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Romania will receive 800 million euros from the EIB for the large-scale refurbishment of unit 1 at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant
Romania’s state-owned nuclear operator, Nuclearelectrica, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have officially signed a loan agreement worth 800 million euros, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a report by Romania Insider.com. The funds will be invested directly in the large-scale project to refurbish and modernize Unit 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The financing is part of the European institution’s broader commitment to supporting clean energy and security of supply in the region.
2026-07-31Read the article
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Romania and Serbia signed a strategic memorandum of understanding for the construction of the “Djerdap 3” pumped-storage power plant
Romania and Serbia have taken a historic step toward the large-scale integration of their energy systems by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of the “Džerdap 3” pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant. The strategic document was signed by Romanian Minister and his Serbian counterpart Dubravka Jedović Handanović, marking the start of one of the largest regional investments in Southeast Europe, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the Romanian news agency “Agerpres.”
2026-07-29Read the article
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The WAGO Showtruck demonstrated how the brand's solutions are applied to real-world engineering tasks
For WAGO, 2026 was a special year, where the German technological leader marked 75 years since its creation. The anniversary program was focused on meetings with professionals in the field. By the middle of the year, two major initiatives were established – WAGO 75 Tour – with the help of brand supporters, and WAGO Showtruck, a mobile showroom that graced Bulgaria in July.
2026-07-28Read the article
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Kyova, a Japanese manufacturer of high-tech warehouse solutions, is expanding its presence in Bulgaria with a new 6 million euro factory
Kyova Europe, the European subsidiary of the Japanese technology company Kyova, has officially expanded its presence in the Bulgarian market with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sofia, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a report by the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA). The large-scale project represents an investment of 6 million euros and is located at the Iskar Science and Production Zone (SPZ) in Sofia.
2026-07-27Read the article
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Grundfos acquires EUWA – a German company specializing in water treatment technologies for the food and beverage industry
The Danish group Grundfos has completed the acquisition of the German specialist EUWA, whose solutions for clean water are used in the brewing industry and soft drink production in over 110 countries, BalkanEngineer.com was informed of this by the company. This deal is part of Grundfos’s strategy to expand its presence in the water sector for the food industry, and it is the result of several other investments in the field. EUWA retains its team and operational autonomy, with the initial focus being on the smooth integration of the two companies.
2026-07-23Read the article
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The Canadian mining company DPM Metals is set to open a new gold mine, “Čoka Rakita,” in Eastern Serbia in early 2027
The Canadian mining company DPM Metals is finalizing its plans to build a new gold mine in Eastern Serbia. The “Čoka Rakita” project, located in the municipality of Žagubica, is expected to begin operations in early 2027, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a report by the Serbian state news agency Tanjug.
2026-07-23Read the article
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Microsoft is restructuring its business in the Balkans, with its Greek headquarters taking over management of 12 markets
Technology giant Microsoft has announced a major restructuring of its business in Southern Europe. The company’s existing regional cluster, covering Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, is expanding significantly to take over management of the Adriatic region. As a result, the Greek office will now be responsible for a total of 12 markets in Southern Europe, including Bulgaria, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the Greek publication newmoney.gr.
2026-07-21Read the article
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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