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Despite threats facing the country, it goes into a difficult period with some strengths and a very remote chance of recession

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Oct 30, 2012

Reasons for optimism and gloom

Despite threats facing the country, it goes into a difficult period with some strengths and a very remote chance of recession, says Jan Cienski

Jacek Rostowski, finance minister of Poland, speaks during a session on the third day of the World Economic Forum 2011 ©Bloomberg Oct 30, 2012

Interview: Finance minister justifies upbeat assessment

Jacek Rostowski tells Jan Cienski how deregulation coupled with infrastructure and deficit improvements counter concerns on growth

Oct 30, 2012

Back office investment: Outsourcing gives a boost to jobs growth

European location works to advantage, writes Jan Cienski

Oct 30, 2012

Deregulation: Government starts to untangle red tape to attract investors

Administration costs an unnecessary €15bn a year, says Jan Cienski

A man walks outside Poland's central bank ©Reuters Oct 30, 2012

Banking: Eurozone crisis sets a stiff test for the defences of a solid sector

A tougher period is looming after years of steady profit – but there is no shortage of hope in the sector, writes Jan Cienski

a drilling rig exploring for shale gas ©AFP Oct 30, 2012

Energy: ExxonMobil departure unsettles outlook for shale gas exploration

Uncertain prospects and bureaucracy are hampering progress, says Adam Easton

Poland-Russia border crossing beetween Grzechotki (Poland) and Mamonowo (Russian) villages ©Reuters Oct 30, 2012

Border ties: Port access highlights hope for better trade link with Russia

Frosty relations with Moscow may thaw as partnerships form, says Jan Cienski

Nov 12, 2012

Outward investment: Maturity sets wider horizon for companies

After some harsh early lessons, groups are starting to make profitable moves, reports Jan Cienski

Lux Med sign on a building Oct 30, 2012

Medical care: Private equity seizes a healthy opportunity

A fragmented sector in need of a cure, as illustrated by several recent hospital deals, reports Liam Nolan

Oct 30, 2012

The east: Image and reality combine to hamper progress for the ‘B team’

A new airport at Lublin is expected to unlock the potential of a neglected region, says Adam Easton

Oct 30, 2012

US move keeps PZL on an upward path

Janusz Zakrecki, CEO of PZL Mielec, maps out future in an interview with Andrew Kureth

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