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Paysera bank has opened its doors in Georgia

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Monday, December 18, 2023

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paysera Georgia, a member of the Paysera Group, has commenced operations with the opening of its inaugural bank branch in Tbilisi.

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  • VILNIUS, Lithuania, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paysera Georgia, a member of the Paysera Group, has commenced operations with the opening of its inaugural bank branch in Tbilisi.
  • Dimitry Kumsishvily stated, "Paysera Bank Georgia obtained its license as the first digital bank in the Georgian market on November 17, 2023, and has promptly initiated services for both individuals and legal entities.
  • In light of Georgia achieving candidate status for the European Union on December 14, Paysera Bank Georgia announced a special promotion for its clients.
  • In mid-December, the Central Bank of Georgia augmented the bank license held by Paysera Georgia, granting the institution the opportunity to provide loans in the future.

New Harris Poll Finds 55% of U.S. Adults Plan to Prioritize Travel Over Other Luxuries Despite Economic Uncertainty

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrepid Travel, the world leader in responsible travel, today released findings from their first-ever Travel Pulse in the U.S. market. The survey conducted by The Harris Poll, between November 20-23, 2023, among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18+, found that more than half [55%] of respondents plan to prioritize travel over non-essential luxuries despite a challenging economy.

Key Points: 
  • The survey conducted by The Harris Poll, between November 20-23, 2023, among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18+, found that more than half [55%] of respondents plan to prioritize travel over non-essential luxuries despite a challenging economy.
  • "Our survey found that only 17% of U.S. adults plan to travel less in 2024.," said Matt Berna, Intrepid Travel President, The Americas.
  • They are investing in travel experiences where they get the most for their money while putting safety first."
  • However, most US adults (57%) say they plan to travel the same in 2024 as they did in 2023, and about 1 in 4 (26%) plan to travel more.

Expedia Group Secures New and Expanded Travel Partnerships in Europe

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group announced today a series of new and expanded travel partnerships across Europe, encompassing B2B technology, advertising partnerships and supply distribution deals, connecting European partners to the company's extensive global traveller base and giving them access to Expedia Group's innovative technology and industry expertise. The deals further cement Expedia Group's presence in the continent and commitment to propel partners to easily capture the attention of high-value travellers from around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Expedia Group continues to offer European travel advisors access to a wide breadth of travel inventory, rates, and availability through the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP).
  • ADAC - Germany's largest automobile association partners with Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), giving ADAC's travel agencies access to Expedia Group's vast inventory of travel products, including hotels, flights, rental cars, and activities.
  • Iberia Airlines: Spain's flagship carrier and leading carrier between Europe and Latin America has expanded its direct New Distribution Capability (NDC) connection with Expedia Group.
  • If you're interested in partnering with Expedia Group, please visit the Expedia Group partner site here .

StickIt Technologies Provides an Update on its Intellectual Property Portfolio

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Monday, December 4, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StickIt Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "StickIt") (CSE: STKT), a parent company of the Israeli technology and cannabinoid company StickIt Ltd., the developer exclusivity and patent protected of "Cannabis Sticks" Technology, is pleased to provide an update with respect to its intellectual property portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StickIt Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "StickIt") (CSE: STKT), a parent company of the Israeli technology and cannabinoid company StickIt Ltd., the developer exclusivity and patent protected of "Cannabis Sticks" Technology, is pleased to provide an update with respect to its intellectual property portfolio.
  • StickIt can be tucked into any smokable including Hemp cigarettes, CBD cigarettes, tobacco cigarettes, pre-rolls, herb cigarettes, spice cigarettes and cannabis smokeballs.
  • StickIt's product come in a wide range of tastes and flavors, as the StickIt technology allows for adding terpenes and to the finished product.
  • Trading in the securities of StickIt should be considered highly speculative and readers should refer to the listing statements of StickIt for further information.

EUROPEAN MOBILE DATA TRAFFIC TO TRIPLE BY 2028, CONTINUING PRESSURE ON NETWORK INVESTMENT, NEW GSMA REPORT PREDICTS

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile data traffic in Europe will almost triple by 2028, fuelled by increasing 5G adoption, coverage and capacity, and migration to 4G migration in central and eastern Europe, according to the 2023 Mobile Economy Report from the GSMA

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  • Mobile sector contributed Eur 910 billion to European economy in 2022, according to annual GSMA Mobile Economy Report.
  • In turn, these demands will require continued investment in Europe's mobile networks by operators, who are already expected to spend more than Eur 198 billion on upgrading their networks by 2030.
  • In further analysis, the report, which evaluates the value of the mobile ecosystem to Europe's economy, shows that:
    The mobile sector added Eur 910 billion of value to the European economy in 2022, with mobile technologies and services generating 4.3% of GDP across Europe.
  • Mobile-based productivity contributed Eur 670 billion to the European economy while operators' own contribution generated Eur 110 billion.

EUROPEAN MOBILE DATA TRAFFIC TO TRIPLE BY 2028, CONTINUING PRESSURE ON NETWORK INVESTMENT, NEW GSMA REPORT PREDICTS

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile data traffic in Europe will almost triple by 2028, fuelled by increasing 5G adoption, coverage and capacity, and migration to 4G migration in central and eastern Europe, according to the 2023 Mobile Economy Report from the GSMA

Key Points: 
  • Mobile sector contributed Eur 910 billion to European economy in 2022, according to annual GSMA Mobile Economy Report.
  • In turn, these demands will require continued investment in Europe's mobile networks by operators, who are already expected to spend more than Eur 198 billion on upgrading their networks by 2030.
  • In further analysis, the report, which evaluates the value of the mobile ecosystem to Europe's economy, shows that:
    The mobile sector added Eur 910 billion of value to the European economy in 2022, with mobile technologies and services generating 4.3% of GDP across Europe.
  • Mobile-based productivity contributed Eur 670 billion to the European economy while operators' own contribution generated Eur 110 billion.

Tive CEO & Founder Krenar Komoni Named Finalist for the 2023 Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tive, the global leader in real-time, end-to-end shipment visibility solutions, is proud to announce that its CEO and Founder, Krenar Komoni, was named a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tive, the global leader in real-time, end-to-end shipment visibility solutions, is proud to announce that its CEO and Founder, Krenar Komoni, was named a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award.
  • The Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award recognizes outstanding contributions by immigrant entrepreneurs to the American economy and society.
  • As the visionary behind Tive, Komoni has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to transforming the global supply chain landscape.
  • "I am honored to be named a finalist for the Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award," said Krenar Komoni.

Grimaldi Alliance expands into Canada with 'Lotz & Company' law firm

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Friday, October 27, 2023

With this latest addition to the network, Grimaldi Alliance strengthens its presence in North America and enhances its relationships with institutions and key stakeholders in Canada and the surrounding region, including the United States.

Key Points: 
  • With this latest addition to the network, Grimaldi Alliance strengthens its presence in North America and enhances its relationships with institutions and key stakeholders in Canada and the surrounding region, including the United States.
  • "We look forward to strengthening relations between Italy, Canada, and the rest of the world through the Grimaldi Alliance network," he added.
  • "We are proud to announce the entry of Lotz & Company into the Grimaldi Alliance network at a time of strong relationship building between Italy and Canada.
  • Grimaldi Alliance continues to attract the best professionals thanks to its increasing recognition in international markets, offering clients comprehensive support for their cross-border activities," commented Francesco Sciaudone, Managing Partner of Grimaldi Alliance.

CENTOGENE Announces Publication Establishing Lyso-Gb1 as a Predictive Biomarker for Gaucher Disease Patients

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Friday, September 1, 2023

“Over the past decade, we have leveraged all our multiomic technological know-how to establish and confirm lyso-Gb1 as the best biomarker for Gaucher disease,” said Professor Peter Bauer, CENTOGENE’s Chief Medical and Genomic Officer.

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  • “Over the past decade, we have leveraged all our multiomic technological know-how to establish and confirm lyso-Gb1 as the best biomarker for Gaucher disease,” said Professor Peter Bauer, CENTOGENE’s Chief Medical and Genomic Officer.
  • “This landmark study further advances our understanding of Gaucher disease patients – demonstrating a significant correlation between lyso-Gb1 levels and disease severity.
  • The results of the study revealed a highly significant correlation between lyso-Gb1 and disease severity in all Gaucher patients, including those with novel rare GBA1 variants.
  • “The progressive increase in lyso-Gb1 levels in untreated Gaucher patients suggests that these patients could benefit from treatment, such as enzyme replacement therapy.

Acer Therapeutics Reacquires Worldwide Development, Commercialization and Economic Rights to OLPRUVA™ from Relief Therapeutics, Excluding the Geographical Europe

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

OLPRUVA™ is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of certain urea cycle disorders (UCDs).

Key Points: 
  • OLPRUVA™ is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of certain urea cycle disorders (UCDs).
  • Acer and Relief have now agreed to terminate the CLA, where Acer is no longer required to pay Relief 60% of OLPRUVA™ net profits in the Acer territories and have regained all development and commercialization rights in rest of the world, excluding the Geographical Europe.
  • Additionally, Acer and Relief have entered into a new Exclusive License Agreement (ELA) in which Relief will retain development and commercialization rights for OLPRUVA™ in the Geographical Europe, where Acer will have the right to receive a royalty of up to 10% of the net sales of OLPRUVA™.
  • For additional Important Safety Information, see full Prescribing Information , Patient Package Insert and discuss with your doctor.