Security Council urged to ensure greater protection of humanitarian workers

This article is published in association with United Nations. With 2024 the deadliest year for aid workers on record, the Security Council must clearly condemn attacks against them and ensure accountability for perpetrators, a senior official with the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday.  Lisa Doughten was addressing Ambassadors at a Council briefing on […]

Belgium: De Watergroep agrees €350 million EIB loan for sustainability investments in Flemish water distribution network

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank will support De Watergroep in rehabilitating and expanding its network of water supply infrastructure. Watergroep signed a €200 million loan today, as a first part of a €350 million lending availability for the coming five years. The EIB loan will fund nearly […]

EBRD invests in Estonian e-commerce search innovator Miros

This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), through its venture capital arm EBRD Venture Capital, is supporting the growth of Miros as part of a €6 million pre-series A extension round. The round was led by EBRD Venture Capital and Tera Ventures alongside existing investors […]

Rule of law in Slovenia: MEPs conclude their first mission to the country

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A European Parliament delegation travelled to Slovenia, where they met with national authorities, journalists and NGOs, to assess respect of EU values and rule of law. From Wednesday 13 October to Friday 15 October, seven MEPs from the Civil Liberties Committee and one from […]
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