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NIB and NORD/LB co-finance Green Genius’ solar projects in Lithuania
Energy Global
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August 13, 2025
The Nordic Investment Bank (€28 million) and NORD/LB (€36 million) have both signed financing agreements with the Lithuanian renewable energy company Green Genius. NIB’s financing is supported under the InvestEU programme. The funding will be...
Polsat Plus Group receives investment loan for Poland wind farm
Energy Global
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August 13, 2025
Polsat Plus Group has secured financing totalling nearly PLN 953 million for the construction of its largest wind farm in Drzezewo, with a capacity of 139 MW. Construction is nearing completion, with all 63 turbines installed, and commissioning is...
EU considering easing sanctions against Russia if ceasefire is agreed – Sky News
Ukrainska Pravda
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Sanctions. Photo: CentralAsia.media Ukraine's allies are assessing the possibility of easing sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire is achieved in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Source: Sky News citing sources close to the EU Council, as reported by...
Australia investors to meet leaders of Greece’s €8 billion Ellinikon project
Kathimerini
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August 13, 2025
Australian investors will have the opportunity to meet the senior team behind The Ellinikon, Europe’s largest urban regeneration project, when they visit Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney this October, The Greek Herald reported. The €8 billion...
Europeans say Ukrainians must ‘decide their future’ ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Ya Libnan
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August 13, 2025
Leaders from every country in the European Union except Hungary on Tuesday stressed that Ukrainians must have the right to decide their future ahead of an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin...
Orbán: Europe must reclaim its dignity or be left off the world stage
The Budapest Times
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August 13, 2025
In an interview with Patrióta, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has delivered a sobering assessment of Europe’s geopolitical standing, warning that the continent is in danger of becoming a passive observer in decisions that could define its future....
Eesti Energia says Baltic frequency reserves market opaque, supervision poor
ERR
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August 13, 2025
At a glance: Eesti Energia says extreme price swings on the Baltic frequency reserves market stem from structural issues, not just one Latvian market participant's actions. Latvian hydro plants often do not offer their qualified capacity on the...
Markets Shrug Off Tariffs But Impact May Hit Home Later – VP Bank
Wealth Briefing
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The European private bank, which operates in regions including Asia, has joined other wealth management institutions in working out the implications of tariffs in the US and elsewhere. While global markets have mainly shrugged off the impact of...
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Harry Redknapp tells Hearts and Hibs they're onto winners with new investment as third place verdict sent
Edinburgh Evening News
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August 13, 2025
The experienced former Tottenham and West Ham boss has been talking Hearts plus Hibs Harry Redknapp believes Hearts and Hibs are bound to thrive through investment from Tony Bloom and Bill Foley. The Premiership pair have ushered in new eras, with...
Moldova’s fruit sector blossoms in EU markets, backed by government support
Fresh Plaza
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August 13, 2025
In recent years, Moldova has seen its exports to the European Union increase significantly. "The shift towards the EU market has been profound: in 2013, 46.8% of Moldovan exports went to the EU, but today that figure stands at 67.3%, with the CIS...
Elbit wins $1.6B Europe deal, reports record orders
Ynet
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August 13, 2025
Elbit Systems has signed a $1.635 billion contract to supply a range of defense solutions to an undisclosed European country over the next five years, despite recent threats by some European states to limit arms purchases from Israel. An Elbit...
European women's soccer leagues 'can learn from Canada'
Deutsche Welle
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August 13, 2025
Lara Schenk has never been one to be afraid of upping roots to pursue a new challenge in a foreign land. So perhaps it is not that surprising that the 25-year-old German took a leap of faith earlier this year, signing on to play in the world's...
Wildfires in Madrid burn 26 horses to death as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across Europe
The Independent
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August 13, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Norton Rose Fulbright advises Scatec on financing for Egyptian battery storage project
Energy Global
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August 13, 2025
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Scatec, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, on the financing of its 1.1 GW solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project, Obelisk. Obelisk, located in Naquaa Hammadi, is the...
Potato processor CêlaVíta declared bankrupt
Fresh Plaza
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August 13, 2025
Potato producer CêlaVíta has been declared bankrupt. The announcement was made on the afternoon of 12 August. Since 1967, the company has built its reputation as one of the best-known suppliers of potato products to supermarkets, the food...
Battle for glory, redemption, European places and surviving relegation — English Premier League returns
Daily Maverick
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August 13, 2025
After a three-month hiatus the world’s most popular league is finally back. The 2025/26 season kicks off on 16 August, with reigning champions Liverpool clashing with Bournemouth. As far as opening fixtures are concerned, it’s a fair one for the...
France, UK and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran
The National News
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France, Germany and Britain have told the UN they are ready to reinstate sanctions on Iran if it does not return to negotiations with the international community over its nuclear programme. The foreign ministers of the so-called E3 group wrote to...
Elawan Energy inks PPA for 150MW Spain solar portfolio
PV Tech
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August 13, 2025
The two firms will jointly develop the solar portfolio in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, northern Spain. Elawan did not confirm how many projects comprise the 150MW nameplate capacity. The deal will cover “nearly 90%”...
Bombshell report claims Emmanuel Macron and wife hired private sleuth to investigate Candace Owens
The Economic Times
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August 13, 2025
A new report claims French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron hired a private investigation firm in the United States prior to filing a high-profile defamation lawsuit against the American political commentator Candace Owens....
EU Allocates €500m For Ukraine’s Winter Gas Needs
Biz Watch Nigeria
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August 13, 2025
The European Commission has signed a guarantee agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to facilitate an unprecedented €500 million loan for Ukraine’s energy security. The financing will enable state-owned...