State entities are gradually increasing their impact on the development of Poland’s office sector In the upcoming years, administrative institutions and state-owned companies will actively influence the evolution of the national office market—not only through leasing office space. The State Treasury will play a significant role as a key player in the investment sphere by…
In the first episode of Poland in the Global Context, host Sylwia Ziemacka is joined by Dr. Małgorzata Bonikowska, President of the Centre for International Relations, to discuss Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, starting on 1 January 2025. This pivotal role offers Poland a chance to shape the EU’s agenda and ensure its perspective…
🎥 Welcome to Vibes of Poland! News and Views from Poland. 🌍✨In this episode, we take you to Warsaw Chopin Airport, where we chat with people from around the world about Poland. Why did they visit? What do they know about Poland? Which cities are their favorites? We dive into their thoughts on Polish culture,…
Poland’s economy relies heavily on the contributions of foreign workers, as recent data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) illustrates. By the end of July 2024, more than 1 million foreigners from over 150 countries were employed in Poland, representing 6.8% of the total workforce. Ukrainian citizens formed the largest group, with 701,300 individuals playing…
Europe urgently needs to strengthen its economy and address its growing competitiveness gap to remain an anchor of peace, prosperity, and stability in a world marked by rising geopolitical tensions. The Polish Presidency of the European Union will coincide with the entry into power of a new European Commission, presenting a unique opportunity to reset…
From the Tatras to the Alps and Beyond More and more Poles are choosing to spend the Christmas season away from home, seeking destinations that combine traditional holiday charm with opportunities for relaxation and adventure. While Poland’s mountains—particularly the Tatras and the Karkonosze—remain popular, an increasing number of Poles are looking abroad to escape the…
Poland continues to showcase its strength as one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union. According to the European Commission’s Autumn Economic Forecast, real GDP is expected to grow by 3.0% in 2024 and 3.6% in 2025, after a modest increase of 0.1% in 2023. However, recent data and expert analyses provide deeper insights…
From December 10 to 31, 2024, Warsaw’s vibrant Norblin Factory will host the “SPOJRZENIA” (“Gazes”) exhibition, a stunning showcase of Bartosz Maciejewski’s photographic mastery. Organized by the Anywhere.pl Media Platform, with Norblin Factory as the strategic partner, this exhibition features over 100 captivating portraits of cultural, media, and sports icons, including Michał Urbaniak, Chris Niedenthal,…
In this episode of Impact Leaders, Magda Petryniak interviews Wawrzyniec Smoczyński, co-founder of the New Community Foundation, to explore the rising tide of polarization in Poland and its profound impact on businesses and communities. Recent data from the Digital Society Project underscores the urgency of this issue: Poland’s polarization index reached 3.83 in 2021, a…
Welcome to StartUPwithPoland, where we bring you stories from the innovators shaping the Polish startup ecosystem! In this episode, host Tessa McIver engages in an insightful discussion with Ammar Akhtar, CEO of Finalrentals, a global leader in digital car rental solutions. From his roots in Pakistan to building a successful business in Dubai, Poland, and…
“Driving innovation, improving healthcare, and fostering global partnerships—these are the key takeaways from ‘The Impact of the Medical Biotechnology Sector on the Economy and Medical Advancements,’ a report published by BioInMed.” Poland’s medical biotechnology sector is rapidly emerging as a vital force in addressing critical global health challenges. With innovative solutions in development, Polish companies…
