Threshold for duty-free import of goods down to 200 euro
The threshold for the duty-free import of goods for individuals automatically went down to 200 euro on April 1 on the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union, …
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Kazakhstan to allow Starlink internet usage
Kazakhstan plans to allow the use of Starlink Internet in the country, Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Malik Olzhabekov said. According to him, work is currently underway with Starlink. …
Beta testing completed for Russia's Wikipedia
Beta testing has been formally completed for the Ruwiki, a Russian analog of the Wikipedia, the electronic encyclopedia’s press service said. "Beta testing for the platform ended on January 15; the related tag …
VPN services could be restricted in Turkey
Turkey’s Information Technologies and Communications Authority told internet service providers to curtail access to more than a dozen popular virtual private network services, the Financial Times reported citing documents. …
Mizulina: no plans to block YouTube in Russia
There are no plans to further restrict video-sharing platform YouTube in Russia, head of the Safe Internet League Yekaterina Mizulina said, adding that an alternative to it should be devised in Russia. "We do not have …
Starlink internet now available in Georgia
CEO of the Starlink satellite internet provider Elon Musk announced the company’s high-speed internet access was now available in Georgia. Musk made the reveal on his social media X with the announcement following the …
Azerbaijani internet network set up in Khankendi and Khojaly
Aztelekom LLC is putting into operation basic internet infrastructure to enhance communication and digital capabilities in the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from occupation, the country;s Ministry of Digital Development and …
WhatsApp may be blocked in Russia because of channel posts
The WhatsApp messenger may be blocked in Russia if unfriendly channels with prohibited information appear on it, the Roskomnadzor media watchdog said. WhatsApp is owned by Meta (recognized as extremist in Russia, also owns the social …
Russians spend over hour a day in social networks
On average, a resident of Russia spends about an hour on social networks every day
Twitter to replace bird logo in brand overhaul
The billionaire and Twitter owner Elon Musk signaled he will replace the well-known blue bird logo with an X. The change followed Musk's recent admission that advertising revenue remains nearly half of what it once …
WhatsApp was down worldwide, messaging disruption resolved
Meta Platforms (banned in Russia) said it had restored WhatsApp connectivity issues after thousands of users globally reported problems accessing the messaging app on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. …
Website dedicated to Rasul Gmazatov created in Runet
In the Russian segment of the Internet, a website dedicated to the national poet of Dagestan, Rasul Gamzatov, has been launched today
Kuwait unveils AI-generated virtual news presenter
A Kuwaiti news outlet has unveiled the country's first ever virtual news presenter generated using artificial intelligence, with plans for her to read online bulletins. Kuwait News stunned social media users by uploading a …
Popular social media app expects to be subject to stricter EU online content rules
Social media company TikTok is likely to be subject to stricter EU online content rules because its number of active users exceed a threshold set out under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a senior executive at the company said. The …
Megafon modernized network on border with Azerbaijan
The Russian company Megafon has modernized the network at the Yarag-Kazmalyar border checkpoint on the border with Azerbaijan. This was reported by the press service of the mobile operator. Megafon has accelerated the speed of the …
Microsoft allows Russians to download Windows OS after suspension
Microsoft has allowed Russian citizens to download and install its Windows operating system and updates after the suspension in September, a Russian newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing IT specialists. In September, …
Russian analogue of Wikipedia to launch in early 2023
The launch of the Russian Znanie (Knowledge) portal, which is analogous to Wikipedia, is scheduled for the beginning of the next year. Over 100,000 articles have already been posted on this portal, Minister for Digital Development Maksut Shadaev …
EU warns Twitter faces ban over content moderation
The European Union has threatened Elon Musk's Twitter with a ban unless the billionaire abides by its strict rules on content moderation, setting up a regulatory battle over the future of the social media platform, the Financial …
Astana faces Internet disruptions
On Saturday evening, residents of the capital of Kazakhstan reported interruptions in the Internet connection. Mobile communications are not working in some areas of Astana, TASS reports Problems have been observed within an hour. The …
High-speed mobile Internet secured in Nalchik airport
Passengers and employees of the Nalchik International Airport are provided with high-speed mobile Internet, the press service of the MegaFon company informs. Earlier it was reported that the company's specialists built a network on …
