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Cyprus leads euro area in digital card payments
Digital payment adoption in Cyprus is accelerating, with consumers and businesses increasingly moving away from traditional cash-based transactions.
EU-funded project advances multilingual AI for public-interest media
Broadcasters kept control of their content while sharing it across a federated EU network.
India strengthens online child safety rules for social media
Faster removal rules reinforce India’s efforts to combat child sexual abuse material online.
EU launches generative AI pilots for public administrations
New GenAI initiatives support the EU’s digital transformation across government services.
Greece outlines digital priorities ahead of 2027 EU Presidency
New digital priorities position Greece for stronger connectivity and AI governance before 2027.
Spain strengthens digital sovereignty with a secure chip design hub in Murcia
Government funding helps Spain expand secure chip manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security highlights growing role of stakeholders
Technical organisations, civil society, humanitarian actors, and youth representatives urged member states to strengthen stakeholder participation and practical cooperation as the UN’s permanent cyber mechanism advanced work on international law and confidence-building measures.
UN Global Mechanism on ICT security shifts focus to implementing international law in cyberspace
The UN’s permanent cyber mechanism focused on the practical application of international law in cyberspace, with member states broadly prioritising implementation, legal capacity building, and scenario-based discussions over negotiating new legal obligations.
Russia advances regulated crypto market with new bill
New legislation marks a shift in Russia’s approach to cryptocurrency, moving from limited oversight towards regulated financial integration.
China launches zero-carbon factory programme for industry and computing
New industrial policies help China develop national-level zero-carbon factories and computing facilities.
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