As Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski takes the presidential candidate hotseat to contest incumbent Andrzej Duda for the Presidency of the nation, a long-time political observer takes stock of one of the most confusing periods in Polish political history.
When Microsoft announced early in May that it would invest USD 1 billion in a digital transformation plan for Poland, it sent ripples around the country and the global business community took note. We asked leading observers for their thoughts about what it means for Poland.
Some major developments have taken place recently on the Baltic Pipe project, an energy-transport scheme with energy-security implications for Poland and the wider Baltic & CEE region that will see the transportation of natural gas from the North Sea to Poland via Denmark.
The US computing and tech giant will work with local partner Chmura Krajowa to boost development of the 'Polish Digital Valley' and create a new Microsoft Data Region in the country.
In the second instalment of our two-part series, we search for perspective again through Poland’s history, but this time we’re exploring the country’s conduct through the global financial crisis, Russia’s embargo on Polish agricultural products (#jedzjablka) and the Yamal affair.
In this week’s special COVID-19 in Poland news package, we present a complete rundown of the government’s new restrictions and economic stimulus package, new maps and charts, the latest economic analysis, a market update, business news and a snapshot of community sentiment – including how a 96-year-old Polish great-grandmother is helping out the cause.
The Polish tech community has rallied together and come up with innovative solutions to help the community and businesses to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a selection of tech companies and groups that have answered the call for help.
A trip through Poland’s history can be arduous but also enlightening, especially during these dark times. In a two-part special, we scan the history books to see if we can uncover any lessons from the country’s past that may provide some perspective. First, we look at the late 18th century ...
Visual artist and printmaker Ewelina Skowrońska currently resides in Tokyo, where she is mastering the art of print design and pottery while challenging cultural norms and gender roles.
Modelling from Polish data science company ExMetrix has forecast that Poland will reach a peak of approx. 9,000 COVID-19 infections around 20 April.
After growing up in America, I came home to reconnect with my Polish roots only to find myself in self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or is the answer to my question around Polish identity found right here in the middle of adversity?
New restrictions announced by the government, road borders flowing again, Warsaw Genomics offers help, a surge in DIY sales, Orlen Oil ups production of hand sanitiser, new unemployment predictions, Poles want the presidential elections postponed …
“They expect the M&A business to progressively bounce back once the outbreak is contained,” says Piotr Kucharczyk, M&A Director at JP Weber, about the sentiment among his western European colleagues. But what’s the mood like in the local M&A market in Poland and CEE?
Polish companies are ready to explore new opportunities abroad. Here are examples of businesses which took the plunge and were (...)
We brought leading international journalists covering business & economics to Warsaw in September 2019. So, how does Poland look in (...)
Changes in work are both rapid and inevitable with the difference between winning and losing coming down to readiness and (...)
When students score low on professional preparedness, initiatives that provide real-world experience may be the key to bridging the gap (...)
The Polish economy is expected to hold a steady course in 2020, but economists are keeping a keen eye on (...)
In the rarefied world of caviar, Poland is a bigger player than might be expected.
The government announced its 212bn zł (€46.8bn) emergency economic stimulus proposal last week to shore up employment and liquidity, but (...)
It’s the first week of the state of epidemic emergency and an eerie atmosphere has settled over my suburb in (...)
European markets have been reeling since Europe became the new epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. But are we propelling towards (...)
The Polish government will launch a 212bn zł (46.8bn euro) anti-crisis package designed to help shield Poles and the country’s (...)
Poland’s long history has been defined by adversity, but on the brink of this new crisis, the country is the (...)
The film focuses on upcoming projects and developments in Warsaw with 3D animations and realistic models.
In the lead up to World Autism Awareness Month in April, Poland Today shines a (blue) light on a few (...)
There are 40 million reasons why investors should take note of Poland’s hotel industry, says InterContinental Hotel Group’s Joanna Kurowska.
With the highest investment activity on the real estate market, Warsaw has been the fastest-growing prime office space location. So (...)
The term ‘smart cities’ has been bandied about for years, but it’s all theoretical unless cities and companies actually take (...)
Good times keep rolling for the commercial property sector but there remains room for legislative improvements.
What’s the deal with Poland’s real estate market? Piotr Mirowski, Senior Partner & Head of Investment Services in Poland at (...)
After the Guardian selected Warsaw's Powiśle district as among the top ten coolest neighbourhoods in Europe, we decided to take (...)
“Over the past dozen or so years, Rzeszów has become one of the most dynamically developing urban agglomerations in Poland. What (...)
Lublin is a leader in attracting international students, with almost 6500 foreign students calling the city their academic home in (...)
Wroclaw: the city of bridges and little islands at the Odra River.
Katowice is Poland's southern industrial hub, historically known for coal mining.
Gdynia is located in north-central Poland and it lies on the south coast of the Baltic Sea.
This year’s event was a success yet again thanks to over 60 international experts.
Industry 4.0 experts, city representatives and HR leaders came together for the first edition.
E-mobility experts, policymakers and industry leaders joined forces in Gdynia.
If the airport is to be the heart of the planned transport hub, the rail links will be the arteries (...)
Celebrating 90 years of business, LOT has dug itself out of dark times and is now a leader in the (...)
The world's most prestigious architectural practices released their ideas for how the 'Solidarity Transport Hub Poland' could look.
Peter Vesterbacka (of Angry Birds fame) announced he would build the world’s longest tunnel under the Gulf of Finland. Next (...)
The wheels of the e-mobility movement in Poland have begun to roll, but is there enough power in the engine (...)
Poland Today crossed paths with Peter Vesterbacka during the GreaterBayX tour in China and a chat with the tech visionary (...)
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is no longer a concept but a reality in Poland.
The term ‘smart cities’ has been bandied about for years, but it’s all theoretical unless cities and companies actually take (...)
Big players are preparing to roll out 5G technology in Poland and through a pilot programme, the city of Łódź (...)
Poland’s largest bank, PKO Bank Polski, implemented a blockchain transaction platform.
In the economic success story that is modern Poland, its many urban centres are the country’s lifeblood.
Poland has come a long way over the last century, but there is room for improvement.
In 1918, Poland re-emerged as a sovereign state. Here's what came next.
Understanding the Polish diaspora is key to harnessing Poland's full potential.
Sunday 13 October was a momentous day in Polish politics, with voting for parliamentary elections taking place across the country.
The Polish government has laid out the welcome mat to the diaspora, hoping their return could become the silver bullet (...)
Like in the UK, US and Australia, pre-polling was found wanting during the recent European Parliament election in Poland.
Despite the government dragging its heels, some notable Polish companies are joining the fight against climate change.
As politicians gear up for another crucial election year, all eyes are on urban voters.
Polish Olympic rower Natan Węgrzycki-Szymczyk became a part of boat race history when his Cambridge team won the esteemed contest.
Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk just became the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2018.
‘Some people say that the classic style never gets old,’ says Emil Oponowicz, co-owner and barman at Warsaw’s swish, quasi-speakeasy (...)
Warsaw’s Neon Muzeum captures the story behind Poland’s unique neon signs and artistic designs.
While the apparent facts of Polish Vodka are well-known, the history and heritage they represent are less so.
A major restructuring of the education system in Poland is underway.
Piotr Dardziński shed a light on the new higher education reform.
Discussion on Polish institutions' standings in international rankings.
Booking a one-way ticket to Dubai required a leap of faith but resulted in a new life in the ultimate (...)
A Polish med-tech CEO finds a new sense of adventure in Stockholm.
When Karolina was first asked to move to China, she had certain preconceptions.
A Korean-born Canadian fully embraces living in Poland, revelling in its ‘energy of unpredictability’ to ultimately develop an innovative solution (...)
With a former professional athlete’s mindset, Walid Barsali found himself in a Polish blue ocean of opportunities which led him (...)
Loved by some, disliked by others, British filmmaker Patrick Ney’s internet videos promote Poland in impactful, sometimes controversial, ways.
Kershen Naidoo embraced his journey to establishing a new life in Warsaw.
Relocating from the Mediterranean seaside presented challenges, but the Turkish native is here to stay.
When one Egyptian settled in Kraków, living in Poland changed him in more ways than he expected.
