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Once a powerhouse of the textiles industry, the Polish city of Łódź has diversified and transformed itself into much more. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

After a long period of neglect, Łódź is receiving major infrastructure investment, resulting in a vast programme of redevelopment.

Plans to develop Łódź will benefit its citizens, workers and investors, says recently re-elected mayor Hanna Zdanowska, who talks to Sebastian Shehadi.

Łódź is at the heart of Poland and, to some extent, Europe. Its advantageous location is now being matched by improved transport links.

Łódź is to host the prestigious Expo Horticultural in 2024, and is using the event as a catalyst to improve its urban environment and drive tourism. 

A large student population and strong industrial and international connections mean that Łódź is giving Poland's academic strongholds a run for their money. 

Estonia’s entrepreneurship and IT minister tells fDi that the 5G corridor Via Baltica is not just about self-driving cars, but is a step towards a digital union of the region. 

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