Poland’s rapid recent economic development has made emigration to the West less economically attractive.
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Ryanair to invest $400 million in Warsaw Modlin Airport, triple passenger traffic by 2030
The deal follows years of tensions between the airline and airport that saw passenger numbers fall by over half.
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How Poland shook off its past and became Europe’s growth champion
Alicja Ptak
Once one of Europe’s poorest states, Poland is now on track to match Spain and Italy.
Poland has EU’s second-lowest level of AI use by firms
Only 5.9% Polish companies are using AI tools, compared to more than a quarter in some EU countries.
Poland launches first signals intelligence spy ship
It will help to “counter acts of sabotage and security breaches by Russia”, says Poland’s defence minister.
Polish state energy giant Orlen celebrates ending final oil contract with Russia
“The entire region will be free from Russian crude oil,” says Orlen.
Couple charged with selling tap water as “innovative product” to Poland’s biggest power plant for €5m
They claimed the product would help with the power station’s system for reducing emissions.
Poland to extend electricity price freeze until end of year
Under current legislation, the cap is set to expire at the end of September 2025.
Orlen secures 1.7bn zloty for hydrogen projects from EU recovery funds
The company is aiming to have enough facilities to produce 0.9 gigawatts of hydrogen by 2035.
Poland’s LOT orders 40 Airbus planes in “largest investment in history”
The airline says the move is part of its expansion and modernisation ahead of the planned opening of a major new airport in central Poland.
Malczewski painting becomes Poland’s most expensive artwork after €5.2m sale
A previous sale – also for a record price – collapsed amid doubts over the legality of the work’s ownership.
Poland ups ammunition production to one million a day at state-owned arms factory
“Such investments are part of a broader strategy to repolonise the defence industry and become independent from foreign supplies,” says the PM’s office.
Poland’s largest convenience chain Żabka reaches 100 stores in Romania
“We are learning from local consumers and laying the groundwork for a long-term presence in Romania,” says Żabka’s vice president.
Polish government proposes 3% hike in minimum wage for 2026
The proposed increase was criticised by both trade unions and business groups.
