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Poland, Saturday 24 October: a new ferry, housing renovation and investment support
The handover of Bursztyn Unity in Gdańsk and two texts adopted by the Sejm on Friday: three recent developments on Polish transport, housing and the economy this Saturday morning.
Original AI-generated illustration: an imaginary ferry in a Polish shipyard, not an accurate depiction of Bursztyn Unity.
Baltic: Bursztyn Unity handed over to its shipowner
Maritime media and Radio Szczecin report Friday’s handover of the Gdańsk-built Bursztyn Unity ferry on 23 October. Intended for the Świnoujście–Ystad route, it strengthens prospects for transport between Poland and Sweden. Delivery of a vessel must not, however, be confused with immediate entry into commercial service.
Visit Szczecin announces its naming ceremony on 11 November at Wały Chrobrego, with programme details to follow. For travel, check the sailings actually offered by the operator; this announcement is neither a departure timetable nor a guarantee of access on board.
Housing: a Sejm step on energy renovation
In its 23 October statement, the Development and Technology Ministry announces the Sejm’s adoption of a law on apartment-building renovation and social housing. It outlines more than 140 million złotys in additional funding for the TERMO programme, covering energy-efficiency works, renovations and renewable installations.
The ministry refers to buildings accommodating nearly 13,300 households. This is the announced scope, not a tally of completed works. Building associations and managers should check programme conditions and the legislative timetable: a Sejm vote does not mean an individual can immediately claim a flat-rate payment.
Investment: the Sejm adopts a PSI reform
The ministry also announces the Sejm’s adoption of a reform of Polska Strefa Inwestycji, Poland’s support framework for new investments. Measures presented include extending the maximum duration of support decisions to twenty years and establishing a legal basis for the ePSI electronic platform.
According to Friday’s ministry account, 580 decisions were issued in 2026 for around 19.5 billion złotys of declared investment and 2,913 promised new jobs. These commitments do not measure completed investment or jobs already created. Companies should check conditions and commencement of the legislation before making decisions.