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Polish Music Sales Surpass PLN 392m in H1 2023 - wbj.pl
WEB5 hours ago · Source: Photo by Hanny Naibaho on Unsplash. The Polish music industry recorded impressive growth in the first half of 2023, with total sales exceeding PLN 392 million, representing a nearly 13 percent increase y/y. Digital platforms, especially streaming services, played a crucial role, generating 80 percent of the market’s revenue.
EU to Lend Ukraine €35 Billion Using Frozen Russian Assets as …
WEB6 hours ago · The European Union plans to loan Ukraine €35 billion, using frozen Russian assets as collateral. This move is part of the ongoing effort to support Ukraine amid the ongoing war while utilizing seized Russian funds. The funds will primarily be used to reconstruct Ukraine's war-torn infrastructure and stabilize its economy.
Gold Prices Hit Record High as Polish National Bank Expands …
WEB6 hours ago · Gold prices have surged, exceeding PLN 10,000 per ounce for the first time. This increase has significantly boosted Poland's National Bank (NBP) reserves, which grew to 12.8 million ounces by August 2024. The value of these reserves now stands at over PLN 124 billion, a rise of more than PLN 44 billion in just a year.
Poland Faces a Concerning Decline in Birth Rates
WEB6 hours ago · Poland Faces a Concerning Decline in Birth Rates. In 2023, only 272,000 children were born, the lowest number since World War II, with further drops expected in 2024. Demographers highlight the urgent need to address reproductive health, which has been overlooked in discussions about population growth and family policies.
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WEBWarsaw Business Journal. The largest Polish companies under the Book of Lists microscope! Book of Lists 2020/2021 certificates have been awarded.
Flood in Poland Sparks Political Polarization
WEB5 hours ago · Flood in Poland Sparks Political Polarization. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Recent floods in Poland, which should have united the country in solidarity, have deepened political divisions. Social media has played a significant role, with 55 percent of interactions on the topic being politically charged, according to Res Futura's analysis.
Polish real estate market rebounds
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Polish real estate market rebounds. Source: Press Material. In H1 2024, Poland's investment market saw a notable resurgence, with volumes hitting nearly EUR 1.7 billion—a 91% increase from the previous year, according to JLL. Despite challenges like capital costs, large transactions returned, signaling a potential end to the slowdown.
Local governments to receive PLN 10 billion - WBJ
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Finance Minister Andrzej Domański announced that local governments will receive PLN 10 billion this year to address financial challenges, particularly those exacerbated by the Polish Deal. This funding is part of a broader support package, totaling PLN 17 billion, which includes development subsidies, additional funds for …
Poland as the Largest Beneficiary of EU Funds - WBJ
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Poland is the largest beneficiary of EU funds, while Germany remains the largest net contributor, according to a study published this week by the German Economic Institute in Cologne. Despite Germany's long-standing position as the EU's largest net contributor, the country has recently reduced its contributions to the common budget.