The Kremlin is doing its best to prevent the construction of the LNG terminal at Croatia’s Krk Island. Teresa Wójcik, BiznesAlert.pl’s editor reports on what is happening behind the scenes in Croatia.
Why Poland will not invest in a nuclear power plant in Ukraine
Poland does not want to pay for the expansion of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine. It has different strategic goals and is afraid of instability. The project is a hotbed of shady deals. BiznesAlert.pl has reported about a number of incidents surrounding the enterprise. For these reasons the construction of new units at the Khmelnitskiy power plant will not replace the plans for a Polish nuclear power plant. However, no final decision has been made so far – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, BiznesAlert.pl’s editor in chief.
Polish Briefing: Finland washes hands in the case of Nord Stream 2. Fortum-Uniper takeover in process
What goes on in Poland on the 12th of October.
Report on propaganda in Poland says „Internet is the most exposed medium”
Unfortunately, currently there are no examples of successfully combating propaganda, disinformation, and fake news – assessed experts from the Center for Propaganda and Disinformation Analysis Foundation (CAPD) who presented a report on the subject during the CyberSec conference.
Sleeper viruses may cause a blackout in Europe. Lithuania wants Poland’s support (interview)
Lithuania’s Vice-Minister of National Defence, Edvinas Kerza warns against sleeper viruses and other threats in cyberspace. During the CYBERSEC 2017 conference held under BiznesAlert.pl’s patronage, he advocated for a regional emergency response group with Poland’s participation.
Polish Briefing: New threat for Nord Stream 2. Uniper’s shares takeover by Fortum is „pointless”
What goes on in Poland on the 10th of October.
Steinhoff: Capacity market is best for stabilizing the sector
The capacity market is the only rational solution and the best remedy for the instability of the system caused by the specificity of the existing power generation sources – says Janusz Steinhoff, former deputy prime minister and minister of economy.
Kurtyka: Poland will prove that EU law applies to Nord Stream 2
Within a few days the Polish government will present legal arguments on the Nord Steam 2 project. They will confirm that the Third Energy Package has to be applied to the project – Michał Kurtyka Energy Vice Minister told the Polish Press Agency (PAP).
Tchórzewski: Mining reform scope has not changed
Last Friday in Katowice, Krzysztof Tchórzewski the Minister of Energy, ensured that the scope of the hard coal industry reform has not changed. This was his response to the concerns voiced by, among others, mining trade unions over the future of the Polish Mining Group (PGG).
Friends can afford to be blunt. Ukraine may lose credibility
During a meeting with journalists and business representatives Ukraine’s Energy Minister assured that from the point of view of Warsaw and Kiev the investments in gas infrastructure that will connect both countries were a „real benefit” situation. However, reality is not as rosy – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, BiznesAlert.pl’s editor in chief.