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United Group, which also includes Tele2, is donating USD 3 million to the region, of which USD 500,000 to Croatia
April 3, 2020

United Group, which also includes Tele2, is donating USD 3 million to the region, of which USD 500,000 to Croatia

United Group, which operates in seven countries of the region, will donate medical equipment and cash worth USD 3 million as an act of solidarity with the fight against COVID-19 virus.

Croatia will receive a shipment consisting of 5,600 top-quality virus test kits, 7 mechanical ventilators (respirators), 150,000 masks, 280 thermometers and 4,000 protective goggles worth USD 500,000. All medical equipment was ordered and paid for as early as on 15 March, and the delivery, which will commence this week, was organized by the United Group with governments in the region.

In the period when everyone needs courage and support, United Group wants to make it easier for healthcare professionals to do their jobs, and to give citizens extra security so that we can all get through one of the biggest health crises as soon as possible.

United Group in Croatia is represented by Tele2 Hrvatska, as well as United Media with TV channels Nova, N1, Sport Klub, Grand, Pikaboo, Vavoom, Cinemania, Lov i ribolov and iDJ.

In the wake of the epidemic due to which people must stay at home, the United Group has already unlocked TV channels on its platforms throughout the region for which they have acquired licences, convinced that it is important that we all show solidarity and that any support to the citizens across the region really matters.

United Group is the leading provider of telecommunication and media services in the Southeast Europe. As part of the leading international investment group BC Partners, it operates in Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

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