In brief: WB coal loan; TPSA dominance; Poznan's home improvements

Under an agreement signed yesterday with the World Bank (WB), Poland has been granted a loan of euro 112 million for the restructuring of the domestic coal sector. It is the bank's second such loan to Poland, and according to Michael Carter, director of the WB office for Poland and the Baltic states, it is an indication that the reform of the coal sector has so far been successful. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 18) ... The Telecommunications Regulatory Office (URT) yesterday issued a decision that labeled Telekomunikacja Polska (TPSA) as an operator with a dominant market position. The decision means that TPSA must file with the URT at least 30 days in advance any plans to alter its charges, together with the justification for the changes. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B2) ... The city of Poznan has announced plans to modernize its municipally-owned housing. Under the project, Poznan will spend zl.33 million on renovating more than 2,000 properties. (Puls Biznesu, p. 14) P.J.