Emirates Telecom Group Acquires Majority Stake in PPF’s Eastern European Operations

e& acquires majority stake of PPF Group in Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovakia

In a landmark $2.15 billion deal, Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Telecommunication Group Company, also known as Etisalat or “e&,” has acquired a majority stake in PPF Group’s telecommunications assets in Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovakia. 

Ranked among the world’s top telecom companies, Etisalat’s reach spans East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, making it the sixth-largest operator in the Middle East and the 18th largest globally by subscriber count and revenue

This transaction, finalizing over 50% of the shares, brings Yettel, the prominent telecom operator, into e&’s fold, forming the newly branded entity Etisalat Telecom.

With this acquisition, Etisalat aims to solidify its presence as a leading telecommunications provider across Central and Eastern Europe. 

Have a news tip or story to share? Email us at info@connectingregion.com

Slovenian Drones Deliver Medicines and Vaccines to Remote Communities in Madagascar

Working with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the company has established a drone-based delivery system that can reduce...

Croatia Could Generate €12 Million Annually by Taxing Google and Meta

Croatia could collect more than €12 million annually by introducing a tax on digital advertising revenues generated by major...

Employment in North Macedonia’s Industrial Sector Falls 2.9% in September

The number of employees in North Macedonia’s industrial sector declined by 2.9% in September 2026 compared with the same...

Humanoid Robots Made in Serbia

Chinese manufacturers Minth and AGIBOT have launched humanoid robot production in Šabac, opening a new chapter for Serbia's industrial...

Croatian Self-Driving Cars Take to British Roads

From Zagreb to Manchester, Croatian mobility company Verne is helping bring autonomous taxis to European streets, challenging the assumption...
spot_img

Connecting the Adria Region Decision Makers

The Region is more than a publication - it's where the region's elite converge for insights and opportunities