Tech
Romanian telecom group Digi issues €800mn bonds to refinance its debt
Digi has already initiated total repayment of its €550mn bonds maturing in 2023, and aims to repay two other loans in advance.
US government files official protest against the Czech digital tax
The Czech Republic could face counter-measures by the US if it introduces the tax that will affect internet giants like Facebook, Google and Amazon, a US diplomat has warned.
Czech Republic most innovative among V4 countries
The Czech Republic improved its position in the 2020 Bloomberg Innovation Index ranking to 24th place, becoming the most innovative country among the Visegrad Four countries.
Osijek to become Croatia’s first 5G city
Osijek will become the first major city in Croatia to build a 5G network by the end of this year, and the investment is expected to have economic benefits for the eastern part of the country.
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US likely to bristle at new Iran plan to put satellite in orbit
Washington accuses Iranians of using space rocket programme as cover for efforts aimed at developing nuclear payload missiles. Islamic Republic’s last launch effort ended in space centre explosion.
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Hydrogen-powered drone being developed in Hungary
What is being touted as the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft that could be made suitable for carrying passengers has been unveiled at Jakabszállás airport in central Hungary.
Istanbul-listed Aselsan, Kron and Logo take awards in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking
37 of 50 ranked companies were active in software sector.
SK Innovation planning to boost EV battery production capacity in Hungary
Capacity of SK Innovation's second Hungary factory to be raised to 16 Gwh equivalent to meet soaring demand from European carmakers.
Russia's Yandex internet major could start virtual mobile operator
Russia's most valuable digital company Yandex is considering launching its own mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Kommersant daily reported on January 9 citing unnamed market sources.
Russian messenger service Telegram warns consumers not to be scammed by offers to buy the Gram token now
Fake websites have been offering "presale" of the Gram cryptocurrency that will run on the highly anticipated TON blockchain platform Telegram is in the middle of building.
Turnover of Czech e-shops increased to a record CZK161bn in 2019
The Czechs spent a record CZK161bn (€6.3bn) for goods bought in e-shops in 2019, up by 15% year-on-year, based on data published by Shoptet company which runs almost half of Czech e-market
Romanian telecom group RCS&RDS reportedly plans €1bn bond issues in 2020
The company has financed its sharp expansion over the last few years by aggressive borrowing. It is now eyeing the mobile telecommunication operations of Deutsche Telekom in Romania.
Burger King starts accepting Bitcoin Cash payments in Slovenia
Cryptocurrencies have gained popularity in Slovenia over the last few years with more than 300 shops and merchants now accepting payments in Bitcoin Cash.