EIB extends the scope of its Sustainability Awareness Bond to include two new social objectives: gender equality and women's economic empowerment.
The EIB Group supported a record of over €100 billion in new investment for Europe's energy security in 2024.
Plans discussed with European Finance ministers in Luxembourg will broaden financing options and tools available to scale up European innovative companies and unicorns.
Sum for low-and middle-income economies was $74.7 billion, including $24.7 billion for climate change adaptation
EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris meets Romanian finance, investments and transport ministers as well central bank head.
Ministers meeting in Luxembourg welcome the Action Plan presented by President Calviño to update the definition of dual-use projects and extend EIB credit lines.
Private equity fund MidEuropa has agreed to sell private healthcare chain Regina Maria to Mehiläinen Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Finland backed by investment fund CVC.
Romania's insurance market saw a total volume of gross written premiums of RON 23.4 billion (€4.7 billion) during 2024, up 11% compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
Romania's informal economy represents about one eighth of its GDP, according to an EY report.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air has opened a new base at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, offering flights to seven destinations including Naples, London, and Budapest.
Public food service company Sphera Franchise Group has earmarked approximately RON 100 million (around €20 million) for investments in 2025.