MOLDOVA

Consortium led by Xavier Niel clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukraine's #1 fixed telco Datagroup-Volia; Pursuing merger with #3 mobile operator Lifecell; Significant investment planned in Ukraine

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.

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  • Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.
  • The combined Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell entity will be led by Mykhaylo Shelemba, current Datagroup CEO, as Group CEO.
  • This historic transaction is the first major investment by a new market entrant since the full-fledged invasion, as well as a significant investment in domestic infrastructure in Ukraine.
  • We are confident that this deal will start a new page in Ukraine's telecom market and inspire others considering investing in Ukraine."

Consortium led by Xavier Niel clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukraine's #1 fixed telco Datagroup-Volia; Pursuing merger with #3 mobile operator Lifecell; Significant investment planned in Ukraine

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 8, 2024
Growth, Supervisory board, Partnership, Trust, Internet, Artificial intelligence, Acquisition, Lifecell, Investment, Pierre Danon, Mykhailo, NJJ, Cryptocurrency

Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.

Key Points: 
  • Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.
  • The combined Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell entity will be led by Mykhaylo Shelemba, current Datagroup CEO, as Group CEO.
  • This historic transaction is the first major investment by a new market entrant since the full-fledged invasion, as well as a significant investment in domestic infrastructure in Ukraine.
  • We are confident that this deal will start a new page in Ukraine's telecom market and inspire others considering investing in Ukraine."

Press release - Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
ATM, Deep, Farmer, Grain, Face, Aggression, EPP, Poultry, Parliament, Commission, Council, Honey, European Commission

These unilateral trade liberalisation measures will help stabilise the Ukrainian economy and facilitate the country’s gradual integration into the EU’s internal market.

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  • These unilateral trade liberalisation measures will help stabilise the Ukrainian economy and facilitate the country’s gradual integration into the EU’s internal market.
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    Rapporteur Sandra Kalniete (EPP, LV) said: "The ripple effects of Russia's relentless targeting of Ukraine and its economy are being felt by EU farmers.
  • Under this new agreement with the Council, we have fortified safeguards to protect EU farmers in case of market turbulence sparked by Ukrainian imports.
  • The current trade measures expire on 5 June 2024, and new regulations should enter into force immediately following this date.

Wine of Moldova offers a glimpse of the future with its game-changing AI tool

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moldovan wine industry, following its enthusiastic reception at ProWein, has entered a critical juncture.

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  • CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moldovan wine industry, following its enthusiastic reception at ProWein, has entered a critical juncture.
  • According to Wine of Moldova , this landmark AI project involved a strategic partnership between several institutions: the National Office of Vine and Wine, the creative media technology hub, Mediacor, and the Technical University of Moldova.
  • This project gives wine producers access to the nation's growing AI expertise that could be a game-changer."
  • A new era of cooperation between winegrowers and digital innovators has begun as Moldova offers valuable lessons for the rest of the world.

Wine of Moldova offers a glimpse of the future with its game-changing AI tool

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Cetatea Albă County, Moldovan wine, Partnership, Viorica, Climate, GDP, Institute of technology, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, Viticulture

CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moldovan wine industry, following its enthusiastic reception at ProWein, has entered a critical juncture.

Key Points: 
  • CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Moldovan wine industry, following its enthusiastic reception at ProWein, has entered a critical juncture.
  • According to Wine of Moldova , this landmark AI project involved a strategic partnership between several institutions: the National Office of Vine and Wine, the creative media technology hub, Mediacor, and the Technical University of Moldova.
  • This project gives wine producers access to the nation's growing AI expertise that could be a game-changer."
  • A new era of cooperation between winegrowers and digital innovators has begun as Moldova offers valuable lessons for the rest of the world.

Startup Moldova Summit 2024: Driving Innovation and Growth

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Property technology, Fintech, Martech, Educational technology, Government, Cryptocurrency

CHISINAU, Moldova, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Startup Moldova Summit 2024 , held on March 14, 2024, emerged as a cristical point in Moldova's technological landscape, hosting over 500 attendees and 30 venture capitalists and angel investors.

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  • CHISINAU, Moldova, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Startup Moldova Summit 2024 , held on March 14, 2024, emerged as a cristical point in Moldova's technological landscape, hosting over 500 attendees and 30 venture capitalists and angel investors.
  • Moldova aspires to achieve a 100% "digital state" rate, with unique tech-enabling frameworks like the Moldova Innovation Technology Park , offering entrepreneurs a single 7% tax incentive, extended until 2035.
  • Olga Melniciuc, Executive Director at Startup Moldova, envisions, "Through innovation and collaboration, we aim to transform Moldova into a fertile ground for startups, where bold ideas meet the necessary resources to grow and thrive."
  • The Startup Moldova Summit 2024 stands as a guide of inspiration, uniting people involved to propel Moldova towards a future defined by technological excellence and entrepreneurial dynamism.

Startup Moldova Summit 2024: Driving Innovation and Growth

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Property technology, Fintech, Martech, Educational technology, Government, Multimedia, Cryptocurrency

CHISINAU, Moldova, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Startup Moldova Summit 2024 , held on March 14, 2024, emerged as a cristical point in Moldova's technological landscape, hosting over 500 attendees and 30 venture capitalists and angel investors.

Key Points: 
  • CHISINAU, Moldova, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Startup Moldova Summit 2024 , held on March 14, 2024, emerged as a cristical point in Moldova's technological landscape, hosting over 500 attendees and 30 venture capitalists and angel investors.
  • Moldova aspires to achieve a 100% "digital state" rate, with unique tech-enabling frameworks like the Moldova Innovation Technology Park , offering entrepreneurs a single 7% tax incentive, extended until 2035.
  • Olga Melniciuc, Executive Director at Startup Moldova, envisions, "Through innovation and collaboration, we aim to transform Moldova into a fertile ground for startups, where bold ideas meet the necessary resources to grow and thrive."
  • The Startup Moldova Summit 2024 stands as a guide of inspiration, uniting people involved to propel Moldova towards a future defined by technological excellence and entrepreneurial dynamism.

Press release - MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
ATM, Deep, Crime, Farmer, Republic, European Union Association Agreement, Aggression, International trade, Committee, Parliament, Commission, Council, European Commission, Legislation

MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine

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  • MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine
    - MEPs reinforced safeguards for EU farmers in case of a surge in Ukrainian products
    - Negotiations with Council to extend trade support for Ukraine to start
    - Duties and quotas temporarily suspended for Moldova for another year
    On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed the renewal of trade liberalisation measures for Moldova and amended the proposal on Ukraine to reinforce safeguards for EU farmers.
  • The liberalising measures are conditional on Ukraine’s respect for democratic principles, human rights, the rule of law, and its sustained efforts to fight corruption and organised crime.
  • The trade liberalisation measures allowed Moldova to redirect some of its trade with the rest of the world via the EU.
  • The current suspension expires on 5 June 2024 for Ukraine and on 24 July 2024 for Moldova.

Press release - Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
ATM, Deep, Farmer, Pressure, Face, Aggression, EPP, Poultry, Parliament, Commission, Honey, European Commission

The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU will be renewed for another year, until 5 June 2025, to support Ukraine amidst Russia’s continuing war of aggression.

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  • The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU will be renewed for another year, until 5 June 2025, to support Ukraine amidst Russia’s continuing war of aggression.
  • The regulation also provides for an emergency brake for particularly sensitive agricultural products, namely poultry, eggs, and sugar.
  • Russia's targeting of Ukraine and its food production also impacts EU farmers.
  • In January, the EU Commission proposed that import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports should be suspended for another year.

Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 21 and 22 March 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP