Tag Archives: CROATIA

Deutsche Telekom Expands Netflix Partnership Across Europe, Starting with Croatia and Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom Group announces an expanded partnership with Netflix, offering customers in multiple European countries an enhanced entertainment experience. Beginning with Hrvatski Telekom in Croatia and Magyar Telekom in Hungary, Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiaries will integrate Netflix into their … Read the full press release

EIB Boosts Croatia’s Sustainable Growth with Record Financing and Green Investments

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group announces a robust year of activity in Croatia for 2023, committing €464 million in financing to support economic and social cohesion, green transition, and digital transformation. This brings the total investment in Croatia over the … Read the full press release

Sustainable Transportation Milestone: EIB Allocates €400 Million for Croatia’s Railways

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €400 million contract with Croatia’s Ministry of Finance to support the country’s railway infrastructure and rolling stock upgrade. Part of a €900 million commitment, this financing aims to promote sustainable … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €49 Million Loan to Transform Public Infrastructure in Croatia’s Split

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €49 million loan agreement with the City of Split to support its 2023-2027 multi-sector investment program aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure. This marks the EIB’s first flagship municipal operation in … Read the full press release

EIB and HBOR Agreement to Provide Half a Billion Euros to Croatian SMEs and Green Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak (HBOR) have signed an agreement to allocate €500 million to support Croatian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap companies, and public-sector entities. The initial tranche of … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €60 Million in M Plus Croatia for International Expansion in BPO Services

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has finalized an investment agreement with M Plus Croatia, a subsidiary of Mplus Group, a Croatian business specializing in business-process outsourcing (BPO) services provided to companies in 57 countries. The … Read the full press release

Sports Brand PUMA Chooses Maersk’s Rijeka Facility for Faster Deliveries

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has welcomed sports brand PUMA as its second customer at its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia, which became operational in July 2023. PUMA’s first shipments were efficiently handled at the modern 12,000 sqm warehouse, located close to the … Read the full press release

EBRD’s First InvestEU Project Supports 30 MW Solar Capacity in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with the InvestEU program for its inaugural project, aimed at supporting sustainable economic initiatives. The project involves financing the construction of 30 MW of solar generation capacity in … Read the full press release

OSCE Conducts Workshop to Combat Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) The OSCE Transnational Threats Department organized an interactive workshop in Pula, Croatia, from September 11 to 15 as part of its ongoing program to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property. The training course brought together law enforcement, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Launches Affordable 5G T Tablet to Drive Digital Learning and Expand Network Accessibility

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom is intensifying its commitment to expand 5G coverage across Europe by launching the new T Tablet, priced at 1 euro when paired with a Magenta Mobile or Data plan. Without a plan, the tablet costs 219 … Read the full press release

Maersk Expands Presence in Croatia with Opening of Own Multi-Customer Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global provider of logistics solutions, has opened its first multi-customer warehouse in Croatia, further strengthening its footprint in the country. The 12,000 sqm facility, located near the port of Rijeka, offers fast delivery times and efficient … Read the full press release

Petrinja’s Sustainable Reconstruction: EBRD Presents Findings for Post-Earthquake Recovery

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has shared the initial findings of a study on the sustainable reconstruction of Petrinja, Croatia, following a devastating earthquake in 2020. The study, funded by the government of Japan, aims … Read the full press release

EBRD Charts Course for Croatia’s Green Economy Transition and Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a five-year strategy for investment in Croatia. The strategy focuses on supporting competitiveness through innovation and good governance, accelerating Croatia’s transition to a green economy, and enhancing resilience … Read the full press release

EBRD-Funded Report Calls for Action to Boost Offshore Renewable Energy Generation in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) A new report funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been launched in Zagreb, Croatia, outlining the potential for offshore renewable energy generation in the Adriatic Sea. The report identifies over 29,000 km² of … Read the full press release

Infinum Becomes Fourth Croatian Company to Join EBRD’s SME Programme

(IN BRIEF) Infinum, one of Croatia’s leading IT companies, has joined the EBRD’s Blue Ribbon programme for SMEs, aimed at helping promising regional SMEs grow and develop into market leaders. Infinum provides business and technology consulting, digital design, and software … 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

Bristol to Istanbul: Friends take on epic tandem ride for charity

(IN BRIEF) Archie Benn and Isaac Tredant, two friends who have never ridden a tandem before, will pedal a tandem bicycle 2,000 miles from Bristol to Istanbul to raise money for the Bristol homeless shelter Julian Trust. The best mates … Read the full press release

EBRD to finance the construction of two wind farms in Croatia

EBRD provides €43 million loan for the construction of two wind farms in Croatia New windfarms to have 111MW of total installed grid capacity Investment to boost electricity generation from renewables by more than 10 per cent (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Aug-2022 … Read the full press release

BERS finanzierà la costruzione di due parchi eolici in Croazia

La BERS fornisce un prestito di 43 milioni di euro per la costruzione di due parchi eolici in Croazia Nuovi parchi eolici per avere 111 MW di capacità di rete installata totale Investimenti per aumentare di oltre il 10 per … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking Immersive Experience from Samsung and Artist Michael Murphy Reveals a New Perspective for Visual Entertainment Through the Stunningly Slim Neo QLED TV

Samsung and Murphy’s Installation at London’s Saatchi Gallery illuminates the power of Neo QLED technology with a panoramic Gorgon City performance featuring Cercle’s scenic cinematography (PRESS RELEASE) SAATCHI GALLERY, LONDON, 9-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today hosted … Read the full press release

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the revitalisation of the abandoned Gredelj area in Croatia

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 22-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced its support for an urban regeneration initiative in Zagreb, Croatia. The bank will be backing an initiative for … Read the full press release

Europe’s 7 Most Endangered heritage sites 2021: Europa Nostra and EIB Institute put spotlight on European heritage in peril

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 8-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Europa Nostra – the European voice of civil society committed to cultural and natural heritage – together with its partner, the European Investment Bank Institute, announce the List of 7 Most Endangered … Read the full press release

Pleme social network has been building throughout the Pandemic

Pleme social network

Pleme social network moves forward with in app news reading and web version of the Social media platform during COVID-19 pandemic! (PRESS RELEASE) SYDNEY, Australia, 24-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — When Pleme started it was to make information on or about Croatia … Read the full press release

Sweden and Saab Gripen proposal offers long-term solution that will boost the Croatian defence industry

Sweden has submitted a proposal of 12 new Gripen C/D fighter aircraft to Croatia (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 9-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, representatives of the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) and the Swedish Embassy in Croatia submitted the government-to-government proposal … Read the full press release

Ericsson to be sole 5G RAN supplier of Croatian communications service provider Hrvatski Telekom until 2024

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 24-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson announces that its Croatian associated company Ericsson Nikola Tesla (ZSE: ERNT-R-A) has been selected by Croatian communications service provider Hrvatski Telekom as its sole supplier of … Read the full press release

EBRD to help Croatia update and strengthen its corporate governance code

EBRD supports efforts to develop and implement new code LONDON, 11-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is lending its support to efforts by the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (HANFA) and the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE) to update and strengthen the … Read the full press release

Eni awarded exploration license within the Croatian First Offshore Licensing Round

A new license within the Croatian Offshore Licensing Round. The assignment will be formalised by April 2015. San Donato Milanese, 06-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni was awarded an exploration license within the Croatian First Offshore Licensing Round. The License is referred … Read the full press release

Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and Republic of Serbia signed Serbian Country Housing Project Framework Agreement under Regional Housing Programme (RHP)

Belgrade, Serbia, 25-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Policy, Dr Jovan Krkobabic, and the Vice-Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), Mr Mikołaj Dowgielewicz, signed today in Belgrade the Framework Agreement for the Serbian Country … Read the full press release

EBRD launched new €75M Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Efficiency Facility II (WeBSEFF II) to support energy conservation in the region

London, UK, 24-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is launching the new Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Efficiency Facility II (WeBSEFF II) to support efforts towards the improved use and conservation of energy in the region. The facility is combining necessary longer-term financing … Read the full press release

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) hosts seminar on “How to Prevent and fight Rural Development Fraud” on 14-15 October in Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb, Croatia, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is organising a seminar on “How to Prevent and fight Rural Development Fraud” on 14-15 October, in Zagreb. The event brings together experts from all EU Member States, as well as … Read the full press release

Croatia’s investment plan to use EU cohesion policy funds worth €449.4m to deliver growth and jobs approved by the European Commission

26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has today approved Croatia’s investment plan to use EU cohesion policy funds worth €449.4m allocated to the country when it joined the EU on 1st July 2013. The National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) prepared by the … Read the full press release

EBRD launched €75M Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility II (WeBSEFF II)

Raiffeisen Bank BiH becomes first borrower under new facility 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching the €75 million Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility II (WeBSEFF II) to improve energy supply in the … Read the full press release

Croatia to become shareholder of the European Investment Bank as it joined the European Union

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, as Croatia joins the European Union, it also becomes a shareholder of the European Investment Bank, which has been providing loans in Croatia for more than twelve years. In addition, Croatia is the first country to have … Read the full press release

Croatia to become the 28th Member State of the European Union On Monday 1 July, 2013

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday 1 July Croatia will become the 28th Member State of the European Union. Croatia’s accession marks another milestone in the construction of a united Europe. It also provides fresh evidence of the transformative power of the … Read the full press release

.eu domain names to become available in Croatia as of 1 July, 2013

Brussels, 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 1 July 2013, Croatia will join the European Union. As of that day, Croatian residents, organisations and companies will be able to register .eu domain names. Below you can find an updated version of the … Read the full press release

OSCE-facilitated conference on simplified forms of criminal procedure in Belgrade, Serbia

BELGRADE, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An OSCE-facilitated regional conference on the simplified forms of criminal procedure, which started today in Belgrade brought together some 130 participants. The two-day event, organized by the OSCE Mission, aimed to promote sharing of experience and … Read the full press release

Renewable energy private equity fund EnerCap closed EUR 50.56M debt financing for 42MW Croatia windfarm

Prague, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EnerCap Power Fund, a private equity fund focusing on the renewable energy and environmental sectors in Central and Eastern Europe has closed the financing for the 42MW first phase of its Obrovac windfarm located in western … Read the full press release

Vestas to supply 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines to Obrovac Zelengrad wind power plant in Croatia

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 42 MW. The 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines will be installed in the province of Obrovac, Croatia. The first turbine delivery is planned for the first quarter of 2014 … Read the full press release

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

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

Štefan Füle on the 2012 comprehensive monitoring report on Croatia

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament, plenary debate / Strasbourg Strasbourg, 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, It is a great honour for me to participate in today’s debate on Croatia. I also welcome your support … Read the full press release