A railway link between Bulgaria and North Macedonia secured combined €175 million in loans and grants for a cross-border tunnel.

The entities involved

• Bulgaria →

  country in Southeast Europe

  • Bulgaria is seeking a loan agreement with the European Commission, with its parliament approving the necessary borrowing ceiling increases and authorizing government borrowing.Mon 12:48
  • Bulgaria's Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov announced a new reform model aimed at boosting the country's tourism competitiveness.Mon 11:12
• North Macedonia →

  country in southeastern Europe

  • North Macedonia's EU accession path is stalled due to political leadership disputes, prompting discussions of a potential referendum.Sat 18:33
  • Meetings were held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly where ministers from Mongolia and North Macedonia discussed expanding relations and cooperation.Wed 09:16
• European Investment Bank →

  body of the European Union providing funding for projects fostering EU aims, both within and outside the EU

  • The European Investment Bank (EIB) is seeking investment opportunities in Azerbaijan and focusing on the South Caucasus region.Mon 09:06
  • Egypt and the European Investment Bank are deepening their strategic partnership to fund clean energy grid upgrades.Mon 02:16

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