Mex Polska S.A. Continues Scaling Business with 14% Revenue Growth in Q1 Mex Polska S.A., a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed holding company and one of Poland’s largest multi-brand restaurant groups, estimates that the first quarter of 2026 brought a continuation of strong year-on-year revenue growth. Consolidated revenues are expected to exceed PLN 29.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 14% year-on-year and confirming the maintenance of double-digit growth […]

Mex Polska S.A., a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed holding company and one of Poland’s largest multi-brand restaurant groups, estimates that the first quarter of 2026 brought a continuation of strong year-on-year revenue growth. Consolidated revenues are expected to exceed PLN 29.5 million,…

Marco van de Beek Joins Henkel Polska Board as Finance Director for Northeast Cluster Henkel Polska has appointed a new member of its management board and Chief Financial Officer. As of early April, the role has been assumed by Marco van de Beek, who has been associated with the Henkel Group for 14 years. In his new position, he will be responsible for the financial strategy of the Northeast […]

Henkel Polska has appointed a new member of its management board and Chief Financial Officer. As of early April, the role has been assumed by Marco van de Beek, who has been associated with the Henkel Group for 14 years. In his new position, he will be responsible for the financial strategy of the…

Digital Network kicks off the year with strong momentum. Acquisition synergies drive a sharp revenue increase A spectacular rise in revenue and rapid realization of synergies – this is how the first quarter of 2026 at Digital Network can be summarized. The Group increased sales by 179% year-on-year, reaching PLN 42.9 million, clearly indicating that the integration following the acquisition of Braughman Group Media Outdoor is progressing smoothly and already delivering […]

A spectacular rise in revenue and rapid realization of synergies – this is how the first quarter of 2026 at Digital Network can be summarized. The Group increased sales by 179% year-on-year, reaching PLN 42.9 million, clearly indicating that the integration following the acquisition of Braughman…

Magnificent 7 Rebound, but Investor Confidence Begins to Fade Technology companies from the so-called Magnificent 7 have recovered their recent losses. Since the March 27 low, the group’s index has risen by nearly 19%, offsetting an earlier 17% decline from its October peak. This rebound, however, has not occurred in a calm environment. Markets are simultaneously reacting to developments related to Iran, leadership changes […]

Technology companies from the so-called Magnificent 7 have recovered their recent losses. Since the March 27 low, the group’s index has risen by nearly 19%, offsetting an earlier 17% decline from its October peak. This rebound, however, has not occurred in a calm environment. Markets are…

Fewer Companies in Poland Plan Hiring, More Expect Job Cuts in 2026 Companies are planning their hiring more cautiously and with less optimism than a year ago. According to the Labour Market Barometer 2026 by Gi Group Holding, 13.7% of businesses intend to increase headcount in the coming quarter, while 9.8% plan reductions. At the same time, nearly half of organizations report difficulties in recruiting at least […]

Companies are planning their hiring more cautiously and with less optimism than a year ago. According to the Labour Market Barometer 2026 by Gi Group Holding, 13.7% of businesses intend to increase headcount in the coming quarter, while 9.8% plan reductions. At the same time, nearly half of…

Euvic Continues M&A Strategy with Execon Acquisition Polish IT group Euvic continues to pursue its growth strategy through acquisitions, strengthening key industry competencies. The company plans to acquire 100% of shares in Execon, a firm specializing in projects for the telecommunications sector, AI adoption, portals and e-commerce, as well as API management solutions that ensure business security and scalability. The transaction reflects […]

Polish IT group Euvic continues to pursue its growth strategy through acquisitions, strengthening key industry competencies. The company plans to acquire 100% of shares in Execon, a firm specializing in projects for the telecommunications sector, AI adoption, portals and e-commerce, as well as API…

Poland Set to Emerge as a Key Sale-and-Leaseback Market in Central and Eastern Europe Poland may become one of the most important sale-and-leaseback markets in Central and Eastern Europe this year. There is a strong likelihood of a significantly increased presence of foreign investors in Polish sale-and-leaseback transactions. The country offers exactly what international capital is currently seeking: relatively higher capitalization rates than in Western Europe, solid economic growth, […]

Poland may become one of the most important sale-and-leaseback markets in Central and Eastern Europe this year. There is a strong likelihood of a significantly increased presence of foreign investors in Polish sale-and-leaseback transactions. The country offers exactly what international capital is…

Poland’s Wage Growth Slows, Easing Inflation Concerns March wage data for Poland’s enterprise sector showed annual growth of 6.6%, slightly above market expectations of 6.3%. The average gross monthly salary in companies employing more than 10 people, excluding the public sector, reached PLN 9,652.19. Although the reading came in slightly above forecasts, its structure confirms a clear trend of easing wage pressure. […]

March wage data for Poland’s enterprise sector showed annual growth of 6.6%, slightly above market expectations of 6.3%. The average gross monthly salary in companies employing more than 10 people, excluding the public sector, reached PLN 9,652.19. Although the reading came in slightly above…

XTB Signs Global Partnership Deal with SSC Napoli Polish fintech company XTB has announced a strategic partnership with SSC Napoli, becoming the club’s global trading partner. This marks the company’s first-ever collaboration with a team from one of Europe’s top five football leagues and represents a significant step in building its international brand recognition, particularly in the Italian market. SSC Napoli is one […]

Polish fintech company XTB has announced a strategic partnership with SSC Napoli, becoming the club’s global trading partner. This marks the company’s first-ever collaboration with a team from one of Europe’s top five football leagues and represents a significant step in building its international…

Balance Sheet, Rates and Independence: Warsh Faces Senate Test A small timing update: Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee was scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, which is 4:00 p.m. in Poland. Senators are expected to focus on Fed independence, interest rates, the central bank’s balance sheet, and Warsh’s financial disclosures. Today’s Senate Banking Committee hearing for […]

A small timing update: Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee was scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, which is 4:00 p.m. in Poland. Senators are expected to focus on Fed independence, interest rates, the central bank’s balance sheet, and Warsh’s…

Canada and EU Seek Greater Independence from the United States Tensions in relations with the United States are prompting the European Union and Canada to strengthen their bilateral ties. The goal of the new strategic partnership signed last year is not only to expand trade, but also to deepen cooperation in the defense sector. In this way, both sides are seeking greater independence from the […]

Tensions in relations with the United States are prompting the European Union and Canada to strengthen their bilateral ties. The goal of the new strategic partnership signed last year is not only to expand trade, but also to deepen cooperation in the defense sector. In this way, both sides are…

Poland Cuts Legislative Output to 19-Year Low, Quality Debate Continues In 2025, Poland enacted 12,400 pages of new legislation, down 12% from the previous year. This was the lowest figure in 19 years. According to the 12th edition of the Legal Barometer, prepared by advisory and audit firm Grant Thornton and UN Global Compact Network Poland, the slower pace of lawmaking and the lower number […]

In 2025, Poland enacted 12,400 pages of new legislation, down 12% from the previous year. This was the lowest figure in 19 years. According to the 12th edition of the Legal Barometer, prepared by advisory and audit firm Grant Thornton and UN Global Compact Network Poland, the slower pace of…

Flexible Workforce Models Push Poland to the Forefront of Global Outsourcing According to the latest data, the global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market is currently valued at approximately USD 320 billion and is expected to reach nearly USD 700 billion by 2033, growing at an annual rate of close to 10%. Traditional outsourcing leaders such as India, the Philippines, and the United States continue to dominate, […]

According to the latest data, the global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market is currently valued at approximately USD 320 billion and is expected to reach nearly USD 700 billion by 2033, growing at an annual rate of close to 10%. Traditional outsourcing leaders such as India, the Philippines,…

Poland’s Retail Property Market Moves Beyond Big Cities International advisory firm Cushman & Wakefield has summarized the situation in Poland’s retail real estate sector after the first three months of the year. The data analysis points to a progressing decentralization of retail— all newly delivered developments are retail parks located in towns with fewer than 50,000 inhabitants. At the same time, in the […]

International advisory firm Cushman & Wakefield has summarized the situation in Poland’s retail real estate sector after the first three months of the year. The data analysis points to a progressing decentralization of retail— all newly delivered developments are retail parks located in towns with…

Europe Must Reinvent Itself: Economy, Technology, and Security in an Age of Upheaval We live in complex and turbulent times. The world as we knew it is undergoing profound and difficult-to-predict transformations. Geopolitical unpredictability has become the new normal. In this intricate landscape, Europe appears to be an entity of an entirely different kind. A project that was originally meant to guarantee peace and stability must now confront […]

We live in complex and turbulent times. The world as we knew it is undergoing profound and difficult-to-predict transformations. Geopolitical unpredictability has become the new normal. In this intricate landscape, Europe appears to be an entity of an entirely different kind. A project that was…

Poland Strengthens Hydrogen Ambitions Through Hungary Deal and Japan Partnership Hydrogen Poland has just signed a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association (HHTA) to support the development of the low-emission hydrogen and green ammonia market. On the same day in Tokyo, Prime Ministers Donald Tusk and Sanae Takaichi signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Poland and Japan, identifying hydrogen and ammonia technologies […]

Hydrogen Poland has just signed a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association (HHTA) to support the development of the low-emission hydrogen and green ammonia market. On the same day in Tokyo, Prime Ministers Donald Tusk and Sanae Takaichi signed a comprehensive…

Liftero and Creotech Instruments to Jointly Develop Technologies for Future Satellite Missions Liftero and Creotech Instruments have signed a cooperation agreement covering the integration of propulsion technologies with satellite platforms and joint participation in space projects. The Polish propulsion technology developer will adapt its systems for integration with Creotech Instruments’ satellite platforms, including configurations designed to meet the partner’s future requirements. The agreement also supports Liftero’s ambition […]

Liftero and Creotech Instruments have signed a cooperation agreement covering the integration of propulsion technologies with satellite platforms and joint participation in space projects. The Polish propulsion technology developer will adapt its systems for integration with Creotech Instruments’…

Wrocław Warehouse Sector Balances Growth with Limited Supply According to Savills’ latest report, Market in Minutes – Wrocław. Industrial and Logistics Market, the capital of Lower Silesia remains one of the key logistics hubs in Central Europe. At the end of 2025, the region’s total stock of modern industrial and logistics space reached 4.59 million sq m, representing a 9% increase compared with […]

According to Savills’ latest report, Market in Minutes – Wrocław. Industrial and Logistics Market, the capital of Lower Silesia remains one of the key logistics hubs in Central Europe. At the end of 2025, the region’s total stock of modern industrial and logistics space reached 4.59 million sq m,…

DHL Express to Invest in New Cargo Terminal at Katowice Airport DHL Express Poland and Górnośląskie Towarzystwo Lotnicze S.A. have signed an agreement for the construction of a new DHL Express cargo terminal to be located directly adjacent to the apron at Katowice Airport. The project marks an important step in the development of the company’s logistics infrastructure in both Poland and Europe, while also representing […]

DHL Express Poland and Górnośląskie Towarzystwo Lotnicze S.A. have signed an agreement for the construction of a new DHL Express cargo terminal to be located directly adjacent to the apron at Katowice Airport. The project marks an important step in the development of the company’s logistics…

Debt in Poland’s TSL Sector Rises to PLN 1.66 Billion as the Industry Comes Under Pressure from Higher Costs and Falling Orders As data from the National Debt Register shows, overdue liabilities in Poland’s TSL sector — transport, freight forwarding and logistics — have already reached PLN 1.66 billion, up PLN 69 million from a year earlier. Road hauliers account for 79% of the total debt. This situation is the result of a buildup of multiple problems, […]

As data from the National Debt Register shows, overdue liabilities in Poland’s TSL sector — transport, freight forwarding and logistics — have already reached PLN 1.66 billion, up PLN 69 million from a year earlier. Road hauliers account for 79% of the total debt. This situation is the result of a…

Poland’s Growth Model Is Reaching Its Limits, Economist Warns “Poland’s economy is increasingly approaching the limits of its existing development model,” says Mariusz Zielonka, Chief Economist at the Lewiatan Confederation. In 2025, Poland’s GDP grew by 3.6%, one of the best results in the European Union. However, rising labor costs, a shrinking workforce, and lower investment levels than in other countries suggest that further […]

“Poland’s economy is increasingly approaching the limits of its existing development model,” says Mariusz Zielonka, Chief Economist at the Lewiatan Confederation. In 2025, Poland’s GDP grew by 3.6%, one of the best results in the European Union. However, rising labor costs, a shrinking workforce,…

Warsaw Office Market Faces Supply Gap with Stable Vacancy Levels In the first quarter of 2026, Warsaw’s office market was marked by a low vacancy rate of 9.5%, according to the latest data from CBRE. Office stock in Warsaw increased slightly, with two major office projects delivered to the market. At the same time, these were the last larger developments scheduled for completion in 2026. […]

In the first quarter of 2026, Warsaw’s office market was marked by a low vacancy rate of 9.5%, according to the latest data from CBRE. Office stock in Warsaw increased slightly, with two major office projects delivered to the market. At the same time, these were the last larger developments…

Poland’s Rental Market Is Shifting: More Listings, Lower Rents, and New Risks on the Horizon The average rent in Poland’s voivodeship cities has fallen to PLN 3,500, but prices are no longer the market’s most important signal. What stands out instead is the clear increase in supply — Otodom now lists 25,400 rental offers, marking a 4% rise in just one month. This trend is being driven primarily by the […]

The average rent in Poland’s voivodeship cities has fallen to PLN 3,500, but prices are no longer the market’s most important signal. What stands out instead is the clear increase in supply — Otodom now lists 25,400 rental offers, marking a 4% rise in just one month. This trend is being driven…

Hopes of De-Escalation in Iran Lift Markets, but Oil Remains Far More Cautious Financial markets have begun to price in the possibility of a rapid de-escalation of the conflict involving Iran after Donald Trump suggested that Tehran had made significant concessions and that an agreement ending the dispute could be announced soon. This narrative has improved investor sentiment, but the scale of optimism remains limited, as there has […]

Financial markets have begun to price in the possibility of a rapid de-escalation of the conflict involving Iran after Donald Trump suggested that Tehran had made significant concessions and that an agreement ending the dispute could be announced soon. This narrative has improved investor…

Military Training Call-Ups for Drivers Raise Concerns Among Road Hauliers Over Lack of Compensation The military will summon drivers and mechanics for training. Road hauliers say: “No one is thinking about compensation for companies.” As many as 200,000 drivers may be called up for military training in 2026. Any driver under the age of 55 who holds a category C or D driving licence may receive a call-up notice […]

The military will summon drivers and mechanics for training. Road hauliers say: “No one is thinking about compensation for companies.” As many as 200,000 drivers may be called up for military training in 2026. Any driver under the age of 55 who holds a category C or D driving licence may receive a…

Warsaw Office Market Sees Tenant Slowdown as Development Activity Hits a 14-Year Low According to the report by advisory firm Newmark Polska, Office Occupier – Warsaw Office Market, the first quarter of 2026 on the Warsaw office market was marked by a slowdown in tenant activity following a very strong final quarter of the previous year. Demand for office space declined both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. At the same […]

According to the report by advisory firm Newmark Polska, Office Occupier – Warsaw Office Market, the first quarter of 2026 on the Warsaw office market was marked by a slowdown in tenant activity following a very strong final quarter of the previous year. Demand for office space declined both…

Lublin Emerges as a Strong Alternative for Business Services Investors in Poland The diversified structure of business services centers, access to talent, and modern office space are making Lublin an increasingly attractive alternative to Poland’s largest cities from the perspective of investors in the business services sector. Recognizing the city’s growing importance, the Association of Business Service Leaders (ABSL) has launched the ABSL Chapter in Lublin, which […]

The diversified structure of business services centers, access to talent, and modern office space are making Lublin an increasingly attractive alternative to Poland’s largest cities from the perspective of investors in the business services sector. Recognizing the city’s growing importance, the…

Record Cement Imports Put Growing Pressure on Poland’s Cement Industry Rapidly rising cement imports, especially from countries outside the European Union, are posing a growing threat to Polish producers. Their competitiveness is also being undermined by high energy and fuel prices, as well as the cost of purchasing CO2 emission allowances under the EU ETS system. Experts argue that the cement sector is crucial for […]

Rapidly rising cement imports, especially from countries outside the European Union, are posing a growing threat to Polish producers. Their competitiveness is also being undermined by high energy and fuel prices, as well as the cost of purchasing CO2 emission allowances under the EU ETS system.…

Financial Services Lead AI Adoption in Poland, While Retail Delivers the Strongest Results The financial sector is currently the most advanced in implementing artificial intelligence, according to the latest edition of EY’s report, How Polish Companies Are Implementing AI. More than half of companies in this industry (52%) have already completed their first AI implementations. At the same time, retail, despite having the lowest share of companies that […]

The financial sector is currently the most advanced in implementing artificial intelligence, according to the latest edition of EY’s report, How Polish Companies Are Implementing AI. More than half of companies in this industry (52%) have already completed their first AI implementations. At the…

XTB Signs Landmark Global Sponsorship Deal with FIBA XTB has entered into a strategic partnership with FIBA, becoming a sponsor of both the Women’s and Men’s Basketball World Cups. It is the largest sponsorship agreement in the company’s history. The cooperation between XTB and FIBA is global in scope and marks another important step in strengthening the brand’s international position. XTB will be […]

XTB has entered into a strategic partnership with FIBA, becoming a sponsor of both the Women’s and Men’s Basketball World Cups. It is the largest sponsorship agreement in the company’s history. The cooperation between XTB and FIBA is global in scope and marks another important step in strengthening…