Żywiec cited “a declining beer market and rising costs and taxes” for its decision to shut down the Namysłów brewery.
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Latin American migration to Poland is booming, bringing challenges and opportunities
Małgorzata Tomczak
Poland issued over five times more work permits to Latin Americans in 2024 than two years earlier.
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Poland’s gold reserves now larger than European Central Bank’s, says Polish central bank chief
“This shows the stability, abundance and solvency of the Polish economy,” says Adam Glapiński.
Poland cuts interest rates for first time since 2023 citing weaker economic activity and slowing inflation
The 50-basis-point cut to 5.25% was in line with market expectations.
Polish president vetoes government’s reduction in health contributions by business owners
The ruling coalition has criticised the decision and argued it emphasises the importance of electing a more government-friendly president.
Seven months after Poland’s floods, residents and businesses continue to struggle
Olivier Sorgho
Locals claim insurers are not paying out and the government has not done enough to help.
New evidence casts further doubt on Polish presidential candidate’s claims over second apartment
Figures from PiS have dismissed the claims against Karol Nawrocki as “lies”.
Leading Polish presidential candidate denies wrongdoing in second apartment controversy
Karol Nawrocki even suggested that the state security services were involved in creating the scandal.
Poland only EU country with positive consumer sentiment
Poland has recorded the strongest rise in consumer sentiment across the EU this year.
US approves $1.33bn air-to-air missile sale to Poland
“This is another step in the great modernisation of the Polish armed forces,” says Poland’s defence minister.
Three Seas Initiative marks tenth anniversary but Hungary splits over Russia condemnation
TSI is expanding to include two new associate countries – Montenegro and Albania – and two new strategic partners – Turkey and Spain.
Poland to launch shorter working week pilot programme
Those employed in Poland work on average the third-longest hours in the European Union.
Poland signs deal with US consortium to continue developing first nuclear plant
Westinghouse and Bechtel were first chosen in 2022 as partners on the 192 billion zloty ($51 billion) project.
Poland sanctions Russian discount supermarket chain
It says the company “has financial means and economic resources which indirectly support Russia’s aggression in Ukraine”.
