In Brief: World Bank coal loan; Jelcz and Autosan; outdoor advertising
The World Bank has approved a second loan for the restructuring of Poland's
coal mining sector. The euro 112.8 million loan is designed to finance
benefits for miners leaving the industry and help them find new jobs. (Prawo
i Gospodarka, p. 2) ... Bus-maker Jelcz, a member of the Zasada automotive
group, will lay off 380 workers by the end of the year. Together with its
partner Autosan, Jelcz plans to sell 1,000 buses this year. (Prawo i
Gospodarka, p. 2) ... According to research conducted by Polskie Badania
Reklamy Zewnetrznej, the share of outdoor advertising in the entire ad
market should grow this year, from 7% to 10%. Spending will increase by
zl.100 million. (Puls Biznesu, p. 5) T.J.