26/09/2013 (Agence Europe) - EIB loans for Bulgarian SMEs. On Thursday 26 September, the European Investment Bank (EIB) decided to lend €50 million to CIBANK to finance projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies in Bulgaria. This intermediated loan will support projects across the whole country. The funds will support growth by enhancing long-term competitiveness through increased availability of long-term credit. (OL/transl.fl)