Poland’s PGE gears up for a z∏.14.6 billion wind-farm project
ECHR rules Russia mistreated relatives of Katyn massacre victims
The Chinese premier and 300 businesspeople descend on Warsaw 3
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VOLUME 18, NUMBER 16 • APRIL 23-29, 2012 . z∏.12.50 (VAT 8% included) . ISSN 1233 7889 INDEX-RUCH-332-127
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REAL ESTATE Lokale Immobilia COURTESY OF BBI DEVELOPMENT NFI
Taking off Poland’s aviation industry is benefiting from tough economic times
• Ghelamco plans • RealGreen conference • Koneser revitalization 15-17
Interview: Jan Sechter
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WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
The Czech Republic’s ambassador to Poland talks about the two countries’ close relationship 8-9
Contractor DSS’s bankruptcy spells new troubles for the A2 highway 6
In this issue News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Finance & Economics . . . . . . . . . . .7 Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Opinion & Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Energy in Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Lokale Immobilia . . . . . . . . . . .15-17 The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Good omens Exports growing, SMEs investing and firms hiring all provide optimistic signs for the Polish economy 5, 7
SHUTTERSTOCK
Fiery words The memory of Smolensk continues to heat the Polish political scene
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