Events
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North Macedonia and an investment consortium from the UAE are launching a partnership to develop digital infrastructure in the Balkans
North Macedonia’s ministry for digital transformation has signed an official agreement for cooperation and partnership with the Arabic investment consortium Emirates Investment Group (EIG), BalkanEngineer.com was informed by the state news agency MIA. The agreement has the goal of attracting foreign capital from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to modernize the public sector, development of e-government and the establishment of modern technological infrastructure in the country.
2026-07-17Read the article
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European investment giant InfraVia has acquired the luxury marina operator D-Marin, which manages Vlora Marina in Albania
French investment company InfraVia Capital Partners has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the international operator of luxury yacht ports D-Marin from the CVC Capital Partners fund. The market evaluation of the transaction is expected to exceed 1 billion euros, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a SeeNews report. This deal is going to have a direct impact on the elite class tourism in the Balkans, due to D-Marin holding the management rights for Albania’s first major international marina – Vlora Marina.
2026-07-15Read the article
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The awards for the "Wilo WATER AI" strategy demonstrate our successful approach to integrating AI into the water sector
This year, the international designer and producer of water technologies Wilo Group was awarded at the prestigious German Brand Awards, bestowed by the German Design Council to companies for their brand communication. Wilo’s accolades are in two categories, “Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation – Brand Strategy – B2B”, and “Brand Strategy of the Year”. This is the result of their integrated corporate and brand strategy “Pioneering WATER AI for You”, which demonstrates the systematic melding of water technologies and artificial intelligence in Wilo’s activities, marking the company’s entry to the so-called WATER AI era.
2026-07-14Read the article
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Bulgarian tech company TBS Group has received a 12 million euro loan under an agreement to acquire a technology business in the U.K
Bulgarian tech establishment Telelink Business Services Group (TBS Group) has signed a contract for long term credit, a 12-million-euro sum, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the company. The financial resource is intended to be used for the strategic acquisition of a company in the U.K, which marks a new stage in the geographical expansion of the Bulgarian company beyond the Southeast European region.
2026-07-13Read the article
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Serbian businesses are preparing for European environmental requirements through a pilot project on the CBAM
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) has successfully completed a pilot program aimed at supporting local businesses in implementing the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), BalkanEngineer.com learned from a report by the national news agency Tanjug. As part of the initiative, 93 Serbian companies from export-oriented sectors received expert and technical assistance in preparing the reports required by the European Union for goods with a high carbon footprint.
2026-07-10Read the article
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The Green for Growth Fund has granted 15 million euros to the Albanian company Vega Energy for new solar projects in the Balkans
The international Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has officially approved a 15 million euro loan to the Albanian company Vega Energy, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a report by the economic publication SeeNews. This financial “injection” represents the GGF’s first direct corporate investment in Albania and aims to accelerate the implementation of large-scale photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of over 400 MWp in the Western Balkans region.
2026-07-07Read the article
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Austrian Strabag expands its Eastern European footprint with the acquisition of Romanian railway company Bawi Construction
The Austrian technology and construction group Strabag SE has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the Romanian railway contractor BAWI Construction SRL, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a publication by Romania Insider. The deal aims to significantly expand the Austrian giant’s market presence in the rapidly developing railway infrastructure sector in Romania and Southeast Europe. The transaction is expected to be officially finalized in the second half of 2026, following approval from the relevant regulatory authorities.
2026-07-03Read the article
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Serbia plans to become one of Europe’s pioneers in the production of humanoid robots for industrial use
Serbia is preparing to become one of the first countries on the European continent to launch its own production of humanoid robots, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the Serbian news agency Tanjug.rs. “This strategic move will position the country at the forefront of Europe’s technology landscape and give a powerful boost to the local high-tech industry,” said Marko Čadež, president of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS).
2026-07-01Read the article
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Bulgaria tops the EU rankings for gold medals per capita at science olympiads
Bulgaria officially ranks first among all European Union member states in the number of gold medals won per capita at international science Olympiads. This exceptional achievement and a review of the historic successes of Bulgaria’s talented students were presented during the traditional “Olympic Breakfast,” which brought together national team leaders, Olympians, and partners, as reported by BalkanEngineer.com based on a publication by Manager.bg.
2026-06-29Read the article
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Eng. Simidchiev from Hydrolia: EU Water Resilience Strategy sets new priorities for the water sector and water and sanitation
From the 20th to the 22nd of May, in Sofia, took place The 2026 Danube Water Forum under the slogan "From Vision to Action: Building a Sustainable Danube Water Region". This traditional, yearly event was organized under the “Danube Water” program, managed by the IAWD (International Association of Water Service Companies in the Danube Region) and The World Bank and co-financed by the Austrian government. Hosts included the Bulgarian Water Association (BAW) and Sofia Water, and the 3 day event accumulated over 200 participants from 16 different countries.
2026-06-26Read the article