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ProCredit Group Reports Strong Financial Performance for 2023, Focuses on Sustainable Growth

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) ProCredit Group, predominantly active in South Eastern and Eastern Europe, unveils a robust financial performance for the year 2023, reporting a net profit of EUR 113.4 million with a return on equity (RoE) of 12.2%. Operating income surged … Read the full press release

ProCredit Group’s Sustainable Growth: Impact Report 2023 Reveals Climate Commitment and Social Progress

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) ProCredit Group, with a focus on South Eastern and Eastern Europe, unveils its Impact Report for the 2023 financial year, showcasing its robust commitment to sustainability. The report highlights achievements such as the inauguration of the “ProEnergy” solar … Read the full press release

EBRD Literature Prize Shortlist Reflects Diverse Voices from Across Regions

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revealed the shortlist for the prestigious EBRD Literature Prize, showcasing a diverse array of compelling works from writers across several countries and regions of the Bank’s operation. Selected by … Read the full press release

EBRD Funds Modern Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is spearheading efforts to tackle water treatment and environmental challenges in Aktobe, Kazakhstan’s fourth-largest municipality, through the financing of a new wastewater treatment plant and associated infrastructure. With a sovereign … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Araltuz’s Expansion with KZT 5.5 Billion Loan for Production Facility Upgrades

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is aiding the growth of Araltuz, a prominent salt producer in Kazakhstan, by providing a convertible loan of up to KZT 5.5 billion. This funding will facilitate the modernization of … Read the full press release

EBRD First Vice President Reaffirms Support for Ukraine’s Economy Amidst War Challenges

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) During his second visit to wartime Ukraine, the First Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Jürgen Rigterink, emphasized the EBRD’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine’s real economy and reform agenda. With more than … Read the full press release

EBRD Partners with NLB Komercijalna Banka to Boost Financing for Serbian SMEs

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has initiated a collaboration with NLB Komercijalna Banka (NLBKBB) in Serbia, providing a €15 million loan to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). NLBKBB will utilize the loan to … Read the full press release

From Kitchen to Corporation: Maya Kuvakova’s Journey to Success

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Maya Kuvakova’s entrepreneurial journey began in a small kitchen in the Kyrgyz Republic, where she crafted dumplings to support her family while on maternity leave. Today, her company, Maminy retsepty, stands as a major producer of semi-finished foods … Read the full press release

EBRD Secures €8 Million Loan to Empower Women-Led Businesses in Georgia

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with support from the European Union (EU) and Sweden, is extending an €8 million loan to ProCredit Bank in Georgia to boost lending to women-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU-Funded Program Propel Alaska Hotel’s Sustainability Drive in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia, with Solar Investment

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Nestled in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia’s popular health resort, the Alaska Hotel is attracting visitors with its renowned Armenian hospitality and a commitment to sustainability. With support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union … Read the full press release

Serbian Plastic Manufacturer Achieves 50-Year Milestone Amidst Growing Sustainability Efforts

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) MNG Plastik Gogić, a family-owned plastic manufacturing company based in Indjija, Serbia, celebrates over 50 years of successful business operations. Specializing in plastic waste containers, bins, and stadium seats, the company exports to over 60 countries worldwide. With … Read the full press release

EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group Collaborate to Boost Solar Energy in Poland with €45 Million Joint Loan

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Eiffel Investment Group are teaming up to advance solar energy development in Poland through a €45 million joint loan to PL-SUN Sp.z.o.o. This funding will support the construction of … Read the full press release

EBRD Hosts Western Balkans Investment Summit, Spotlighting Regional Potential

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) convened the Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 in London, welcoming the heads of government from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The summit aimed to showcase … Read the full press release

EBRD Reinforces Commitment to Türkiye’s Tech Sector with Follow-On Investment in Dgpays

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has solidified its support for Türkiye’s burgeoning technology sector by investing in Dgpays, a rapidly expanding tech firm. Partnering with Truffle Capital, the EBRD’s follow-on investment in Dgpays underscores its … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €30 Million in Sustainable Real Estate Projects Across Baltic and Eastern Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering sustainable real estate initiatives in the Baltic states and central and eastern Europe with a €30 million investment in UAB Urban Hub Holding, a joint venture with UAB … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €2.5 Million in Kyiv Medical University for New Campus Amidst Ukrainian Conflict

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is allocating €2.5 million to Kyiv Medical University (KMU) to establish a new campus in Poland, providing critical support amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. With a strategic focus on … Read the full press release

EBRD Hosts Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 to Foster Regional Development and Green Transition

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to convene the Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 at its London headquarters, gathering prime ministers from six Western Balkans nations alongside international investors. Scheduled for February 26, the … Read the full press release

EBRD and Banque du Caire Partner to Empower MSMEs and Women Entrepreneurs in Egypt with US$50 Million Financing Package

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a financing package of US$50 million (€46 million) for Banque du Caire (BDC), a prominent Egyptian bank, aimed at bolstering support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €6 Million Loan to KAM for Expansion and Green Initiatives in North Macedonia

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €6 million loan agreement with KAM, a leading food retailer in North Macedonia, aimed at supporting the company’s expansion plans and green initiatives. KAM intends to utilize … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €10 Million to GapMinder Fund II to Foster Tech Innovation in Romania and Beyond

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has allocated €10 million to GapMinder Fund II, managed by Romanian venture capital firm GapMinder, to support early-stage technology-driven companies primarily in Romania and other EBRD regions. This investment aims … Read the full press release