Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
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Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...
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EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
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ECB's Lagarde hints it is too early to review inflation target: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hinted on Wednesday that it was too early for ...
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Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
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Singapore Airlines returns to Belgian capital with launch of new direct Brussels route
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Dollar's dominant reserve currency status to endure, says Morgan Stanley: The U.S. dollar's dominant reserve currency status is likely to endure partly because ...
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ECB could cut rates more than three times in this year: Simkus: The European Central Bank could cut interest rates more than three times this year and the ...
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Possible attempted kidnapping of a baby in Brussels, investigation launched: A man allegedly tried to kidnap a five-month-old baby on Saturday evening in ...
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Barclays reduces Fed rate cut view to one in 2024: Barclays economics team on Wednesday said it now sees the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting rates just one time in ...
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China's central bank says it will make efforts to expand demand, boost confidence
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Indian consumer confidence at more than four-year high, cenbank data shows: Consumer confidence in India is at its highest level since mid-2019 ...
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Japan Q1 big manufacturers' mood down, seen falling further ahead -Tankan: Japanese big manufacturers' business confidence worsened in the three months to March ...
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Europe's tireless farmers pressure policymakers to act: European policymakers have relaxed regulations aimed at protecting nature, established restrictions on ...
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By train across the border: train travel abroad is becoming more popular: More and more people are no longer taking a plane to travel abroad but instead taking a ...
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Departure Lounge: Go dolphin-spotting in the Celtic Sea with Brittany Ferries: Plus, Brussels break, dreamy Sicilian villas, and a six-night yoga retreat in ...
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Euronews Travel : European travellers can now fall asleep in Brussels and wake up in Prague with the launch of a new sleeper train service ... Show more
Deutsche Bank shares scale 6-year high as MS upgrades: Shares in Deutsche Bank climbed to their highest in more than six years on Wednesday ...
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Oppenheimer most bullish in its year-end forecast for S&P 500: Oppenheimer Asset Management on Monday became the most bullish among global brokerages in its ...
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Indian shares open lower as Fed-driven global rally hits a pause: Indian shares opened lower on Tuesday, as investors booked profits on the back of weekly gains ...
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BOJ must support economy with easy policy, says Governor Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday it was important to support the economy with ...
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Can Europe reform itself ?
"Your viewer doesn't care about what happens in Brussels. They care about the EU taking on more competences" -Kalypso ... Show more #BrusselsMyLove
Yellen says expects rents, biggest contributor to inflation, to move down this year
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Cry for help: Brussels' teacher shortage forces children to change schools mid-term
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Belgian development aid pledges €190 million for humanitarian aid in 2024: The UN estimates that approximately 300 million people will require humanitarian ...
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Japan’s rate shift will hit zombie firms hardest: podcast: The central bank could end an era of negative borrowing costs as early as next week ...
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French central bank taps provisions to cover 12 bln euro loss: The French central bank said on Friday it had tapped into its risk provisions to absorb a pre-tax ...
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Uphill battle: The growing challenge of delivering food aid to Brussels' most vulnerable
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ECB rate cut coming, but not just yet, says Governing Council's Kazimir: The European Central Bank is increasingly confident that inflation is coming down ...
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Michelin Guide 2024: Which restaurants have received stars?: Belgium and Luxembourg now count no fewer than 153 Michelin stars, a significant amount considering ...
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Belgian banks report strong results in 2023: Banks in Belgium have done very well last year, according to recently published financial results ...
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Brussels, Belgium to Panama City, Panama for only €458 roundtrip (Sep-Dec dates): Cheap flights from Brussels, Belgium to Panama City, Panama for only €458 ...
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Apple, Alphabet and Meta: Brussels is planning the big blow: EU investigates DMA violations by Apple, Alphabet & Meta; Penalties of up to 20% of sales are ...
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Türkiye urges 'zero tolerance' for PKK terror group's hostilities in Europe
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Quick Glance: Turkey urges 'zero tolerance' for PKK terror group's hostilities in Europe
- Supporters of the terrorist organisation gathered in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, attacking the police.
- The PKK is escalating hostilities against the Turkish community in Europe.
- The Turkish embassy requested increased security measures from German authorities.
- European countries were called upon to not tolerate PKK actions and bring perpetrators to justice.
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China made a big cut to its benchmark reference rate for mortgages in a powerful signal authorities are ramping up efforts to revive the property market and ... Show more reut.rs/42JhoxS
Air Cargo Belgium warns of long-term economic impact from strict Brussels Airport operating permit
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Higher rental and interest rates have led customers to cut back spending on high-priced goods, leading sportswear giant Nike to announce 2% job cuts reut.rs/3I0qf51
Belgium says world witnessing ‘man-made catastrophe’ in Gaza: There has been a 44 per cent decrease in the volume of aid that Israel has allowed into Gaza since ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Kosovo-Serbia dinar meeting in Brussels ends with no progress: Meetings between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels on Monday over the use of the Serbian dinar in the ...
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All three Wall Street benchmarks scored weekly gains as AI stocks kept the rally going reut.rs/3TbeZsX
Sky's Adam Parsons reports from farmers' protests in Brussels. Farmers have been protesting across Europe to demand action from policymakers on an array of ... Show more
Frustration grows inside EU as German infighting hurts block's goals: Once considered a vital engine of the European Union, Germany is causing growing ...
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TUI fly Belgium aircraft returns to Brussels after small technical glitch: In the morning of 13 February, a TUI fly Belgium Boeing 737 MAX 8 (registered OO-MAX) ...
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US stocks ended lower with the Nasdaq showing the largest declines as chipmaker Nvidia stumbled ahead of its highly awaited earnings report reut.rs/3UNW4p9
Bitcoin has risen over 16% so far this year. The rise is driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and January’s nod for US exchange-traded funds designed ... Show more reut.rs/4bE8gP9
The haircut scandal: why do women pay so much more than men?: At the hairdressers, women pay a significant premium – almost three times as much as men ...
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Amid espionage scandals and revelations about Brussels being a nest of foreign spies, Belgian investigative journalist Alexandro Legein talks about security in ... Show more thebulletin.be/whats-week-2-8-february-0
Parents of Laken Riley Turn Down Rep. Mike Collin’s SOTU Speech Invite: Georgia Rep. Mike Collins said he would leave his guest seat vacant in her honor.
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IMF chief warns European governments may 'regret' backing protesting farmers: European governments should resist calls for greater financial support from ...
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AI briefing: France's AI star has a lot of trouble with great news: Politicians in Brussels are angry because Mistral is joining forces with Microsoft ...
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From @Breakingviews : Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East doesn’t seem to be affecting the oil market much. Investors’ eerie calm reflects expectations of weak ... Show more @ywchen1 reut.rs/3Uz7bSQ
Belgium assists Ukraine, but does not send troops: Belgium will consistently support Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression by supplying aid and ...
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Belgium in Brief: Toxic farming and toxic food: Intensive farming and the chemical industry: two pillars of the Belgian economy that have fed each other ...
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Small shops struggle with workload as package pick-up points: Small retailers in Brussels are struggling in their efforts to serve as package pick-up points for ...
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Funding boost, Brussels drug commissioner and more police needed to tackle drug violence
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A Model for Modern ‘Ring’ Operas Is Unfolding in Brussels: Romeo Castellucci’s production of Wagner’s “Ring” at La Monnaie embodies ideas that the Metropolitan ...
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Brussels Dispatches: Why Brussels matters: We've partnered with the newsletter Brussels Dispatches to bring their accessible, personable and high level overview ...
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Energy transition: Green light for “green steel” from Bremen: The final approval from Brussels is still missing, but the federal government's promise is in ...
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Watch EU Amb to #Ukraine @kmathernova comment to Ukrinform on the approval of the EUR 50B #UkraineFacility in Brussels: "Extra effort" for Ukraine.
EU leaders meet with one mission: make Orbán lift his veto on Ukraine: Brussels is on Thursday set to be the scene of a momentous summit where European Union ...
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Quick Glance: EU Fatigue: Orban vs. Ukraine - Polish PM
- Polish PM Donald Tusk believes EU countries will find arguments to convince Viktor Orban to unblock €50 billion for Ukraine.
- Tusk emphasizes the need to strengthen unity around Ukraine and address various issues.
- The Polish PM criticizes Orban's behavior as selfish and questions Hungary's commitment to the community.
- Orbán confirmed sending a compromise proposal to unblock €50 billion in EU funding for Ukraine.
'Ursula, we are here!': European farmers' outrage reaches Brussels
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Non-stop from Brussels, Belgium to New York, USA for only €399 roundtrip: Non-stop flights from Brussels, Belgium to New York, USA for only €399 roundtrip with ...
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The S&P 500 closed nominally lower on Tuesday after touching a new intraday high, while the blue-chip Dow finished higher reut.rs/42nbthK
Cooling inflation has bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve could start cutting rates as soon as March, however ... Show more reut.rs/3OGmVjh
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged and gave no hint of a possible reduction, reaffirming instead its commitment to fighting inflation reut.rs/3S9P7vH
Belgium sees sharp decline in property sales: The Belgian housing market appears to be contracting, according to the results of the Fédération du notariat’s ...
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Belgium to collect €16.4 million in unclaimed inheritances from 2023: The tax authorities can stake a claim to an estate in the absence of known heirs ...
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Brussels, Belgium to Beijing, China for only €347 roundtrip (Jan dates): Cheap flights from Brussels, Belgium to Beijing, China for only €347 roundtrip with ...
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Tesla delivered a record number of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, beating market estimates and meeting its 2023 target ... Show more reut.rs/3NL3B3G
All three US stock indexes remain on course for monthly, quarterly and annual gains, with little market-moving news to swing momentum one way or another as the ... Show more reut.rs/4avBmzX
Turkish brewer to acquire AB InBev stake in Russian joint venture: Anadolu Efes will not pay for the share, valued at up to $1.3bn, with western companies ...
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Russian economy shrank by 1.2% in 2022, less than previously thought - stats service
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Extra night trains from Brussels to Vienna and Berlin from this weekend: In the first phase, trains will run to Berlin three times per week, but the frequency ...
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Man extradited from the UAE to Belgium for the first time: Franc G., born in 1992, arrived in Brussels on Saturday morning and will appear before an examining ...
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