Debt grew by 19%, marking the second-fastest annual rise after a 28% spike in 2020.
Alicja Ptak
Polish ministry to rename service whose acronym spells swearword
“The fact that the acronym is such an unfortunate word is indeed an oversight.”
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AI-enabled “nanochapel” opens in Poland, offering parishioners 24-hour access
Using a special app, parishioners can access the space 24 hours a day to pray, meet with others, and even chat with an AI assistant.
Foreign women account for 6.7% of births in Poland, three times higher than in 2020
The vast majority of those foreign mothers, over 81%, are from Ukraine.
Polish media giant sees share price plunge amid reports of feud between founder and children
The conflict reportedly centres around the new wife of billionaire Zygmunt Solorz, one of Poland’s richest people.
Polish court rejects claim against police who made woman strip after taking abortion pills
The judge argued that the woman had “an interest in portraying herself as a victim” to gain compensation and media attention.
Court confirms Polish opposition MP has European immunity and cannot be detained
The decision has exposed the government’s “thuggish methods”, says the politician.
Large decline in student visas issued by Poland after clampdown
This year, 38% of student visa applications have been rejected by Poland, up from just 8% in 2020.
Opposition want Tusk held “criminally responsible” for failings in lead up to Polish floods
The prime minister accused the opposition of manipulating a statement he made before the floods.
Polish city of Lublin named as European Capital of Culture for 2029
Lublin hopes that the prestigious title will help the city raise its profile, boost the economy and support local culture.
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.
Polish pizzeria ranked among world’s best 100
It was rated the 97th best pizzeria in the world and 20th best in Europe.
Poland records EU’s third highest inflation in August
Whereas inflation has slowed across the EU, in Poland it has remained high after the government partially unfroze energy prices in July.
Poland handed budget portfolio in new European Commission
Polish candidate Piotr Serafin has been nominated as commissioner for budget, anti-fraud and public administration.
