Digital BW, The Print

I want to order my first pack of EEM(actually Archival Matte in 
Europe) for BO, or if I decide on it, UT2 CIS with my 1290. But prior 
to this I want to ask you if there are any other, better choices in 
the same or lower price range. If you have any suggestions, please be 
aware I'm in Europe, Poland and I can only buy paper from mainstream 
vendors (HP, Epson, Tetenal, Canon, Ilford) and several other 
companies.
I'm aware that if I want acid-free paper for my best photos I should 
order HM PhotoRag but the price is outrageous in Poland.
Currently I'm looking for paper for printing the bulk of my images to 
build my portfolio.

regards

Tomek