GTC sees profits rise

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EUROPE GTC has recorded a EUR 73 mln profit before tax.
Rental income and service charges increased to EUR 170 mln from EUR 149 mln in 2018. Net gains from revaluations came to EUR 16 mln as compared to EUR 40 mln in 2018. The main properties to improve in value were Spiral, the Mall of Sofia, the Neptun Office Center, Duna Tower, GTC Metro and Galeria Jurajska, which resulted from renegotiated leases and higher rent. A number of assets under construction also rose in value following progress on their commercialization. These properties included Pill
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schedule 17 April 2026
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schedule 17 April 2026
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The second stage of the Kasztelania retail park in Chrzanów will open in June. The park first opened in 2020.

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schedule 17 April 2026
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Infrastructure

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schedule 17 April 2026
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The Central Communication Port (CPK) has selected the general contract engineer for the new national airport as part of the Port Polska programme. The winning bid of PLN 1.59 bln was submitted by a consortium led by Hill International.

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schedule 17 April 2026
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Office & mixed-use development

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schedule 17 April 2026
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schedule 17 April 2026
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schedule 16 April 2026
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schedule 16 April 2026
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Dutch discount chain Action has joined the tenants in the Wiślany Square shopping centre under construction in Warsaw's Siekierki district, with a lease of nearly 900 sqm.

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schedule 16 April 2026
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GTC has signed a EUR 148.8 mln loan agreement with Berlin Hyp to refinance the bulk of its German residential portfolio and support further capital expenditure in selected assets. The new facility matures in 2031 and replaces the existing loan previously provided by another financing institution, extending the debt maturity profile of the Group and further strengthening its long-term financing structure.

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Latest in Public buildings

schedule 13 March 2026

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schedule 12 July 2022

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schedule 17 May 2022

Dobra 55 ready for students

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Łódź stadium completed

Construction work on the ŁKS stadium in Łódź has been completed, with only the remaining finishing work left to do.

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