Daily Brief - Text - Fri, Mar. 09, 2001
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"We are trying to adopt European norms in a multitude of areas, but on the
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are the labor and agricultural markets." -Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, Poland's minister responsible for EU integration,
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Mar. 9
1777 - Alexander Orlowski, Polish painter, cartoonist and graphic artist
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NEWS
EU CHIEF IN POLAND TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERSHIP REFORMS
WARSAW -- European Commission President Romano Prodi urged Poland on
Thursday to stick with reforms to ensure it achieves membership of the
European Union by the target date 2004.
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304959&brief=text
POLAND LAWMAKERS ADOPT CONTROVERSIAL RESTITUTION LAW
WARSAW -- Polish lawmakers adopted on Wednesday a controversial restitution
law that will compensate people for only half of the value of property
seized by the communist regime and excludes emigrants as beneficiaries.
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304667&brief=text
OTHER HEADLINES
Polish Ruling Grouping and Former Coalition Partner May Do Appointments Deal (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304691&brief=text
Poland Appears to Make Little Progress in Swaying Prodi on Labor (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=305120&brief=text
Polish Politicians Differ Over New Electoral Law Vote Calculation Provisions (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304692&brief=text
Poland to Push for Free Movement of Labor in EU Talks (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304647&brief=text
Poland's Ailing Farms May Have Eco-Chance (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304637&brief=text
Foot-And-Mouth Disease Attacks Europe (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304869&brief=text
Nigerian President Invites Polish Counterpart to Visit (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=305124&brief=text
Poland to Rehabilitate Purged Jewish Officers (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=305115&brief=text
Travelers Wash Hands at Polish Border Over Foot-and-Mouth Fear (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=303387&brief=text
Prodi, Headed for Poland, is Downbeat on Date for Enlargement (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304045&brief=text
Poland to Test 15,000 Cattle for Mad Cow Disease in 2001 (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=304128&brief=text
Poland Pledges USD 26 Billion to Modernize Armed Forces (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=303395&brief=text
Polish Cabinet Approves Plan to Fight Unemployment (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=303390&brief=text
Premier Says Poland Should Not Fear Look at Dark Past (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=303388&brief=text
Beef Sales Plummet 70 Percent in Poland Over Mad Cow Fears (6Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3?id=302722&brief=text
For the latest news update:
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/news.php3
BUSINESS
Polish Elektrim Extends Deadline for Deutsche Telekom Deal (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304646&brief=text
Michelin Accepts Independent Audit of Business Dealings With Polish Unit (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304669&brief=text
Deutsche Telekom, Vivendi Maneuvering Around Polish Operator (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304726&brief=text
ING Moves to Cements Polish Foothold (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304957&brief=text
Disputes Threaten Poland's Good Image Among Foreign Investors (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304055&brief=text
Polish Property Restitution Bill Approved, Faces Veto (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304042&brief=text
Polish Government Adopts Plan to Fight Unemployment (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304049&brief=text
Polish Finance Minister Sees February Budget Gap at 50 Percent of Plan (7Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=304032&brief=text
Beef Sales Plummet 70 Percent in Poland Over Mad Cow Fears (6Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=302728&brief=text
Michelin Under Pressure From Minority Shareholders Over Polish Factory (6Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=302919&brief=text
New Polish Treasury Minister Meets Eureko on PZU Row (6Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=302718&brief=text
Polish Finance Ministry Sees February CPI Down to Year-on-Year 6.9-7.0 Percent (6Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=303005&brief=text
Polish 2001 Budget Stripped of Financing Buffer (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=301188&brief=text
Poland Restricts Beer Advertisements (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=300775&brief=text
TPSA 2000 Net Nearly Doubles to PLZ 1.68 Billion (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/business.php3?id=300779&brief=text
For the latest news update:
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business.php3
MARKETS
Elektrim Lifts Warsaw Bourse in Thin Trade (6Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=303011&brief=text
Eastern European Stocks Mixed, Warsaw Slumps (3Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=301602&brief=text
Polish Stocks Tumble on TMT Issues, Small Rate Cut (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=301183&brief=text
Zloty Surges Despite January Current Account Gap (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=300782&brief=text
Zloty at Record High Against Euro (1Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=300496&brief=text
Polish Stocks to Ignore Rate Cut, Follow NASDAQ (1Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=300186&brief=text
BRE Finalizes Optimus Stake Sale (1Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=300446&brief=text
TPSA Doubles Bond Issue Plans to USD 2 Billion (1Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=300438&brief=text
Polish Stocks Hit 15-Month Low Despite Rate Cuts (28Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=299922&brief=text
Zloty Seen Firm Regardless of Rates Decision (28Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=299448&brief=text
Polish Stocks Seen Down After NASDAQ, Eyes on Monetary Policy Council (28Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=299488&brief=text
Swiecie Approves Dividend Payout (28Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=299422&brief=text
TPSA, Other Large Caps Lead Warsaw Bourse up (27Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=298443&brief=text
Warsaw Bourse Seen Flat or Higher Ahead of MPC (26Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=297410&brief=text
Warsaw Bourse Down As Turkey, NASDAQ Weigh on TMT (24Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/markets.php3?id=296742&brief=text
For the latest news update:
http://www.europeaninternet.com/poland/business/news.php3
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WEBNEWS
Elektrim and Deutsche Telekom Delay Big Deal, Hoping to Keep Vivendi In?
Mformobile (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16227045
Elektrim, Deutsche Telekom Must Agree on Sale by Wednesday
eFinancial News (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16204131
Polands Media Flagship Learns to Put Profit First
The Standard Europe (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16208791
Poland Restitution Faces Veto
BBC (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16176417
Prodi in Key Polish Visit
BBC (8Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16196332
Poland Based Carmakers Feel Brakes Go on
Financial Times (6Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16135103
France Telecom Will not up Its Stake in TPSA
Europemedia.net (3Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16079175
Elektrim and Deutsche Telekom Extend LOI Until March 7
StockAccess (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16035134
Euronet Worldwide Signs Mobile Phone Voucher Agreement With Polkomtel S.A. in Poland
HandyTEL.com (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16009034
Net Haven
Business Central Europe (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx15999081
Poland : Goodbye, Chronowski
Economist Intelligence Unit (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx16014868
Polands TV Network Becomes 40th Operator to Select the OpenTV Platform
ITV Report (2Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx15991442
Polands ITI Buys 17.4% Optimus Stake, Less Than Earlier Agreed
Bloomberg.com (1Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx15985867
Uphill Task for Polands Sell-off Chief
Financial Times (1Mar.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx15982383
Germany, France Support Early EU Entry for Poland
EU Business (28Feb.01)
http://www.europeaninternet.com/frames/frames.php3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.moreover.com%2Fclick%2Fhere.pl%3Fx15958166
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