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EBRD Extends $23 Million Loan to Meros Pharm to Drive Expansion in Uzbekistan’s Pharmaceutical Industry

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a loan of $23 million to Meros Pharm, a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Uzbekistan. The loan will support Meros Pharm’s expansion plans by providing the necessary working capital … Read the full press release

European Institutions and ILX Management Collaborate to Support Sustainable Development in Emerging Markets

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and ILX Management, has formed a partnership to enhance private-sector finance in emerging markets. The initiative aims to attract investments of up to … Read the full press release

Samarkand Joins EBRD’s Green Cities Program with Electric Bus and Depot Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) EBRD finances the acquisition of electric buses and the establishment of an e-bus depot in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The initiative will provide eco-friendly public transport for approximately 560,000 residents and supports Samarkand’s sustainable development goals. The project is the … Read the full press release

EBRD and European Commission Join Forces to Enhance Moldova’s Rail Infrastructure

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) EBRD and the European Commission have approved a financial package to rehabilitate railway lines in Moldova. The €71 million project will receive a €20 million investment grant from the EU, a €23 million loan from EBRD, and €28 … Read the full press release

EBRD Charts Course for Croatia’s Green Economy Transition and Competitiveness

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a five-year strategy for investment in Croatia. The strategy focuses on supporting competitiveness through innovation and good governance, accelerating Croatia’s transition to a green economy, and enhancing resilience … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants US$110 Million Loan to Enerjisa Uretim for Wind Power Expansion in Türkiye

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) EBRD has approved a loan of US$110 million to Enerjisa Uretim in Türkiye to support the expansion of their wind power portfolio. Enerjisa Uretim’s projects will reduce CO2 emissions by 52,000 tonnes annually and promote employment opportunities for … Read the full press release

G7 DFIs and EBRD Collaborate to Establish Ukraine Investment Platform for Reconstruction Efforts

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) G7 Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have announced the establishment of the Ukraine Investment Platform. This collaborative effort aims to support Ukraine’s reconstruction needs following the conflict. The platform will … Read the full press release

Serbian SME Papir Print converts waste gases to energy and installs solar panels with EBRD and EU support

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Serbian company Papir Print has invested in a thermal oxidation plant that converts waste gases into heating and cooling energy, as well as a rooftop solar power plant, with the support of the EBRD and the EU. The … Read the full press release

EBRD-Funded Report Calls for Action to Boost Offshore Renewable Energy Generation in Croatia

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) A new report funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been launched in Zagreb, Croatia, outlining the potential for offshore renewable energy generation in the Adriatic Sea. The report identifies over 29,000 km² of … Read the full press release

EBRD provides funding for Turkish firm’s innovative poultry waste power plant

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a loan of €25 million to Mav Elektrik, a Turkish energy company, to replace loans that funded the construction of the Arikcayiri biomass power plant. The plant is … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Programme wins Best Deal of 2022 Award for Ukraine Agricultural Machinery Import

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) has been awarded the Best Deal of 2022 by Global Trade Review for its deal supporting the import of agricultural machinery in Ukraine. The EBRD rolled … Read the full press release

Kyrgyz farmer adopts innovative biogas technology with support from EBRD and EU

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Melis Aitpaev from Eshperov village in the Kyrgyz Republic has installed a biogas plant on his farm to manage manure and increase his harvest. The EBRD provided support through its Advice for Small Businesses programme and paired Melis … Read the full press release

Italy Joins Donor Efforts with €10 Million Grants to Boost EBRD Operations in Ukraine

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, May 2023

(IN BRIEF) Italy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have teamed up to support Ukraine and its people during the ongoing conflict. Italy has pledged grants worth up to €10 million to support the EBRD’s operations in … Read the full press release

Romanian lender Patria Bank secures €5m loan from European Investment Fund to boost microentrepreneurship

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has provided a €5 million loan to Patria Bank, a Romanian lender that specializes in financing small and microentrepreneurs with limited access to finance. The Tier II subordinated loan transaction, supported by InvestEU, … Read the full press release

Cultural diversity celebrated as EBRD announces Literature Prize 2023 finalists

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the finalists for the EBRD Literature Prize 2023, which celebrates literary expression and cultural diversity in countries where the Bank operates. The three shortlisted works are Mister N … Read the full press release

EBRD loan to fund two residential rental projects in Warsaw to address housing shortage

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan equivalent to €50 million to NREP Nordic Strategies Fund IV’s Polish subsidiaries for two residential rental projects in Warsaw. The loan includes an uncommitted tranche for … Read the full press release

Infinum Becomes Fourth Croatian Company to Join EBRD’s SME Programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Infinum, one of Croatia’s leading IT companies, has joined the EBRD’s Blue Ribbon programme for SMEs, aimed at helping promising regional SMEs grow and develop into market leaders. Infinum provides business and technology consulting, digital design, and software … Read the full press release

Die EBWE unterstützt die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Compliance der Banca Transilvania durch eine Investition von 90 Millionen Euro in die erste internationale Anleihe

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, April 2023

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) hat 90 Mio. € investiert und fungierte als Ankerinvestor in der ersten internationalen Anleiheemission der Banca Transilvania, einer 500 Mio. € 4NC3 Senior Non-Preferred-Anleihe, die an der Euronext Dublin Stock … Read the full press release

EBRD supports Banca Transilvania’s resilience and compliance through €90m investment in inaugural international bond

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €90m and acted as an anchor investor in Banca Transilvania’s first international bond issuance, a €500m 4NC3 senior non-preferred bond issuance listed on the Euronext Dublin Stock Exchange. … Read the full press release

La BERD accorde un prêt de 29 millions d’euros pour développer la première grande centrale solaire photovoltaïque d’Albanie

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, April 2023

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) La Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement (BERD) a accordé un prêt de 29 millions d’euros à un véhicule ad hoc appartenant au français Voltalia pour développer la centrale solaire de 140 MW de Karavasta … Read the full press release