Tag: Russia

Reducing the Earth's temperature by an average of 1.5°C would decrease the likelihood of extreme droughts or water shortages. To achieve this, a rapid reduction in greenhouse gas emissions needs to happen and achieve...

On St. Nicholas Day, we might not have received the gift of cheaper loans from the Monetary Policy Council, but a reduction in oil prices will also please drivers. Considering more people in Poland...

Poland and Lithuania need an additional power connection to increase energy supplies via a bridge connecting our two countries, and also connecting mainland Europe to the socalled 'Energy Island' of the Baltic States, Lithuania,...

The transportation crisis at the Ukrainian-Polish border is causing losses for many companies. Polish and Ukrainian businesses are creating a platform for dialogue to reach a consensus. The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) and...

Changes in two key European Union treaties are a topic that has been stirring controversy in Poland for months, not only among politicians. The European Parliament has proposed in them that more decisions should...

"OPEC can be surprising. This time it alarmed markets by postponing its ministerial meeting by four days. As a result, crude oil prices fell by over 4% on Wednesday. Subsequently, a rebound was observed...

Cybersecurity competencies are currently the most sought-after technological skills, especially in the Central and Eastern Europe region, and the competency gap in this area has intensified further following Russia's aggression against Ukraine, as reported...

The recycling industry in Poland is currently on the brink of bankruptcy. Over 70% of recyclers had to reduce their processing capacities this year, and 30% have already had to shut down their operations,...

The largest gold buyer in the world is China, while the United States, Germany, and Italy have accumulated the most gold. The National Bank of Poland is also very active in acquiring gold, with...

Hacktivism, defined as the actions of criminal groups in cyberspace aimed at promoting socio-political agendas or spreading misinformation, has become an increasingly worrying phenomenon worldwide. In its most benign form, it can manifest as...

Europol Gaz, by the decision of the Minister of Development and Technology, will become the owner of the company's shares previously belonging to PAO Gazprom. Meanwhile, according to the decision of the President of...

The Balticconnector gas pipeline, which suffered significant damage on Sunday, will take months to repair, with the situation turning out to be more serious than initially assumed. The exact leak location and cause remain...

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has continued its strategy of securing the country's financial stability through systematically increasing its monetary gold reserves since April this year. After purchasing additional tonnes in September, it...

European countries have collectively allocated 758 billion euros to protect energy consumers from the sudden increase in energy prices, spurred in part by Russia's assault on Ukraine. However, the effectiveness of these unprecedented expenditures...

Stock indexes end the week in the red. The dollar is stronger. The exchange rate of the main currency pair fell below 1.05 in recent days, and the week ends around this round level....

Every year, 4 million tons of virgin plastic are introduced to the Polish market. Poland is the only country in Europe that hesitates to implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for this type of waste,...

The dust still hasn't settled after the last decision by the Monetary Policy Council (RPP), which brought an unexpected cut of 75 basis points. A month ago, artificially imposed conditions necessary for a cut...

The market is in a surprising situation. Business sentiment indices directly point to an upcoming slowdown. On the other hand, the labor market is very strong and a recession does not seem to be...

The United States and the United Kingdom have arrested and charged 11 Russians for running a cybercrime network that targeted hospitals. According to Check Point Research analysis, in the first half of 2023 alone,...

The war in Ukraine, despite breaking out a year and a half ago, remains a significant factor not only for humanitarian reasons, but also for economic ones. Obviously, the initial shock at the end...