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Russia bans the sale of smartphones and computers without pre-installed specific Russian software and applications.
The law, signed by Vladimir Putin, enters into force on July 1 and aims to encourage Russian technology companies.
The government will compile a list of legally affected devices as well as a list of applications that need to be pre-installed by the manufacturer.
Russia's controversial "sovereign Internet" law entered into force recently- a measure that is expected to ultimately enable the government to monitor electronic information flows in real time, cut off access to content it deems "dangerous," and isolate the Runet as a defense against foreign cyberattacks, RFERL reported.
These measures are part of the tightening of control over online content in recent years.
Bulgaria is once again facing a contentious push to impose state-approved software on businesses for retail sales reporting
Bulgaria is preparing for the euro adoption by updating the software of over 460,000 cash registers nationwide
The Consumer Protection Commission in Bulgaria has introduced a new mobile application that enables people to file complaints and submit reports of unfair practices directly through their smartphones
A technical glitch in the temporary route-computer centralization system at Sofia Central Station led to disruptions in train schedules, causing delays and cancellations
In 2023, the adoption of electronic business applications among enterprises in the EU varied considerably based on their size
For 25 years now, the global leader DocuWare has relied on Bulgarian IT professionals for the development of its document management and workflow automation system
According to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, Serbia has recorded its lowest ranking in 20 years, placing 116th out of 182 countries and territories
The Romanian government is moving to reshape the country’s economy by shifting the focus from consumption-driven growth to investment-led development, according to Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare.
Norwegian authorities have launched investigations into two senior diplomats in connection with their ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Japan is preparing to deepen its cooperation with NATO by joining an alliance-backed framework aimed at supporting Ukraine
According to POLITICO, the long-delayed Future Combat Air System (FCAS) being developed by France, Germany and Spain is now widely seen by officials in Paris and Berlin as nearing its end.
A Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison over national security offences, a move rights groups condemned as “effectively a death sentence” and emblematic of the city’s shrinking press freedoms.
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