Ukraine is struggling with growing damage to its energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks.
Alicja Ptak
Number of legal abortions in Poland more than doubled in 2023
Only 425 legal abortions were carried out in Poland in 2023, the second full year in which a near-total abortion ban was in force.
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Appeal for president to demote head of Polish Orthodox church over letter to Russian patriarch
Metropolitan Sawa wrote to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow to congratulate him on the anniversary of his enthronement.
Poland informs European court it will not comply with order to reinstate judges
It is the first time in history that Poland has refused to comply with such measures, notes the European Court of Human Rights.
Banks may not seek extra fees for invalided loans, says EU court advisor on Polish case
Polish banks’ shares fell after the opinion was published.
Polish delivery giant sparks grammar debate in trademark battle
InPost has asked contractors not to use grammatical case endings for the name of its “paczkomat” parcel lockers.
Polish government’s planned mega-airport conceived by “very stupid politicians”, says Ryanair CEO
The head of Poland’s airport project says it would be “a waste of time to comment” on Michael O’Leary’s remarks
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
Poland’s consumer authority brings charges against supermarket chains Auchan and Intermarché
UOKiK accuses the retail chains of exploiting contractual advantage against small suppliers of agricultural produce.
Poland to buy $10 billion in HIMARS rocket launchers and ammunition
“A major reinforcement of Poland’s artillery is getting closer,” said Poland’s defence minister after the US agreed to sell almost 500 rocket launchers.
Belarus sentences Polish minority leader and journalist to eight years in prison
Poland accused Minsk of using “Poles living in Belarus as political hostages.”
Polish firefighters join race to find survivors after deadly quake in Turkey and Syria
Polish firefighters pledged to work “day and night” for up to seven days, trying to dig up people from under the rubble.
Poland plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors as of 2024
“An energy drink is a bit like a drug wrapped in candy,” said Kamil Bortniczuk, sport and tourism minister.
“Extreme conditions” in Polish mountains, rescuers warn against disregarding risks
Avalanche dangers have been declared in many mountain regions, while the Tatra National Park has even banned tourists for the first time ever.
