Business

In a country where student-run investment funds were unheard of, a team of students is charting new territory. After months of virtual trading, they are now investing real money and setting a precedent for hands-on financial education in Poland

In Poland, insurance remains a people-driven business. Generali is investing in technology like its My Generali platform – but the goal is more frequent client interactions, not replacing agents. Premium growth will come from non-motor policies, life insurance, and niche products such as pet coverage

Sweden’s accession to NATO and Russia’s aggression in Ukraine have added urgency to Polish-Swedish collaboration. Military contracts, joint security planning, and Swedish investments in Poland underscore a relationship that is both strategic and economically robust.

Government-issued smoke detectors meant to protect the most vulnerable are coming under fire. Evidence from firefighters shows devices failing to detect smoke, prompting an urgent review of procurement procedures, certification standards, and operational safety

With net profits at an all-time high, Poland’s top banks are ready to share the spoils. PKO BP and Pekao are expected to pay the largest sums, while owners and the State Treasury are poised to receive billions from 2025 earnings.

Headlines about multimillion-zloty fines suggest a booming revenue stream for Poland’s state budget. In reality, legal appeals, court reductions, and enforcement delays mean most fines never reach their full announced value.

Enter Air plans to expand its fleet to 50 aircraft this year and grow 10% annually under CEO Marcin Kubrak. The airline is investing in hangars, simulators, and its own pilot academy to strengthen operational independence and build barriers to entry, while maintaining its position as Poland’s dominant charter operator with 40% market share.

The largest road contract in Poland’s history – the five-kilometer twin-tube tunnel under the Oder River – has cleared its first legal hurdle. A competing consortium challenged the award over the participation of a Turkish-owned company, but the National Appeals Chamber upheld the winning bid, allowing construction to proceed

From subscription accounts to personal loans, ING Bank Śląski aims to build long-term client relationships. CEO Michał Bolesławski frames growth as a matter of engagement and portfolio quality, rather than chasing the asset leaderboard

From palm-biometric payments to AI-powered checkout, Autopay is testing whether technological edge and local partnerships are enough to win abroad.