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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a senior loan of up to €30 million to Željeznički Prevoz Crne Gore a.d. (ZPCG), Montenegro's passenger train operator. This loan, guaranteed by the Montenegrin government, will facilitate the purchase of three new electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains, enhancing the country’s...
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has made a minority equity investment in AROBS Transilvania Software S.A, a leading Romanian technology company. This strategic investment is part of a larger €38.0 million (RON 189.3 million) primary and secondary share offering, attracting interest from both retail and institutional investors.
Regional...
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is enhancing access to water and wastewater services in Romania’s Braila County with a loan of up to €14.2 million to SC Compania de Utilitati Publice Dunarea SA Braila, the county’s public utilities provider.
This loan will be supplemented by a co-investment from the European Union...
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €24.04 million loan to Fabrika Decje Hrane d.o.o. (“Baby Food Factory”), one of Serbia’s largest baby food manufacturers and a part of the prominent Nelt Group, a leader in logistics and distribution in the Western Balkans.
This investment by the EBRD will finance...
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Despite facing significant obstacles, Slovenia's economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience. The nation has weathered various shocks, including the devastating floods of 2023 and the broader economic ramifications of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
However, ongoing disruptions pose risks to growth, highlighting the necessity for structural reforms...
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Despite a challenging international environment, growth is accelerating across most of Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, according to the latest Summer Forecast from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw). This growth is primarily fueled by a significant increase in real wages, leading to higher private consumption, while...
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Royal Armenia, renowned for its high-quality coffee, started as a small operation and has steadily expanded its production capacity and product range. Today, the company processes 3,000 tonnes of coffee annually and employs 200 people.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have played a crucial role in this growth...
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China, Belarus, and Kazakhstan have announced plans to build a new logistics terminal in Svislach, located on the Belarusian-Polish border. This strategic development aims to enhance overland rail traffic between China and Europe, improving logistics along this vital route. On June 25, the Chinese company Xi’an Free Trade Port Construction, KTZ...
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Poland continues to attract significant foreign investment, driven by reorganized supply chains, a demanding labor market, and evolving business expectations. The country remains a hotspot for industrial investment, thanks to its strategic location, robust business environment, advanced infrastructure, and government incentives. In 2023, Poland saw a...
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Key Findings:
Business Development Focus: 77% of Central and Eastern European (CEE) companies are investing in business development.
Innovation Leadership: 27% of CEE companies are investing in product and service innovation, higher than the EU average of 24%.
Investment Barriers: The primary barriers to investment are the uncertain macroeconomic...
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