Category Archives: Luxembourg

Press Releases & News from Luxembourg distributed via EuropaWire

EIB Group Expands Strategic Investments in Cyprus with Major Funding for Education Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group achieved a record level of financing activity in Cyprus in 2025, providing €372 million to support a wide range of sectors including education, infrastructure, healthcare, cultural heritage, and SMEs. A major component of … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Partners with Anocca to Strengthen Governance and Investor Preparedness Ahead of Potential Listing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched its first pre-IPO advisory agreement, partnering with Swedish biotechnology company Anocca to support its preparation for a potential future stock-market listing. Delivered through the InvestEU Advisory Hub, the initiative focuses on strengthening … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Appoints Marko Primorac as Vice President Strengthening Leadership and Expanding Croatian Representation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has appointed Marko Primorac as Vice-President, making him the first Croatian representative to join the institution’s Management Committee. Nominated by the Croatian government, Primorac brings extensive experience in public finance, having served as Deputy … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Unlock Up to €400 Million in Financing for Mid Cap Companies in Czechia and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, enabling up to €400 million in new loans for mid-cap companies in the region. The initiative aims to support manufacturing and … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Tumor–Stroma Interactions Group Gains Continued Support from Plooschter Project Donation

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has received a €35,000 donation from the non-profit Plooschter Project to support research by the Tumor–Stroma Interactions group within its Department of Cancer Research. The funding marks the seventh consecutive year of support … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Researchers Highlight Organoid Technology as a Breakthrough in Brain Tumour Precision Medicine

(IN BRIEF) A review published in Nature Reviews Neurology highlights how researchers at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg, are advancing brain tumour research through the development of organoid models. These three-dimensional, patient-derived structures … Read the full press release

Clearstream and Euroclear Roll Out Dematerialized Eurobond Platform to Improve Efficiency and Security in Debt Markets

(IN BRIEF) Clearstream and Euroclear Bank have launched new dematerialized Eurobond issuance services, enabling issuers to bring Eurobonds to market in fully digital form without the use of physical certificates. The initiative modernizes the issuance and post-trade lifecycle for the … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Supports Paraguay Green Hydrogen Fertiliser Project with USD 95 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, through EIB Global, has announced up to USD 95 million in financing for the Villeta Green Hydrogen Fertiliser Plant being developed by ATOME PLC in Paraguay. The facility will produce approximately 260,000 tonnes of … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Student Awarded Marian Aldred Grant to Advance Research on CAR-NK Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer

(IN BRIEF) A Master’s student at the Luxembourg Institute of Health, Nil Karaarslan, has been awarded the Marian Aldred Award by Think Pink Lux in recognition of her research into genetically engineered Natural Killer cells for breast cancer treatment. The … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory and European Commission Introduce New Initiative to Support Strategic Development of Ports Across the TEN-T Network

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched a new technical training programme under the JASPERS advisory mandate to help strengthen strategic port infrastructure across the European Union. The initiative focuses on supporting small and medium-sized … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and EIF Expand Support for Croatian Economy with Major Investments in SMEs, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided €547 million in financing to Croatia in 2025 to support business growth, innovation, green transition projects and infrastructure development. The funding included €325 million from the EIB and €211 million from the … Read the full press release

EIF and BNP Paribas Launch Expanded Guarantee Initiative to Boost Investment in European Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has secured an additional €250 million guarantee from the European Investment Fund under the InvestEU Programme, increasing the total guarantee facility with the bank to €325 million. The programme is expected to mobilize at least €465 … Read the full press release

DaVinci Growth Capital Fund Launches with EIF Support to Accelerate Expansion of Italian Technology and Life Sciences Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed up to €20 million to the DaVinci Growth Capital Fund, a private equity vehicle designed to support innovative Italian small and medium-sized enterprises operating in digital technology, industrial technology, and life sciences. … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnstadt sign €465 million financing agreement to support affordable housing projects across Hessen

(IN BRIEF) The Nassauische Heimstätte Wohnstadt group and the European Investment Bank have signed a €465 million framework financing agreement to support housing construction and energy efficiency upgrades in Hessen, Germany. The funding will enable investments totaling around €1 billion … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and WTO Sign Landmark Agreement to Support Trade and Investment in Developing Economies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Secretariat have signed their first cooperation agreement to promote sustainable global trade and investment. Announced at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg, the partnership combines EIB Global financing … Read the full press release

EIB Global Announces Major Financing Package to Expand Renewable Power Access Across Sub-Saharan Africa

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged more than €1 billion to finance renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030. The financing … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Partners with Romanian Development Bank to Advance Sustainable Water Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank will advise the Romanian Investment and Development Bank to strengthen climate-resilient water and wastewater infrastructure across Romania. The agreement, signed at the EIB Forum, includes advisory support, capacity building and project preparation assistance to … Read the full press release

EIB Group Unveils 2026–2030 Gender Action Plan to Strengthen Women’s Economic Empowerment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has launched its third Gender Action Plan for 2026–2030, aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Europe and globally. The plan focuses on expanding economic opportunities for women, investing in … Read the full press release