Lublin hopes that the prestigious title will help the city raise its profile, boost the economy and support local culture.
Alicja Ptak
Europe’s biggest convenience store chain, Żabka, announces plan to list on Warsaw Stock Exchange
Żabka’s owners, US private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, hope to raise $1-1.5 billion during the debut, which would value the company at up to $8 billion.
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Paris embassy clarifies ambassador’s claim Poland could “enter conflict” in Ukraine
The ambassador’s comments were taken out of context, says the embassy.
Poland introduces tougher new rules on domestic violence
The new legislation broadens the definition of domestic violence and expands measures to support victims and deal with perpetrators.
New Czech president visits Poland hailing “best ever relations”
After meeting his Czech counterpart, Andrzej Duda said Poland would provide Ukraine with MiG fighter jets “in the coming days”.
Poland detains nine accused of spying for Russia
The Russian spy network monitored arms shipments going through Poland to Ukraine and was also preparing actions to “paralyse” such deliveries.
Inflation rises to new 26-year high of 18.4% in Poland
Prices of food, transport and energy rose fastest.
Poland’s Catholic church to appoint “team of independent experts” to investigate abuse
The decision follows new claims that the future Pope John Paul II was negligent on the issue while serving as archbishop of Kraków.
Polish weekly withdrawn from post offices and state-owned petrol stations over John Paul II cover
“There is no consent for the destruction of the authority of Saint John Paul II,” said the CEO of state oil giant Orlen.
Polish president approves changes to electoral code despite opposition protests
The law increases the number of polling stations and requires local authorities to provide free transport on polling day for elderly and disabled people.
Poland’s new liquefied natural gas tanker completes first delivery
The ship, named Lech Kaczyński, brought 70,000 tonnes of LNG – enough to cover the average weekly natural gas consumption of all households in Poland.
Polish parliament adopts resolution defending Pope John Paul II following sex abuse report
“We will not allow the image of a man whom the whole free world recognises as a pillar of victory over the empire of evil to be destroyed.”
Poland recorded EU’s biggest GDP fall in fourth quarter of 2022
Poland’s seasonally adjusted GDP in Q4 of 2022 fell by 2.4% from the previous quarter, compared to a drop of 0.1% for the EU as a whole.
Pope John Paul II’s handling of sex abuse needs “further research”, says Poland’s Catholic church
One archbishop described the new claims as an attempt by “gender ideologists” to “destroy” John Paul II’s legacy.
