Polish state energy giant Orlen overtakes Russia’s Gazprom in market value for first time
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, Gazprom’s market value exceeded €100bn while Orlen’s was under €7bn
Warsaw bans nighttime alcohol sales in shops
A pilot scheme in two central districts showed that police interventions fell 15% at night.
Russia protests to Poland over “Ukrainian Nazi” vandalism of Soviet cemetery
The Kremlin called it a “disgusting example of Russophobia”.
Germans flock to Poland to buy cheaper fuel, leading to local shortage concerns
In southern Poland, meanwhile, Poles are reportedly travelling to Slovakia for the same reason.
Kraków rated 16th best city in the world by Time Out
The magazine described Poland’s second-largest city as a “real-life fairytale”.
Polish prosecutors investigate alleged human trafficking by Epstein-linked group
Preliminary analysis has led to a “reasonable suspicion” that a group linked to Epstein recruited girls and women in Poland.
Ex-government minister to stand trial in Poland over unsecured emails that were hacked and leaked
Michał Dworczyk is also accused of obstructing an investigation by ordering some of his emails to be deleted.
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