1. EBRD lends Romania’s BRD EUR 30 mln for SME energy investments financing – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16711 2. Ciprian Glodeanu, RPIA: Investments in photovoltaic energy need stable legislative setting – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16809 3. TABLE-Romania energy production falls in Jan-Feb – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16966 4. Field of dreams: agricultural sector cultivates hopes – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16959 5. RoEnergy South-East Europe – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16969 [...]
Top 5 Green Energy news 19.03.2012-23.03.2012
1. Green energy grapples with financing challenge – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16194 2. *Norwegian support of about 306 million euros for Romania's environment, renewable energy, cultural heritage – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16224 3. EBRD launches new strategy for Romania -Bank ready to invest €400-€500 million annually in the country- http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16226 4. Enel Plans to Invest $990 Million in Romanian Power Distribution – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=16230 5. Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein [...]
EBRD: Lower 2012 GDP Growth Forecast Not Limited To Romania
Romania isn’t the only European country which saw its growth forecast reduced for 2012, as many economies will be affected by the worsening situation in the euro area, said Claudia Pendred, country manager for Romania with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. source: Ziarul Financiar
EBRD revises Romania’s 2012 growth outlook downwards on Greek economy exposure
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised downwards Romania’s economic growth prognosis, from 3.8 percent to 1.1 percent for 2012. For 2011, the growth prognosis has been cut from 1.9 to 1.5 percent. The outlook has worsened the most in this area for Albania, Romania and Serbia, which are heavily exposed to the troubled Greek economy, according to the EBRD. For emerging Europe, the report revises down predictions for 2011 economic expansion in the EBRD region to 4.5 percent compared with 4.8 percent seen in July. Growth in 2012 is now seen at 3.2 percent, [...]
EBRD Slashes Romania’s GDP Growth Forecast To 1.1% In 2012
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cut the economic growth forecast for Romania, in 2012, by 2.7 percentage points, to 1.1%, citing the high exposure to the Greek economy. source: Ziarul Financiar
With EBRD among shareholders, CallPoint wants new call center in Romania, eyes acquisitions
CallPoint New Europe, a business process outsourcing company based in Eastern Europe, has received a EUR 3 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The EBRD acquired 37.5 percent in the company, allowing it to grow both in Romania and Bulgaria in the years to come. CallPoint New Europe wants to open a new call center in Romania by December this year, Gregoire Vigroux (in picture), director in charge of business development with CallPoint New Europe tells Romania-Insider.com. “This new site will be employing 100 people at first and will be reaching [...]
Top 5 news 26.09.2011-30.09.2011
First International Business Invest Forum – Renewables in Romania, November 10th in Bucharest – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=8790 EBRD launches EUR 60 million energy efficiency facility for SMEs in Romania- http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=8586 Developer casts doubt on eastern European renewables plans – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=8589 Hidroelectrica calls force majeure clause in energy supply contracts because of drought – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=8679 The smart grid technology set to combat energy losses – http://www.iliaspapageorgiadis.ro/english/?p=8883 [...]
EBRD Extends EUR13.4M Loan To Improve Water Infrastructure In Dambovita County
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will extend a loan of EUR13.4 million equivalent to Romanian Compania de Apa Targoviste-Dambovita to upgrade and expand its water services in Dambovita county, the lender said in a statement Friday. source: Ziarul Financiar
Q: How did 2012 start for the residential market in Iasi?
Dan Mihoci: The real estate market is headed towards normalcy, without “sentimental” pretentions of the seller or unfounded requests from buyers with an evident need for consultancy, for both buyers and sellers. Despite the bad weather and the economic and political instability, the real estate market is an interesting chapter for everyone.
Q: In 2011, the year started with a high level of interest but few transactions. How did the market evolve ... 
