Baby steps
Defensive maneuver
No star power
In a controversial move, the government will subsidize in vitro fertility treatments
US officials were in Poland last week to clarify changes to the planned missile-shield system
Techeye reviews Samsung’s new Galaxy S4
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VOLUME 19, NUMBER 1 • MARCH 25 – APRIL 1, 2013 . z∏.12.50 (VAT 8% included) . ISSN 1233 7889 INDEX-RUCH-332-127
LOKALE IMMOBILIA
Since 1994 . Poland’s only business weekly in English
‘I failed’
COURTESY OF WARSAW CITY HALL
REAL ESTATE
• Interview with Warsaw mayor • Record year for warehouses 14-17 • Soft lofts
Tragic climb Four Polish climbers conquered Broad Peak, but only two came home 4
In this issue News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Opinion & Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Finance & Economics . . . . . . . . . .13 Lokale Immobilia . . . . . . . . . .14-17 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
REPORTER
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, former President Lech Wa∏´sa bemoans the state of Polish democracy 8-9
All eyes on Cyprus
Emergency rescue
Cyprus’ financial woes dominated news and markets last week – and they remain unresolved
Troubled national airline LOT’s restructuring plan will see it cut aircraft, routes and staff 5
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