Looking for diversification
Zbigniew Prokopowicz, president of the board, Polenergia
interview by Kamila Wajszczuk
Category Archives: WBJ
Sharing is the new economy
To some, a sharing economy is a socialist’s promised land, to others it’s a return of the worst form of capitalism. Even though highly controversial, it has many supporters and it looks like it’s here to stay
Warsaw back on track
The long-awaited opening of Warsaw’s second metro line on December 14 will only be a part of the infrastructural changes that are set to transform the Polish capital
Prepped and ready
Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister of Defense, talks with WBJ Observer about Poland’s military at a time of crisis in ukraine and aggressive movements of Russia
To know or not to know
Some say it empowers people and democratizes data. Companies can’t wait to tap its seemingly endless potential. Still, there are quite a few naysayers who point to the potential threats of big data – not only to our privacy, but more importantly, to social relations and stability
The Polish wallet – mainly empty and full of holes
Seneca once wrote, “It is too late to spare when you reach the dregs of the cask.” This also goes for the finances of Polish households. They want to save, and even know they should, but they’re just unable to do so
Munich Expo takeaways
Poland is still first on the list for investors looking at CEE. While the Warsaw office market faces a shortage of prime product for sale, regional office markets are gaining traction. The retail segment still offers niches in some areas and a wealth of opportunity in repositioning. Logistics is as ...
Back to the Fruits
Poland’s organic food industry is coming into its own. Inspiration abounds, oftentimes coming out of the woodwork in the most unexpected forms. One entrepreneurial duo has started a company that has an international flavor, yet is deeply rooted in the local landscape
On the path to consolidation
Poland is known to be the regional leader in mergers, acquisitions and stock exchange deals. Though the market has slowed down in the past years, recent activity suggests that we are back on the way towards growth
The mean and green shopping extreme
With the advent of technologies such as automated meter reading and LED lighting, malls are at last becoming places where you can shop without sullying your conscience
