleksandar Vucic says flying cars will debut in Serbia ahead of Expo 2027 in Belgrade, which will showcase the country’s modernisation strategy.
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Croatia launches new digital platforms to streamline public services
Zagreb hopes the initiative will simplify bureaucratic procedures, boost transparency and improve user experience across Croatia’s public administration.
Migrants in Moscow spooked by government order to download geolocation app by Sept 1
“Amina” surveillance will inform interior ministry of guest workers’ exact whereabouts.
Moldova sets up fund to back tech startups
Chișinău aims to harness its growing IT potential by financing startups in strategic fields.
Croatia signs €285mn deal to expand broadband network to rural and island areas
Project is intended to support digital transformation, boost regional development and strengthen national security.
US-based Marlabs buys Bulgarian INDEAVR
Acquisition to allow Marlabs to deepen its service offerings in sectors including energy, pharmaceuticals and industrial engineering.
Moldova announces €200mn EU-backed high-tech park near Chisinau
Government representatives said the project reflects Moldova’s ambitions to position itself as a regional hub for innovation and digital industries.
Telekom Srbija to issue new round of bonds
State-controlled telco plans to issue up to €1.2bn in corporate bonds over the course of 2025 and 2026.
Romanian retailers warn of €2.1bn annual tax loss from non-EU online platforms
Study projects around 78mn low-value parcels will be shipped into Romania from companies like Shein and Temu in 2025.
Serbia expects ICT exports to reach €5bn despite incentive cuts
Serbia's ICT industry has become one of the country's leading economic drivers, with annual exports climbing from €375mn in 2012 to over €4bn in 2024.
Albania eyes AI-run ministry as PM Rama pushes digital governance
The government in Tirana has embraced AI, even using ChatGPT to analyse where Albanian legislation diverges from the EU acquis.
Moldovan parliament approves €200mn plan to build HiTech Park near Chisinau
The park is planned as a multifunctional "mini-city" for IT specialists.
Serbia's IT sector warns of exodus after incentive cuts
Serbia’s technology sector is facing potential upheaval following the government's decision to scrap a key incentive programme aimed at attracting foreign professionals.
North Macedonia's streaming platform Gley launches IPO on Skopje stock exchange
Funds raised to be directed toward original content production and expanding Gley’s catalogue of children’s and international programming.
Crypto token launched in Kyrgyzstan by Moldovan oligarch facilitates sanctions-dodging billions for Russia, says report
“A7A5” said to be first stablecoin pegged to ruble. Russian defence sector bank also behind it.
TikTok access reportedly restored in Albania three months after ban
No formal announcement of end to year-long TikTok ban but users across the country report full access to the platform.
Iranian hacker group reportedly behind Albania cyber attack
Iranian hacker group Homeland Justice has repeatedly threatened Albania which hosts the Iranian opposition group Mujahideen-e-Khalq.
Croatia’s Hrvatski Telekom launches 5G smart airport project to handle rising tourist traffic
Passenger numbers are rising, with Zagreb alone handling over 4.3mn people in 2024, increasing the need for smart, connected infrastructure, Croatian telco said.
EU taps Bulgarian drone startup Dronamics for up to €30mn investment
Dronamics has become one of the most high-profile EU-based aerospace startups.