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Lithuania zooms in on Google Street View
Though initially hesitant to endorse Google Street View, the Lithuanian government has discovered the mapping service may be instrumental in identifying tax cheats. Read More »
Estonia decodes IT future
The European Union launched an information technology agency in Estonia last Saturday, just months after the Baltic country announced it would begin teaching computer programming to first-graders. Read More »
Space race in the Baltics in full swing
Latvia recently stole the lead in the Baltic space race, stating it would launch its first satellite into orbit early next year.
Wiretapping increases across the EU and beyond
Wiretapping and retention of users’ data by government agencies has increased across Europe in the last years. The trend has been thoroughly analyzed in a report by the European Commission. Read More »
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- Uncharted Waters with Populists AheadThe stakes are extremely high ahead of the Czech elections, which could be a potential game changer for the entire region. […]
- Tajik Authorities Compile Registry of 367 ‘Proven’ HomosexualsAlthough homosexuality is not illegal in the Central Asian country, people on the list will have to undergo STD testing. […]
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Net Prophet is a blog supported by Transitions Online tracking new media and tech developments across Central Europe and Eurasia.
Transitions Online is an online magazine that covers political, social, cultural, and economic issues in the former communist countries of Europe and Central Asia. The magazine has a strong network of local contributors, who provide valuable insight into events in the region’s 29 countries.
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