AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoEnergy Security: Georgia’s State Security Service opened a criminal probe into consecutive nationwide power outages, alleging possible deliberate sabotage targeting critical infrastructure, with updates planned as forensic teams review key energy nodes. Tech & Industry in Georgia: Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze inaugurated the Kutaisi Technology Hub, pitching it as a new national center for robotics, electronics, drones, AI, VR, and startup labs, anchored by Kutaisi International University and an AI computing center. Cyber & Privacy: A U.S. judge issued an injunction in a lawsuit over an alleged iPhone exploit, ordering deletion of a blog post and code repository while the dispute over security research ownership plays out. Regional Tech/Payments: Mastercard partnered with Yandex Go in Armenia to offer ride discounts tied to Mastercard cards, combining secure payments with digital mobility. EU Sanctions Tech/Trade: The EU adopted its 21st Russia sanctions package, expanding restrictions on energy, finance, crypto, and adding more entities and vessels tied to Russia’s shadow fleet.
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