Section: Poland
Polish, Ukrainian defence ministers talk military ties
Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz has met with his Ukrainian counterpart Stepan Poltorak to discuss bilateral military cooperation and security issues. …read more Source: Polskie...
WSE to exclude B.A.C.D. shares. Suspends 4 other companies
The Warsaw Stock Exchange suspended trading of four companies – Chinese shoe soles producer Fenghua SoleTech, and car part manufacturer JJ Auto, as well as Czech coking coal producer New World Resources and Ukrainian coal miner Sadovaya Group. All of the companies failed to disclose current and previous financial reports, and for most of them,…...
Balczun steps down as the CEO of Ukrainian railway operator
Wojciech Balczun resigned from his post as the CEO of the state-owned railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia, citing personal reasons. “He made this decision personally, and I respect his decision. “Whatever may be said by anyone, throughout this year there have also been positive changes. I want to thank him for his work. I understand that he… This...
US to consider backing Ukrainian forces?
The US may consider sending arms to back Ukrainian soldiers in their fight against Russian separatists, according to Kurt Volker who was appointed to the newly created post of special US representative for Ukrainian negotiations earlier this month. …read more Source: Polskie...
Pesa wins €50 mln tram contract with Kiev
Rolling stock producer Pesa signed a €50 million deal for the delivery of 40 low-floor trams to Kiev, Pesa said in a market filing. “This is a great pride for us, but also a confirmation of the good opinions of passengers and the carrier regarding our products. The trams delivered so far to Kyiv have… This content is for Silver 6 months, Gold 1...
Where is Poland’s Silicon Valley?
A software engineer comes up with a tech idea and develops it into a business. He/she makes a proof of concept, assembles a team with the necessary skillset and together they work towards monetizing the idea. They find a VC willing to provide them with financing, validate their prototype and then go to market. Once they grow their business...
Poland abstains in Ukrainian trade preferences vote
Agriculture ministers from EU Member States have voted to adopt the trade preferences for Ukraine, aimed at strengthening the country’s economy. Polish and Latvian representatives abstained from voting. Poland’s deputy agriculture minister Ryszard Zarudzki explained that Poland has reservations as to the competitive pressures the...
Poland to increase gas export capacity to Ukraine
State-owned gas infrastructure operator Gaz-System and Ukrainian Ukrtransgas will increase their transit capacity to Ukraine starting from September 1, the company said. The final offered capacity will be determined in accordance with the timeline resulting from the auction calendar. The Gaz-System’s throughput will be sold on its auction...
Leaders gather for EU-Ukraine summit
Top officials are set to discuss reforms and the fight against corruption, the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Russia’s annexation of Crimea at an EU-Ukraine summit starting in Kiev on Wednesday. …read more Source: Polskie...
Ryanair cancels plans to fly to Ukraine
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair canceled plans to start flying to Ukraine, saying the main airport in Kiev had not honored terms agreed earlier this year. “Kiev airport has chosen to protect high fare airlines and deprive Ukrainian consumers/visitors access to Europe’s lowest air fares,” Ryanair said in a statement. According to the CEO of...
