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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.
Ailing coal giant Kompania Węglowa seeks wage cut to lure investors
Jo HarperKompania Węglowa, which was on the brink of bankruptcy, is in talks with trade unions over wage cuts
It would be a pity to miss the opportunities
Krzysztof NędzyńskiPoland is probably the best country to find capital for interesting projects in advanced technologies, says Maciej Sadowski from the StartUp Hub Poland foundation.
Exxon and OMV Petrom estimate Black Sea gas deposits at 100 billion cubic meters
Jo HarperUS company Exxon and Romania’s biggest oil company OMV Petrom have estimated a gas deposit they are exploring in the Black Sea at about 100 billion cubic meters.
Poland sees the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as an obstacle to the diversification of energy sources
Wojciech JakóbikCheap gas from Russia is a problem for Poland but it does not bother Germany or the Czech Republic.
Oscar and Scar? Kosovo’s New Year Resolutions
Tom HashimotoA crowd gathered at the centre of Pristina and erupted in cheers as the Kosovan-British short film 'Shok' was nominated for an Oscar.
Bulgaria may be a front-runner for UN’s top job, but time is ticking
Rumyana VakarelskaFor the first time in the history of the United Nations (UN), all member countries will be able to apply for the Secretary General job and Bulgaria has not one, but potentially two suitable candidates.
Open Borders Will Boost Ukrainian Migration
Katarzyna BartmanThe Ukrainian economic migration to Poland and Europe at large is going to continue rising sharply, helped by the European Commission’s recent decision to move towards introducing visa-free travel for Ukrainian citizens.
Digital semi-illiterates
Piotr ArakFunctional illiteracy and ignorance are the bane of the contemporary labour market, also in the most technologically advanced countries. The issue is neglected in Poland, as no one is really concerned about Poles’ digital...
560 percent growth thanks to innovation
Maria BnińskaCEOs of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 are targeting 2016 as the right moment to expand into new markets. Almost half of them are planning expansion to new markets.
Bulgaria starts IBEX and completes its energy market liberalization
Rumyana VakarelskaBy launching Independent Energy Exchange Bulgaria completes the last stage of its energy market liberalization, as required by the European Union.