| Series Title | European Voice |
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| Series Details | Vol.9, No.24, 26.6.03, p24 |
| Publication Date | 26/06/2003 |
| Content Type | News |
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Date: 26/06/03 THE European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan worth €130 million to support education facilities throughout the city of Helsinki. The loan from the EU-owned long-term lender covers the construction and expansion of several comprehensive, upper secondary and vocational school building, bringing around 5000 extra student places. Eva-Riita Siitonen, Lord Mayor of the City of Helsinki said: "Effective primary, secondary and university education provide a foundation of basic skills to enable individuals to play a full role in civil society. "Appropriate investment in equipment, premises and facilities will provide a basis for continuing, lifelong learning. The EIB loan will make this possible." |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research |
| Countries / Regions | Finland |
