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North Macedonia is amending its construction laws to open the market to large-scale investments in data centers
Authorities in North Macedonia are finalizing a package of legislative changes to create conditions for large-scale foreign investment in the construction of data centers, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the Macedonian Information Agency (MIA). The amendments cover the Urban Planning Act and the Construction Act, with their main goal being to regulate and facilitate the construction of modern digital infrastructure. According to economic estimates by the government in Skopje, the new regulations are expected to attract hundreds of millions of euros to the technology sector, driving growth in gross domestic product and creating new jobs.
2026-06-03Read the article
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The Bulgarian industrial oil recycling plant in Azerbaijan is set to begin operations
The Bulgarian industrial oil recycling plant in Azerbaijan has entered the pre-commissioning testing phase, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the economic portal Economic.bg. The project is being implemented by Caspian Lubricants Recycling within the Chemical Industrial Park in the city of Sumgait and is the result of bilateral agreements between the two countries dating back to 2023. Progress on the project was reported during the visit of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Ms. Iliana Yotova, to Baku.
2026-06-01Read the article
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German defense technology group Rheinmetall is in talks to take over the shipyard in Mangalia, Romania
German defense technology group Rheinmetall is in intensive talks with the Romanian government regarding a potential takeover or acquisition of a stake in the shipyard in Mangalia. The negotiations are taking place at a critical moment for the Black Sea naval facility, which is facing serious financial difficulties, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the regional English-language publication Romania-Insider.
2026-05-29Read the article
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The Macedonian construction company Granit will modernize the facilities at the Tabanovce border crossing with Serbia
Leading Macedonian construction company GD Granit Skopje has signed a contract for the construction and reconstruction of facilities at the Tabanovce border crossing, located on the border between North Macedonia and Serbia. The project has a total value of 190.6 million denars (approximately 3.1 million euros) excluding VAT, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the regional business portal SeeNews.
2026-05-27Read the article
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Trace Group Hold Enters the Luxury Real Estate Market on the Athens Riviera Through the Acquisition of a Local Company
The Bulgarian holding company Trace Group Hold has acquired the entire share capital of the Greek company S27 Developments. The value of the transaction amounts to 8,477,650 euro and the buyer is now registered as the sole owner in the Greek Commercial Register. Bal-kanEngineer.com learned of the investment from an official company announcement via the x3news stock market disclosure platform.
2026-05-26Read the article
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Candy Rush, a confectionery manufacturer, is investing over 21 million euro in the expansion of its factory in Šabac, Serbia
Candy Rush, one of the leading manufacturers of confectionery and chocolate products in the region, has received official building permits to expand its production complex in Šabac, Serbia. The project involves a major investment totaling 21.16 million euro, aimed at modernizing and significantly increasing the company’s production capacity, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the business portal eKapija.
2026-05-21Read the article
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The new electrical substation in Golem, Albania, now has 80 MW of capacity to meet the needs of the tourism sector
Albania’s Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakachi, accompanied by the head of the state electricity distributor (OSSH), Bendian Dalipi, inspected the final stages of construction and modernization of the new electrical substation in Golem. The project is part of the government’s ambitious investment plan for 2026, aimed at radically improving the energy infrastructure in the country’s most dynamically developing tourist regions, BalkanEngineer.com learned from Albanian Daily News.
2026-05-19Read the article
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The competition for sustainable projects in the water sector "Wilo Pioneer Award" has started - you can apply until September 15, 2026.
With the belief that water is not only a resource, but a shared responsibility, producer of water technologies Wilo has commenced its own yearly competition, where solutions are presented with a focus on innovation, intelligence and the pioneering spirit. "With the Wilo Pioneer Award, we recognize successful projects of our customers that set new standards in terms of sustainability in the water sector. Anyone wishing to participate in the 2026 edition can submit their applications by September 15th of this year," Wilo informed BalkanEngineer.com.
2026-05-18Read the article
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The international company BASF Agricultural Solutions has chosen Bucharest, Romania, as its new regional hub
The international company BASF Agricultural Solutions has officially announced its decision to establish its regional operational hub in Bucharest, Romania. The choice of the Romanian capital is based on its potential as a strategic market and the opportunities for developing innovative solutions in agriculture, BalkanEngineer.com learned from a company announcement on the Romania-Insider platform.
2026-05-15Read the article
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Serbia Receives 11 Million euro from Switzerland to Support Innovation and Research
Switzerland has officially announced the provision of 11 million euro in financial support to strengthen Serbia’s innovation ecosystem. The investment is aimed at accelerating digital trans-formation, developing research and development activities, and creating a more favorable en-vironment for the growth of high-tech startups in the country, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the business portal SeeNews.
2026-05-14Read the article