Hebe hits the net

Logistics operator Fiege is expanding its operations in two locations and extending its lease in a third, covering over 20,000 sqm of space in Accolade parks in Zielona Góra, Gorzów Wielkopolski, and Goleniów.

Infrastructure

Poland Road agreement signed for CPK

The Central Communication Port (CPK) and the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) have signed an agreement regulating the preparation, construction, and maintenance of key road developments that will serve the future airport.

ESG

Poland Designer Outlet Sosnowiec goes green

Office & mixed-use development

the Designer Outlet Sosnowiec shopping centre has installed a 50 kWp solar panel installation, with all of the energy to be used by the centre.

Poland Chemical company stays on in Mogilska

An international chemical company, the anchor tenant of the Mogilska 43 Office building, has decided to extend its 5,000 sqm lease.

Hotels

Romania Mercure expands in Romania

Mercure has signed a contract to develop a hotel in Craiova and has also announced it is to open the Mercure Oradea hotel.

Europe Generation alpha to change the rules

The youngest generation of consumers is already influencing household purchasing decisions and gradually changing the face of retail. Estimates show that Generation Alpha, which makes up approximately a quarter of the world's population, will have, according to estimates, purchasing power exceeding USD 5 tln by 2029 according to data from Colliers,

Investment & finance

Poland Brain Park A sold

Echo Investment has sold the Brain Park A office building in Kraków to the SCPI Transitions Europe fund, managed by Arkéa REIM. The building comprises nearly 14,000 sqm of leasable space and is BREEAM certified with a rating of Excellent.

Events

FRANCE Greetings from day three of MIPIM!

Nathan North
managing editor (English section)

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.

Europe Convenience takes centre stage

Office & mixed-use development

Investment in the retail real estate sector across Europe saw its first rise in five years in 2025. According to the 'European Grocery Report 2026,' by Savills, transaction volume increased by 16 pct year-on-year, reaching EUR 6.1 bln.

Hungary Alkotás Point under modernisation

The first stage of the modernisation of the Alkotás Point office building in Budapest has been completed. The property is part of the Torony fund portfolio, managed by Gránit Asset Management. The work included a technical upgrade of the building and the renovation of the common areas.

Poland FIT:30 to come to Fuzja

The FIT:30 fitness club chain is to open its first location in Łódź. The new studio has leased nearly 300 sqm of space on the ground floor of an office building in the Fuzja complex.

Poland Stores open in Zachodnia

Lagardère Travel Retail in Poland has opened its first retail and dining area at Warszawa Zachodnia station.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland More playing cards in Kraków

Office & mixed-use development

Playing card manufacturer Trefl-Kraków is to take 12,500 sqm of warehouse and office space at Panattoni Park Kraków East V.

Poland Investors turn back to offices

Improving economic conditions, growing demand, and the decreasing availability of modern office space may make office building construction attractive to developers again, according to the '2026 Poland Real Estate Market Outlook' by CBRE.

Investment & finance

Germany Germany still core

Property and Facility Management

Germany remains one of the most important markets for commercial real estate investment, although investors are increasingly monitoring the economic situation and structural challenges, according to the 'Trendbarometer' study prepared by Berlin Hyp, based on a survey of over 100 industry experts in March.

Poland Savills takes on two Warsaw buildings

The Savills' landlord representation team has been appointed as the exclusive leasing agent for two office buildings in Warsaw: Greenwings Offices and Grójecka 208. Both buildings were developed by Okre Development Group and are owned by Belgian investors.

Poland Galeria Askana signs up Half Price

HalfPrice has joined the tenants of Galeria Askana in Gorzów Wielkopolski, signing a lease for a 2,000 sqm store to open atr the end of August 2026.

Residential

Poland PRS gains strength in Kraków

Property and Facility Management

Kraków is strengthening its position as one of the most important residential markets for institutional investors in Poland, according to the report 'Kraków – Commercial Real Estate Market,' prepared by Knight Frank and the city of Kraków.

World Tensions in the gulf promote energy efficiency

Tensions in the Persian Gulf region are once again causing concern in energy commodity markets. Rising gas prices are a natural reaction to the risk of supply disruptions from the Middle East, including Qatar – a key LNG exporter.

Investment & finance

Romania Ireks plans centre near Bucharest