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• Markets remain tempting for foreign investors in spite of credit problems and bad loans
• Coal will continue to power the country for the foreseeable future - -
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Resilience reflects country’s strengths
But there are concerns about future fiscal stability, report Jan Cienski and Stefan Wagstyl
Banking: Credit crisis and bad loans pose challenges
Stefan Wagstyl says that despite the problems, markets remain tempting for foreign investors
Investment: Bumpy ride may continue for some time
Jan Cienski looks through the dramatic rebound to the future
Economy: Relative calm in the global storm
Stefan Wagstyl explains why the country is doing better than others
Jacek Rostowski: Proud of success in recession
Jan Cienski finds the finance minister in ebullient mood
Podlaskie: A region for birds and small businesses
A ‘forgotten corner of Poland’ uses specialised tourism to attract both visitors and potential investors
Privatisation: Government sale plans hang in the balance
Jan Cienski looks at the pitfalls for an ambitious programme
Budget hotels: Local travellers provide mainstay for hoteliers
Jan Cienski says the tourist trade has fallen but local business travel is holding firm
Coal: Mines struggle on despite lack of investment
The fuel will continue to power the country for the foreseeable future, writes Jan Cienski
PZU: Out of court and looking further afield
Poland’s largest insurance company wants to strike out abroad, writes Jan Cienski
