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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…
Polish company Dospel has engineered a compact wind turbine Dragon producing household energy which can be fitted anywhere on a roof, on a wall or in a garden. Its vanes rotate around vertical axis and are not susceptible to wind changes. Dragon is equipped with AI control that optimises turbine work and ensures maximum output…
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…
Now leading a broad coalition, how has Tusk’s government tackled Poland’s economic challenges over the past year? Donald Tusk’s second turn at governing Poland with a broad coalition government has not been plain sailing, and the public gave it a mark of “could do better” in a recent opinion poll carried out by the government’s…
The Museum of Polish History, located within the Citadel of Warsaw, has added another accolade to its growing list of international recognitions by winning the ULI Global Award for Excellence 2024, presented by the Urban Land Institute. This prestigious honor, shared with the Museum of the Polish Army, celebrates the architectural and cultural significance of…
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,…
Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis), a leading provider of nuclear services, has entered into an agreement with Poland’s ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) to pave the way for the development and deployment of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in Poland. The agreement, valued at up to $40 million, marks a significant step toward enhancing Poland’s clean…
The state-owned Industrial Development Agency (ARP) will construct a hydrogen production plant in the industrial region of Silesia, southwestern Poland, as a joint venture with two other partners. The technology partner has already been selected. With the estimated cost of EUR 1.5 – 2 billion, ARP intends to seek funding from the European Hydrogen Bank….
The first edition of the International Olympiad of Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) for secondary school students took place in Burgas (Bulgaria) from 9 to 15 August this year. It was founded by Bulgarian LERAI Foundation of researchers and practitioners and was supervised by the International Scientific Committee of leading AI specialists from various universities. Its partners…
The Government of Poland has pledged to increase its contribution to the World Bank’s IDA by 100% compared to its previous IDA contributions, demonstrating its continued dedication to international development. IDA, or the International Development Association, is the World Bank’s fund for 78 low-income countries. Projects funded by IDA boost economic growth, build resilience, and improve…
