OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE OFFICES OF EFG EUROBANK IN BELGRADE
Reception in honour of high delegation of EFG Eurobank at The Royal Palace

Belgrade, 16 February 2005 – The offices of EFG Eurobank in Belgrade were opened today in Belgrade. Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine, as well as a large number of representatives of distinguished Greek companies, were present at this important event.

Mr. Nicolas Nanopoulus, the General Director of EFG Eurobank, addressed everyone present and pointed out the fact that this bank, with its 11 business offices, works with great success in our country.

“Our dealing with Serbian citizens and companies is based upon our wish to offer help in overcoming the difficult period. In relation to this, EFG Eurobank has great plans, among which is annexation of more banks, in order to expand the assortment of offers in dealing with citizenry” - Mr. Nanopoulos pointed out.

The act of cutting the red tape on behalf of the City of Belgrade was performed Mrs. Radmila Hrustanovic, the Deputy Mayor of Belgrade and afterwards she said.

“After ten years of isolation, Greek companies were among the first ones who entered with their investments in our country. That is a proof that you trust this country and that you believe in carried out reforms. Your presence here is a proof enough that there is no fear and that there will be more investors in the future. Thank you for believing in Belgrade”.

Afterwards, an official luncheon for all guests followed in Belgrade Hotel Hyatt. Beside Their Royal Highnesses there were present: Mr. Miroljub Labus, Vice-President of Government, HE Prvoslav Davinic, Minister of Defense of Serbia and Montenegro, HE Mladjan Dinkic, Minister of Finance, HE Predrag Bubalo, Minister of Economy, Mrs. Gordana Todic, deputy of Minister of Tourism, Trade and Services, Mr. Vlatko Sekulovic, deputy Minister of International Economic Relations, Mrs. Gordana Lazarevic, assistant of Minister of International Economic Relations, Mr. Dusan Skendzic, Economy advisor of the Prime Minister Dr Vojislav Kostunica, and Mr. Slobodan Milosavljevic, president of Serbian Chamber of Commerce.

In honour of the high delegation of EFG Eurobank, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Princess Katherine organized a reception at The Royal Palace, where HRH Crown Prince Alexander II wished them warm welcome. Afterwards the guests, accompanied by members of Advisory Bodies of the Crown, Mr. Dragomir Acovic and Dusan Babac, took a tour of the Royal Compound in Dedinje and introduced themselves with its unique historical and cultural values.