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The Global Internet Society, an organization dedicated to building a free and secure Internet and uniting 130 partner structures worldwide, regularly informs the public about its partners’ initiatives through various formats, including monthly reports. In its October report, the organization showcased projects from about 45 partners, among them two projects implemented by the Internet Society […]

All settlements in Armenia now have access to mobile 4G Internet provided by at least one operator. This was announced by Armen Hunanyan, Head of the Telecommunications Department at the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC), during the 10th Internet Governance Forum of Armenia (ArmIGF 2025). “Without the mandatory coverage requirements set by the state, businesses […]

Key issues related to Armenia’s digital agenda, new institutional solutions and the advancement of public–private cooperation were discussed at the Internet Governance Forum of Armenia (ArmIGF 2025), held in Yerevan. Marking its 10th anniversary, the event was organized by the Internet Society NGO and the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO, with the support of international […]

To engage young people in discussions on current issues, challenges, innovations and global trends in Internet governance, the Internet Society and the Internet Society Armenia Chapter are once again organizing the YouthIGF Armenia conference. At Armenia’s Youth Internet Governance Forum, industry experts will explore a range of timely topics, including: Your Finances in Your Phone: […]

Armenia’s internet resilience, digital policy, broadband accessibility and the opportunities and challenges of technological advancement were the key topics discussed at ArmIGF 2025, the 10th Armenian Internet Governance Forum, held in Yerevan on November 6. The forum was organized by the Interdepartmental Group on the Armenian Internet Governance Forum, in cooperation with the Ministry of […]

Presidente do ISOC Portugal ouvida pela Comissão dos Assuntos Europeus da AR a propósito da proposta Chat Control da UE –  No dia 22/10/2025, pelas 15h00, teve lugar uma sessão da comissão de assuntos europeus da Assembleia da República Portuguesa onde a Presidente do ISOC Portugal, Ana Aguiar,  explicou porque…

The 10th edition of the South Eastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG 10) convened in Athens under the theme “A Decade of Dialogue and Cooperation: What’s Next?” The event brought together policymakers, regulators, academics, civil-society representatives, technical experts, private-sector leaders, and youth delegates from across South Eastern Europe to reflect on a decade of digital transformation — […]

21–23. novembar 2025, Beograd Prostor „Miljenko Dereta“, Dobračina 55, Beograd https://descon.me/2025/ Internet društvo Srbije sa zadovoljstvom poziva članove i širu zajednicu da prisustvuju devetom po redu Descon skupu, koji će se održati od 21. do 23. novembra 2025. godine u Beogradu. Ovogodišnji Descon nosi naslov „Trust and Power: AI is a Harsh Mistress“, i bavi […]

The non-governmental organizations Wikimedia Armenia and the Internet Society are launching a new wiki initiative – the “World After the Dot” Edit-a-thon. The edit-a-thon will take place from November 1 to November 30, 2025. The goal of the project is to enrich and expand the Armenian Wikipedia with information related to domain names and associated […]

The official opening ceremony of the 84th Annual General Meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) was held on October 27 in Dublin. The event brings together representatives from governments, the technical community, businesses, academia, and civil society worldwide. Armenia is represented at the conference by the “Internet Society” NGO – […]

Een opiniestuk van ISOC NL lid, Benjamin Asante, over digitale onafhankelijkheid en gedeelde verantwoordelijkheid Inleiding – door Internet Society Nederland Digitale soevereiniteit is meer dan een kwestie van technologie of marktpositie — het gaat over waarden, vertrouwen en de vraag wie zeggenschap heeft over de infrastructuren waarop onze samenleving draait. In dit opiniestuk onderzoekt Benjamin […]

The global Internet Society highlighted the activities of the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO in its September 2025 report. As one of 130 partner organizations worldwide, the Internet Society Armenia Chapter continues its mission to expand internet accessibility and foster the development of .am and .հայ domain names, as well as the broader domain industry, […]

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin from October 25 to 30, bringing together thousands of representatives from governments, civil society, the private sector and the global technical community. Armenia’s delegation will include representatives from the “Internet Society” NGO and the “Internet Society Armenia […]

Dimarts 21 d’octubre, coincidint amb el dia del xifratge (Encryption Day) organitzat per la Global Encryption Coalition (GEC), ISOC-CAT organitza una jornada per debatre la importància del xifratge en Internet. Lloc: Sala d’Actes de la Facultat d’Informàtica de la UPC. Campus Nord.Hora: 12:00Aquest és el programa de la jornada (programa). L’entrada Dia del xifratge 2025 […]

Image © Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash Global Encryption Day é já dia 21/10/2025 – No próximo dia 21 de Outubro tem lugar o Global Encryption Day organizado pela Global Encryption Coalition. O evento é formado por várias iniciativas globais em vários países, entre as quais o Encryption Summit que terá…

“Internet Society Armenia Chapter” PO has officially launched a new initiative titled “Digital Transformations of Libraries: Building Community Internet Centers”, aimed at enhancing the digital infrastructure and services of 15 libraries across Armenia’s Syunik region. The program will be implemented over the course of one year. The project started in Goris with a dedicated training […]

This year’s key themes will focus on shaping Armenia’s digital future, strengthening the country’s role in global internet governance processes and exploring ways to address the challenges of a rapidly advancing technological world. Held under the theme “Local Challenges, Global Solutions,” this year marks the 10th edition of ArmIGF, making it a special anniversary forum […]

The Armenian School on Internet Governance – ArmSIG2025 took place this year in Goris, located in Armenia’s Syunik region, under the theme “Digital Safety from an Early Age.” Designed to emphasize the importance of protecting children in the digital environment and the need for modern, effective approaches, the event brought together more than 35 library […]

In de glazen koepel van NEMO hing eerder dit jaar in 2025 voelbare energie bij deze kick-off van de Amsterdam Economic Board. Techpioniers, bestuurders en onderzoekers bogen zich over één vraag: hoe houden we in Europa zélf de regie over onze digitale toekomst — en wat betekent dat concreet in de MetropoolRegio Amsterdam (MRA)? “Tech […]

Mesec ozaveščanja o kibernetski varnosti – čas, namenjen javnim in zasebnim organizacijam, da se združijo in ozaveščajo o pomembnosti kibernetske varnosti. CISA ima orodja, ki organizacijam pomagajo pri oblikovanju lastnih kampanj za mesec ozaveščanja o kibernetski varnosti. Internetna družba je ena izmed organizacij, ki skrbi za varnost interneta v mnogih dimenzijah, kot so podpora članom, […]

Internet društvo Srbije potpisalo je zajedno sa Internet klubom iz Ljiga i Narodnom bibliotekom Osečina Protokol o programskoj saradnji i međusobnoj podršci u ostvarivanju ciljeva Digitalne agende Srbije. Kao deo ove saradnje, Internet društvo Srbije darovalo je Narodnoj biblioteci Osečina specijalizovanu skener ploču sa pripadajućim DSC aparatima i digitalnim memorijskim karticama. Ova skener ploča ima […]

Over the next year, the “Digital Transformations of Libraries: Building Community Internet Centers” program will be implemented in 15 libraries across the Syunik region. The “Internet Society Armenia Chapter” PO is carrying out the program by introducing a digital management system and providing technical upgrades to libraries operating in the regions. The goal is to […]

The technical re-equipment project of the recording studio serving the “Menk” Internet Radio for People with Visual Impairments was implemented in 2024. The project was carried out by the “Internet Society Armenia Chapter” PO with the support of the International Telecommunication Union, aimed at expanding educational and professional opportunities for people with special needs. The […]

Whether internet communication is accessible only to its participants – or to third parties as well – depends on encryption. Encryption is a crucial tool for preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data protection and security. This digital security tool – encryption has various levels and types, which were presented by cybersecurity engineer Areg Shmavonyan during […]

Internet društvo Srbije učestvuje na predstojećem SEEDIG 10 hibridnom skupu koji se održava u Atini, 10. – 11. oktobra 2025. godine. SEEDIG (South Eastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance) predstavlja jedinstvenu regionalnu platformu za razmenu znanja, iskustava i ideja o upravljanju internetom i digitalnim tehnologijama. Agenda ovogodišnjeg događaja obuhvata širok spektar tema i izazova koje […]

AR aprova resolução incompatível com a aprovação do Chat Control pelo Governo Português – Segundo um artigo publicado pela Associação D3 de Defesa de Direitos Digitais, a Assembleia da República aprovou uma resolução que é incompatível com a votação a favor da proposta Chat Control pelo Governo Português no próximo…

Op 4 juli 2025 nam ISOC NL-voorzitter Ruben Brave deel aan de strategieklankbordgroep van SIDN in Utrecht, onder leiding van Haroon Sheikh. De bijeenkomst vond plaats onder Chatham House Rules, maar de kernboodschap is duidelijk: in een tijd van AI-teksten, geopolitieke druk en groeiende afhankelijkheid van techreuzen moet .nl méér zijn dan een domeinnaam. Het […]

Het internet verkeert in een permanente crisis. Sociale media zijn niet langer slechts afleiding, maar veroorzaken echte psychische, sociale en politieke schade. In Platform Brutality (Valiz, september 2025) analyseert Geert Lovink hoe algoritmes, datamonetarisatie en verslavingsmechanismen ons gevangen houden in een systeem dat hij omschrijft als brutaal. Zijn oproep: een social media exodus en het […]

La UE continua amb la idea del “Chat Control” per obligar a les plataformes a escanejar els continguts abans de xifrar-los.Aquest assumpte es tractarà a la propera reunió ministerial del 13 i 14 d’octubre.A FightChatControl hi ha informació al dia sobre la posició dels diferents governs europeus. Malauradament el govern espanyol està a favor de […]

La Global Encryption Coalition promou el Global Encryption Day per promoure l’ús del xifrat en les comunicacions. Se celebra el 21 d’octubre, dimarts, i és la cinquena edició. ISOC-CAT organitza el “Dia català del xifratge” el mateix 21 d’octubre a la sala d’actes de la Facultat d’Informàtica de la UPC (Campus Nord). Aquest és el […]