Poland produced record 29% of power from renewables in 2024
Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
Polish farmers hold anti-EU protest in Warsaw
Organisers say they were opposed to “five dictates from Brussels”.
Polish researchers create “Map of Monsters” from regional folklore
Devils, dragons, mermaids and ghosts are among the mythical creatures depicted on the map of Pomerania.
Poland’s minimum wage higher than US federal rate for first time
On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at current exchange rates is $7.37, 12 cents above the federal minimum wage in the US.
Polish sports star comes out as gay in post mourning death of partner
Ski jumper Andrzej Stękała is Poland’s first major male athlete to do so.
President Duda criticises Polish government in final New Year’s speech
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Poland begins EU presidency with focus on security
“Security, Europe!” is the slogan of Poland’s six months holding the EU’s rotational presidency.
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EDITOR’S PICKS
“Bakeries are springing up everywhere”: Georgian migration to Poland booms
Siôn Pennar
In every year since 2018, Poland has granted more Georgians first residence permits than any other EU country.
Poland’s growing investments abroad are bucking global trends
Olivier Sorgho
In 2023, Poland saw a 64.5% increase in FDI outflows, marking a third consecutive year of growth.
New UK exhibition of Polish-Romani artist presents vivid snapshots of Roma life
Maja Lorkowska-Callaghan
Małgorzata Mirga-Tas’s textile collages depict the life, history and customs of Roma communities.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“We would like to protect our country and the EU from interference in electoral processes or attempts to interfere in the work of our media.”
Prime Minister Donald Tusk about his government’s move to add Poland’s two largest private TV stations to the list of “strategic companies” under special protection.
