Category Archives: Poland

Press Releases & News from Poland distributed via EuropaWire

EIB and EIF Collaborate with Inbank and European Commission’s InvestEU to Support Green Transition in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), in collaboration with Inbank and the European Commission’s InvestEU, has launched its first fully green synthetic securitization in Poland. The agreement enables Inbank to provide PLN 701 million (over €160 million) in … Read the full press release

EIB Launches PLN 3.5 Billion Initiative with ORLEN to Boost Poland’s Renewable Energy Grid and Strengthen Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a PLN 900 million loan to ORLEN Group for upgrades to Energa’s power grid, marking the first part of a PLN 3.5 billion funding initiative aimed at improving Poland’s energy infrastructure. … Read the full press release

Logicor Renews Lease with DHL Poland, Expanding Pharmaceutical Logistics Hub in Mysłowice

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has extended its lease with DHL Poland at its Mysłowice logistics park, where DHL occupies 12,200 sqm of warehouse space and provides logistical support for Bausch Health Poland. The facility, tailored for pharmaceutical needs with advanced temperature … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom’s Christmas Campaign Inspires Unity and Connection Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a new Christmas campaign, “Connections Begin When Barriers Break,” across ten European countries, emphasizing unity and tolerance. Through a heartwarming story of two young girls separated by a glass barrier, the campaign highlights the … Read the full press release

Stadler Opens New Polish Facility to Boost Rail Power Converter Production and Local Employment

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has launched a new facility in Białystok, Poland, dedicated to producing DC power converters for rail vehicles, projected to create over 500 units annually and generate 250 new jobs. The plant will also serve as a key … Read the full press release

KGHM Retains ‘Best of the Best’ Title for Excellence in Annual Reporting at National Competition

(IN BRIEF) KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. has retained the prestigious title of ‘The Best of the Best’ at The Best Annual Report competition, achieving the highest score for its consolidated financial statements. This marks the 13th time KGHM has won … Read the full press release

European Commission Evaluates Poland’s Media Adherence to the Right to be Forgotten

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION HAS BEEN ACTIVELY ASSESSING POLAND’S ALIGNMENT WITH THE EU’S “RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN” DIRECTIVE AS IT PERTAINS TO MEDIA OUTLETS. THIS SCRUTINY FOLLOWS A RECENT PROPOSAL AIMED AT EXPANDING THESE RIGHTS WITHIN THE MEDIA SECTOR. OVER THE … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €150 Million Loan to Pekao Leasing to Boost Financing for Polish SMEs and Green Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to Pekao Leasing to bolster financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland, with a focus on less-developed regions and a minimum of 20% allocated to … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Sustainable Fuel Portfolio with HVO100 Biofuel Sales in Germany

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has launched sales of its HVO100 biofuel at two service stations in Germany, with plans to expand further. HVO100, made from vegetable oils and waste products such as used cooking oil, can reduce greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Meet in Warsaw to Strengthen Financing Initiatives and Support Flood Recovery Efforts in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) Boards of Directors met in Warsaw on September 30 and October 1, 2024, to discuss new financing initiatives and reaffirm support for Poland following recent floods. EIB Group … Read the full press release

Zalando Expands AI Fashion Assistant and Adds Trend Spotter to Four More Cities Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has expanded its AI-powered fashion assistant across all 25 of its markets, now offering personalized fashion recommendations in local languages. This assistant, which integrates Zalando’s own models with OpenAI’s large language models, tailors advice based on factors … Read the full press release

EIF-Led Innovation Fund Receives First Contributions to Support Central and Eastern European Growth Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has received its first contributions to the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Innovation Fund from Poland’s BGK and the Czech Republic’s NRI, with each institution committing €20 million. This fund aims to raise €180 … Read the full press release

Authorities Dismantle Albanian-Led Drug Ring in Italy, 66 Arrested in Eurojust-Coordinated Operation

(IN BRIEF) Authorities in Italy, Albania, Poland, and Switzerland, coordinated by Eurojust, have dismantled a major Albanian-led cocaine trafficking network. A total of 66 individuals were arrested, with 45 of them taken into custody on an action day. The criminal … Read the full press release

EIB and SGEF Poland Join Forces with €200 Million Financing for SMEs and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €100 million to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland) to support Polish SMEs, with SGEF Poland expected to generate €200 million in total financing. At least 20% of the funds will … Read the full press release

Metso Boosts Digital Innovation with New Development Hub in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Metso has opened a Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland, as part of its strategy to accelerate digital transformation in the minerals processing industry. The new facility will focus on developing advanced solutions using AI, data … Read the full press release

EIB Urges Boost in Green Investment at Polish Economic Forum, Surpasses €100 Billion in Green Bonds

(IN BRIEF) At Poland’s Economic Forum in Karpacz, the European Investment Bank (EIB) emphasized the importance of increasing investments and green financing. The EIB, led by Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, contributed to a report by the Warsaw School of Economics focusing … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Enhances Payment Experience with Tink’s Pay by Bank Service Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM, a leading ticketing service and live entertainment provider, has partnered with Tink to introduce the Pay by Bank feature for a faster and more secure payment process. This service allows users to pay directly from their … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Commences Low-Carbon Oil Production at Tyrving Field on Norwegian Continental Shelf

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has started oil production at the Tyrving field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, which has an estimated 25 million barrels of recoverable reserves. This new production site, added to ORLEN’s portfolio of 20 active fields in … Read the full press release

ChargeEuropa pozyskuje finansowanie od Shift4Good, rozpoczynając nowy etap rozwoju polskiego sektora elektromobilności

(KRÓTKO MÓWIĄC) ChargeEuropa, wiodący polski dostawca infrastruktury ładowania pojazdów elektrycznych, ogłosił zamknięcie nowej rundy finansowania, której przewodził paryski fundusz inwestycyjny Shift4Good. To pierwsza tak znacząca francuska inwestycja w polski sektor elektromobilności, podkreślająca rosnące znaczenie tego rynku w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej. W … Read the full press release

ChargeEuropa zamyka rundę finansowania, której przewodził fundusz Shift4Good tym samym dokonując historycznej francuskiej inwestycji w polski sektor elektromobilności

NAJNOWSZA RUNDA FINANSOWANIA FIRMY ZAJMUJĄCEJ SIĘ ŁADOWANIEM POJAZDÓW ELEKTRYCZNYCH CIESZYŁA SIĘ MOCNYM ZAINTERESOWANIEM MIĘDZYNARODOWYCH INWESTORÓW, PODKREŚLAJĄC TYM SAMYM ROSNĄCE ZNACZENIE SZYBKO-ROZWIJAJĄCEGO SIĘ SEKTORA ELEKTROMOBILNOŚCI W EUROPIE ŚRODKOWO-WSCHODNIEJ (CEE) NA TLE INNYCH RYNKÓW. (KRÓTKO MÓWIĄC) ChargeEuropa, polska firma zajmująca się infrastrukturą … Read the full press release