Business Networking in the Tri-City (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot): Meetups and Events Guide 2026
Where to network in Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot: the monthly SalesTide B2B sales meetup, startup events at STARTER, BNI breakfasts, chamber mixers and Infoshare.
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Michał Stasiak
Editor, The Poland News
Michał Stasiak is the editor of The Poland News, covering business, the economy and everyday life in Poland for an international audience.
Articles by Michał Stasiak
Brutalist Architecture in Poland: 10 Buildings to See and Their Stories
Poland's best brutalist and late-modernist buildings: Falowiec, Superjednostka, Spodek, Sedesowce, Hotel Forum and more, with architects, dates and their fate.
Metal Products Manufacturing in Poland: 2026 Data, Trends and Challenges
Poland's fabricated metal sector employs 395,000 people in 51,800 firms, third in the EU. 2026 output, defence demand, the new EU steel regime, CBAM and costs.
Are Office Relationships Common in Poland? What the Data Shows
About 1 in 4 Polish workers say they have had a relationship with a colleague and 61% have seen one, yet 59% disapprove. Survey data, Polish law and HR advice.
Pharma Market in Poland (2026): Size, OTC, Pharmacies, Regulation and How to Enter
Poland's pharmacy market reached almost PLN 60bn in 2025. OTC share, pharmacy numbers, regulators, advertising rules and how foreign OTC and pharma brands enter.
Financing a Business in Poland (2026): Loans, Leasing, Factoring, EU Funds and VC
How companies fund themselves in Poland: bank loans at a 3.75% NBP rate, PLN 119.5bn of leasing, factoring, EU grants, BGK guarantees and venture capital.
Franchising in Poland (2026): Market Size, Biggest Networks, Law and Trends
Poland has about 1,350 franchise systems, led by Żabka (12,339 stores) and McDonald's (618). Market data, the legal framework, taxes and trends for 2026.
Tipping in Poland (2026): How Much to Tip in Restaurants, Taxis and Hotels
Tipping in Poland is customary but not compulsory: about 10% in restaurants, rounding up in cafés and taxis. Service charges, card tips and what to say.
Is Tap Water in Poland Safe to Drink? Official Data and City Guide (2026)
Yes: in 2025 almost 100% of Poles on public supply got water meeting national standards, says the sanitary inspectorate. City sources, hardness and when to take care.
7 Best Cities to Live in Poland as a Digital Nomad (2026): Rents, Visas and Internet
Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Poznań, Łódź and Katowice compared for remote workers: 2026 rents, internet, visa rules, tax residence and who each city suits.
Facts About Szczecin, Poland: History, Sights and Life on the Oder
Key facts about Szczecin: a port city near Berlin that was German Stettin until 1945, with the Dukes' Castle, Wały Chrobrego and an award-winning Philharmonic.
Facts About Katowice: From Coal Capital to City of Music
Key facts about Katowice: a 19th-century coal town turned UNESCO City of Music, the Spodek arena, the Culture Zone, and why it is Poland's most affordable big city.
Facts About Gdańsk: History, Sights and Life in Poland's Baltic Port City
Key facts about Gdańsk: where WWII began and Solidarity was born, St. Mary's Basilica, amber, the Tri-City, plus population, wages and flat prices in 2026.
Top Advertising Agencies in Poland (2026): Rankings, Market Size and How to Choose
Poland's leading advertising and media agencies by Effie effectiveness rankings, the holding groups behind them, the PLN 14bn ad market and how to choose an agency.
Is Poland Stronger Than Ukraine? Comparing the Two Militaries (2026)
Poland vs Ukraine in 2026: troop numbers, defence spending, equipment, combat experience and alliances. An objective comparison of the two armed forces.
Polish Fintech in 2026: Market Size, Leading Companies and Trends
Poland has over 370 fintech companies. The 2026 Fintech of the Year, the biggest segments (payments, software, B2B finance), the firms to watch and key trends.
What Phase of the Business Cycle Is Poland In? (October 2026)
Poland's economy in October 2026: growth of 3.8%, unemployment of 3.4%, inflation back at 4% and a 7.3% deficit. Why it looks like a late-stage expansion, and the risks.
Poland's Service Economy: €116bn of Services Exports and What It Means for Foreign Firms
Poland exported €115.7bn of services in 2025, up 84% since 2019, with a €39.3bn surplus. Which sectors drive it (transport, IT, business services) and why it matters.
Poland Housing Market 2026: Prices, Trends and Is There a Bubble?
Poland's housing market, September 2026 update: NBP transaction prices by city, interest rates, mortgage demand, new supply and whether a bubble is forming.
Why Is Poland So Good at Volleyball? The Reasons Behind a Superpower
Poland is world No. 1 in men's volleyball: European champions in 2023 and 2026, three world titles, Olympic gold and silver, three Nations League wins. Here's why.
Polish Company Register Lookup: How to Check a Company in Poland (KRS, CEIDG, REGON, VAT)
How to check if a company is registered in Poland: search the KRS, CEIDG and REGON registers, verify NIP and the VAT whitelist, and spot red flags. Free official tools.
Transfer Pricing in Poland (2026): Documentation, TPR, Thresholds and Deadlines
Polish transfer pricing rules in 2026: related parties, local file thresholds, TPR-C deadlines, master file, CbC, safe harbours, penalties and the planned reform.
Polish Wedding Traditions: Blessing, Toasts, Gifts, Vodka and Who Pays (2026)
A guide to Polish wedding traditions: the parents' blessing, bread and salt, Sto lat and Gorzko, oczepiny, poprawiny, how much money to give in 2026, and who pays.
Is Poland Safe? Crime Rates, Real Risks and Practical Tips (2026)
Is Poland safe? Official EU data puts it among the safest countries in Europe. Crime rates, the real risks for visitors, emergency numbers and practical tips.
Polish Citizenship by Descent: How to Know If You Qualify (2026)
Do you qualify for Polish citizenship through a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent? The 1920–1951 rules, documents, the confirmation process and 2026 fees.
Poland Market Entry: The Complete Guide for Foreign Companies (2026)
How to enter the Polish market in 2026: legal entity options, registration steps, taxes (CIT, VAT, KSeF), hiring costs, compliance deadlines and winning clients.
Jeremy Sochan: Polish Roots, Family and Career
Jeremy Sochan is Polish-American: born in Oklahoma to a Polish mother, raised in England, and a Poland international. His family, career, 2026 NBA title and new team.
Wojciech Zaremba: The Polish Co-Founder of OpenAI
Wojciech Zaremba, born in Kluczbork in 1988, co-founded OpenAI. His biography, career, 2026 role at the OpenAI Foundation, salary and what is known about his net worth.
Stańczyk by Jan Matejko: The Story and Meaning of the Sad Jester Painting
Why is the jester sad? The story, symbols and history of Jan Matejko's Stańczyk (1862), the famous 'sad jester painting' in the National Museum in Warsaw.
How to Buy PKP Intercity Train Tickets in Poland (2026 Guide)
Buy PKP Intercity tickets online in English: step-by-step booking, train types (EIP, EIC, IC, TLK), Super Promo fares from PLN 49, discounts and refunds.
Online Shopping in Poland: The Best Sites and How to Buy Safely (2026)
Allegro, Amazon.pl, Temu, Media Expert, Zalando, Vinted: Poland's most popular online stores by category, plus payment, delivery, returns and price tips.
What Do Polish People Look Like? Genetics, Ancestry and the Myth of a “Polish Face”
Blue eyes, fair skin, a “Slavic nose”? What genetic studies actually say about Polish appearance: eye colour, height, freckles, ancestry and the stereotypes.
Top 5 SaaS cold-calling agencies to hire
Overview & fit for SaaS: Poland-based agency focused on helping international companies enter and scale in the Polish market. They provide dedicated SDRs…