08/05/2024
Key milestone in Ukraine-Romania-Moldova EU4Digital eCustoms pilot
The customs authorities of Ukraine, Moldova and Romania signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29 April 2024, marking a key milestone in EU4Digital eCustoms activities and, ultimately, the smoother integration of Ukraine and Moldova in the European Union (EU) market. This agreement between the State Customs Service of Ukraine, the Romanian Customs Authority and the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova sets the stage for collaborative testing of cross-border data exchange, as part of the EU4Digital Initiative objectives to facilitate trade and extend the benefits of the EU’s Digital Single Market to the Eastern partner countries.
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05/04/2024
Six thousand digital devices for Ukrainian schoolchildren donated by Amazon
As part of the European Commission-backed ‘Laptops for Ukraine’ project, Ukraine has received 4,950 digital devices from Amazon, including tablets and e-books.
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04/04/2024
‘DigiUni – Digital University – Open Ukrainian Initiative’ launches in Kyiv
The ‘DigiUni - Digital University - Open Ukrainian Initiative’, an Erasmus+ project, officially launched in Kyiv with an inaugural meeting on 25 March 2024.
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03/04/2024
Ukrainian state app developers improve AI technology skills at Palantir AIP Bootcamp
Ukrainian developers participating in the Palantir AIP Bootcamp receive training on the use of advanced AI technologies from experts, creating prototype projects.
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03/04/2024
EU initiative mentoring Georgian women in technology follows EU4Digital guidance
The European Union launched a ‘Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes’ project in Georgia on 22 March 2024, to be implemented by the Business and Technology University (BTU), based in Tbilisi. This €2 million initiative builds on work and guidance from the EU-funded EU4Digital Facility and is an important step towards strengthening Georgia’s human resources and women's involvement in the digital field.
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02/04/2024
Armenia’s ‘Engineering City’ drives innovation in the high-tech sector
On 20 March 2024, Armenia's Minister of High-Tech Industry visited ‘Engineering City’ to explore the country's engineering prospects on a global scale.
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02/04/2024
Moldova embraces the digital economy with MIA Instant Payments
Moldova's newly launched MIA instant payment system allows individuals and businesses to transfer money within seconds using only their phone numbers.
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01/04/2024
E-Governance Academy (eGA) provides cybersecurity training for Georgian defence forces specialists
Specialists in the Georgian defence forces are currently receiving cybersecurity training from the E-Governance Academy (eGA). Training consists of in-depth courses on operating systems, firewall technologies and network administration and the development of security policy management skills.
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28/03/2024
Computer Aid delivers IT equipment to Ukrainian universities amid crisis
Computer Aid, a UK-based charity, has embarked on an ambitious initiative to supply laptops to universities in order to equip the academic community with essential tools for remote teaching, accessing online resources and conducting research.
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28/03/2024
5G and ski! Georgia’s fifth-generation network expansion begins
December to March is the high season for skiing in Georgia, when tens of thousands of tourists visit the main resorts. With the arrival of the season, which lasts until May, Cellfie Mobile introduced 5G Internet in the country, starting with Bakuriani and Gudauri ski resorts, as well as the Didube and Didi Dighomi districts of Tbilisi.
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27/03/2024
DG NEAR and EU4Digital visit Moldova, confirming startup ecosystem development support
Representatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) and EU4Digital Facility met important Moldovan stakeholders and attended Startup Moldova Summit 2024 on 12–14 March 2024.
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21/03/2024
Georgia’s Communications Commission to address high telecoms services prices
A study has revealed that telecommunications services prices in Georgia are much higher than in Europe. Georgia's Communications Commission plans to address these disparities.
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21/03/2024
Georgia’s Communications Commission takes part in European 5G Conference
Georgia’s Communications Commission took part in the European 5G Conference held in Brussels on 30–31 January 2024. The conference has been held annually since 2016 with the aim of developing the telecommunications industry and 5G ecosystem in Europe
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