Parade Square – the heart of... cycling in Warsaw

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POLAND The Palace of Culture and Science and its location on Plac Defilad [Parade Square] are located in the very heart of Warsaw and so have traditionally been the focus of the city’s cultural and business life.
However, the square itself has become something of a blot on the cityscape, which in terms of development has for years been an empty and neglected void. For a long time, the city authorities were unable to agree on a development plan for the area that would be satisfactory for most people. But finally, this is all about to change, due to what could be seen as an alliance between the city, non-governmental organisations, residents and activists. Over the next few years, the area of Plac Defilad
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Warehouse & industrial

POLAND HOPI happy to expand in P3 Mszczonów

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by NN

Logistics service provider HOPI has leased 22,790 sqm in the new DC9 building at P3 Mszczonów. The building, which is to be BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certified, has already received its occupancy permit and has been handed over to the tenant.

Public buildings

POLAND Szczecin castle reconstruction completed

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by NN

Mostostal Warszawa has completed the second stage of the reconstruction of the north wing of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle (Zamek Książąt Pomorskich) in Szczecin. The project also involved the comprehensive redevelopment of the castle’s north terrace and northern escarpment.

Warehouse & industrial

Czech Republic PEI-Genesis enters CTPark Louny II

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

 CTP has signed a long-term lease agreement with PEI-Genesis Group – a global leader in the design and assembly of custom-engineered connectors and cable solutions for harsh environments. PEI-Genesis will occupy nearly 5,000 sqm of distribution space in a newly built warehouse at CTPark Louny II to support the European deliveries of cables, connectors, and interconnect solutions to customers in the datacentre and telecommunications, defence, energy, and healthcare industries.

Infrastructure

Poland Budimex builds over the Ruda

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

The road bridge on ul. Dworcowa over a railway line and the river Ruda has been opened, representing one of the most important stages in the modernisation of railway line No. 148 on the Pszczyna – Żory section carried out by Budimex. The project was commissioned by PKP PLK.

Residential

Poland Still too few student beds

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

The number of beds in Poland's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector grew by 24 pct year on year in the first half of 2026, reaching 17,900 beds. According to the latest report from property consultancy Knight Frank, despite this rapid growth, occupancy remains above 97 pct with supply still struggling to keep pace with rising student demand.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Regional office market growing fast

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

According to the latest report from property consultancy Newmark Polska, Poland's major regional office markets saw a marked increase in occupier demand in the second quarter of 2026, while development activity remained subdued. Total modern office stock across the country's eight largest regional cities, excluding Warsaw, reached 6.76 mln sqm.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland Warehouses set to further expand

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

More than half of Europe's warehouse and logistics tenants are planning to expand the amount of space they lease over the next three years. According to the latest 'European Logistics Occupier Survey 2026' published by CBRE and Analytiqa, 50.5 pct of occupiers expect to increase their warehouse footprint, up 4.3 pp compared with last year.

Warehouse & industrial

Czech Republic VGP signs up Direct Auto

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

VGP has handed over the last available space in hall B at the VGP Park České Budějovice complex to Direct Auto, which has secured a custom-designed space of 4,200 sqm. Building B is now fully occupied.

Investment & finance

Hungary WING completes acquisition of Olympia

schedule 31 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

WING has completed the acquisition of the Olympia project from Atenor. The 7.4 ha site comprises a fully operational office building, a shell-and-core building, and additional development plots in a well-connected location. Reflecting changing market demand, Wing is preparing to reposition the project as a mixed-use development, combining the existing office building with more than 500 new homes, alongside retail and service amenities.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland White Owl expands in Warsaw's Life Building

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Law firm White Owl has renewed its lease and expanded its office space at Life Building in Warsaw. The firm will now occupy more than 580 sqm on the building's eighth floor. JLL represented the owner, VIG Fund, for this transaction.

Retail & leisure

Poland Intermarché opens new-format supermarket in Radlin

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Intermarché has returned to the town of Radlin in southern Poland with the opening of a new-format supermarket. The store comprises 1,000 sqm of retail space.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland NASA Capital acquires Jerozolimskie Business Park in Warsaw

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Investment group NASA Capital has completed its first real estate acquisition in Poland, purchasing the Jerozolimskie Business Park office complex in Warsaw for approximately EUR 30 mln. The acquisition was made through a FIZAN investment fund managed by IPOPEMA TFI.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland CTP launches industrial and logistics park in Bydgoszcz

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

CTP has announced plans for a new industrial and logistics development, CTPark Bydgoszcz, which will provide more than 51,000 sqm of space within the Pomeranian Special Economic Zone (PSSE). Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming months.

Warehouse & industrial

CEVA Logistics extends Zalando partnership through to 2030

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics has extended its partnership with online fashion platform Zalando to support its European operations. The new agreements, which will run until at least 2030, cover fulfilment centres, returns processing facilities and inbound logistics operations across Germany, the Netherlands and Poland.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland IT firms continue to drive demand across Poland’s regional office markets

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

IT companies remained the biggest force behind Poland’s regional office market in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for a quarter of all office space leased, according to the latest figures from CBRE.

Investment & finance

CEE region Investment activity regains momentum across the region

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Commercial real estate investment across the CEE-6 markets reached EUR 5.8 bln in the first half of 2026, marking a significant improvement on recent years and confirming that investor confidence is returning to the region. However, this is not a broad-based recovery. Capital is flowing selectively towards assets offering resilient income, strong ESG performance and long-term relevance in a changing economic environment.

ESG

Croatia Outstanding in VGP Park Split

schedule 30 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Building A (31,984 sqm) in VGP Park Split in Dugopolje has been awarded a BREEAM v6 Outstanding rating. The certification was carried out by BuildGreen.

Residential

Poland Mercator ready to begin flagship Kraków project

schedule 29 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Mercator Estates, part of the Mercator Medical Group, has secured the final building permit for a residential redevelopment project in the centre of Kraków. The project will see two historic tenement buildings at the junction of ul. Lubicz and ul. Westerplatte restored and converted into a high-end residential development.

Retail & leisure

Poland Bricomarché opens two new stores

schedule 29 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

Bricomarché has expanded with the opening of two new DIY stores, in Częstochowa and Bielsk Podlaski, bringing its total number of outlets in the country to 228.

Residential

Poland CeMat sets to work on Moje Bielany 3

schedule 29 July 2026
Opr./edited by AH

CeMat has appointed FineTech Construction as the general contractor for Moje Bielany 3, the latest stage of its mixed-use development in Warsaw's Bielany district. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Latest in Events

schedule 22 July 2026

JLL Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament on August 6th

On 6 August, the 15th JLL Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament for the Real Estate Industry will take place at Warsaw's Monta Beach Volley Club. Eurobuild CEE is the event's media partner. This year, all funds raised will go towards supporting the Ronald McDonald House at the Children's Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw.

schedule 23 June 2026

Three days of lakeside cycling: EQT on the Move

More than 70 representatives of the Polish logistics real estate market participated in the third edition of EQT on the Move: Ride the Lakes. The event brought together tenants, warehouse developers, real estate advisors, business partners, along with their families, in an informal setting designed to strengthen industry relationships. Participants cycled selected sections of the Masurian Cycling Loop between 12 and 14 June. Eurobuild was the media patron for the event.

schedule 19 June 2026

Let's play volleyball again

For the 15th time, the real estate industry will unite for a worthy cause and once again in support of the Ronald McDonald House Poland Foundation. This year's JLL Charity Volleyball Tournament will take place on August 6th at the Monta Beach Volley Club in Warsaw.

schedule 09 June 2026

August 7th – mark the date

Once again, for the 15th time, the real estate sector is to come together for a worthy cause in support of the Ronald McDonald House Poland Foundation. This year's JLL Charity Volleyball Tournament will take place on August 7th at the Monta Beach Volley Club in Warsaw.

schedule 01 June 2026

Investment given the green light

The Polish real estate market has one of the strongest investment stories in Europe, but it needs to communicate it to global capital better. This was one of the conclusions reached during the ULI Poland Conference 2026: Matrix of Real Estate.

schedule 26 May 2026

SIMA grows internationally

SIMA, The Global Hub of Living, has closed its 27th conference and expo edition with record attendance figures, reinforcing its position as one of the leading global meeting points for the residential sector.

schedule 30 March 2026

Geopolitics meets capital and energy

ULI Poland is to hold the 'Matrix of Real Estate' conference from April 15th -16th at the Norblin Factory in Warsaw to discuss the impact of geopolitics, energy transition, and technology on long-term asset value.

schedule 27 March 2026

Bieg Na Szczyt this weekend

This Saturday, stair-running enthusiasts will gather for the fourteenth time at the Rondo 1 office building in Warsaw. Entrants will have 38 flights to climb, and the event will raise funds for the SOS Children's Village in Kraśnik.

schedule 25 March 2026

Last chance to register for Eurobuild Investment Conference

Tomorrow's the day. The Eurobuild Real Estate Investment conference is to be held at the NYX Hotel Warsaw in Warsaw. Investors, developers, financial institutions, and advisors will gather together to share their knowledge and examine the market in light of the latest data.

schedule 20 March 2026

Don't miss the 12th Commercial Real Estate Conference

On March 26th, at the NYX Hotel Warsaw in Warsaw, a conference is to be held to examine real estate investment in Poland and the CEE region. The event will bring together investors, developers, financial institutions, and advisors to share their knowledge and analyse current market trends.

schedule 18 March 2026

Investment Conference fast approaches

On March 26th in the NYX Hotel in Warsaw, the 12th Eurobuild Commercial Real Estate Investment Conference is to be held to examine the investment market across Poland and the broader CEE region. The event is to be attended by investors, developers, financial institutions and consultants to discuss the current condition of the market and predictions for the coming years.

schedule 12 March 2026

Greetings from day three of MIPIM!

On a very busy second day of the MIPIM in Cannes, Eurobuild CEE and MDDP held their MIPIM lunch at the La Plage du Festival beach restaurant on the resort's Croissette boulevard. This was followed by Eurobuild's second big event, this time at the Palais des Festivals: the 'Why Poland Now? How Polish Cities Compete for Capital in the CEE Investment Cycle' discussion panel.

schedule 09 March 2026

Let’s meet in Cannes

Eurobuild CEE is in Cannes for MIPIM, where on Wednesday it will be the media partner for one of the top discussion panels on the Polish market!

schedule 27 February 2026

The night is worth billions

Why nighttime is no longer just a time for entertainment but is becoming part of urban, investment, and climate policy was discussed during the ULI Poland event "Places + Spaces: What Happens After Dark?", held at the Norblin Factory in Warsaw.

schedule 03 February 2026

Register now for bieg na szczyt

On March 28th, the fourteenth Bieg na Szczyt is to be held at the Rondo 1 office building in Warsaw. Tower runners will have 38 floors to conquer, while all proceeds raised from the event will go to supporting the SOS Children's Village in Kraśnik.

schedule 03 February 2026

MIPIM finalists announced

The 40 finalists of the MIPIM 2026 Awards, representing countries across the globe, from Denmark to Oman to Australia, have been selected for the final ceremony in Cannes.

schedule 23 December 2025

Merry Christmas to one and all

May Christmas be a time of peace, reflection, and regeneration after an intense year so full of challenges. May the New Year bring bright prospects, success, and reward for your decisions made!

schedule 12 December 2025

Jazz for the New Year

We are delighted to announce that we are the media patron of The Jazz Stars New Year’s Concert, an exceptional event bringing together outstanding international artists and some of Poland’s most distinguished composers and lyricists.

schedule 01 December 2025

The ageing population discussed at the Accessibility Forum

Universal design and accessibility are no longer specialist add-ons. They are becoming central to modern services, and architecture was the conclusion of the third Accessibility Forum – organised by Nowy Adres and the Integracja Foundation, held on November 17th–18th in Poznań.

schedule 27 November 2025

Fly to see FC Barcelona live after the Eurobuild Gala

This year's Eurobuild Awards gala features a charity auction for the Iskierka Foundation. The items under the hammer include a voucher for you to go and watch a selected FC Barcelona match live, including flights.

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