Migration in Poland: Economic Impact vs. Public Perception
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Migration in Poland: Economic Impact vs. Public Perception

The actual scale of migration and its impact on the economy can often be quite different from how citizens perceive these phenomena.  In 2024, approximately 2.5 million foreigners arrived in Poland. However, one in three Poles believes the number is over 3 million. Despite 62% of Ukrainian refugees in Poland being employed, 76% of Poles…

New Horizons: A festival for cinema lovers in Wrocław
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New Horizons: A festival for cinema lovers in Wrocław

New Horizons is a festival of cinema visionaries, adamant artists, brave enough to follow their own path against the trends and to talk about the most important matters, using their own, unique language. 285 films with a total running time of 25,600 minutes await viewers of the 24th edition of mBank New Horizons. Over 600…

Simplifying Cross-Border Currency Transactions for Businesses
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Simplifying Cross-Border Currency Transactions for Businesses

Poland is quickly emerging as a leading fintech hub in Central-Eastern Europe, and Okoora, an innovative fintech startup, is making its mark in this dynamic market. Join us as we discuss this exciting expansion with Benjamin Avraham, founder and CEO of Okoora. With a history of saving customers $3 billion in its home market, Okoora…

Chinese EV boom and its impact on the European market

Chinese EV boom and its impact on the European market

Are you passionate about the e-mobility sector? Dive into our latest interview where Sylwia Ziemacka sits down with Filip Materek, Senior Battery Consultant, and Junhyuk Choi, Project Manager at Alexec Consulting, to explore the competitive dynamics between Europe and China in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The overall EV market was established around 12 years…

Warsaw Ranks 4th Among the Best European Capitals to Visit in 2024
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Warsaw Ranks 4th Among the Best European Capitals to Visit in 2024

After struggling to meet pre-pandemic levels last year, the travel and tourism industry is expected to fully recover to 2019 levels in 2024. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) even predicts that this year, international tourism will grow two percent above 2019 levels. Just as in 2023, when it reached 94 percent of pre-2020…

Generational intelligence: Age is no barrier
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Generational intelligence: Age is no barrier

Generational intelligence (GI) is becoming a key booster of success alongside AI, says Waldemar Olbryk, President of the Management Board of Archicom, initiator of the Gen4Gen project.  Are today’s organizations ready for Generational Intelligence? This is the question asked by Gen4Gen project experts. Their aim is to create a broad, public discussion on multigenerational cooperation…

parental leaves for fathers in Poland
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More and more fathers are taking parental leave because they want to

On the occasion of Father’s Day, the Share the Care Foundation, in partnership with Gillette, launched the third edition of the Men at 100 PRO campaign. This initiative highlights the crucial role of fathers in their children’s lives and underscores the personal benefits that fatherhood brings to men. On the occasion of Father’s Day, the…

IMPACT LEADERS: Beata Mońka, Founder and CEO of Art of Networking

IMPACT LEADERS: Beata Mońka, Founder and CEO of Art of Networking

Today, we are delighted to welcome Beata Mońka to IMPACT LEADERS with Magda Petryniak. She is the Founder and CEO of Art of Networking, an accomplished business consultant, entrepreneur, and visionary leader. She is bringing with her over 25 years of experience in occupying top executive positions in leading companies such as Omnicom Group, Axel…

Senior Care Sector at a pivotal moment
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Senior Care Sector at a pivotal moment

Poland Weekly talked with Aleksandra Jach, attorney – at – law, Structure Drwal Jach Komorowska Moj sp.k., expert at KIDO (the Polish Chamber of Long Term Care Facilities), about the stable development of the senior care sector in Poland. An increasing number of the senior housing projects opening for public each year proves that the senior…

AI in the Built World: Solving a $300 Billion Problem Using Computer Vision
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AI in the Built World: Solving a $300 Billion Problem Using Computer Vision

Welcome to Startup with Poland! Join us as we delve into the vibrant stories of Poland’s startup ecosystem. I’m your host, Tessa McIver, and today, we have a special guest: Jan Winkler. Jan is the Professional Head of Structural Monitoring at AtkinsRealis, a global engineering powerhouse, and a co-founder of DES startup. With an impressive…