(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has unveiled a €1 billion financing package to advance renewable energy generation and integrate national electricity grids across six Central American nations—Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize—under the EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, News
Tagged António Costa, Belize, CELAC-EU summit, Central America, clean energy financing, Climate Action, Costa Rica, EIB Global, EIB Global launches €1 billion clean energy and power grid integration initiative for Central America, El Salvador, electricity grid, energy transition, EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda, European Investment Bank, European Union, Guatemala, Honduras, Ioannis Tsakiris, Jozef Sikela, Latin America, Nadia Calviño, Panama, Regional integration, renewable energy, sustainable development, Team Europe, Teresa Ribera
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to strengthen Lithuania’s defence infrastructure, marking over €1 billion in total EIB support to the country’s defence in 2025. The financing will fund key investments in logistics, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Defence, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, News
Tagged Baltics, crisis preparedness, defence investment, Eastern border, EIB, EU for security, EU security, European defence, European Investment Bank, Karl Nehammer, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Lithuania, Lithuania strengthens national and European security with new €300 million EIB investment, military infrastructure, NATO, resilience, Rūdninkai base, Team Europe
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed an extended partnership with Telia to enhance 5G capabilities across the Nordic and Baltic regions, deploying its cloud-native 5G Standalone Core in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania. The agreement also includes the use of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Estonia, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Lithuania, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G Core, 5G standalone, AI, Alexandra Fürst, automation, cloud-native networks, connectivity, digital transformation, energy efficiency, Estonia, Finland, Gartner, Kal De, Lithuania, network scalability, Nokia, Nokia and Telia Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Advance 5G Networks Across the Nordics and Baltics, Nokia DX Division, Nordic and Baltic, Norway, Omdia, RAN, sustainability, Sweden, telecom infrastructure, telecommunications, Telia, Telia Enhances 5G Capabilities Across Northern Europe with Nokia’s Standalone Core and RAN Solutions
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EIF have approved €9.2 billion in financing to boost Europe’s innovation and sustainability agenda, including a landmark €400 million HousingTech initiative to revolutionise the construction industry and enhance affordable housing. The EIF also invested in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, News, Poland, Portugal, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged affordable housing, Africa, Brazil, civil society seminar, Clean Industrial Deal, digital transformation, EIB, EIB Group, EIF, EU innovation, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, European Union, green transition, Healthcare Innovation, HousingTech, Iceland, Multilateral Development Banks, Nadia Calviño, paediatrics venture capital fund, renewable energy, SERBIA, SMEs, social infrastructure, sustainable housing, sustainable transport, TechEU, UKRAINE, water infrastructure, wind power
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €79.5 million to Ignitis Group as part of a €318 million financing consortium that includes the EIB, Swedbank, and NIB to fund the 314 MW Kelmė wind farm … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania
Tagged 5 GW target, Baltic region, clean power, climate goals, EBRD, EBRD Backs Ignitis Group with €79.5 Million Loan to Build the Baltic Region’s Largest Onshore Wind Farm, Energy Independence, energy security, EU Energy Policy, European Investment Bank, green transition, Ignitis Group, Kelmė wind farm, Lithuania, Lithuanian households, Nordic Investment Bank, onshore wind, renewable energy, Sustainable Finance, sustainable infrastructure, Swedbank, zero-carbon electricity
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €50 million loan to Vilniaus vandenys, Lithuania’s largest water utility, to upgrade and expand water and wastewater infrastructure in the Vilnius region. The project includes station upgrades, network extensions, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, News, Technology
Tagged climate resilience, digital transformation, EIB, EIB Supports €50 Million Upgrade of Vilnius Water Infrastructure to Boost Sustainability and Digital Efficiency, environmental protection, EU environmental policy, European Investment Bank, InvestEU, Karl Nehammer, Lithuania, public health, renewable energy, Saulius Savickas, Simonas Klimavičius, smart meters, sustainable investment, Vilniaus vandenys, Vilnius, wastewater management, water infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a €30 million sustainability-linked loan to Scandagra Group, backed by an InvestEU guarantee, to support the agribusiness company’s operations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The financing will fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Management
Tagged Baltic States, biodiversity, climate-smart farming, Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab, Dataväxt, DLG, EBRD, EBRD and InvestEU support Scandagra with €30 million loan to scale precision farming in the Baltics, Estonia, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, InvestEU, Lantmännen, Latvia, Lithuania, nutrient efficiency, Precision Agriculture, Scandagra Group, Scandagra secures first sustainability-linked loan from EBRD to cut emissions and boost resource efficiency, sustainability-linked loan, €30 million EBRD financing to drive climate-smart agriculture and green innovation across Baltic farmland
(IN BRIEF) NIB and NORD/LB will provide up to EUR 64 million to finance two 91 MWp solar parks in Izabelinė and Lieponys, Lithuania, developed by Green Genius. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the projects include an 18 MW battery … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Lithuania, News, Technology
Tagged battery energy storage, BESS, clean energy transition, CO2 reduction, EBRD, energy diversification, energy transition, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Green Deal, Green Genius, Ignalina municipality, InvestEU, Izabelinė, Lieponys, Lithuania, NIB, NORD/LB, Nordic Investment Bank, Photovoltaic, PV capacity, renewable energy financing, renewable energy projects, solar energy, sustainable infrastructure, Trakai district, utility-scale solar
(IN BRIEF) FL Technics has opened a 2,041 m² Wheels and Brakes facility in Bergamo, Italy—its fourth in Europe—positioned near Milan Bergamo Airport to serve airlines in Southern and Western Europe. Alongside sites in Vilnius, Budapest, and Hanover, the new … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Industrial, Italy, Lithuania, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AOG support, Avia Solutions Group, aviation maintenance, Bergamo, Budapest, Emissions Reduction, Europe, FL Technics, Hanover, landing gear MRO, logistics optimization, Milan Bergamo Airport, regional network, skilled technicians, turnaround times, Vilnius, Wheels and Brakes facility, Zilvinas Lapinskas
(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, part of Avia Solutions Group, has been appointed an official Honeywell channel partner for business and general aviation. The collaboration empowers FL Technics’ MRO centers to supply, install, and support Honeywell engines and APUs under a … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Industrial, Lithuania, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged APUs, Arūnas Ganiprauskas, Avia Solutions Group, Aviation Safety, avionics, Business Aviation, certified installation, channel partner, connectivity, engines, FL Technics, Flavio Michio Osanai, fuel efficiency, general aviation, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, mechanical systems, MRO Solutions, OEM-backed framework, on-time performance, Operational Efficiency
(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, part of Avia Solutions Group, has become an authorized dealer for Collins Aerospace, broadening its offerings to include advanced business and regional avionics, integrated communication and navigation systems, cabin connectivity innovations, and full aftermarket support. Julius … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Lithuania, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aftermarket support, authorized dealer, Avia Solutions Group, aviation innovation, avionics systems, cabin connectivity, Collins Aerospace, communication solutions, FL Technics, flight deck, global MRO provider, Julius Bogusevicius, MRO Solutions, navigation systems, partnership, passenger experience, RTX
(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE has agreed to purchase Swecon’s dealerships and service operations in Sweden, Germany and the Baltic states—including the Entrack aftermarket division—for SEK 7 billion, subject to regulatory clearance, with completion slated for H2 2025. The deal transfers … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Estonia, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Aftermarket services, customer satisfaction, direct retail strategy, Entrack, European construction equipment market, Lantmännen, Melker Jernberg, partnership, regulatory approval, Rental operations, retail operations, Swecon acquisition, Volvo CE, Volvo Construction Equipment, workshop facilities
(IN BRIEF) Citadele Bank, with EIF support, has launched a €138 million loan programme aimed at SMEs and microbusinesses in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The initiative, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU programme, will offer loans with low interest rates, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged advisory services, Baltic businesses, Citadele bank, economic growth, EIF, Estonia, European collaboration, European Investment Fund, InvestEU, job creation, Latvia, Lithuania, microbusiness financing, partnership, Small Business Support, SME loans
(IN BRIEF) RATO Credit Union has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the InvestEU program to provide €20 million in financing for sustainable projects in Lithuania. This agreement enables RATO to offer more accessible loans with favorable terms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged clean transport, climate change mitigation, EIF, energy efficient buildings, European Investment Fund, financing, financing agreement, green buildings, green financing, green transition, InvestEU, Lithuania, low-emission transport, partnership, RATO Credit Union, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable projects
(IN BRIEF) NIB has financed the Gene Therapy Centre in Lithuania, a groundbreaking facility advancing gene therapy research and manufacturing. Opened in September, it is a critical part of Lithuania’s life sciences sector, contributing to the country’s goal of growing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged BIO CITY, biotechnology, Celltechna, economic growth, gene therapy, Gene Therapy Centre, investments, life sciences, Lithuania, NIB, Nordic-Baltic region, partnership, research and manufacturing, strategic partnerships, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group and a recognized global leader in MRO services, has obtained EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer 170/190 aircraft. This development enables the company to meet the rising … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Industrial, Lithuania, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 23 subsidiaries, aerospace logistics, Air Dolomiti, Airbus, aircraft engineering, Austrian Airlines, Avia Solutions Group, base maintenance, Boeing, British Airways, component support, Dominican Republic, E2 series, EASA Part-145, easyJet, Embraer 170/190, engine repair, European market, FAA-145, Finnair, FL Technics, heavy maintenance, Helvetic, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Indonesia, Jakarta International Airport, Juozas Lapeika, Kaunas International Airport, KLM, line maintenance, Lithuania, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Group, MRO Solutions, narrowbody aircraft, Prestwick International Airport, Punta Cana International Airport, SAS Link, short-haul routes, Spare parts, TAP Air Portugal, technical training, Tier 1 operators, Vilnius, Wizz Air, Zilvinas Lapinskas
(IN BRIEF) The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania has contracted Sweco for €448,000 to evaluate environmental risks for a proposed deep geological repository intended for the final disposal of long-lived radioactive waste. As a vital part of Ignalina’s decommissioning … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Air Quality, Belgium, biodiversity, decommissioning, deep geological repository, energy transition, environmental risks, EU agreement, Finland, geological layers, groundwater, Ignalina nuclear power plant, Lithuania, Liudas Zalunskis, Managing Director Sweco Lithuania, partnership, Radioactive waste, RBMK-type reactors, reactor dismantling, site restoration, soil, sustainability, Sustainable Management, Sweco, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully synchronized their electricity grids with the European Continental European Network, marking a significant step in their energy independence from Russia and Belarus. This achievement, celebrated as “Energy Independence Day,” strengthens the region’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Baltic Sea, BRELL energy system, CEF, CEN, Connecting Europe Facility, Continental European Network, electricity grids, Energy Independence Day, energy infrastructure, energy security, energy transition, Estlink, Estonia, EU, European Commission, fossil fuels, Harmony Link Interconnector, interconnectors, Latvia, Lithuania, LitPol Link, Malgosia Bartosik, NordBalt, Offshore wind, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Ursula von der Leyen, wind farms, wind power, WindEurope
(IN BRIEF) On February 9, 2025, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania successfully synchronized their electricity systems with Continental Europe’s electricity grid, marking a historic achievement for the Baltic States and Europe. The synchronization improves energy security and independence for the region, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Amprion, Augstsprieguma tīkls, Baltic States, BELARUS, CESA, Connecting Europe Facility, Continental Europe Synchronous Area, Dan Jørgensen, electricity grids, electricity interconnections, Elering, energy cooperation, Energy Independence, energy resilience, energy security, ENTSO-E, Estonia, European Commission, European electricity transmission system operators, European Union, Latvia, Litgrid, Lithuania, partnership, PSE, RUSSIA, sustainability, synchronization, transmission system operators, Zbyněk Boldiš
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Swedbank Lithuania have partnered to provide €48.4 million in funding for the development of SIRIN PARK GARIŪNAI, a modern logistics park near Vilnius, Lithuania. The project, led by SIRIN … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, investment, Laurynas Kuzavas, Lithuania, logistics hub, Martynas Trimonis, partnership, SIRIN PARK GARIŪNAI, sustainability, Swedbank, Tomas Kairys
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