AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN Map Vote: The UN General Assembly backed an African-led push to “correct the map,” encouraging wider use of equal-area projections like Equal Earth so Africa appears closer to its real size, while North America and Europe look smaller; 164 countries voted yes, the US voted no, and Serbia abstained. Space Tech: China kicked off an international cislunar CubeSat constellation plan with 30 small satellites to monitor solar activity and cosmic explosions, with Serbia listed among participating countries. Cybersecurity: A new Panzer ransomware operation claims 16 victims across 11 countries, including Serbia, combining data theft with file encryption. Digital Rights in Serbia: Forensic groups say Serbia’s student movement was hit with Pegasus-style zero-click spyware via iMessage, and Apple has since patched the flaw in iOS 18.4.1. Bilateral Tech & Industry: Uzbekistan’s president will visit Serbia Sept. 7–8 for talks spanning transport, engineering, IT, agriculture, pharma, and labor migration. EU/Local Tech Policy: Serbia’s new Personal Data Protection Act is set to expand obligations for businesses handling personal data, aligning more closely with EU rules.
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