English
Obserwator Finansowy features views and analysis of economy in Poland and other countries, written by some of the best journalists, economists and analysts. Our mission is to share knowledge of economics and financial markets in the world.
Obserwator Finansowy is a project under aegis of the Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski. We have published thousands of articles about the Polish and global economy. Our journalists have conducted hundreds of interviews with Nobel laureates, distinguished economists, business leaders and politicians with views across the political spectrum.
In this section you can find selected articles in English.
Green ship and Baltic renewables
Jan DaraszIt’s probably a good time to associate the Baltic states with renewable energy as a new, very environmentally-friendly ship is agreed and Baltic renewable energy efforts are praised in a report.
The Polish idea for a leap into Industry 4.0
Marek PielachFirst there was the steam engine, then electricity, then automation, and now, increasingly, the internet and big data. The difficulty in the case of Poland is that the third industrial revolution still hasn't really settled...
Whole Europe works on changing the sources of electric energy
Rafał ZasuńAs Poland produces over 80 per cent of its electricity from bituminous coal and lignite, and Polish power stations are often obsolete, Poland has the biggest energy problem in the EU.
Serbia looks to bulk up on renewable energy
Jo HarperSerbia’s energy minister Aleksandar Antic said that Serbia needs more investment in renewable energy projects, mainly to relieve pressure on Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), the sole power producer.
EBRD launches EUR100m Green Economy Financing Facility in Romania
Jo HarperThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching an EUR100m Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for the country to support Romanian households to save energy and money.
Three Seas Summit in Poland
Jan DaraszNot only the US President Donald Trump took part in the Summit but also other heads of state and government who had convened for the Three Seas Initiative, the beginnings of which were formally signed.
Poland – the great work in progress
Jan DaraszThe Poland’s ruling party intellectual motor is the every year conference entitled “Poland, the Great Project” and provides an insight into current government thinking, as well as how it is translated into policy.
China precisely planned
Bogdan GóralczykEurope is increasingly aware of Chinese economic and financial power, and the Chinese authorities are already preparing a leap in innovation and technology.
eCommerce notes strong growth in Central and Southeast Europe
Jo HarperThe Retail Revolutions report by international real estate adviser Savills published in June shows how retail stores are being turned into showrooms, where products are not stored but put out for customers to see.
The Baltic states chose fintech
Mirosław CiesielskiLithuania, Latvia and Estonia are seeking to create an environment favoring entrepreneurship, modern technologies and international talents, and they already have something to boast about.