
Russia Labels StopTime Musicians ‘Foreign Agents’ After Protest Performances
Russia added StopTime’s Naoko and Alexander Orlov to its foreign-agent register, highlighting risks for creators and the digital platforms serving them.

Russia added StopTime’s Naoko and Alexander Orlov to its foreign-agent register, highlighting risks for creators and the digital platforms serving them.

EU leaders failed to agree on a seven-year budget, leaving research funding, startup support and proposed digital and crypto levies unresolved until December.

Uzbekistan’s reforms in water management and digital innovation create new opportunities for tech startups and venture capital in sustainable water solutions.

The EU plans to restrict Microsoft, Google, and Amazon from government cloud contracts in strategic sectors to boost European tech independence.

Putin’s close officials warned against harsh internet restrictions fearing harm to Russia’s startups and economy, but the president prioritized security amid growing public discontent.

Moscow court restricts actions of two accused in market manipulation case linked to Telegram channels, highlighting new challenges for Russia's financial and startup ecosystems.

Uzbekistan’s March auto sales surged 19%, driven by new and used cars, with EV sales up 24%, signaling opportunities for startups and venture capital in the evolving mobility sector.

BBC to cut 10% of workforce amid financial pressures, accelerating digital transformation with a focus on streaming and innovative content platforms.