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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.
Nobody wins with the grey economy
Bohdan WyżnikiewiczEvery new Polish government promises to reduce the size of the grey economy by closing loopholes in the tax system. Some less informed ministers even claim that the informal economy could be completely eliminated.
The Warsaw Stock Exchange is fighting for scale and liquidity
Jacek RamotowskiThe Warsaw Stock Exchange is on a counteroffensive - focusing on developing a commodities and derivatives market through its subsidiary, the Polish Power Exchange (TGE).
Queuing for Ukrainian agricultural land
Michał KozakIn November 2015, the Ukrainian parliament decided to extend the expiring moratorium on the sale of agricultural land for an additional year. However, the battle for control over one of the world's largest resources of...
Bulgaria’s nuclear power commitment confirmed
Rumyana VakarelskaBulgaria finally plans to build Kozloduy 7, a new nuclear reactor at the Kozloduy nuclear plant. The decision was announced by the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov during his visit to China.
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.
Exchanging profits for mines
Karolina Baca-PogorzelskaProposed by the Polish new government consolidation of the energy industry and the coal mining industry will not bring any major benefits and will leave the energy sector with no money.
What the eye doesn’t see: e-medicine growth in Poland
Jo HarperWith about 2/3 of the Polish population interested in additional medical service online and 40% of patients actively searching for medical services online the door to this small but growing innovative market is opening.
Turkish PM’s visit to Bulgaria: security and economic interests dominate talks
Rumyana VakarelskaBulgaria can be a door opener for Turkey’s EU accession, said Bulgarian PM Boyko Borissov during the visit of Ahmet Davutoglu, his Turkish counterpart, in Sofia.
Poland is a matured and affluent European economy
Maria BnińskaCE Financial Observer talks to Marek Belka, Governor of the Polish central bank NBP, about the future of the Polish economy, the role of the central bank and the situation in Central Europe.