Poland’s 2010 budget deficit is likely to balloon over this year’s z∏.27 billion gap
In Q2 both of Poland’s oil refining giants managed to recover from firstquarter losses
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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 35 • SEPTEMBER 7-13, 2009 . z∏.9.90 (VAT 7% included) . ISSN 1233 7889 INDEX-RUCH-332-127
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Poland rising
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Lokale Immobilia
• Motorway tenders • OP Architekten interview • Orco Property Group results 11-15
Learning from tragedy Of the many lessons offered by 9/11, it seems Poland still has a few to learn 10
A casual chat WBJ talks with AmRest CEO Wojciech Mroczyƒski about the health of the casual dining sector and the success of Starbucks 19
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The EU’s sixth-largest member state is gaining stature
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In this issue News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Positive Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . .6 Economic Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Lokale Immobilia . . . . . . . . . .11-15 The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Inside the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Central & Eastern Europe . . . . . .18 Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Stocks & Currency . . . . . . . . .20-21 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Twenty years after the end of communism and five years after EU accession, Poland has truly rejoined the European fold. Poles now occupy several significant posts within the European Union’s structures and in 2011 the country will hold the bloc’s rotating presidency. All of this adds up to a growing amount of influence in European matters, but some are concerned that lack of political will on the domestic front could have 8-9 international repercussions
Diplomacy in Sopot The region had its eyes on Sopot when the prime ministers of Poland and Russia met after weeks of public debate over interpretations of history. But instead of furnishing more drama, the meeting proved a genuine diplomatic opportunity 3
Airline downed After eight turbulent years, CEE low-cost carrier SkyEurope has filed for bankruptcy. The firm’s financial nosedive left behind frustrated passengers and investors, but it may be the last failure Poland sees for a while in the budget airtravel sector 21