Poland: economy up in 2022

Poland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 5.3% YoY in 2022, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported in its corrected estimate on October 5. In April, GUS reported that Poland’s economy grew by 5.1% in 2022. “In accordance with the corrected estimate, Poland’s GDP grew in real terms by 5.3% in 2022,” GUS wrote. “This…

Poland: mortgage demand up in September 2023

The aggregate value of mortgage loan enquiries in Poland increased by 248.8% YoY in September, the Credit Information Bureau (BIK), a credit-scoring agency reported quoting requests for verification sent by commercial and cooperative banks. A total of 36,590 potential borrowers applied for a mortgage loan in September, compared to 13,580 a year earlier, an increase…

Moldova: government to rehabilitate North-South rail corridor with EBRD support

Valcinet-Ocnita-Balti-Ungheni-Chisinau-Cainari railway corridor, with a length of 446 km, will be restored thanks to a loan worth 23 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The government approved the ratification of an Agreement in this regard on October 4. According to the government’s communication and protocol department, the financial means are to…