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The European Investment Bank is providing a EUR 718 million strong support for rail transport, electricity distribution as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy in Turkey. more »
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a EUR 150 million loan for expanding the Port of Barcelona. EIB Vice-President Carlos da Silva Costa and the Chairman of the Barcelona Port Authority, Jordi Valls, signed the finance contract in Catalonia’s capital. more »
The extent to which hedge funds should be regulated is one of the key issues facing MEPs on the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee. more »
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending CZK 2 billion (approx. EUR 73 million) to the Municipality of Plzen (West Bohemia) to implement priority urban regeneration schemes identified in the city’s 2004 Development Plan. more »
High-speed rails, supporting indigenous people's rights, protecting nature and wildlife, student loan facilities, construction and refurbishment of hospitals and reduction of industrial pollution are just a few projects supported by the European Investment Bank. more »
The European Commission has authorised, under EC Treaty state aid rules, €14.3 million of aid, which the Slovak authorities intend to grant to Volkswagen Slovakia, belonging to the Volkswagen AG, for the transformation of an existing plant in Bratislava. more »
MEPs began acting on their new Lisbon Treaty power to co-decide fisheries policy with Member States on 1 December - the day the treaty took effect - with a Fisheries Committee indicative vote on three legislative proposals. more »
With seasons’ holidays approaching DnB NORD Bankas will offer better cash exchange rates for Great Britain’s pounds, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish krones until 31st December. more »
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed to provide a EUR 40m loan to FirstRand Bank to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across South Africa. more »
The European Commission has today approved an application from Lithuania for assistance under the European Globalisation adjustment Fund (EGF). more »