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Taiwan and Poland Sign Landmark Air Transport Agreement

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Taiwan and Poland further strengthened ties between their two countries, as well as the Central European region (CE), by signing an air transport agreement, which had an instantaneous effect.

Poland GDP Grew by 3.3% in Q1 of 2015

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In the 1st quarter of 2015, according to the Polish Economy Ministry, the country’s GDP was estimated to have increased by 3.3%.

EBRD Approves New Strategies about Where to Invest

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The financial partners of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently accepted plans by the Bank to boost assistance for the nations in which it invests by agreeing to re-energise their reform goals.

The UK Brand Berghaus Has Enrolled in the Bluesign Standard

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Berghaus, the Pentland-owned brand of outdoor equipment, has decided to enroll in the bluesign standard, the Swiss concept of defining eco-responsible supply chains.

Poland is the 4th Largest Bike Market in Europe

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In 2014 Poland overtook France as the 4th largest bike market in Europe, with 1.2 million bikes sold last year.

SportsArt Supplies New Fabryka Formy Gym in Poland

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SportsArt Polish distributor, INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GROUP, has supplied Fabryka Formy gym in Jelenia Gora

Bicycles Sales Increase in Austria

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Overall bicycle sales increased in Austria by 5.1% in 2014, compared to 2013. In Austria, 400,000 bikes sales are considered the annual benchmark; so with 401,388 sales in 2014, the goal was exceeded.

President of the European Bank of Redevelopment Visits Taipei

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European Bank of Redevelopment (EBRD) President, Sir Suma Chakrabarti, visited Taipei on the 18 and 19 March, where he met the Taiwan President, Ma Ying-Jeou, Minister of Foreign Affairs, David L.Y. Lin, President and CEO of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)

Kross Is the Leading Bike Brand in Poland

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In a recent survey completed in March of 2015 by IPC Research Institute, this Polish bike brand has the highest brand awareness across Poland.

Russia Is the Largest Shopping Center Market in Europe

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Russia has now overtaken France as Europe’s largest shopping center market, with over 17.7 million square meters, as of the end of 2014.

Deichmann Expands into Central Europe

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Deichmann, the German footwear retailer, which is the largest in Europe, with corporate headquarters in Essen-Borbeck, has opened up a new shop in STOP.SHOP retail park in Cacak, Serbia.

Squash Growing by 25%in Poland

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Squash is one of the fastest growing sports in Poland, with an increase of 25% per year.

CEE Countries Continue to Grow

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Central Eastern European economies continued on a solid growth path in the last quarter of 2014 as a consequence of robust household spending, together with a strong performance in Germany that fed through to the CEE region.

Polish Fitness Chain Plans Additional Gyms to Cash in on Fitness Growth in Poland

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Poland's Benefit Systems, the country's leading supplier of health club memberships, is focused on growing its own network of seventy health clubs by 2016, making it Poland's largest fitness chain, as it cashes in on Poland's growing fitness market; which is one of the fastest growing in Europe.

Germany’s EK-Servicegroup to Take Over Euretco

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Promptly after the announcement of the majority takeover of Euretco by the German company EK- Servicegroup, the Dutch purchasing organization has released its figures for 2014.

Croatian Post Plans to Purchase E-bike Fleet

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Croatian Post has launched a tender for the purchase of 180 E-bikes. The bikes are going to replace 180 scooters, with traditional engines, presently used for mail delivery.

Mcfit, Europe's Leading Fitness Chain Expands

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German based fitness chain, Mcfit, which acquired Italian gym operator, HappyFit in 2014, is still Europe’s largest fitness chain.

Polish Fitness Chain, Fabryka Formy, Opens a New Club in Jelenia Góra

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The most up-to-date fitness club in the Jelenia Góra region, a part of the Fabryka Formy chain, has opened in the shopping center, Galeria Sudecka, which has been developed by Echo Investment.

4 Central Europe nations bidding to host the 2021 and 2023 Handball World Championships

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The International Handball Federation (IHF) has confirmed that a total of 9 countries are bidding to host the Men's and Women's World Championships in 2021 and 2023.

Sochi Hosts Major Sports Events from the Legacy of the 2014 Winter Games

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One full year on from the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the Russian resort of Sochi continues to be a place for world-class sporting activity as a result of the legacy offered by the Olympic venues.

Erima Sets Up Online Store

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Erima, the German marketer of team sports, tennis, and running gear, has set up its first online shop. The unique internet outlet will enhance sales with its existing retail partners.

EIB gets to lending goals earlier than schedule: EUR 77 billion in 2014

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The European Investment Bank ( EIB ) is providing loans well ahead of schedule on obligations made to the EU Member States to mobilise EUR 180 billion of increased investment following a capital increase in 2013.

Asics Enjoys Strong Growth in Central Europe

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Asics, the leading Japanese running brand, experienced strong growth in sales, especially healthy development in tennis and running, and Asics Europe experienced another year of record sales in some key Central European countries.

Germany Based BMZ Plans to Triple Manufacturing Capacity for its Ebike Li-Ion Batteries

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Germany and Europe’s largest E-bike battery supplier is once again reaching its production capacity. This year, in order to have the capacity to fulfill the still growing demand for Ebike lithium-ion batteries, BMZ GmbH is actually planning new manufacturing infrastructure, as part of an investment program that continues until 2020.

German bank supports Polish SME sector with a BGK €100 million loan

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German bank KfW and Polish state development bank BGK finalized a EUR 100 million global loan agreement to support and encourage the Polish small and medium-sized enterprises (SME )sector.
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