Tag Archives: Poland

Leadec Assembles One Millionth Wheel for MAN’s Niepołomice Truck Plant

(IN BRIEF) Leadec hit a major milestone on 15 July 2025 by assembling its one‑millionth wheel for the MAN Trucks plant in Niepołomice, Poland. Partnering since August 2022, Leadec’s Kokotów assembly shop operates 24/7 with a 90‑strong team, producing 1,700 wheels daily to … Read the full press release

EIB Group and VEHIS Launch PLN 2.6 Billion Auto-Lease Securitisation to Boost Polish SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and VEHIS have structured a cash securitisation to issue PLN 2.6 billion of auto-lease financing for Polish SMEs and mid-caps. The EIB buys PLN 637 million of senior notes, while EIF guarantees an equivalent amount … Read the full press release

Logicor’s Race’n’Raise Pedals 300 km to Raise 40,000 PLN for Student Scholarships

(IN BRIEF) Logicor’s fourth “Race’n’Raise” cycling event raised over 40,000 PLN for the Roman Czernecki Educational Foundation’s Horizons Scholarship Program. The 300 km route spanned from Kazimierz Dolny to the Świętokrzyski National Park. Since its inception, the initiative has donated … Read the full press release

ORLEN Completes Transition to 100% Non-Russian Crude, Securing Regional Energy Independence

(IN BRIEF) As of 1 July 2025, the ORLEN Group has fully phased out Russian crude oil following the expiry of its last Rosneft contract, marking a key milestone in regional energy security. Under CEO Ireneusz Fąfara’s leadership, ORLEN’s refineries … Read the full press release

EIF Backs €100 Million Orbit Growth Debt II Fund for Non-Dilutive Tech Financing in Czechia, Poland and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The EIF is investing up to €20 million in Orbit Growth Debt II, a new €100 million private credit fund managed by Orbit Capital, focused on non-dilutive senior debt financing for growth-stage tech and tech-enabled SMEs and small … Read the full press release

OSCE and Romania Equip Moldovan Officers with Advanced Tools for Intelligence-Led Investigations

(IN BRIEF) A week-long training in Chișinău has enhanced the analytical skills of Moldovan law enforcement officers through the use of i2 Analyst’s Notebook software. Organized by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department in co-operation with Romania’s OSCE Mission, the course … Read the full press release

Digital integrity at risk: EU Initiative to strengthen the Right to be forgotten gains momentum

(IN BRIEF) Robert Szustkowski, a philanthropist and key advocate for digital rights, is spearheading a European initiative to expand the Right to Be Forgotten, as outlined in the GDPR, to include media organizations as data controllers. This initiative is designed … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Supports Major Polish Offshore Wind Farms with EUR 3 Billion Financing

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has played a leading role in financing the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind farms in Poland, each with a 740 MW capacity. With a EUR 3 billion financing for each project, KfW IPEX-Bank, as … Read the full press release

GEA NEXUS: A Holistic Approach to Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction in Food, Dairy, and Beverage Industries

(IN BRIEF) GEA is introducing its GEA NEXUS solution at IFFA 2025, a comprehensive engineering approach aimed at minimizing energy use and carbon footprints in the food, dairy, and beverage industries. By integrating heating and cooling solutions, GEA NEXUS can … Read the full press release

Equinor Unveils New Power Business Area and Appoints Helge Haugane as EVP to Propel Sustainable Growth and Reliability in Global Energy Markets

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has established a new Power business area by integrating its renewable energy assets with flexible power solutions from its MMP division. This strategic initiative is aimed at addressing the growing global demand for electricity fueled by increased … Read the full press release

EBRD Extends €120 Million Loan to AFI Europe to Drive Sustainable Real Estate Growth in CEE

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has provided a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe to fund its expansion in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia. The financing will support the development of AFI’s modern portfolio in central and … Read the full press release

Alstom Drives Safety and Efficiency Upgrades for Poland’s Key Freight Corridor

(IN BRIEF) Alstom will provide advanced rail traffic control systems for the modernization of the Poznań freight bypass, a project that will enhance the capacity of crucial railway lines no. 395 and 352. Under a contract with Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki … Read the full press release

EBRD Unveils Diverse Short List for Prestigious Literature Prize Across Seven Investment Regions

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has announced the short list for its annual Literature Prize, featuring ten English translations of books by authors from seven countries where the Bank invests. Selected by an independent jury led by Maya Jaggi, the short … Read the full press release

EU must invest in high-quality journalism and fact-checking tools to stop disinformation

  (IN BRIEF) Europe may be facing an epistemological crisis that threatens genuine democratic values due to the rampant spread of disinformation, which global leaders at WEF 2025 have identified as the greatest short-term global threat—surpassing even war and natural … Read the full press release

ORLEN Secures Second LNG Supply Contract with Naftogaz to Bolster Ukraine’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN and Naftogaz of Ukraine have signed a new natural gas supply contract, ensuring deliveries for Ukrainian consumers starting in April. This is the second contract under a cooperation agreement signed earlier this year, with the gas being … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Advances Towards 100% Renewable Electricity with Major Milestones in China

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel is making significant progress in China toward its goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity across its production sites. Currently, eight of the company’s 15 facilities in China are utilizing a combination of self-generated and externally sourced renewable … Read the full press release

Sener Secures Key Role in ESA’s ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission

(IN BRIEF) Sener has been chosen by the European Space Agency to develop several key systems for the Rosalind Franklin rover, part of the ExoMars mission scheduled for launch in 2028. The company will design and manufacture the separation systems … Read the full press release

When Inclusion Has an Asterisk: The Hypocrisy of a Disability Film Festival

(IN BRIEF) The European Film Festival Integration You and Me, which claims to champion disability inclusion, recently disqualified the film Unspoken Truth—a documentary about severe chronic stuttering—on the grounds that the festival did not recognize stuttering as a disability. Despite … Read the full press release

EBRD Venture Capital Leads $44 Million Investment Round for Polish Robotics Firm Nomagic

(IN BRIEF) EBRD Venture Capital has led a $44 million Series B investment round for Nomagic, a Polish robotics company specializing in autonomous systems for logistics and e-commerce. The funding will support the company’s product development and expand its market … Read the full press release