“98 percent of our customers have been Czechs”
Is Ukraine sneaking its grain past Romania’s embargo by first transiting its product through Moldova?
Tens of billions have gone to Ukraine and migrants, which means there is no money left for seniors
Poland’s central bank cut interest rates by a whopping 0.75 percent in a move that surprised experts and caused the Polish currency (PLN) to fall sharply
In the last three decades, the IMF shows only China recorded faster economic growth than Poland
New homeowners are exempt from paying a purchase tax starting Sept. 1
The possibility of an interest rate cut may boost Polish conservatives in the upcoming election
The country has adopted an increasingly liberal immigration policy as its economy continues to grow
Economists said a drop in consumer spending caused the downturn
Poles will reportedly be asked for their views on agricultural matters, the retirement age, immigration, and the privatization of state-owned companies
Overall, inflation year-over-year is down for five consecutive months, and for the first time since 2019, prices on a month-to-month basis have not increased for three months
Since 2015, a significant shift can be observed in the Polish economic model, which has become increasingly efficient within the European context, writes economist, prof. Zbigniew Krysiak
Poland is becoming increasingly popular among tourists and not only because of its relatively low prices
The pessimistic macroeconomic forecasts for Poland have failed to materialize, says Poland’s finance minister
The vast majority of Poles are planning a trip abroad this year
Poland’s Monetary Policy Council keeps interest rates unchanged, however economists anticipate rate cuts in the near future
The opinion poll highlights rising prices as a top priority for Polish voters ahead of parliamentary elections
Rating agencies confirm that Poland’s economy and finances are in good shape
Poles still see the EU as a cash cow, but EU funds aren’t free and come with costly conditions, writes Kamil Goral for portal Nowyswiat24.pl
Poland continues to improve its export success story
Under the ruling conservative Polish government, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of migrants coming to work in Poland
According to unofficial calculations by bankier.pl, Polish gold reserves have increased to approximately 263 tons
According to Bank Pekao’s chief economist, some economic respite for Poland is just around the corner
As Polish silos remain full to the brim with unsold grain, Brussels has ruled out paying to redistribute the product to Africa
The pendulum could swing in favor of the right’s alternative to the ruling PiS, the Confederation party, writes Andrzej Krajewski for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna
Polish GDP enjoyed a quarter-over-quarter increase of 3.9 percent in Q1 of this year
Close to 90 percent of Polish family businesses have higher turnover compared to the previous year
A higher growth rate, lower inflation, and steady unemployment is predicted for Poland by the end of the year
An analysis from Bank Handlowy shows that since the beginning of the year, the Polish zloty (PLN) has strengthened by 2.6 percent against the euro and nearly 6 percent against the U.S. dollar
Ending the war in Ukraine sooner rather than later is an opportunity for the development of Polish investments in Ukraine, says economic expert Dawid Sułkowski
Most Poles identified inflation as “the number one enemy” negatively affecting their quality of life, a new survey shows
As Poland faces demographic challenges and a shrinking labor market, more companies are employing retirees
High inflation and slow wage growth were cited as the most significant factors that led to Poland’s consumption downturn
Polish confectionery exports continue to grow despite challenging conditions, according to a Bank Pekao report
The percentage of Ukrainians planning to remain in Poland after the war has more than doubled in the last six months
Poland’s planned new Central Transport Hub (CPK) is attracting interest from global airport giants
The chances of a decrease in interest rates in Poland this year are diminishing, writes Grzegorz Baczewski, the CEO of the Lewiatan Confederation, an organization of employers
As Polish economic growth paves the way for higher living standards, the pull factor of many Western nations has become less effective, reads a report in the London Sunday Times
Polish retail sales in February fell 3.6 percent from January and were 5 percent lower than in February last year
Polish Energy Minister Anna Moskwa offered an update on the country’s nuclear plans in an interview with the SuperExpress tabloid
Polish traders are concerned the country is becoming a haven for foreign interests leaving no room for Polish-owned businesses to grow
Poland’s head of government expects the total public debt to GDP ratio to fall to between 48 and 50 percent this year
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Thursday that Poland’s forest management law violates the EU animal and bird settlement directive and prevents environmental organizations from questioning the government’s afforestation plans
There is no shortage of people willing to take a trip to liberated Ukrainian cities such as Bucha or Irpin, or even near the front line
The West is beginning to see that between the Oder and the Bug rivers, between the Baltic and the Tatra Mountains, there is a country that is beginning to compete with the biggest players in Europe, writes editor of Polish Sieci weekly Jacek Karnowski
The results are attributed to both the favorable market conditions for fuel companies in 2022 and the company’s expansion
Poland is making significant money serving as a key plank in U.S. security policy vis-à-vis Russia
One report shows that real estate investors are optimistic about the 2023 market outlook in Europe
Inflation is expected to peak in Feburary in Poland
Philip Morris International aims to strengthen business connections and accelerate the company’s smokeless transformation in the region
Poland’s economy will surprise the naysayers this year, says head of the Polish Development Fund
A new poll shows that a majority of Poles do not want cashless payments to become their only option
Polish GDP grew despite the apparent economic slump throughout last year
CEO of the Port of Gdańsk Łukasz Greinke revealed the port handled 68 million tons of goods in 2022, the highest ever
Ukrainian women who migrated to Poland could help fill the 25,000 IT specialist gap in the Polish job market
Voters of the ruling United Right are the most opposed to the common currency at over 97%, while 43% of the opposition’s voters are also against the euro
December was the second month in a row in which the rate of inflation fell as prices rose less quickly than economists had projected
Poland’s Monetary Policy Council has for the fourth month running held interest rates at the level of 6.75 percent
Most Poles believe the economic crisis will not end any time soon
Its ratio of public debt to GDP is falling fast, partly thanks to inflation
Adam Glapiński predicted that the rate of inflation would begin to fall by the end of the first quarter of 2023
According to PM Mateusz Morawiecki, measures taken by the Polish government have proven effective in combating inflation
War in neighboring Ukraine and high inflation contribute to Poles investing less
The state’s coffers are still swelling from revenues exceeding expenditures, but the forecasts call for a budget deficit by the end of the fiscal year
The newest data on inflation in Poland reveals the highest levels since 1996
A deteriorating financial situation, discrimination, low wages, job insecurity, and dangerous workplaces are among the main reasons for Poles to leave Britain, according to a study by British researchers
Poland will be stuck with high inflation for a while, according to the country’s central bank
Potatoes, grain, and milk have all seen massive price increases in the last year
Czechia will face economic headwinds into next year
Polish companies play an outsized role in Central and Eastern Europe
The country’s struggles with rampant inflation have seen food and non-alcoholic beverage prices soar by 21.9 percent and energy prices spike by 41.7 percent
Polish Minister of Economic Development and Technology Waldemar Buda has forecast that the Polish economy will not fall into recession
The housing sector contributed the most to this acceleration, especially energy and fuel prices
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According to the correction, the Polish economy grew by 6.8 percent in 2021 on a year-over-year basis
According to experts, the weakening of the Polish currency can benefit exports but currently also boosts inflation
Germans are increasingly living paycheck to paycheck, and according to experts, the real pain has not even hit yet
According to experts, a recession in Poland in the third quarter is less likely, as producer price inflation remains stable and industrial output growth improves in Poland
Hungary is between a rock and a hard place as funding-cut vote looms
If the German steel industry goes dark, other huge swaths of Germany’s and Europe’s industry will go offline as well, says the CEO of ArcelorMittal
The war is crushing Ukraine’s economy
Ikarus buses used to be quite popular in Eastern Europe before the fall of communism
Polish economists were expecting inflation to decrease, instead it rose once again
The measures were only meant to ease a price shock temporarily, Márton Nagy said
Further hikes are expected as inflation looms large
Hedge funds are betting on an Italian financial collapse
Ukrainians abroad work and support their families in war-torn Ukraine, data provided by Gremi Personal employment agency shows
Developers are beginning to limit the supply of new properties on the market in response to a marked slowdown in sales
The nervousness of the Polish opposition is due to the Polish government’s successful investments, writes editor-in-chief of Sieci weekly Jacek Karnowski
Zbigniew Krysiak believes the political situation in Germany is increasingly unstable
The Polish Institute of Economics (PIE) says Poland’s nuclear power program should raise Polish GDP by over 1 percent
The prices of oil, cigarettes, clothing, and even gravestones are especially attractive in Poland due to the government’s VAT reduction policy
The auto company is also seeking €37 million in support from Romania
Hungarian banking giant posts stellar results in the second quarter
Despite its heavy economic ties with Russia, Hungary will weather the war-induced economic crisis better than its regional peers, a recent study suggests
Ryanair will contest the fine in court
The new package will be part non-refundable aid and part loans
Retiring the coin would cost more than keeping it in circulation, Central Bank Governor György Matolcsy explained
A small jar of spicy mustard reflects the essence of our current problems, Magyar Hírlap columnist Dániel Galsai writes
