Debt grew by 19%, marking the second-fastest annual rise after a 28% spike in 2020.
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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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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.
Kraków announces plans to build metro system
Construction of the metro – which would be only the second in Poland – is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Intel suspends planned new plants in Poland and Germany for two years
The announcement comes just days after Poland’s government revealed it had received EU approval to provide state aid for the project.
Did Ukrainian war refugees drive up Poland’s rental prices?
Adam Czerniak
The impact of wartime migration on the Polish rental market has been much smaller than commonly thought.
Business groups express concern at Polish government’s minimum wage hike
The decision was, however, welcomed by trade unions.
Poland gets green light from EU for Intel chip plant
Poland will provide over 7.4 billion zloty (€1.7 billion) in state aid for the investment.
State firms terminate cooperation with Polish Olympic Committee
The Olympic committee has faced accusations of misspending funds and failing to properly support athletes.
Former football star Boniek charged over alleged crimes while heading Polish FA
Zbigniew Boniek currently serves as vice-president of UEFA.
Poland’s eSky acquires world’s oldest travel brand Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook was founded in the UK in 1841 but fell into insolvency in 2019.
Poland outlines financing plans for construction of first nuclear power plant
The government intends to spend over 60 billion zloty (€14 billion) on the nuclear plant, covering 30% of its total costs.
New museum tells the story of Poland’s oldest chocolate company
Stuart Dowell
Founded in 1851, Wedel survived both Nazi and communist rule.
Polish mobile payment system BLIK expands abroad
The system – which is used by millions of Poles – is now available in Slovakia, with plans to also expand into Romania.
