Electricity produced from coal in April amounted to 6.5 terawatt-hours (TWh), almost 10% lower than last year.
Alicja Ptak
Poland launches free preventative healthcare programme for people aged 20+
The scheme offers individuals a series of medical tests and a doctor’s consultation leading to a personalised health plan.
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Poland’s eSky acquires world’s oldest travel brand Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook was founded in the UK in 1841 but fell into insolvency in 2019.
Poland outlines financing plans for construction of first nuclear power plant
The government intends to spend over 60 billion zloty (€14 billion) on the nuclear plant, covering 30% of its total costs.
Poland’s restrictive abortion law violates women’s rights, UN committee finds
“The situation in Poland constitutes gender-based violence against women and may rise to the level of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment,” said CEDAW.
Polish chemicals group Azoty notifies prosecutor over contract with PiS-era foundation
Grupa Azoty says its inability to withdraw funding for the Polish National Foundation caused “damage of great magnitude to the company”.
Video of vulgar song at event linked with Poland’s ruling coalition sparks criticism
The silent disco, where young people shouted profanities directed at the former PiS goverment, was attended by two current ministers.
Tusk admits Polish abortion law liberalisation unlikely this parliamentary term
“I apologise that it is all I can do at the moment,” he added.
Meet the Poles: a nation of paradoxes that perplex foreign visitors
Alicja Ptak
If you think Poles are unapproachable, just wait until you’re handed your own pair of slippers.
Polish prosecutors can obtain arrest warrant for ex-chief of state strategic reserves agency
The accused, Michał K., is reportedly in hiding in northern Cyprus.
Polish prosecutors indict ex-deputy energy minister over corruption charges
Adam G., who denies the allegations, faces up to eight years in prison.
Poland and India upgrade relations during first visit by Indian PM in 45 years
“It is undoubtedly proof of the ever improving relations between our countries,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
4.5 million Poles blocked their identity number to protect against fraud
Since June, all financial institutions have been obliged to check the status of a PESEL number before granting a loan or signing a contract.
Poland’s constitutional court rules parliament cannot put central bank chief on trial
The government, however, is likely to ignore the ruling.
