Tag: Slovakia
Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback in Europe
Russian aggression against Ukraine and the energy markets crisis have triggered a revival in nuclear energy, with many EU countries now planning to invest in this sector, including Poland. The country plans to build...
CEE: The worst is behind us, but the recovery will be mild
The time of opportunity has arrived in Central and Eastern Europe. It seems that the region hit its lowest point in the third quarter – the worst is behind us, although the recovery...
Renewable Energy Sources in Central-Eastern Europe
Even though Central-Eastern Europe does not have a major presence in the global renewable energy sector, it has seen significant growth between 2018 to 2022. During this period, the region increased its renewable energy...
Cross-border sales during Black Week
Cross-border trade provides an opportunity for much higher sales during Black Week, experts suggest. Where were Polish stores selling the most? Which categories were the most popular? How can online stores prepare for Black...
Columbus presented a new development strategy for the years 2023-28
In its business strategy for 2023-28, Columbus outlines short- and long-term goals. It also arranges plans for foreign expansion and BESS market operations.
The published Columbus strategy indicates several key areas where the management sees...
Poland reinstates border controls with Slovakia due to increased migrant movement
On Tuesday afternoon, Polish authorities officially announced the reinstatement of border controls with the Slovak Republic. This decision is in response to the increased migrant movement in the region.
According to the information provided by...
Inflation in Poland finally single-digit, but only thanks to fuel price freeze
Poland manages to bring inflation to single digits. This is considered a success considering that it required freezing fuel prices. The US dollar continues to strengthen, despite weaker data. Building a coalition is proving...
Who will benefit from elections in Slovakia? Pro-Russian party returns to power
The social democratic party SMER, a left-wing party focused on government support, has again won the majority of votes in the recent elections. This is the fourth term for the party, which previously ruled...
ORLEN buys Austrian fuel network
The European Commission has given its consent for the acquisition of 266 petrol stations in Austria. By the time this process is finalized, ORLEN’s services will be available in seven European retail markets. The...
ORLEN focuses on developing its station and charging point network in Germany
ORLEN is intensifying its fuel station rebranding in Germany. The implementation of the ORLEN brand is accompanied by facility upgrades and an extended range of services for clients. Germany is one of the markets...
Industrial developers take an interest in Rzeszów
Subcarpathia continues to gain importance and is likely to become a leading east-west transshipment hub supporting the rebuilding of Ukraine. Its potential has also been recognized by industrial developers who are building warehouses and...
What lies ahead for PRS in Poland?
Like years ago, the Polish Private Rental Sector is going through a blooming time as each commercial real estate sector segment. It requires a unification of offers, greater standardization of available space, and self-professionalization....
Over 70% in EU support economic sanctions on Russia
Over 70% of people surveyed in the EU agree with the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia, with two-thirds feeling that more stringent sanctions should be imposed. Support for economic sanctions is particularly high...
Warsaw and Prague have started to see green shoots of recovery in demand on...
In the first half of 2021, tenants leased over 1.1 million sq m of modern office space across the capitals of the 15 CEE countries. The highest level of activity was recorded in Warsaw...
GARBE Industrial Real Estate enters Polish market
GARBE Industrial Real Estate Poland has entered a Polish market with an acquisition of a new flagship production and warehouse facility of Hubergroup located in Wroclaw. The parties have signed a Preliminary Purchase Agreement...
Investor sentiment across the CEE region remains strong but flow volumes are down ca....
According to Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI), the CEE markets continue to feel some impact on transactional activity with flow volumes down ca. 22% YoY....
Investment land – how much per square meter in Poland?
Healthy occupier demand combined with high development activity have in recent years resulted in increased appetite for investment land for industrial and logistics properties in Poland. Plot prices have risen as a result in...
Poland as the most attractive warehouse market in Europe
The Gerald Eve International Alliance of real estate advisory firms, which AXI IMMO is a member of, has prepared a guide of key industrial and logistics markets in Europe. The publication presents prime market...
The condition of retail markets in the CEE region in times of pandemic
The 172 million strong consumer market of the CEE-17 region should continue to deliver better growth rates and returns than more developed markets in retail and other sectors according to the “ExCEEding Borders |...
CEE markets record third highest Real Estate investment volume on record
According to Savills latest research, total property investment activity in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania for Q1-Q3 2020 was €7.6bn, the third highest volume on record, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic....