Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
Alicja Ptak
Poland ends agreement with Russian-based Intersputnik space communication network
The decision is part of Poland’s strategy to “refrain from cooperation with representatives of Russia”.
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Poland seeks to boost housing by turning vacant malls and offices into apartments
The pandemic has increased empty office and retail space while Poland has a large housing deficit, notes the development ministry.
Polish state energy firms sell stakes in coal mine operator to treasury for one zloty each
The deal is another step in Poland’s plans to move state-owned coal assets to a separate entity.
Poland summons Belarus diplomat over conviction of journalist working for Polish state TV
“Sentencing journalists to prison terms is a violation of human rights and international standards,” the ministry said.
Ukrainian refugees well qualified and half want to work, finds Polish central bank report
But the language barrier is an issue, with only 5% of Ukrainian refugees declaring that they speak good Polish.
Sex-themed campaign to protect Polish city’s natural areas draws criticism
Slogans such as “We want to get wet” are supposed to draw attention to natural areas in Wrocław that need protection.
Energy companies must shoulder most of rising costs to protect Polish families, says PM
“The most important thing is that Polish families suffer as little as possible in this crisis.”
Half a million mortgage holders suspend payments in first two days of Poland’s new “credit holiday” law
The prime minister warned that any attempts to obstruct access to the programme by banks will be penalised.
Polish prosecutors appeal acquittal of drag queen accused of inciting bishop’s murder
The drag queen’s performance involved scissors, fake blood and an inflatable doll featuring the image of a bishop who had made anti-LGBT statements.
Concrete, pastels and billboards: the battle for beauty in Poland’s cities
Alicja Ptak
Residents and activists are struggling against the urban diseases of “concretitis”, “advertitis” and “pastelitis”.
1.5 tonne stork nest found in Poland a contender to win contest for Europe’s biggest
Poland used to have Europe’s largest stork population but lost that title to Spain in 2015.
Firm behind Poland’s planned mega-airport signs €1.5 billion deal for design work
“This is currently the largest framework agreement in Europe for this type of work,” says the company.
Poland and Spain to strengthen defence, energy and transport cooperation after Warsaw talks
“I wish I had the kind of understanding within the EU as a whole that I see on the Spanish side,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
