13/03/2024
Join the EU4Digital workshop on EU toolbox for 5G security
EU4Digital Facility invites all interested parties to an online workshop on 27 March 2024 to launch activities on the implementation of the EU toolbox for 5G security. The EU4Digital Telecom Rules stream is launching the activity in cooperation with the Eastern partner countries’ telecommunications National Regulatory Authorities.
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14/03/2024
Moldova’s Customs Service to speed up international mail with new IT systems
The Customs Service of Moldova is upgrading its digital systems to streamline the handling of international mail, a step that promises to bolster eCommerce. These updates are designed to accelerate the customs clearance process for packages, ensuring quick and reliable postal services, economic security, and citizen safety, in compliance with the Moldovan Customs Code's new regulations.
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14/03/2024
New data protection law taking effect in Georgia
Georgia is gradually implementing a new data protection law from 1 March 2024, bringing the country's legislation closer to EU standards. This law introduces specific obligations for businesses, including the need to obtain consent before sending commercial texts, and sets clear guidelines for audio and video recording. Notably, it places a strong emphasis on the protection of children's personal data.
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13/03/2024
14,000 documents shared in Azerbaijan’s ‘Paperless government’ project
More than 980 institutions in Azerbaijan have successfully integrated into a digital document management subsystem as part of the transition to ‘Paperless government’. The Paperless government solution is part of the national information exchange platform and promises to facilitate smooth communication between institutions, irrespective of their documents’ primary standard format. More than 14,000 documents have been sent through the subsystem.
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05/03/2024
Moldova progresses rules for eKYC remote identification of banking customers
The Republic of Moldova is a step closer to finalising primary legislation for the implementation of electronic know your customer (eKYC) technology for the remote identification of customers. Stakeholders from the banking sector participated in meetings to scrutinise recommendations and proposals related to eKYC. Representatives of the Association of Banks of Moldova (ABM) and the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) are strongly engaged in expediting the finalisation of the eKYC draft normative act.
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29/02/2024
Moldova hosts international ‘Child Safety Online’ forum in Chișinău
The international ‘Child Safety Online’ forum was held in Chișinău, Moldova on 15–16 February 2024. Participants discussed matters related to child protection on the internet.
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29/02/2024
Azerbaijan to digitalise real estate document services
An innovative real estate registration service has been introduced in Azerbaijan. As of 1 February 2024, the State Service on Property Issues will issue technical passports as well as land plot planning and measuring documents digitally.
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29/02/2024
Republic of Moldova approves draft law to strengthen cybersecurity
The Moldovan government has spearheaded a legislative initiative aimed at enhancing cybersecurity measures to meet the evolving demands of the digital landscape and align with European standards.
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29/02/2024
Moldova launches new national cybersecurity bodies during first Cybersecurity Forum
Cybersecurity is a national priority in the Republic of Moldova; two new national cybersecurity organisations were launched during the first Moldova Cybersecurity Forum, on 9 February 2024. More than 1000 experts, officials, professionals and students participated in the event.
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26/02/2024
EU and UNFPA donate 3,000 tablets to Moldova to assist in 2024 census
The European Union and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) delivered 3,000 electronic tablets to the Republic of Moldova on 6 February to assist in the Population and Housing Census (RPL), which will take place between 8 April and 7 July 2024.
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24/02/2024
Moldova to join €7.5 billion Digital Europe Programme
Moldova's accession agreement to the Digital Europe Programme permits businesses and authorities to access EU funding for digitalisation projects with a budget of €7.5 billion for 2021-2027.
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22/02/2024
‘Artificial Intelligence for Business’ conference in Yerevan highlights approaches to AI technology
Business representatives, innovative thinkers and IT experts met in Yerevan on 2 February 2024 to discuss the future of advanced AI at the ‘Artificial Intelligence for Business’ conference.
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14/02/2024
Prospects for Armenia–UK cooperation in the high-tech sector
Armenian and United Kingdom officials met on 29 January 2024 to discuss cooperation in the tech sector, including relevant legislative changes and initiatives involving experts.
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