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…
Four Polish state-owned entities—Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. (ARP), Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), Grupa Azoty S.A. (state majority shareholding), and MESKO S.A.—signed a Letter of Intent to develop a gunpowder factory with a raw materials base in Poland. This initiative aims to meet the increasing demand of the Polish armed forces, particularly for multi-caliber NATO…
In October, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched its Hera probe with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on a long trek across the Solar System to the binary asteroid system Didymos-Dimorphos, which became famous in September 2022 after NASA’s probe hit Dimorphos during the Double Asteroid Redirect…
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…
Longevity Center Europe to Join Roundtable of Longevity Clinics at the Buck Institute to Establish Global Standards in Longevity Practices With lifespans increasing worldwide, the need to ensure that those additional years are healthy has never been more pressing. This shift places a premium on quality of life and on creating environments that support not…
“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…
The Capital Park Group is embarking on a transformative project in Katowice with Nowy Wełnowiec, a 30-hectare revitalization of the former Silesia Metallurgical Plant site. With the local spatial development plan approved in September 2024, the project has moved into the realization phase, aiming to create a modern, multifunctional district that seamlessly integrates residential, cultural,…
Colliers Define Unveils Findings from the Third Edition of “Hybrid and Beyond” Report Four years after remote work was introduced to many companies, businesses have made strides in tackling some of the challenges associated with hybrid work, such as the blurring lines between professional and personal life. However, issues like managing dispersed teams and declining…
December is a month of holiday preparations, heightened consumer activity, and a surge in demand for seasonal workers. According to Grupa Progres, the number of people seeking holiday jobs in 2024 has risen by 10% compared to last year, with young people under 25 making up a significant 56% of candidates. Women dominate the seasonal…
Takeaways from the the latest Board Monitor Europe 2024 report, published by Heidrick & Struggles The latest Board Monitor Europe 2024 report, published by Heidrick & Struggles, highlights the evolving roles of boards and executive teams in European companies, with a notable increase in their operational involvement. The report reveals that regulatory bodies, consumers, and…
Current demographic trends could lead to a more than 12% decline in Poland’s workforce by 2035, warns the Polish Economic Institute in its latest report. Poland is facing a demographic crisis that could have severe consequences for its labor market. A recent report from the Polish Economic Institute (PIE) warns that by 2035, the number…
Scientists from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are completing work on a prototype bionic prosthesis for people after forearm amputations. It is named BEEPP – Bionic, Ergonomic, Economic, Polish Prosthesis. It consists of plastic components printed in 3D technology – the elbow, the forearm and the palm – filled with medical, mechanical, electronic,…
