Tag Archives: MOLDOVA

JASPERS Expands Advisory Reach to Ukraine and Moldova, Secures Support for European Development Projects Through 2027

(IN BRIEF) JASPERS, a collaborative advisory initiative by the European Investment Bank and the European Commission, held its annual meeting in Brussels, marking nearly two decades of supporting regional development projects across Europe and beyond. Since 2005, JASPERS has facilitated … Read the full press release

Alegerile din Moldova din 2024: O Bătălie pentru Democrație Împotriva Dezinformării

DIASPORA MOLDOVENEASCĂ DEȚINE CHEIA PENTRU APĂRAREA VIITORULUI ȚĂRII (PE SCURT) Moldova se află într-o perioadă crucială a istoriei sale, iar alegerile prezidențiale din 2024 vor decide viitorul său democratic și orientarea către Europa. Actori străini, în special din Rusia, încearcă … Read the full press release

EU Boosts Moldova’s Forestry and Railway Infrastructure with €212 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has announced two key investments to support Moldova’s development: a €200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for forest expansion and a €12 million EU grant to upgrade the country’s railway infrastructure. The … Read the full press release

EIB and Maib Forge €94 Million Deal to Boost Green Investments and MSMEs in Moldova

(IN BRIEF) At the EU-Moldova Private Sector Investment Conference in Chișinău, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) sealed two agreements with Moldova’s leading bank, maib. The first involves a €50 million loan aimed at enhancing access to finance and promoting … Read the full press release

European Union Celebrates Second Anniversary of Ukraine-Moldova Electricity Grid Synchronisation Amidst Ongoing Support

(IN BRIEF) Today marks the second anniversary of the synchronisation of Ukraine’s and Moldova’s electricity grids with the Continental European Network, a critical achievement in light of concerns over energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Completed in … Read the full press release

Moldova’s Diaspora Returns to Drive Reform: A Strategic Initiative for European Integration

(IN BRIEF) Moldova’s aspiration for EU membership is met with the recognition of significant challenges in key sectors like energy, trade, and banking. In response, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) formulated the Reform Support Team (RST) program, … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants €150 Million Loan to Moldova for Vital Road Rehabilitation Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €150 million loan for Moldova to support the rehabilitation of crucial roads, particularly around the capital, Chisinau. The loan will fund the expansion and enhancement of the … Read the full press release

EIB Global Signs €41.2 Million Loan Agreement to Rehabilitate Moldova’s Rail Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) specialized development finance arm, EIB Global, has entered into a €41.2 million loan agreement with the government of Moldova for the revitalization of the country’s railway infrastructure. Complementing this funding is a €12 … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Welcomes EU Accession Negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova, and Candidate Status for Georgia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) applauds the European Council’s decision to initiate EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, while also granting candidate country status to Georgia. EIB President Werner Hoyer emphasizes the positive impact of enlargement on … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Renewable Energy Programme Fuels Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean Power

(IN BRIEF) The power sector is undergoing a vital transformation to meet climate goals by shifting towards carbon-free electricity production. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is actively contributing to this transition through its Renewable Energy Programme, particularly … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €4.6 Million to Enhance Public Transport and Street Lighting in Moldova’s Balti

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €4.6 million loan to the city of Balti in Moldova to support the enhancement of public transport and street lighting infrastructure. This investment, totaling €7 million, will … Read the full press release

Eurojust Welcomes New Liaison Prosecutors from Moldova and Norway to Boost Cross-Border Crime Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust, the EU’s judicial cooperation agency, welcomes two new Liaison Prosecutors. For the first time, Moldova has stationed a prosecutor at Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague to strengthen cooperation on cross-border crime cases. The new Liaison Prosecutor for … Read the full press release

Moldova’s Improved Road Infrastructure: EBRD-Financed Ciumai-Vulcanesti Road Section Opens

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has financed the rehabilitation of the 55-km Ciumai-Vulcanesti road section in Moldova. The road is an essential part of the strategic M3 Chișinău-Giurgiulești road, connecting Trans-European Network corridors and providing … Read the full press release

Moldovan Railways Secures €23 Million Loan from EBRD for Key Rail Corridor Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €23 million loan to Moldovan Railways to support the rehabilitation of two critical sections of railway lines on Moldova’s North-South Rail Corridor. The project aims to enhance … Read the full press release

Moldovan Landscaping Business Alex Garden Expands into Romania with Support from EBRD and CEI

(IN BRIEF) Alex Garden is a garden center and landscaping business based in Chișinău, Moldova, founded by young entrepreneur Alexandru Ciobanu. With support from the Central European Initiative and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the company received assistance … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus meets with Moldova’s Prime Minister to discuss support for reforms

(IN BRIEF) The Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Matteo Patrone, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting Moldova and its European aspirations during his first meeting with Moldova’s … Read the full press release

EBRD, EIB and International Donors Invest in Moldova’s Solid Waste Management Infrastructure

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced it is providing a €25 million sovereign loan to the government of Moldova to finance investments in its … Read the full press release

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and cybersecurity service provider ISSP partner over cybersecurity training of SMEs in Moldova

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced a new partnership with ISSP, a Ukraine-founded global cybersecurity service provider, aimed at providing training on digital and … Read the full press release

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to provide EUR 15 million loan to OTP Bank in Moldova in support of local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the country

EBRD lends €15 million to OTP Bank Moldova Financing is for investment support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises Project is supported by EU with incentive grants under the EU4Business Initiative (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European … Read the full press release

La Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement (BERD) accordera un prêt de 15 millions d’EUR à OTP Bank en Moldavie pour soutenir les micro, petites et moyennes entreprises locales du pays

La BERD prête 15 millions d’euros à OTP Bank Moldova Le financement est destiné au soutien à l’investissement des micro, petites et moyennes entreprises Le projet est soutenu par l’UE avec des subventions incitatives dans le cadre de l’initiative EU4Business … Read the full press release