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…

Ukraine: two more pilot projects for veterans and military personnel launched

The Government triggers two more pilot projects for veterans and military personnel. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this during a Government session on October 3. “The first one is the provision of a new comprehensive social service – resilience building. It includes a number of options. In particular, social and psychological assistance, formation and development…