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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.
Fortum plans Estonia’s first solar park
Jo HarperThe Finnish utility company, Fortum plans to build a photovoltaic plant in Estonia near Tartu, the Baltic state's second largest city.
Does “Roam like at Home” really mean free of charge roaming?
Tomasz ŚwiderekThe “Roam like at Home” rule becomes effective in all European Union countries. It means that mobile roaming fees should disappear.
EBRD and Albania to strengthen work on renewable sources
Jo HarperThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Albania have agreed to increase support for the development of renewable sources of energy in the country.
Romania is not taking advantage of economic gains from the digital economy
Jo HarperWorld Bank warns Romania that it’s not making the most of potential gains from the digital economy, despite an advanced internet infrastructure that enables top broadband speeds.
Digital inequality deepens economic inequality
Tomasz ŚwiderekEurope is clearly divided into two speeds when it comes to the internet and its use by citizens, companies and governments.
Poland could face power cuts after 2020 and diversifies its gas supplies
Jo HarperPoland could well face power shortages after 2020, Eryk Klossowski, head of Polish grid operator PSE, has warned.
Will raising the retirement age lead to economic growth in Belarus right away?
Sierż NaūrodskiA positive effect of retirement age extension for Belarusian GDP might be lower than expected due to the lack of other necessary reforms.
Key player calls for liberalisation of Croatian LNG market
Jo HarperWhile Western Europe has diversified supply routes and has developed infrastructure, Southeastern Europe lacks interconnection with a bi-directional flow and access to the LNG market
Print books and e-books do not cannibalize each other
Agnieszka Janase-books are not pushing printed editions out of the market, these sectors do not cannibalize each other and this will not change anytime soon, says Paweł Waszczyk, head of Biblioteka Analiz, a market research company...
Employment statistics in Serbia: methods and manipulation
Milica MilojevićSerbia is praised by the EU for its economic policies and criticized for the weak rule of law. Meanwhile experts discuss the reliability of the economic statistic data provided by the government of Serbia.