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EBRD, FAO and Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food join forces to support Ukrainian dairy sector

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2013

Specialised forum to support sector policy dialogue, promote investment  1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food are … Read the full press release

EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti: There are still good reasons to engage with and invest in Russia

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2013

Bank President highlights major investment opportunities 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti on Monday urged foreign investors to engage in Russia, despite the challenges in the country and its sometimes uneasy relations with foreign partners. He highlighted the … Read the full press release

International Airport In Khujand, Tajikistan received $3m from EBRD to modernise its runway and control equipment

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, April 2013

29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tajikistan is often referred to as “remote” by the outside world, but with continuing EBRD investment in its infrastructure it is becoming more accessible. The international airport in Khujand, the country’s second-largest city, will be able to … Read the full press release

EBRD acquired 5.75 per cent-stake in Poland’s biggest producer of fertilisers and chemicals Grupa Azoty

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, April 2013

Government reduces state-owned stake in chemical producer 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has acquired a 5.75 per cent-stake in Grupa Azoty, Poland’s biggest producer of fertilisers and chemicals, for PLN 296.4 million (equivalent of €72.1 million). The investment follows the … Read the full press release

EBRD loans EUR 17M to a local retailer in Bosnia and Herzegovina

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, April 2013

Strengthening of local supply chain and energy efficiency investments The EBRD loan is part of a wider €29.6 million investment programme for 2013 and 2014 alone 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is supporting the expansion of Bingo, a local retailer … Read the full press release

EBRD invests €3.6m in Croatian producer of pharmaceutical packaging Piramida

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, April 2013

The producer of pharmaceutical packaging plans expansion 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is investing €3.6 million to strengthen the Croatian pharmaceutical packaging producer Piramida d.o.o. and in plans to expand the company’s production. While €2.7 million will be used for … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank signed Memorandum of Understanding with Tajikistan to deepen cooperation

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, April 2013

Luxembourg/Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Wilhelm Molterer and the Chairman of State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, Davlatali Saidov, in the presence of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, have signed a Memorandum … Read the full press release

Senior EBRD banker assumes new role in Kiev on 1 June

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, April 2013

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has named Sevki Acuner as the Bank’s Director for Ukraine. Mr. Acuner, who previously held the position of EBRD Deputy Country Director for Turkey, is replacing Andre Kuusvek, who has been appointed Director of Local … Read the full press release

EBRD loans €40m to Sofia Med, leading Bulgarian copper, titanium zinc and brass processor

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, April 2013

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is helping Bulgarian metal-processing company Sofia Med sharpen its competitive edge by investing €40 million in production and energy efficiency improvements and long-term working capital financing. Sofia Med is part of Viohalco Group, one of … Read the full press release

EBRD loans €1m to Codra Hospital, Montenegro

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, March 2013

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is providing a €1.0 million loan to Codra Hospital, a leading private healthcare institution in Montenegro. Established in 2001, the hospital has grown to become the largest private hospital in Montenegro, delivering many services that … Read the full press release

Former Hungarian central banker appointed EBRD vice president

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, March 2013

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has named András Simor as Vice President, Policy.  Reporting directly to the President, Mr Simor will also be a member of the Bank’s Executive Committee. He will take up his … Read the full press release

EBRD lends 150m Egyptian pounds to Universal Metallurgical Company S.A.E. to increase the company’s production of washing machines

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, March 2013

27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is launching its first project with an Egyptian owned company and is now actively providing support to the four reforming economies in the Middle East and North Africa. The EBRD is lending 150 million Egyptian … Read the full press release

NDEP, SIDA and the Government of Finland extended grants totalling over EUR 20m to five Belarusian water utilities

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, March 2013

26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Northern Dimension Environmental Partnership (NDEP) together with the Government of Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Finland today extended grants totalling over EUR 20 million to five Belarusian water … Read the full press release

€20m financing from EBRD to restore steel production in Croatia

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, March 2013

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is supporting the efforts to restart production at the steel factory in Sisak in central Croatia. The location has a long history of steel operations and has been a major employer. The Sisak Ironworks have … Read the full press release

EBRD partners with Cairo Amman Bank

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, March 2013

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is partnering with Cairo Amman Bank to help Jordanian companies engage more widely in international trade so that they can grow further and contribute to the country’s economic development. The EBRD has signed two agreements … Read the full press release

A new three-year strategy for Belarus adobted by EBRD

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2013

18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new three-year EBRD strategy for Belarus reaffirms the Bank’s strong commitment to supporting the country’s 9.5 million people through projects which contribute to the development of the private sector and improve the environment. The new strategy continues an … Read the full press release

EIB and EBRD to financially support completion of TES-Thermal Power Plant Sostanj project in Slovenia

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, March 2013

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have moved ahead with their financial support for the construction of a state-of-the-art thermal power plant and associated infrastructure in the city of … Read the full press release

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is supporting the Kingdom of Morocco’s drive to provide electricity access to all its citizens through a €60m sovereign loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, March 2013

€60 million loan to Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable (ONEE) 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the Kingdom of Morocco’s drive to provide electricity access to all its citizens through … Read the full press release