Shares of six state-owned companies fell to their lowest ever prices
Month: February 2020
Poland’s hidden corruption
Grzegorz Makowski
While perception of everyday corruption is shrinking, it is becoming ingrained in the political and administrative system.
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First judge to face Poland’s controversial new disciplinary powers
Judge Tuleya, a critic of the government’s judicial overhaul, may have his immunity waived.
Poland and Russia “conducting dialogue” on event to mark Katyn and Smolensk anniversaries
Poland hopes to organise a state delegation to Smolensk in Russia to commemorate the tragedies.
European Court of Justice “supports the Polish opposition”, says Kaczyński
But he promised that the government would continue tackling “pathological” elements in the judiciary.
Eighteen Poles honoured by Israel for risking lives to save Jews from Holocaust
Ten more Poles have been named by Israel as Righteous Among the Nations.
From Poland to America: the travels of Bernie Sanders’s father Elias
Jerzy Haszczyński
A century age, Sanders’s father emigrated to the United States – twice.
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The Weimar Triangle returns: prospects for cooperation between France, Germany, and Poland
Sebastian Płóciennik
There are signs of that the Weimar Triangle could have a new lease of life.
Kraków in TripAdvisor’s top 10 trending destinations for 2020
Kraków welcomed a record 14 million visitors last year, who spent 7.5 billion zloty.
State audit chief had alleged 200,000 zloty at home because he likes “to have cash on hand”
The lawyer also admitted there may have been some “inaccuracies” in asset declarations because his client was “extremely busy”.
Doctors warn Poland not prepared for coronavirus, despite government assurances
In anticipation of Poland’s first cases, doctors worry about the lack of protective gear.
Kaczyński calls for unity in ruling camp as polls tighten for incumbent ahead of presidential election
PiS leader asks members of ruling coalition to put aside “own ambitions” and “plans to expand their formations”.
Funding boost for Polish space industry as government seeks to turn “science fiction into reality”
Fifteen space technology companies have been awarded funding amounting to 143 million zloty.
