IEG: Ecomondo 2026 expands its global reach as an evolving ecological transition ecosystem
The 29th edition of Ecomondo, the Italian Exhibition Group’s (IEG) international event on the green, blue, and circular economy, will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from November 3 to 6
North Macedonia launches EUR 22 million grant scheme for green businesses
The project for supporting green businesses with grants until 2030 is worth EUR 25 million, of which EUR 22 million is for the subsidies
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development secures EUR 50 million for firms for green investments
HBOR secured EUR 150 million from the European Investment Bank and at least one third is dedicated to green investments by businesses
Green loans in North Macedonia grow 30% but their share remains low
The National Bank of North Macedonia has recorded an increase in green loans by 2.8 times since 2019, while growth in 2023 amounted to 29.1%.
North Macedonia secures EUR 100 million for green transformation of SMEs
The credit line is part of the government's measures to support households and businesses amid the economic slowdown and the energy crisis
Germany preparing scheme to lower electricity prices for firms
Germany wants to reduce tariffs for businesses to make them competitive with the US and China, which have lower electricity prices
EU green technology imports twice as high as exports – Eurostat
Buyers in the European Union spent EUR 15.2 billion last year on solar panels, wind turbines, and liquid biofuels from abroad
North Macedonia to establish strategic green investment fund to boost green economy
The fund is expected to spark investments worth EUR 750 million, create 15,000 jobs, increase exports by EUR 2 billion over the next four years