AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Safety in Montenegro: UNICEF reports about 20 million children aged 12–17 across 21 countries faced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a year, with nearly 60% of cases happening on mainstream social media; in Montenegro, over 80% of reported cases involved social platforms, while fewer than 1% reached authorities. Space & Connectivity in the Western Balkans: 4iG and SpaceX signed agreements for Starlink Mobile and “Sovereign Solutions,” aiming to strengthen mobile satellite connectivity in Hungary and the Western Balkans and build more independent satellite communications. Health Tech Research: NTU Singapore researchers report microscopic peptide droplets delivering gene-silencing siRNA that cut hard-to-treat colorectal tumor growth by ~67% in mice, pointing to cheaper alternatives to some antibody therapies. Science-Based Fisheries: A new Adriatic Sea fisheries unit was inaugurated in Split under FAO’s GFCM to boost regional, science-led fisheries management. Energy & Industry: Hungary’s 4iG targets regional energy expansion in CEE and the Western Balkans, including a letter of intent with X-Energy on deploying Xe-100 SMR nuclear tech.
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