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2008 Press releasesDateCountry
EBRD President Mirow visits Kazakhstan2 DecKazakhstan
ЕБРР инвестирует в Фонд Aureos Central Asia1 DecKazakhstan
EBRD invests in Aureos Central Asia Fund1 DecKazakhstan
Refreshing Borjomi’s water services1 DecGeorgia
EBRD Board Directors to visit Georgia and Armenia28 NovRegional
Deepening support for Moldova’s private sector27 NovMoldova
Three Bulgarian companies win EBRD energy efficiency excellence awards26 NovBulgaria
EBRD to finance paper production in Albania26 NovAlbania
Investing in education is key to sustained growth in the transition region, EBRD report shows25 NovRegional
Прогноз ЕБРР: в 2009 году в странах операций ожидается резкое замедление экономического роста25 NovRegional
EBRD economies to slow sharply in 200925 NovRegional
EBRD support for largest greenfield investment in Albania20 NovAlbania
Slovak housing associations win energy efficiency excellence awards20 NovSlovak Republic
ЕБРР намерен активно наращивать инвестиции в целях борьбы с финансовым кризисом20 NovRegional
ЕБРР инвестирует в борьбу с коррозией в России20 NovRussia
EBRD invests in fighting corrosion in Russia20 NovRussia
EBRD to boost investments to combat financial crisis20 NovRegional
EBRD strengthens bank lending in Azerbaijan19 NovAzerbaijan
ЕБРР поддерживает производство и приобретение сельскохозяйственной продукции в Украине13 NovUkraine
EBRD supports Agricultural Commodity Production and Pre-harvest Financing in Ukraine13 NovUkraine
EBRD financing supports Bulgarian regional property sector12 NovBulgaria
EBRD disburses first factoring loan in Russia11 NovRussia
EBRD and Société Générale Expressbank continue to support Bulgarian micro and small enterprises6 NovBulgaria
EBRD participates in privatisation of Poland’s energy group ENEA5 NovPoland
EBRD invests in leading Macedonian wine producer3 NovFYR Macedonia
Киевские городские дороги получат от ЕБРР 15 млн. евро31 OctUkraine
Kiev city roads receive €15 million from EBRD31 OctUkraine
EBRD supports Efes expansion in Moldova31 OctMoldova
EBRD to invest in Armenia’s Araratbank30 OctArmenia
Türkiye 2010 yılına kadar AİKB tarafından yaklaşık $600 milyоn tutarında sermaye almış оlacak28 OctTurkey
Turkey to receive EBRD investments of $600 million by 201028 OctTurkey
EBRD supports renewable energy in Estonia28 OctEstonia
EBRD lends €180 million for main motorway in Bosnia-Herzegovina28 OctBosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD supports accord between Hungary and IMF27 OctHungary
EBRD supports expansion of Mongolian petrol distribution company23 OctMongolia
EBRD pushes forward air pollution reduction programme in Mongolia23 OctMongolia
EBRD in $6 million loan to leading Mongolian distribution company23 OctMongolia
More entrepreneurs in Bosnia-Herzegovina to benefit from EBRD loans21 OctBosnia and Herzegovina
Geosteel to revive steel production in Georgia21 OctGeorgia
EBRD in small business loan to Russia’s Master Bank20 OctRussia
Modernising retail chains across Serbia20 OctSerbia
EBRD Board Directors to visit Serbia, Montenegro20 OctRegional
Senior EBRD delegation to visit Mongolia 21-25 October17 OctMongolia
EBRD, FAO and Russian Ministry of Agriculture join forces to boost public-private cooperation17 OctRegional
BERD isi exprima sustinerea pentru Banca Transilvania15 OctRomania
Croatia’s Getro buys back shares from EBRD, Bank remains a creditor15 OctCroatia
EBRD to take 25 percent stake in Belarus private bank13 OctBelarus
EBRD in first investment in Albania’s mining sector9 OctAlbania
Moldova adopts new mortgage law3 OctMoldova
CEI Summit in Moldova to discuss economic challenges for the region3 OctMoldova
Power link Lithuania-Poland making progress3 OctRegional
EBRD supports expansion of Uzbek PET producer3 OctUzbekistan
«ОТП Банк» присоединяется к программе ЕБРР, направленной на повышение энергоэффективности в Украине2 OctUkraine
OTP Bank joins EBRD’s Ukrainian energy efficiency programme2 OctUkraine
EBRD to boost locomotive output in Russia29 SepRussia
ЕБРР поддерживает производство локомотивов в России29 SepRussia
Группа «Ренессанс Капитал Потребительское Кредитование» привлекает кредит ЕБРР размером $25 млн.25 SepUkraine
Renaissance Capital Consumer Finance Group receives USD25 million loan from EBRD25 SepUkraine
Improving heating and water services in Siberia24 SepRussia
EBRD hosts “Derivatives in Russia” conference23 SepRussia
EBRD Board recommends Bank invest in Turkey23 SepTurkey
Environmental upgrade for Lithuanian Power Plant22 SepLithuania
EBRD Directors wind up visit to Russia19 SepRegional
EBRD adopts new strategy for Latvia18 SepLatvia
EBRD buys 3.2 percent stake in leading Russian private rail freight operator Globaltrans18 SepRussia
Upgrading Kazakhstan´s telecoms infrastructure15 SepKazakhstan
EBRD presents its activities at Azerbaijan Microfinance Conference15 SepAzerbaijan
EBRD Board Directors to visit Poland and the Slovak Republic12 SepRegional
A healthy investment in Uzbekistan10 SepUzbekistan
ЕБРР оказывает поддержку производителям химической продукции в Украине10 SepUkraine
EBRD provides assistance to Ukraine chemical producers10 SepUkraine
Reijo Kemppinen appointed new EBRD Director of Communications9 SepRegional
EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme extends activities to Mongolia9 SepMongolia
ЕБРР назначил нового директора в Украине5 SepUkraine
EBRD appoints new director for Ukraine5 SepUkraine
Germany supports EBRD Sustainable Energy Initiative for Kazakhstan3 SepKazakhstan
More entrepreneurs in Bosnia-Herzegovina to benefit from EBRD loans3 SepBosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD extends support for BiH’s agricultural sector3 SepBosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD supports modernisation of urban transport in Batumi2 SepGeorgia
EBRD steps up support for leasing in Serbia2 SepSerbia
Improving telecommunications in Tajikistan27 AugTajikistan
New EBRD President travels to Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina in first visit to EBRD region27 AugSerbia 
Bosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD extends support for Croatia’s sugar industry22 AugCroatia
MCCF Signs First Project in Armenia19 AugArmenia
Shopping Center MallDova receives €42.8 million loan from EBRD19 AugMoldova
ЕБРР предоставляет кредит на сумму 28,5 млн. евро украинскому производителю древесностружечных плит18 AugUkraine
EBRD provides a €28.5 million loan to Ukrainian wood-panel company18 AugUkraine
EBRD urges rapid resolution of Georgia conflict11 AugGeorgia
Канада стала спонсором консультативных услуг ЕБРР для банков России и Украины по вопросам внешнеторгового финансирования7 AugRegional
EBRD secures minority stake in Russian transport group for $120 million7 AugRussia
EBRD lending local currency to Russian regional bank6 AugRussia
EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Programme supports intraregional trade in local currency4 AugRegional
EBRD makes first bank loan targeted at Russian farmers4 AugRussia
EBRD intensifies support for Bulgarian SMEs30 JulBulgaria
Canada sponsors EBRD Trade Finance Advisory Services for banks in Russia and Ukraine30 JulRegional
Cleaning up Dushanbe29 JulTajikistan
Skopje bypass opened24 JulFYR Macedonia
Donors pledge new contributions to Chernobyl fund15 JulUkraine
EBRD in loan to Mongolian geological services firm15 JulMongolia
EBRD holds Factoring Seminars in South-East Europe and the CIS9 JulRegional
ЕБРР проводит семинары по факторингу в странах Юго-Восточной Европы и СНГ9 JulRegional
EBRD in loan to fast-growing Mongolian beverages company8 JulMongolia
EBRD hosts global conference aimed at cutting road deaths4 JulRegional
Томас Миров вступил в должность президента ЕБРР3 JulRegional
EBRD steps up support for small businesses in Kazakhstan3 JulKazakhstan
Thomas Mirow assumes EBRD Presidency3 JulRegional
EBRD sells its stake in Nova Ljubljanska banka2 JulSlovenia
EBRD raises 3.5 billion roubles for expansion of Fazer’s bakery business in Russia2 JulRussia
EBRD funding to spread German family-owned hypermarket model in Russia2 JulRussia
EBRD in pre-equity financing for consolidation of Russia’s largest private municipal operator1 JulRussia
EBRD raises $200 million loan for Russian hypermarket chain O’Key1 JulRussia
Strengthening Poland’s banking sector30 JunPoland
EBRD provides €75 million for expansion of Hungarian motorway network30 JunHungary
BERD si Comisia Europeana stimuleaza competitivitatea companiilor private din Romania24 JunRomania
EBRD and EC boost competitiveness of private Romanian companies24 JunRomania
EBRD First Vice President Varel Freeman opens Bank’s 4th Russian regional office17 JunRussia
EBRD puts the sparkle into Coca-Cola’s expansion in Central Asia17 JunRegional
EBRD carbon credits project becomes eligible for emission reduction units under UN framework16 JunBulgaria
EBRD raises $100 million syndicated loan to support St. Petersburg’s largest private bank11 JunRussia
MCCF Carbon Managers appoint Fortis as service provider for Fund10 JunRegional
Работа по ликвидации очагов радиационной угрозы на севере России набирает темп5 JunRussia
Nuclear clean-up in Northern Russia is gaining momentum5 JunRussia
EBRD provides Kazakhstan with $400 million syndicated loan for grid modernisation5 JunKazakhstan
EBRD adopts new strategy for Bulgaria4 JunBulgaria
EBRD and Kazyna set up Kazakhstan Growth Fund3 JunKazakhstan
EBRD President visits Kazakhstan3 JunKazakhstan
Кредит ЕБРР для услуг водоснабжения определяет стандарты для договоров с российскими предприятиями коммунальных услуг22 MayRussia
EBRD water services loan sets benchmark for Russian municipal contracts22 MayRussia
EBRD arranges $150 million seven-year loan for new General Motors car plant in St. Petersburg22 MayRussia
EBRD/World Bank urge policy steps to boost investments in Ukraine’s agriculture20 MayUkraine
Noi fonduri BERD pentru proiecte de eficienta energetica in Romania20 MayRomania
More EBRD funds for energy efficiency projects in Romania19 MayRomania
ЕБРР приобретает пакет акций в Базис-банке Грузии19 MayGeorgia
EBRD buys equity stake in Georgia’s Basis Bank19 MayGeorgia
ЕБРР вносит вклад в размере 135 млн. евро в международные усилия по поддержке Чернобыля19 MayUkraine
EBRD contributes €135 million to international Chernobyl support efforts19 MayUkraine
ЕБРР выделяет кредит на упрощенных ускоренных условиях на реализацию в регионе среднемасштабных проектов19 MayRussia
EBRD launches simplified fast-track regional facility for medium-sized projects19 MayRussia
Президентом ЕБРР назначен Томас Миров19 MayRegional
Thomas Mirow zum Präsidenten der EBWE ernannt19 MayRegional
Thomas Mirow nommé Président de la BERD19 MayRegional
Thomas Mirow appointed EBRD President19 MayRegional
EBRD opens mortgage facility to UkrSotsBank19 MayUkraine
Участие ЕБРР в предоставлении кредитов дочерним предприятиям «Райффайзенбанка» в размере 72 млн. евро18 MayRegional
EBRD in €72 million credits to Raiffeisen subsidiaries18 MayRegional
В период, когда на финансовом горизонте собираются тучи, нам нужен сильный ЕБРР, заявляет Лемьер18 MayRegional
Strong EBRD needed as financial clouds gather, Lemierre says18 MayRegional
EBRD minority stake in independent Siberian energy firm to help cut gas flaring18 MayRussia
EBRD enhances support for Mongolia’s banking sector18 MayMongolia
ЕБРР вводит в действие новый показатель устойчивой энергетики18 MayRegional
EBRD launches new Index of Sustainable Energy18 MayRegional
ЕБРР отмечает замедление экономического роста в 2008 году на фоне ухудшения состояния мировой экономики18 MayRegional
EBRD sees moderation in 2008 economic growth as the global economy deteriorates18 MayRegional
Содействие развитию предприятий в Азербайджане18 MayAzerbaijan
A boost for enterprises in Azerbaijan18 MayAzerbaijan
ЕБРР приобретает пакет акций армянского производителя мясных продуктов18 MayArmenia
EBRD buys equity stake in Armenian meat producer18 MayArmenia
Использование водных ресурсов Таджикистана18 MayTajikistan
Tapping Tajikistan’s water resources18 MayTajikistan
Ukrainian companies win energy efficiency excellence awards17 MayUkraine
Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine trade volumes lead in EBRD-backed financing programme17 MayRegional
Россия, Казахстан и Украина занимают ведущие места по товарообороту в рамках программы, осуществляемой при финансовой поддержке ЕБРР17 MayRegional
EBRD makes donation with ING Wholesale Banking to Ukrainian orphanage16 MayUkraine
EBRD in further push to tackle food price spiral15 MayRegional
ЕБРР проводит 18–19 мая в Киеве свое Ежегодное заседание15 MayRegional
ЕБРР: новые усилия по обузданию роста цен на продовольствие15 MayUkraine
EBRD holds Annual Meeting in Kiev 18-19 May14 MayUkraine
EBRD boosts Kazakh beverage producer JSC RG Brands12 MayKazakhstan
BERD adopta noua strategie pentru Romania12 MayRomania
EBRD adopts new strategy for Romania12 MayRomania
EBRD raises stake in Russia's OGK-5 generating company to 5.2 percent7 MayRussia
Astarta attracts $20 million loan from EBRD7 MayUkraine
«Астарта» отримала кредит ЄБРР на суму 20 млн. дол. США7 MayUkraine
ЕБРР представляет кредитную линию на 30 миллионов долларов США с целью поддержать развитие Российской компании Индепендент Лизинг30 AprRussia
EBRD/OECD urge key steps to bolster banking governance in Eurasia30 AprRegional
EBRD issues $1 billion global bond28 AprRegional
Supporting the Kyrgyz construction sector28 AprKyrgyz Republic
EBRD in $30 million debt and equity deal to help expansion of Russia’s Independent Leasing24 AprRussia
EBRD finances Kyrgyz dairy producer Siut Bulak24 AprKyrgyz Republic
Further EBRD support for Bosnia and Herzegovina micro enterprises22 AprBosnia and Herzegovina
EBRD First Vice President visits Moldova21 AprMoldova
EBRD takes equity stake in Union Bank18 AprAlbania
EBRD promotes reform in Albania’s telecom sector18 AprAlbania
ЕБРР поддерживает расширение деятельности ОТП банка в Украине18 AprUkraine
EBRD supports OTP Bank growth in Ukraine18 AprUkraine
EBRD Board Directors visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan18 AprTurkmenistan 
Tajikistan
EBRD steps up support for microfinance in Azerbaijan17 AprAzerbaijan
EBRD First Vice-President to visit Tirana15 AprAlbania
EBRD First Vice-President to visit Skopje14 AprFYR Macedonia
ЕБРР открывает региональное представительство в Днепропетровске11 AprUkraine
EBRD in $ 60 million long-term loan to Monetka, a leading Russian regional food retailer11 AprRussia
EBRD opens office in Dnepropetrovsk10 AprUkraine
EBRD makes small even more beautiful10 AprSlovenia
Market demand makes EBRD increase Severstal energy efficiency loan to €600 million7 AprRussia
More EBRD lease financing for Romanian SMEs7 AprRomania
EBRD to provide €52.5 million funding for Turkish bottling plant in southern Russia7 AprRussia
EBRD First Vice President visits Baltic states7 AprLithuania 
Latvia 
Estonia
EBRD obtains 8 percent stake in Russian regional power generating company TGK-931 MarRussia
EBRD helps Tirana Airport spread its wings28 MarAlbania
ЕБРР финансирует торговые центры по всей Украине28 MarUkraine
EBRD finances shopping centres across Ukraine28 MarUkraine
Further EBRD support for Bosnian micro enterprises27 MarBosnia and Herzegovina
Boosting energy efficiency in the Slovak Republic20 MarSlovak Republic
EBRD supports municipal solid waste management in Serbia20 MarSerbia
Strengthening Armenia’s SME sector17 MarArmenia
ЕБРР предоставляет «УкрСиббанку» кредит на сумму 50 млн. долл. США17 MarUkraine
EBRD provides $50 million loan to UkrSibbank17 MarUkraine
ЕБРР и ФАО призывают принять решительные меры в целях сдерживания резкого скачка цен на продовольствие10 MarRegional
EBRD and FAO call for bold steps to contain soaring food prices10 MarRegional
EBRD offers full support to updated ROBOR money-market index in Romania7 MarRomania
EBRD provides loan to Eximbank for SME lending7 MarMoldova
В 2007 году ЕБРР наращивает объем инвестиций в странах с менее развитой экономикой6 MarRegional
EBRD boosts 2007 investments in less advanced economies6 MarRegional
Southeast Europe’s pharmaceuticals sector gets boost from EBRD4 MarRegional
EBRD loan to strengthen micro finance in Tajikistan4 MarTajikistan
ЕБРР предоставит кредит компании «Укрэнерго» на сумму 150 млн. евро28 FebUkraine
EBRD provides €150 million loan to Ukrenergo28 FebUkraine
Укрепление сектора телекоммуникаций в Кыргызской Республике27 FebKyrgyz Republic
Strengthening the Kyrgyz Telecom Sector27 FebKyrgyz Republic
EBRD steps up support for leasing in Croatia25 FebCroatia
Ukraine government, businesses gear up for Euro 201225 FebUkraine
EBRD to boost Croatia’s tourism industry21 FebCroatia
EBRD reaffirms commitment to Hungary15 FebHungary
EBRD and Russia’s Vnesheconombank outline areas of cooperation13 FebRussia
EBRD takes equity stakes in subsidiaries of Polish companies Barlinek and Cersanit in Ukraine4 FebPoland 
Ukraine
Банк «Форум» присоединяется к программе ЕБРР, направленной на повышение энергоэффективности в Украине28 JanUkraine
Bank Forum joins EBRD energy efficiency programme for Ukraine28 JanUkraine
EBRD lends $50 million to Russian retail chain Azbuka Vkusa28 JanRussia
EBRD pioneers energy efficiency facility for Romania24 JanBulgaria 
Romania
EBRD supports Bulgarian energy savings market24 JanBulgaria
EBRD in €15 million loan to Bulgaria’s UniCredit Bulbank for energy efficiency projects23 JanBulgaria