Q&A :: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Originally aired on 1/5 Click here to listen! A free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States are in the works yet many Europeans protest that such an agreement will hurt rather than help European countries’ economies. In March 2014, it was leaked that the European Union and the United States were negotiating a bi-lateral trade agreement. A year later, the European Commission released parts of an overview. The proposed content included discussion on th
Wroclaw: European Capital of Culture 2016
Originally aired 1/4 Click here to listen! With the New Year ringing in, Wroclaw becomes a European Capital of Culture with hopes of more recognition and economic benefits. Since 1985, cities have been picked annually for the prestigious status, and in 2016 Wroclaw in south west Poland shares the honour with San Sebastian, Spain. Over 1000 events in various fields of art will be held in tribute to the history and culture of Wroclaw, Poland, and Europe. “All of these events ar
The Polish video game industry shames foreign competition
Originally aired 12/30 Click here to listen! The 2015 gaming industry was dominated by two Polish produced video games: "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" and "Dying Light" which sold millions of copies and won numerous industry awards. Yet this success is not only seen in the country’s economic market but also may advance social innovations. “Our sector has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of anymore, rather the opposite,” said Paweł Olzewski, the editor-in-chief of Polygamia, a Pol
Almost a fifth of SEZ investments are Polish
Originally aired on Radio Poland, 12/28 Click here to listen! To be exact, 17 percent of investors in the Special Economic Zones are by Polish bussineses. In Poland there are 14 such zones which are in separate regions of the country. They allow foreign and domestic companies to enjoy tax privileges and activities on preferential terms. Yet, the special economic zones are criticised on producing unfair competition in Poland. The benefits outlined by the zones will last 10 mor
Sejm pass controversial legislation on Constitutional Tribunal
Orignially aired on Radio Poland, 12/23/15 Click here to listen! Polish member of parliaments have overwhelmingly voted in favor of changes to the Constitutional Tribunal. Critics say if the legislation is passed in senate, the proposed provisions will paralyze the Tribunal making it almost impossible to reach any decision on controversial issues. “These type of resolutions can paralyze the Constitutional Tribunal,” said a representative of the Public Prosecutor General. “Thi
Baltic solidarity
Originally aired on Radio Poland, 12/22/15 Click here to listen! Poland’s relationship with the Baltic states the most important for security of Eastern Europe. The Baltic States are not the next target for Russia stressed the president of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, at a debate held by the daily Rzeczpospolita and the Centre of European Policy Analysis. President IIves accentuated the relationship between Poland and the Baltic States but specifically with Estonia is espec
Former Israeli statesman Moshe Arens in Poland
Orignially aired on Radio Poland, English Section 11/25 Click here to listen! Honoring the 25th anniversary of renewed political relationships between Poland and Israel, the former Israeli Foreign Minister of Affairs, Moshe Arens, came to Poland. Europe and Israel, although near within proximity, have very different political motives. As the European Union begins to face doubt on refugees and terrorism, the strong bilateral relationship between Poland and Israel may weaken, a
Google comes to Poland
Originally aired on Radio Poland, English Section 11/20 Click here to listen! The 5th Google campus officially opened in Praga, Warsaw on Thursday. Located in a former vodka distillery, Campus Warsaw is the first of Google’s community for entrepreneurs and startups in Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Google executives are sure Poland is the best place to help the region develop and grow as they believe Poland is a magnet for the CEE region. “If you’re an amazing tec
Polish refugee concerns + the Baltic Group
Originally aired on Radio Poland, English Section 11/18 Click here to listen! The Institute of Public Affairs conducted the public survey “Baltic Group: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. In search of common interest.” Public opinion in the four states have very similar international politics, specifically regarding the Eastern Region, indicating the positive bilateral relations between the countries. Thus, coalitions can [and should] be built between the four states conc
Poland's Cybersecurity is improving
Originally aired on Radio Poland, English Section 11/12 Click here to listen! Just this week the multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY) published the 18th edition of the Global Information Security Survey. Within the 67 countries analysed, Poland is in the top tier of modern technology but falls behind on the availability of Security Operation Centres (SOC). “This is also the trend around the globe and 37 percent admitted that they do not have such a Secu
