NATO eyes heavy investment in Polish military installations

By the end of 2008, NATO intends to have invested over zł. 2 billion in Pola nd. This year's investment will include the construction of three new radar stations, as well as modernizing naval bases and airforce runways at Malbork airport. According to Rzeczpospolita, NATO has decided to invest around $500 million. It's much more than the amount we contribution to NATO. Contracts w ith NATO are likely to teach Polish authorities how to arrange decent tender s, where the selection rules are clear-cut and unshakeable. "Undoubtedly, su ch education will be of great use to Polish officials" said Rzeczpospolita. (Rzeczpospolita, August 30-31; p. A1) A.Z.