Brussels, 14/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - The European Investment Bank (EIB) granted a loan of €150 million on Friday 10 February to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR - Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak) to finance projects of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), mid-cap companies and municipalities in Croatia. This loan will co-finance projects implemented by SMEs and medium-sized companies in the areas of industry and services, including tourism, and also support small and medium-scale infrastructure schemes promoted by local authorities, projects in knowledge- and technology-intensive sectors and additional priorities such as energy, environmental protection, health and education. A minimum of 70% of the loan amount will be allocated to SME and mid-cap projects. (OL/transl.rt)