Category Archives: European Union

Press Releases & News from European Union distributed via EuropaWire

AMBROSIA – A MULTIPLEXED PLASMO-PHOTONIC BIOSENSING PLATFORM FOR RAPID AND INTELLIGENT SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE

HORIZON-RIA PROJECT GRANTED FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF SEPSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE DISRUPTIVE SOLUTION FOR SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT OF CARE THAT WILL OFFER MULTIPLEXED (WITHIN A SINGLE TEST) (IN BRIEF)The AMBROSIA project has been granted under the call … Read the full press release

EIB supports Italy’s digital ambitions with €360m loan to TIM for 5G expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €360 million loan to TIM, an Italian telecommunications company, to support the expansion of 5G coverage across Italy by the end of 2025 using the 700 MHz bands. The loan, … Read the full press release

European Parliament Celebrates Europe Day with Interactive Program for Citizens

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament is celebrating Europe Day on May 6th by inviting citizens to its Brussels premises for a day filled with interactive presentations, live performances, debates with MEPs, and other activities. The day will start with an … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank approves €6.6bn for sustainable transport, clean energy, corporate innovation and education

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €6.6 billion of new financing to support sustainable transport, clean energy, corporate innovation, and education investment worldwide. The EIB Board of Directors also adopted a mid-term review of the EIB’s Energy … Read the full press release

Civil society groups and EIB leadership discuss high-impact investments for sustainable development goals

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank held a meeting at its headquarters in Luxembourg with representatives of civil society groups to discuss how the bank can respond better to global challenges including climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, and conflicts. The … Read the full press release

European Parliament Launches Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism on World Press Freedom Day

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has launched the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism on World Press Freedom Day. The prize is awarded annually to professional journalists or teams whose work promotes or defends EU principles such as human rights, … Read the full press release

EU to Protect Traditional Crafts with New Geographical Indication Legislation

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a new scheme to protect the “geographical indication” of traditional crafts both in the EU and internationally. The legislation will protect the original quality and tradition of locally renowned goods … Read the full press release

European Consortium Aims to Deliver Secure and Resilient Satellite Connectivity with IRIS²

(IN BRIEF) A group of European space and telecommunications companies, including Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space, have formed a consortium to respond to the European Commission’s call for tender for the future European satellite … Read the full press release

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

(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

European Investment Bank and Commission aim to bridge global climate finance gap with €18bn financing for partner countries

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have jointly announced an investment of €18 billion under the Global Gateway initiative, Europe’s investment strategy for partner countries. This investment will focus on the priority areas of Global Gateway, … Read the full press release

CIIP receives €50m funding from EIB to enhance water services in Marche, Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €50 million to CIIP, the integrated water services provider in the provinces of Ascoli Piceno and Fermo, to improve water and wastewater services in Marche, benefiting over 414,000 people. The funding … Read the full press release

Atea ASA receives €50m financing from EIB to enhance data security and support data sovereignty in EU

(IN BRIEF) IT infrastructure company Atea ASA has secured a €50 million loan from the European Investment Bank to improve and expand its hosting facilities in EU countries, with a focus on improving data security and supporting the European goal … Read the full press release

Kosovo: Europe’s Newly Emerging Tech Economy

(IN BRIEF) The EU Senate-Kosovo Economic Summit was held in London on 20 April, where selected guests of entrepreneurs, industrialists, and global investors attended a closed-door event. The summit aimed to transform Kosovo’s economic position and strengthen its ties within … Read the full press release

Gruppierungen der organisierten Kriminalität nach gemeinsamen Ermittlungen der Tschechischen Republik und Finnlands zerschlagen

(IN KÜRZE) Ein kriminelles Netzwerk, das am Menschenhandel zum Zweck der sexuellen Ausbeutung beteiligt ist, wurde durch gemeinsame Bemühungen der Tschechischen Republik und Finnlands mit Unterstützung von Eurojust und Europol zerschlagen. Die organisierte Kriminalität rekrutierte Frauen in der Tschechischen Republik … Read the full press release

Organized Crime Groups Dismantled Following Joint Investigations by Czech Republic and Finland

(IN BRIEF) A criminal network involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation has been dismantled by the joint efforts of the Czech Republic and Finland, with the support of Eurojust and Europol. The organized crime groups recruited women in the … Read the full press release

La BEI collabora con il produttore farmaceutico rumeno Antibiotice SA per migliorare lo sviluppo di farmaci generici ed espandere la presenza sul mercato

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Antibiotice SA, uno dei principali produttori rumeni di farmaci generici, ha firmato un nuovo accordo di consulenza con la Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) per contribuire a sviluppare la sua capacità di sviluppare nuovi farmaci generici, … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Romanian Drug Maker Antibiotice SA to Enhance Generic Drug Development and Expand Market Presence

(IN BRIEF) Antibiotice SA, a leading Romanian manufacturer of generic drugs, has signed a new advisory agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help build its capacity to develop new generic drugs, improve production processes, and strengthen its local … Read the full press release

EBWE startet Initiative zur Unterstützung der wirtschaftlichen Integration ukrainischer Flüchtlinge in Kroatien

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) hat in Kroatien ein technisches Kooperationsprojekt mit dem Ziel gestartet, die wirtschaftliche Integration ukrainischer Flüchtlinge, insbesondere Frauen, im Land zu unterstützen. Die Initiative, in Partnerschaft mit dem SVOJA-Verein und der … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches Initiative to Support Economic Integration of Ukrainian Refugees in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a technical cooperation project in Croatia with the aim of supporting the economic integration of Ukrainian refugees, particularly women, in the country. The initiative, in partnership with the … Read the full press release

Die Europäische Investitionsbank finanziert das neue Gebäude des BioSense-Instituts in Novi Sad für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Start-ups

(IN KÜRZE) Das BioSense Institute in Novi Sad hat ein neues Gebäude eröffnet, das moderne Einrichtungen für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Geschäftsvorhaben in den Bereichen Landwirtschaft und Biotechnologie bietet. Das 34-Millionen-Euro-Projekt wurde mit 14 Millionen Euro an EU-Zuschüssen, 20 Millionen Euro … Read the full press release