Polish inflation in May approached the highest levels seen in a decade. Is growth at risk?
German ambassador to Poland Rüdiger von Fritsch applauds 20 years of a friendly relations treaty, and says the Nord Stream pipeline is no cause for conflict 8-9
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VOLUME 17, NUMBER 24 • JUNE 20-26, 2011 . z∏.12.50 (VAT 8% included) . ISSN 1233 7889 INDEX-RUCH-332-127
REAL ESTATE
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Lokale Immobilia
• Warszawa Zachodnia deal inked • National Stadium fixes proposed • Immofinanz’s new investments 14-17
After years of heady growth, Poland’s beer market has hit a dry spell. Will niche and low-cost brands re-start the party?
In this issue News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Business Environment . . . . . . . . .10 Opinion & Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Lokale Immobilia . . . . . . . . . .14-17 Polish Export Promotion Program .18 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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State Tribunal for Kaczyƒski? Parliamentary investigators say former PM Jaros∏aw Kaczyƒski violated the Constitution and should be put on trial
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Air force won Warsaw and Washington have signed an agreement that will put an American air base in Poland by 2013 3