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Hillwood Sells Four-Property Polish Logistics Portfolio for €150 Million

The transaction covers nearly 200,000 sq m of logistics and office space in Łódź, Wrocław and Bieruń.

Poland’s Aviation Industry Sets Three Priorities: R&D, Skills and New Talent

Poland’s aviation sector generates around PLN 39 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 37,000 people, but faces a major skills gap.

Poland Among EU Leaders in Air-Traffic Growth, Flights Up 33.6% From 2019

Poland recorded 50,660 commercial flights in August 2026, 7.8% more than a year earlier and 33.6% above the pre-pandemic level of August 2019.

Poland Plans Major Hospital Reform With Pay Caps and Stronger NFZ Controls

Government-approved draft laws would introduce pay limits for publicly funded medical work, expand NFZ oversight and accelerate central e-registration.

Polimex Mostostal Wins PLN 292 Million Contract for Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant

A Polimex-led consortium will design and build two large assembly halls for AP1000 modules at Poland’s first nuclear power plant project.
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From Gyms to Wellbeing Hubs: How Fitness Clubs Have Changed in 20 Years

Fitness clubs are evolving from traditional weight-training spaces into broader wellbeing centres. Group classes, cardio, recovery zones and 24/7 access are becoming increasingly important as operators respond to a wider range of customers.

Vinyl Sales Catch Up With CDs in Poland as Collectors Drive the Revival

Vinyl record sales in Poland are now almost equal to CD sales by value. Revenue from vinyl jumped 46.3% year on year to PLN 42.4 million in the first half of 2026, making records the strongest growth driver in the physical music market.

Labour Cost Growth in Poland Slows Sharply to 4.7%

Hourly labour costs in Poland rose 4.7% year on year in Q2 2026, down from 9.7% a year earlier. Poland remains above the EU average, but the gap has narrowed substantially, according to Eurostat.

Polish Medtech Synektik Wins EUR 9.4 Million da Vinci Contract in Estonia

Synektik Baltic has signed a EUR 9.4 million net contract to deliver Estonia’s first da Vinci system supplied by the group. The agreement includes nine years of service and ten years of consumables.

Auto Partner Posts Record First Half as Export Sales Reach 53% of Revenue

Polish automotive-parts distributor Auto Partner generated a record PLN 2.46 billion in first-half 2026 revenue. EBITDA rose 46.7% and net profit 60.8%, while exports now account for almost 53% of sales.

Polcom Plans PLN 150 Million Sovereign AI Data Center in Poland

Polcom is expanding its sovereign AI cloud infrastructure in Poland. The company plans a new data center in Skawina with up to 40 MW of capacity and a budget of around PLN 150 million, with launch targeted for 2030.

Creotech to Lead ESA Consortium for Europe’s IRIS² Secure Satellite Network

Polish satellite manufacturer Creotech Instruments will lead a Polish-Belgian consortium working for ESA on a demonstration mission linked to Europe’s IRIS² secure connectivity system. The contract is worth EUR 1.47 million, including EUR 950,000 for Creotech.

Poland’s Wood Industry Warns Unclear Waste Rules Are Wasting Valuable Raw Material

Poland generates around 1.3 million tonnes of wood and wood-based waste each year. Industry representatives warn that unclear rules limit reuse and increase pressure on primary timber resources.

Polish Startup Founders Face Burnout as Leadership Pressure Mounts

Polish startup founders are increasingly confronting burnout, chronic stress and pressure to deliver growth. Experts argue that a company’s resilience often depends on the psychological condition of its leader.

Poland’s Warehouse Market Tightens as Demand Rises and New Supply Slows

Warehouse vacancies in Poland are falling while tenant demand remains strong. Developers face tighter financing conditions, higher pre-lease requirements and rising operating costs, with e-commerce adding pressure on available space.

Phoenix Systems Launches Public Offering, Targets PLN 21.5 Million and NewConnect Debut

Polish technology company Phoenix Systems has launched a public offering of up to 430,000 new shares. It aims to raise around PLN 21.5 million for Defence and Space projects and plans a NewConnect debut in Q4 2026.

Companies Measure Time Saved with AI. Far Fewer Calculate the Return on Investment

Companies are increasingly able to show how much time artificial intelligence saves, but they are far less likely to measure its actual business value. SAP data highlights a broader problem in IT implementations: achieving a quick efficiency gain is relatively easy; redesigning a process so those gains can scale is much harder.

Poland Has Nearly 2.9 Million Active Businesses, With All Net Growth Coming From Micro-Firms

Poland had 2.896 million active businesses in Q2 2026, up 1.6% year on year. The entire net increase came from micro-enterprises, while the number of small, medium-sized and large companies declined.

Poland Remains EU’s Second-Largest Host Under Temporary Protection as July Total Falls by 8,100

Poland had 953,060 people under temporary protection at the end of July 2026, accounting for 21.5% of the EU total. The number fell by 8,110 during the month, while the EU-wide total increased to 4.43 million.
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Biologic Therapy Has Transformed Severe Asthma Care, While COPD Patients Still Await Access

Biologic therapies have significantly improved treatment for severe asthma in Poland, but access remains limited. Around 6,000 patients currently receive such treatment, while experts estimate that as many as 35,000 may need it. Patients with COPD are still waiting for reimbursed access to biologic drugs already authorised in the EU for selected groups.
HEALTH & MEDICINE

Imports of Building Materials From Outside the EU Rise as Polish Factories Cut Output and Jobs

INDUSTRIES
Polish building-material manufacturers are facing growing competition from cheaper imports from outside the EU, particularly in energy-intensive sectors. Ceramic-tile imports from non-EU countries have risen sharply while domestic production and employment have fallen.

Greater Poland’s Logistics Market Gains Importance as Road Freight Demand Rises

BUSINESS
Greater Poland remains one of Poland’s key economic and logistics hubs. Strong industrial activity, proximity to Germany and access to the A2 motorway are supporting rising road-freight demand, while DACHSER’s Poznań branch is reporting double-digit volume growth in 2026 and planning a new site for 2029.

Biomethane From Agricultural Waste Gains Momentum in Poland as Investors Seek Grid Connections

ENERGY
Poland’s biomethane market is still at an early stage, but investment interest is growing rapidly. Polska Spółka Gazownictwa has already issued around 500 connection conditions for biomethane plants and signed 25 agreements, while the first agricultural facility connected to the gas grid is operating in Komorów in the Mazovia region.

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