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Moldova Aims to Shift from Technology Consumer to AI Developer

Moldova is preparing to launch a national artificial intelligence and data management program for 2026–2030, signaling a strategic effort to transition from relying on imported technologies to developing its own…

Czech Republic Lags in Workplace AI Adoption Amid Growing “Shadow IT” Concerns

The Czech Republic is falling behind many advanced economies in the adoption of artificial intelligence in the workplace, with only about 28% of employees using AI tools on the job,…

UNESCO Urges Moldova to Strengthen AI Governance and Investment

A UNESCO 2026 assessment of Moldova’s readiness for artificial intelligence concludes that the country has a strong digital foundation but must urgently improve governance and investment to fully benefit from…

AI Drives Youth Employment Gains in Kosovo Through Startup and Outsourcing Growth

Kosovo is experiencing a notable decline in youth unemployment as artificial intelligence-related initiatives, startup ecosystems, and outsourcing industries begin to reshape its labor market. Official data shows youth unemployment fell…

Pantheon AI Project in Croatia Faces Scrutiny Over €50 Billion Data Centre Ambitions

A proposed €50 billion AI data centre project in central Croatia, known as Pantheon AI, has attracted both excitement and skepticism as it promises to reshape Europe’s digital infrastructure. Backed…

Poland Warns of Rising Cyberattacks as Advanced AI Tools Spread

Poland expects a significant rise in cyber threats as artificial intelligence tools become more advanced and widely accessible, according to senior government officials. The country, already one of the most…

US Expands Energy and AI Influence in the Balkans Through Major New Deals

The United States is deepening its strategic presence in the Balkans through a series of multi-billion-dollar agreements focused on energy security and artificial intelligence development. Signed during a regional summit…

Tajikistan and Belarus Strengthen Cooperation on AI and E-Government Development

Tajikistan and Belarus are expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital governance as part of broader efforts to modernize their digital economies. Officials from both countries met during a regional…

Morocco’s ABA Technology Launches AI Healthcare Program in Portugal

Morocco’s ABA Technology Group has launched an international initiative called “Fusion AI for the Future of Health” in Portugal, marking its first deployment at the University of Évora. The program…

New Subsea Cable Landing Boosts Mauritania’s Digital Connectivity and Global Access

Mauritania has strengthened its digital infrastructure with the landing of a new subsea cable branch in Nouadhibou through the EllaLink submarine cable system, marking a major step in improving the…