Brussels, 30/05/2013 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 30 May, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €100 million loan for key investments in Cyprus. The loan will be used to part-finance investments totalling €1.177 billion, in areas identified under the national strategic reference framework for the 2007-2013 period, which include improving the competitiveness of the Cypriot economy, promoting sustainable development and investing in skills and innovation. It will therefore contribute to the “smart, sustainable and inclusive growth of the Cypriot economy in line with the EUROPE 2020 strategy”. (OL/transl.jl)