Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
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Government tries to block EU excise hike on tobacco
Jan 7th
New rules would increase cigarette prices by 50%...
Shipyards sail into uncertain waters
Jan 7th
Gdynia and Szczecin yards might be closed...
Shopping arcades to close?
Jan 6th
Warsaw Council may evict KDT traders...
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The Warsaw Blawg
BY Paul Fogo and Judith Gliniecki
Talking Stocks
BY Tomasz Jerzyk
Market Wrap
BY Madan Sharma
Features
2008: Year in review

The appearance of the global financial crisis clouded what had, until September, seemed to be another banner year for the Polish economy. WBJ takes a look at this year's highlights, from international relations to business
Regional Focus: Upper Silesia

The Upper Silesia region has long been synonymous with mining, pollution and post-industrial neglect. However, a number of projects are underway to change this image into post-industrial profit. WBJ has a look into the region and examines the changes that are taking place
Focusing on Georgia

Polish leaders have said they want to lead efforts to bring Georgia closer to the West and one way to do this is to initiate aid programs. But Polish aid to the country is modest - and sometimes misplaced. WBJ takes a look at some of the projects
Banks get tough

As the uncertainty on international financial markets continues, banks in Poland are tightening their mortgage lending procedures in order to prevent a situation similar to the sub-prime crisis in the US. But new regulations may yet prove bitter medicine for the residential market as a whole
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Real Estate

Past fortunes, future plans
Over the course of 2008, the Polish real estate market had some ups and lots of downs, with the latter growing exponentially since the financial storm engulfed the world. Each sector of the market has been affected to an extent, and, with financial difficulties leading investors to reconsider their plans, it's hard to get a clear picture of 2009 MORE

IVG adds office space
The Vector office complex will increase office space in Wola by around 13,000 sqm MORE

ROBYG sees opportunity in crisis
The residential developer has revealed its investment strategy for 2009 MORE

Polish Army Museum design competition
Warsaw's Polish Army Museum will sponsor an international competition to choose an architectural design for its new premises and surrounding area MORE

Alm Dom sells Norblin
The historic Norblin factory, located at the intersection of ul. Prosta and ul. Żelazna in Warsaw's Wola district, will soon have a new owner MORE

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