Minister Gogu: Legal Gap on Magistrates’ Salaries to Be Addressed Tuesday
Minister of Justice, Toni Gogu, said Saturday that a legal gap over the salaries of magistrates will be addressed Tuesday, during the first plenary session of the new parliamentary session. Speaking to reporters, Gogu said the dispute was not about whether magistrates were seeking higher salaries o»»»
Pratt & Whitney to invest in Poliand again in Niepołomice
Pratt & Whitney will invest USD 25 mln to expand its aerospace components plant in Niepołomice, southern Poland. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will create more than 120 jobs and increase production capacity for precision tubes and ducts used in commercial and military aircraft engi»»»
Empik exceeding 400 stores, entering smaller cities
Empik will surpass 400 stores in 2026 and plans to maintain a pace of more than 30 openings annually. Expansion is increasingly focused on smaller formats, retail parks, street locations, and towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. Stores of around 170 to 200 sq m are considered optimal for smaller»»»
Refield announces plans for 100,000 sq m of commercial parks
Refield plans to develop and commercialize around 100,000 sq m of retail park space in Poland over the next two years, focusing primarily on midsize regional cities. Its most advanced project is a 23,000 sq m retail park in Sanok, opening in two phases in November 2026 and spring 2027. A project of»»»
Martley Capital launches Amber investment platform to build warehouses in Poland
Martley Capital has launched Amber, an investment platform focused on last-mile logistics and urban industrial properties in Poland. The company aims to build a portfolio worth about EUR 200 mln within 12 to 24 months. Amber starts with two fully leased Upper Silesian warehouse assets totaling abou»»»
Tenants start looking for apartments earlier than usual
Poland’s rental market entered September with fewer available apartments and stronger demand than a year earlier. Mzuri reported that the median time needed to find a tenant in August was just 13 days, while its available inventory was 30% lower y/y. More than 20% of apartments rented in August fou»»»
Poland becoming more attractive to foreign capital
Poland is attracting growing interest from foreign investors following S&P Dow Jones Indices’ decision to reclassify the country from an emerging to a developed market from September 2027. The move could broaden Poland’s investor base as index funds adjust their portfolios. Polish equities also rem»»»
Saxo Bank records record profits
Saxo Bank reported the strongest half-year financial results in its history for H1 2026, driven by a growing client base, higher assets, and strong trading activity. Net profit rose 18.3% y/y to EUR 87 mln, while total revenue increased 11.9% to EUR 375 mln. Client assets climbed nearly 30% to EUR »»»
September comes with risks for investment
September is historically a difficult month for financial markets, and 2026 brings additional risks. Key concerns include high energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, possible interest rate hikes by the ECB and Federal Reserve, political uncertainty in France and Germany, and rising government b»»»
Poles do not see much change in financial situation
Most Poles have not seen a clear improvement in their finances over the past year. According to a Santander Consumer Bank survey, 42% said their financial situation was unchanged, while 24% reported improvement and 31% said it had worsened. Younger respondents were more optimistic, with 38% of thos»»»
Putin Orders Halt to Strikes on Kiev for Three Days, Starting From Midnight Today - Kremlin
Russia will halt strikes on Ukraine's capital as US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Moscow for talks on the Ukrainian conflict. Other statements by Dmitry Peskov:The pause in strikes on Kiev is linked to the preparation and holding of meetings with American negotiators ther»»»
MOI to sell inmates’ products through Sooum app from Sunday
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced that products made by inmates will be offered for sale through its Sooum application starting Sunday, September 6, 2026. In a post on its social media platforms, the Ministry said the products will be available for purchase electronically through »»»
Back to School: Pre-University Education in Focus Arab Finance For Information Technology
As the new academic year approaches in Egypt, families, students, and educators prepare for the familiar rhythm of “back to school.” With an 11% increase in public budget allocations for the education sector in fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, the government aims to expand the Egyptian-Japanese Schools pr»»»
Access Asia - Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key
Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance an»»»
Bulgaria's PM Proposes ‘Industrial Cohesion’ Without a Mechanism
Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s proposal for so-called “industrial cohesion” remains largely a political concept rather than a detailed policy mechanism, with no specific funding formula, eligibility rules or implementation plan presented so far. Speaking to the National Assembly, Radev argued that Bu»»»
SNJT calls for journalist Mohamed Yousfis release
Tunis, Sept. 5 (TAP)- The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) called for guaranteeing the rights of journalist Mohamed Yousfi and respecting the principle of the presumption of innocence and all safeguards of a fair trial.This follows the...»»»
Digital som launch: Key topics discussed at Council meeting - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov chaired the third meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Cholpon-Ata. Participants discussed the development of the virtual asset market and blockchain infrastructure, the digital economy, international cooperatio»»»
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway: Tallest bridge to be built in Suzak - | 24.KG
The tallest bridge along the China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway route is being built in Kyrgyzstan, the press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport reported. The bridge is being constructed across Kech-Alat River in Suzak district, Jalal-Abad region, as part of the international railway pr»»»
School to be built on site of old bus station in Manas - | 24.KG
A modern school for 750 students is planned to be built on the site of the old bus station in Manas, the City Hall reported. Manas Mayor Ularbek Ismailov inspected the demolition of the old bus station. Together with businessman Azamat Arapbaev, who initiated the school construction project, he dis»»»
CMU-Q convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) - a Qatar Foundation partner university- celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn a»»»
Kyrgyzstan steps up crypto market oversight over sanctions risks - | 24.KG
The development of the crypto asset market in Kyrgyzstan must be accompanied by strict monitoring of sanctions risks, Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov said at a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in Issyk-Kul region. «Sanc»»»
Cost of living in Hungary: Why people still feel poorer
The cost of living in Hungary remains a major source of anxiety even as inflation has fallen sharply and real wages are rising again. A new PwC Hungary survey suggests that many households still feel financially stretched, with a sizeable share struggling to build savings, cover unexpected setbacks»»»
Qatar Chamber explores trade and investment cooperation with Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
DOHA: Qatar Chamber held a virtual meeting with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member and Vice President of the ABLCC; Philippe Dessoy, President of the ABLCC; and Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC.»»»
Fewer and fewer good offices exist in Tri-City
The Tri-City office market is shifting from expansion to optimization as companies adapt space to hybrid work and actual business needs. Demand is increasingly diversified beyond IT and business services, with new entrants from financial services and shared service centers. Limited development acti»»»
Survey: six in ten Poles believe school did not prepare them for labor market
Nearly six in ten Poles believe school failed to prepare them for the labor market, according to an InterviewMe survey of 701 people. Only 35% said school prepared them well for work, while just 8% felt their education provided everything they later needed professionally. Respondents most often cit»»»
Retail sales in Poland beat Europe
Retail sales in Poland continued to grow y/y in July 2026, although they declined slightly from the previous month. Seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 3.6% y/y but fell 0.3% compared with June, according to Eurostat. Poland significantly outperformed the broader EU, where retail sales increased »»»