Tag: Ukraine
Kraków: A Rising Star in Poland’s Industrial Landscape
Despite numerous challenges, the Kraków industrial market is expanding quickly and has a bright future. For the first time, the Małopolska region had a supply of more than one million sq m as of...
Data center market: No energy, no data
The Warsaw region is currently the largest data centre market in Poland. The capital is home to more than 50 server facilities and a key exchange point for internet traffic in the country. In...
Polish industrial market 2023 overview and outlook for 2024
Poland's industrial sector slowed in 2023, but the market hopes to rebound in 2024. After the peak of take-up and supply in the so-called COVID period falling in 2020-2022, the logistics and manufacturing market...
Agricultural Machinery Market in Poland: Registrations Down in November
In November, 124 fewer new tractors and 62 fewer new trailers were registered than the previous month. After slight "bounces" in the previous months, there is a return to the downward trend in the...
Oil Price Plunge: Relief for Drivers, But Gas Stations May Take Time to Respond
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...
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...
TSL Industry Grapples with Financial Challenges Amidst Rising Costs, Declining Demand
Wage pressure, rising fuel and energy prices, inflation and unstable interest rates - these are the challenges currently facing the TSL (transport, freight and logistics) industry. Its problems are reflected in the database of...
Polish and Ukrainian companies join forces to solve the transport crisis
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...
Polish Railway Construction Sector Faces Stiff Challenges Amidst Rising Costs and Limited Funding
The situation of companies carrying out infrastructure investments in the railway sector has been very difficult for about two years now. One of the major problems is the sharp increase in costs, triggered by...
Best consumer sentiment in three years. It’s going to be a lavish December
"This will be the most extravagant December in years. 'Consumer sentiments are the best since 2020.'"
A decrease in inflation to 6.5%, a planned minimum wage increase starting from January, and generally better consumer mood...
Foreigners from Asia and Africa increasingly choose Poland as a destination for economic migration
The production, logistics, warehousing, trade, and transport sectors are attracting the most interest among candidates from Asia and Africa who choose Poland as their destination for economic migration. The majority of applications come from...
Changes to EU treaties will be the biggest constitutional reform in the history of...
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...
Poland Needs to Bridge Competency Gap to Stay Competitive in Digital Economy
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...
Russian Plastic Flooding Polish Market, Threatening Domestic Recycling Industry
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,...
EU’s ban on petrol and diesel cars could leave Poland behind
In 2035, it will not be possible to register combustion engine cars in the EU. In wealthier countries like Germany, France, or Spain, there will be a lot of electric vehicles, but a large...
Central Banks’ Gold Purchases Support Prices Despite Unfavorable Factors
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...
British Scientists Find Europeans More Likely to Help Ukrainian Refugees Due to Cultural Similarities
British scientists have investigated how people in the UK and Malta perceive asylum seekers from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. They analyzed the responses in terms of positive and negative emotions, perceived threats,...
Polish Real Estate: Investors Hunt for Opportunities and Value-Add Assets
Investors are looking for market opportunities and value-add assets. Companies are optimizing their portfolios by putting up for sale properties that do not fit their new investment strategies.
This year, interest in the Polish investment...
Hacktivism: The Alarming Rise of Cyber Activism
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...
Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, driven by rising fuel prices
More than half (55%) of people planning to purchase a car are leaning towards an electric vehicle (EV). Rising costs of gasoline cars, primarily fuel, is the primary driver behind this trend. The shift...