In this episode of Startup with Poland, host Tessa McIver sits down with Aleksander Dunin, CEE Manager at Timeleft, to explore how this innovative startup is tackling the growing issue of big city loneliness in Central and Eastern Europe. Aleksander shares insights into Timeleft’s unique approach to connecting people through curated dinner experiences, discusses the…
PKP Intercity has secured more than 2 billion PLN from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) to support its ambitious plans to expand and upgrade its fleet, marking a significant milestone in Poland’s public transportation sector. This grant will cover 94% of the project costs, funding the purchase of 56 zero-emission locomotives and the modernization of…
Poland is facing dynamic demographic changes that will shape the future of the market of senior housing and accompanying private long-term care services. With an ageing population and changing attitudes to elderly care, the sector is gaining increasing investor interest. During the event “Senior Living & Care Market in Poland”, co-organised by CMS in Poland,…
While Poland’s low unemployment rate means there will likely be no surplus occupations in 2024, 14 professions requiring higher education are projected to be in high demand. The popularity of specific university majors in Poland doesn’t always align with the needs of the job market, according to a new report. In 2022, a total of…
A Blend of Tradition and Innovation Wrocław Airport is currently hosting the digital exhibition “Korea: Re-Found,” offering visitors a chance to experience Korean culture through the works of renowned artists Lee Lee-Nam and Donah Lee. The exhibition, organized by the Cultural Heritage Restoration Foundation in collaboration with LOT, LG Poland, brings together the innovative interpretation…
Minimum wage in Poland set to increase again in 2025 According to a survey by Grupa Progres, 26% of foreign workers express a desire to earn between 3,000 PLN and 3,900 PLN net. However, expectations differ among Ukrainian workers, who set a higher minimum threshold of 4,000 PLN net. In 2025, employees earning Poland’s minimum…
Sylwia Ziemacka talks to Adam Sanocki, Member of the Board at the Polish Airports S.A. (PPL S.A.), one of the top aviation infrastructure companies in Poland, taking active part in the shaping and development of this strategic branch of the industry. The aviation industry currently contributes to about 2% of global CO2 emissions, which equals…
During the European Forum for New Ideas (EFNI), Professor Henryk Skarżyński, Director of the World Hearing Center, announced the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in hearing screening programs. “Clinical trial results, compared with the program’s effectiveness, suggest a very high success rate for such applications in diagnostics,” said Professor Skarżyński. At EFNI, the slogan #WhatWillHappenTomorrow…
The 40th edition of the Warsaw Film Festival (WFF) take place from October 11-20, 2024, marking a significant milestone for one of Poland’s most prestigious cinematic events. What started in 1985 as a small student film showcase founded by Roman Gutek has now evolved into a major international event, attracting filmmakers, directors, and producers from…
Sylwia Ziemacka interviews Or Hever, CEO of Move4Life, about fostering work-life balance and promoting the well-being of individuals and companies. How is well-being defined in the workplace for both employees and employers? Well-being is essential in the workplace, but defining it can vary between individuals. For me, well-being encompasses physical, mental, social, emotional, and financial…
Insights from Ronald Binkofski, CEO STX Next, a leading software house based in Poznań, Poland. Before joining STX Next, Ronald served as President of Central & Eastern Europe at Honeywell, where he led the Intelligrated division, specializing in automation solutions for distribution centers across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With over 23 years of…
