Tencent and Kaspi.kz management acquire a major stake in Kazakhstan's fintech leader, bolstering the regional startup and innovation ecosystem.
Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition leads parliamentary elections with over 40%, amid calls for anti-corruption reforms and political stability impacting the tech startup ecosystem.
Russian drone strikes on Chernihiv's infrastructure have caused blackouts, threatening the city's tech startups and innovation ecosystem reliant on stable power.
Germany’s Bundeswehr Military Technology Museum has restricted access to visitors from Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries due to new security laws.
Leading Uzbek banks report strong Q1 2026 profits and asset growth, signaling expanding opportunities for venture capital and fintech innovation in the country.
The EU's new biometric Entry-Exit System has caused long airport queues, raising concerns for travel tech startups and venture capital amid operational disruptions.