Fueled by FDI
Another cut, another record
A recent report shows that Poland is a CEE leader in the number of FDI-related jobs created
Poland’s central bank cut its main interest rate yet again, and doesn’t exclude more cuts soon
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VOLUME 19, NUMBER 22 • JUNE 10-16, 2013 . z∏.12.50 (VAT 8% included) . ISSN 1233 7889 INDEX-RUCH-332-127
Since 1994 . Poland’s only business weekly in English
COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF DAVID USUPASHVILI
Yours to explore The number of tourists coming to Poland is on the rise, thanks to luxury hotels, big events and a splash of 12-13 tradition
Georgia on my mind The chairman of Georgia’s parliament, David Usupashvili, talks about building a culture of democracy in his country 8-9
Eyes on the prize Tesco’s CEO for Poland, Ryszard Tomaszewski, talks about how his company plans to battle economic slowdown as retail sales continue to slide 6
News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Finance & Economics . . . . . . . . . . .7 Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Opinion & Analysis . . . . . . . . .10-11 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Lokale Immobilia . . . . . . . . . .14-17 The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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In this issue
Chinese choice
All talk?
Speaker of the Sejm Ewa Kopacz was in China to solidify business ties – and mention human rights 3
Secretary of State John Kerry vows the US wants Poland in the Visa Waiver Program 7