EBRD

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €76 million in VGP’s green bond programme, aimed at supporting the development and acquisition of sustainable logistics and industrial parks in Central and Southeastern Europe. The funding will help expand the availability of high-quality, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has announced that its 35th Annual Meeting will be held in Riga, Latvia, from June 5 to 7, 2026. The event, expected to attract over 2,000 participants, will feature a comprehensive programme, including discussions on investment … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge loan to Scatec ASA’s Obelisk Solar Power project in Egypt. The loan will finance the construction of a 1 GWac solar plant and 200 MWh battery storage system … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €50 million subordinated loan to Garanti BBVA Romania to enhance its capital base and support sustainable lending. Garanti BBVA Romania will use the funds to invest in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EBRD have taken a significant step forward in their partnership by signing a Mutual Reliance Agreement, which aims to reduce administrative burdens, improve project financing efficiency, and ensure the highest environmental and social standards in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Greg Guyett has been appointed as the new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), starting September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink and lead … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has secured the necessary shareholder approval to amend its statutes and expand operations into select sub-Saharan African countries and Iraq. This move, set to take effect in three months, follows the approval of the amendment by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing UzCarlsberg with a US$ 6 million working capital loan to support the acquisition of ingredients and packaging materials, enhancing operational efficiency and food safety in Uzbekistan. The loan will help the company manage seasonal … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has extended a portfolio-risk-sharing facility to Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine to unlock €100 million in investments supporting Ukraine’s energy security. As the fourth Ukrainian bank to join the EBRD’s Energy Security Support Facility, RBU will issue loans … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched an international tender to identify a new investor for Giurgiulesti International Free Port, Moldova’s key maritime asset. In coordination with the Moldovan government, the EBRD aims to attract … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has provided a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe to fund its expansion in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia. The financing will support the development of AFI’s modern portfolio in central and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €20 million in Coop Pank’s first-ever covered bond, listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange, to support the development of Estonia’s emerging capital markets and green financing initiatives. This investment marks the first EBRD transaction … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has announced the short list for its annual Literature Prize, featuring ten English translations of books by authors from seven countries where the Bank invests. Selected by an independent jury led by Maya Jaggi, the short … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed €25 million to upgrade the air navigation control system in Serbia and Montenegro, a project aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmental performance. This investment will fund the development of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A consortium led by the European Investment Bank in partnership with SEB and Luminor has provided €62 million to Sunly for a new 244 MW solar park in Risti, Estonia. Expected to be the Baltics’ largest photovoltaic facility … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EBRD Venture Capital has led a $44 million Series B investment round for Nomagic, a Polish robotics company specializing in autonomous systems for logistics and e-commerce. The funding will support the company’s product development and expand its market … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is lending €10 million to Raiffeisen Bank Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Go Digital in Western Balkans Programme, aimed at boosting SMEs’ competitiveness through digitalisation, sustainability, and green economy technologies. The programme is supported by EU … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) AkylAI, the first artificial intelligence system fully compatible with the Kyrgyz language, is breaking new ground in the digital world by preserving and promoting the native tongue. With the help of the EBRD’s Star Venture program, the Kyrgyz … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is collaborating with Croatia’s Ministry of Finance to design a Strategic Framework for Capital Markets Development, aiming to strengthen the country’s financial sector. The framework, which includes five strategic directions, will guide Croatia’s capital market development … Read the full press release →