Initially constructed by Napoleon, Modlin Fortress was later expanded by Poland’s Russian rulers.
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Whisky now Poland’s fastest-growing alcohol export after sales rise fivefold since 2021
Poland’s exports of spirits, once dominated by vodka, are “increasingly varied and diversified”, says an industry group.
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Poland pledges to fight “totalitarian censorship” by social media and calls on EU to act
The prime minister says he will move to more strongly “regulate” social media firms.
Government pledges billion zloty support for mountain economy amid highlander unrest
Some businesses are threatening to ignore the restrictions and reopen.
Poland has EU’s fastest growing waste disposal fees for second year running
They have doubled over the last two years, an increase over three times bigger than in any other member state.
Poland among four European economies best placed for pandemic recovery: report
Poland follows Lithuania, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in economic outlook.
Poland’s antitrust authority stops radio group merger over competition concerns
Poland’s ruling party has previously expressed opposition to media firm Agora’s takeover of a rival radio group.
Polish spa town offers all residents free Covid tests in effort to draw back tourists
The pandemic has left 90% of local businesses without work.
Meet the Three Seas Initiative: the crucial international project you probably know little about
Grzegorz Lewicki
The forum has strong bipartisan backing from the US.
Poland’s first eco sex shop aims to sell organic toys and educate customers
The owner hopes the shop will help change attitudes towards sex in Poland.
The rise and fall of Poland’s once richest man
Maria Wilczek
In the latest blow, Leszek Czarnecki’s beleaguered Idea bank will be swallowed up by a state-owned rival.
Privatisation in Ukraine offers a historic opportunity for Polish companies
Paweł Musiałek and Michał Wojtyło
Strengthened Polish-Ukrainian cooperation at economic level can bring mutual benefits.
Notes from Poland’s most-read stories of 2020
Our most popular article from each month of a memorable year.
Fiat Chrysler to invest €166 million in Polish car factory
The plant will make new hybrid and electric models of Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars.
