Southeast Europe / Tech
Kosovo unveils first domestically produced combat drone
The Skifteri (“The Hawk”) drone was developed in Kosovo, which has invested significantly in modernising its defence capabilities.
Defence conglomerate Czechoslovak Group acquires Serbian drone tech company MUST Solutions
CSG has been on a shopping spree propelled by its boosted sales following the Russian full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 as well as armed conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
Albania’s AI minister ‘pregnant’ with 83 children, PM says
AI “minister” Diella will give birth to dozens of digital parliamentary assistants for ruling party MPs.
Romanian startup .lumen wins €11mn EU grant to develop autonomous delivery robots
Funds to back project aimed at developing a new generation of humanoid and quadruped robots capable of navigating pavements and crowded urban areas autonomously.
Serbian president threatens to arrest state employees over cyber attacks
President Aleksandar Vucic issues warning after 2mn cyber attacks recorded in August alone.
Telekom Srbija eyes US Exim Bank financing for 5G rollout
Serbia is among the last countries in Central and Eastern Europe to allocate 5G spectrum, reflecting policy delays that have slowed the adoption of advanced digital services, cloud computing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Mobile apps and cards drive surge in electronic payments in North Macedonia
Electronic payments in North Macedonia continued their strong upward trend, as citizens increasingly opted for mobile applications and payment cards instead of over-the-counter transactions, the National Bank said.
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Telegram owner Durov says French, Moldovan governments asked him to block anti-government accounts ahead of elections
The owner of the Telegram messaging service Pavel Durov said that the French intelligence approached him earlier this year and asked him to block anti-government channels in the run up to this weekend's elections on two occasions.
Albania shifts to high-tech policing with expanded use of security cameras and surveillance drones
Western Balkan governments are leveraging cameras, drones and AI to enhance law enforcement, raising concerns among rights activists.
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.