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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG hails new digital visa platform FBC approval

Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister praises the approval of the Full Business Case for the ASFAAR.NG digital visa platform as a significant reform step in diplomatic and migration management.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal: parliament refers former minister to court over embezzlement claims

Senegal's parliament has voted to refer former minister Moussa Bocar Thiam to court for alleged embezzlement related to a digital technology park contract.

Feb 27 • 16:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Members of the Digital Agency's Council Linked to Epstein Documents, Minister Matsumoto Says 'No Comment'

Japan's Digital Minister Matsumoto refused to comment on the connections between members of the Digital Agency's council and documents related to Jeffrey Epstein released by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Feb 27 • 11:36 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

From Starlink to 'digital officers,' Fedorov on first month as Ukraine's new Defense Minister

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov outlines ongoing reforms and strategic changes in the ministry's approach to warfare and digitalization during his first month in office.

Feb 27 • 09:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Spain, Sánchez denies rumors about his illness: 'Mud machine of the far right'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez refuted claims about his health, describing them as malicious rumors propagated by far-right sources.

Feb 26 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rajmarg Pravesh Portal Live: Why is it special for highways?

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the Rajmarg Pravesh Portal, which centralizes approvals for highway-related projects online.

Feb 26 • 06:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi's Trumpet Resounds on Instagram... Becomes the First World Leader with 100 Million Followers, Trump Falls Behind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new global record by surpassing 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first world leader to achieve this milestone.

Feb 26 • 01:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre does not schedule special taxation for data centers; Haddad speaks of 'sovereignty' and that there is a solution if Congress wants

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad emphasized the importance of a special taxation regime to attract data centers as a matter of 'digital sovereignty', as the Senate President has not yet scheduled a vote on the approved measure from the Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 25 • 22:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO FROM THE PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION ⟩ See how much the main star of the film 'Friends of the Children' has grown

Justice and Digital Minister Liisa Pakosta arrived at the President's reception at the Estonia Concert Hall with her daughter Helena Maria Reisner, who starred in the beloved film 'Friends of the Children.'

Feb 24 • 17:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIISA PAKOSTA ⟩ Silence and Indifference Lead to Destruction

Justice and Digital Minister Liisa Pakosta emphasizes the dangers of indifference and silence towards the plight of Ukraine, invoking the warnings of Elie Wiesel.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is this really the end of mCitizen? The Deputy Minister of Digitalization explains

The Polish government's proposal to amend the digital identification law raises concerns over the future of the mCitizen app, indicating a need for a new identity portfolio system compliant with EU regulations.

Feb 23 • 08:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Public dispute escalates in Russia - Now a minister makes a strong claim: Russian army messages are leaking

Russia's Digital Minister Maksut Shadaev claims that foreign intelligence agencies are systematically accessing Telegram communications, which are being used against the Russian army.

Feb 22 • 15:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Measures to Combat Digital Addiction in Minors Coming Soon

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes the government's partnerships for hydrocarbon exploration while outlining forthcoming measures to address digital addiction among minors.

Feb 22 • 08:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Social Media Ban for Children under 15, Will India Follow Macron's Advice?

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a social media ban for children under 15 during his meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging India to enhance digital safety for children.

Feb 20 • 02:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Artificial Intelligence: Is the AI Enlightenment Coming or the End of the World?

In India, discussions are focused on the future of artificial intelligence, featuring prominent figures including Germany's Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger.

Feb 19 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

According to the Minister of Education, Estonia is against Chat Control

Estonia's Minister of Education Kristina Kallas announced the country's opposition to the Chat Control proposal during a government press conference.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Bartoš: Half of my skills come from games. When my parents banned me from playing, I threw up in anger.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartoš discussed the impact of video games on his skills and the importance of digital literacy in a recent podcast.

Feb 19 • 12:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Narendra Modi presents India as a global artificial intelligence hub

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's ambitions to be a leading center for artificial intelligence at a global summit in New Delhi.

Feb 19 • 09:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast discusses digital partnership between Brazil and India and Modi's leadership against big techs

Brazilian President Lula visits India for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi and to participate in an international summit on artificial intelligence.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Kyranakis: By the end of summer, critical security systems will be fully installed on the Athens - Thessaloniki line

Greece's Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, announced the launch of a new digital application for real-time tracking of trains, which will be available next week.

Feb 18 • 19:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kyra-nakis: "With railway.gov.gr, the railway acquires a strong safety valve"

Greece's Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport announced the launch of a new digital application that allows citizens to track train locations in real-time.

Feb 18 • 18:09 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Telegram will not be blocked for Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine – Russian minister of digital development

Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev stated that Telegram will remain operational for Russian soldiers in Ukraine, allowing them to coordinate military actions.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The new minister's thesis: He examined the experience of three people from an online mass

The new minister's thesis investigates how three individuals experience online mass services.

Feb 18 • 07:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kerameos: New entrepreneurship program for 2,100 young people aged 18-29

Greece's Minister of Labor announced a new entrepreneurship program aimed at helping over 2,100 young individuals aged 18 to 29 start their own businesses.

Feb 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day – Overview for the Busy

European politicians are feeling fatigued after the Munich Security Conference, while French President Emmanuel Macron and German Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger travel to India for an AI summit.

Feb 17 • 06:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Child Safety to Healthcare... Big Announcement at AI Impact Summit Today

The second day of the AI Impact Summit 2026 features discussions on child safety, healthcare, and societal impacts, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the main AI Expo featuring around 300 exhibitions.

Feb 17 • 03:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Indian Prime Minister Wants to Tighten the Noose on Big Techs at Event with Heads of State

India is taking a strong stance on regulating big tech companies as it hosts the largest global event on the impacts of technology, focusing on algorithm transparency and accountability.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Prime Minister Starmer Explores Possibility of Regulating Internet Use in Britain – Focus on Child Protection

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking broader powers to regulate internet use in Britain, citing the need to protect children from digital risks.

Feb 15 • 23:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

After Girls' Alarm About Vinted: Minister Wants Stricter Requirements on Digital Platforms

28 girls have recounted various sexual messages and harassment encountered while selling used clothing on the secondhand platform Vinted, prompting calls for stricter regulations from Sweden's equality minister.

Feb 14 • 13:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will MEN introduce a 'digital barrier' for children? 'I consider this indisputable'

Poland's digitalization minister Krzysztof Gawkowski discusses the implications of Australia’s decision to restrict social media access for users under 16, suggesting a similar restriction might be implemented in Poland.

Feb 13 • 06:51 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Actress sues government over AI minister image

An Albanian actress has filed a lawsuit against the government over the unauthorized use of her likeness in the creation of 'Diella', the virtual minister for digital intelligence.

Feb 12 • 13:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

NRW Minister of Media Plans: Limits on the Opinion Power of Digital Companies

The NRW Minister of Media is proposing new regulations to limit the opinion power of digital corporations in Germany, as the current media concentration laws are outdated.

Feb 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Initiative by the Health Minister: Electronic Patient Record to Become More Attractive

The electronic patient record in Germany, previously underutilized, is set to become more accessible and beneficial for users as part of a new digitalization strategy introduced by Health Minister Nina Warken.

Feb 11 • 14:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rising Costs: Online Education and 'Layperson Training': How the Driver's License is Set to be Reformed

Germany's Transport Minister has proposed a comprehensive reform plan to reduce the costs of obtaining a driver's license, emphasizing digital education and reduced bureaucracy for driving schools.

Feb 11 • 13:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dimitris Papastergiou: Artificial Intelligence is a strategic opportunity for Greece

Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou emphasized the strategic potential of Artificial Intelligence for Greece during an event on innovation and competitiveness.

Feb 11 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is Mule Hunter, which the Home Minister wants to adopt universally

India's Home Minister Amit Shah announced the push for universal adoption of the Mule Hunter tool to combat digital fraud.

Feb 11 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Entrepreneurs and startups under 40 to Minister Casellati: 'Go ahead with the reforms. The premiership is not right-wing, it is a reform for the country'

A meeting in Milan emphasized the need for institutional and digital innovation to boost Italy's entrepreneurial potential, with young entrepreneurs calling for necessary reforms from Minister Casellati.

Feb 10 • 16:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Minister Motyka at EEC Trends: Digital Threats a Major Problem for Energy Sector

Minister Motyka highlights the significant challenges posed by digital threats to Poland's energy sector during this winter.

Feb 9 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

What is special about PM Modi's two-day visit to Malaysia?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia to engage in bilateral talks on security, trade, investment, and digital finance with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Feb 7 • 09:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is PM Modi's visit to Malaysia special?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day trip to Malaysia to engage in bilateral talks covering key issues such as security, trade, investment, and digital finance.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi on a two-day visit to Malaysia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where he will engage in bilateral talks on key issues including security, trade, investment, and digital finance.

Feb 7 • 07:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paid profiles equalize politics and gossip on social networks

The article discusses the risks posed by the use of digital influencers and AI-generated deepfakes in the upcoming elections, highlighting the need for vigilance from officials like Minister Nunes Marques who will lead the Electoral Court.

Feb 6 • 16:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Plenković talked with a robot, someone shouted: "One is Ante". Plenković: Gotovina, right?

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković engaged with RINNO, the country's first humanoid robot, during a session of the National Council for Digital Transformation, sparking humorous comments from attendees.

Feb 6 • 13:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO/VIDEO Plenković asked the robot if it can sit, the answer made everyone present laugh

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presided over a meeting of the National Council for Digital Transformation, where he interacted with humanoid robots designed to assist people in daily tasks.

Feb 6 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Kerameos at the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The upgrade of the ERGANI II and ARIADNI systems strengthens workers and businesses

Minister of Labor Niki Kerameos announced the significant modernization of digital systems ERGANI II and ARIADNI, which simplifies processes for businesses while enhancing worker protection, during a conference co-organized by the Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Labor.

Feb 5 • 19:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Germany Accelerates AI Implementation. German Minister: "We Accept It at Full Speed"

German Minister for Digital Transformation Karsten Wildberger emphasizes the crucial role of artificial intelligence in Germany's future during a discussion at the World Government Summit in Dubai, highlighting a surge of AI-based startups in the country.

Feb 5 • 12:32 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The tech oligarchs react with lies and insults to Sánchez's regulation proposal

Tech oligarchs have responded aggressively to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's new digital regulation proposal, with significant criticism from figures like Elon Musk and Pavel Durov.

Feb 5 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Government press conference to be held by Michal, Kallas, Keldo, and Pakosta

The government press conference will feature Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Education and Science Minister Kristina Kallas, Economic and Communications Minister Erkki Keldo, and Justice and Digital Minister Liisa Pakosta, starting at noon and streamed live by Postimees.

Feb 5 • 09:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW > Spain plans to hold 'digital Wild West' operators accountable

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced five proposals on Tuesday to regulate minors' social media use, prompting a strong response from X platform owner Elon Musk.

Feb 4 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The three hospitals that are changing the landscape of oncology care in Greece

The Greek Health Minister highlighted the introduction of three new oncology centers and digital tools aimed at enhancing cancer care in the country.

Feb 4 • 06:19 UTC

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