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3 Arrested for Smuggling over 259 Vietnamese Migrants to Germany

May 31, 2021

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British Reporter — In the early hours of 31 May, some 740 police officers carried out coordinated raids across Germany and Slovakia against the members of a criminal syndicate smuggling Vietnamese nationals into Europe, arresting 3 individuals, Europol notes.

Health and consumer crisis: Europeans remain cautious

The FINANCIAL -- According to BNP Paribas, for nine months now, Europe has

by The FINANCIAL

December 26, 2020

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Commission approves Euro 300 million German aid scheme to support transition to sustainable local public transport

The FINANCIAL -- The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid

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December 22, 2020

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36 entries have been added to the Belarus financial sanctions regime

29 individuals and 7 entities have been added to the consolidated list

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December 18, 2020

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NIB signs framework loan agreement for water infrastructure upgrades in Sweden

The FINANCIAL — NIB and the Swedish municipality of Strängnäs have signed a 25-year framework loan agreement of SEK 280 million (EUR 27.16 million) to finance its investment programme for wastewater infrastructure improvements. The uncommitted credit facility has been provided for the

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

1 min read

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EIB and HBOR create a new €142.5 mln credit line to support Croatian SMEs

The FINANCIAL — Croatian small and medium enterprises will benefit from a new EUR 142.5 million credit line agreed between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) signed today in Zagreb and Luxembourg. This is the

by The FINANCIAL

November 20, 2020

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Novartis set to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its European operations

The FINANCIAL — Novartis today announced the signature of five virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), which are expected to collectively add more than 275 megawatts of clean power to the electrical grid. This move makes Novartis the first pharmaceutical company set to

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

1 min read

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Ericsson and CETIN to deliver 5G in Czechia

The FINANCIAL — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and wholesale telecom infrastructure company, CETIN, have signed a five-year contract to bring 5G to the Czech Republic. The deal makes Ericsson the supplier behind CETIN’s network modernization, which will see their existing legacy network transformed to establish

by The FINANCIAL

November 19, 2020

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The iliad Group and EIB sign €300 mln loan agreement to finance 4G and 5G network rollouts in France

The FINANCIAL — The iliad Group and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have set up a new €300 million loan to help the Group finance its mobile network rollouts in France, particularly to densify its 4G network and deploy its 5G network.

by The FINANCIAL

November 18, 2020

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Solidarity Fund: €823 mln approved for 8 EU member states

The FINANCIAL —On Monday, Budgets Committee Members approved €823 million in EU aid for the Croatia earthquake, floods in Poland, and the coronavirus crisis. The €823 million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be distributed as follows: More than €132.7

by The FINANCIAL

November 17, 2020

1 min read

Europe

7 ways the EU keeps you safe online

The FINANCIAL — Did you know that hackers attack an average of 2,244 times a day globally, causing damage to the economy and hurting businesses? They can even have an impact on our personal lives! Phishing, hacking, data leaks and other cyber threats are among

by The FINANCIAL

November 16, 2020

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IFC lends support to UniCredit Leasing to enhance SME and Climate financing in Romania

The FINANCIAL — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is lending its support to UniCredit Leasing Corporation (UCLC), Romania’s top leasing company, to increase access to finance for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and to provide more climate finance

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

Europe

EU to generate €10 bln in investment in Africa and the EU Neighbourhood and stimulate global recovery

The FINANCIAL — On 12 November, the European Commission took a major step forward in boosting investment in Africa and the EU Neighbourhood, helping to stimulate global recovery from the pandemic, by concluding ten financial guarantee agreements worth €990 million with partner

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

1 min read

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NIB finances Western Corridor project in Norway

The FINANCIAL — NIB and the Norwegian system operator Statnett have signed a 15-year loan of NOK 1.2 billion. The loan contributes to finance the upgrade of the main electricity grid in South-West Norway. The Western Corridor is a common name for

by The FINANCIAL

November 12, 2020

1 min read