“It really was just an unfortunate mistake,” says the late grandmother’s husband.
Alicja Ptak
Polish city urges residents to share leftover Christmas food
Almost 5 million tonnes of food are wasted in Poland each year.
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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.
Discount chain Biedronka becomes the largest employer in Poland
The firm, owned by Portuguese conglomerate Jeronimo Martins, has overtaken longstanding leader Poczta Polska, the state post office.
Warm winter “saved” Poland from gas shortage but more investment needed, says energy official
Poland must boost its gas storage facilities but also upgrade its electricity grid to allow for more supplies from renewable sources.
State audit office notifies prosecutors of alleged crimes by Polish oil giant Orlen
The Supreme Audit Office accuses Orlen of illegally blocking audits, but Orlen says the audits had no legal basis.
Poland to spend 4% of GDP on defence this year, highest current level in NATO
NATO’s current largest relative defence spenders are Greece (3.76%) and the United States (3.47%).
Widely used unapproved drug not effective in treating Covid, finds Polish state-funded study
Sales of amantadine boomed in Poland during the pandemic, and it was even recommended by a member of the government.
