Defence, healthcare and the energy transition are among the spending priorities.
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Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
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Polish farmers protest against EU’s planned Mercosur free trade deal
Poland’s government has opposed the deal, but farmers say it is not doing enough.
Poland signs deal to produce South Korean missiles domestically
Under the €3.3 billion deal, 10,000 CGR-080 precision-guided missiles will be produced in Poland.
Poland’s ambassador to France removed from duty after being detained in fake-diploma probe
Many Polish politicians and officials have been accused of paying to obtain MBA diplomas without undertaking studies.
Poland completes first offshore wind power auction, allocating 3.4 GW of capacity
The Energy Regulatory Office hailed the auction “an event of major importance on the path of the country’s energy transition”.
Polish president vetoes government bills raising taxes on alcoholic and sweet drinks
Nawrocki accused the government of trying to take the “easy route” of “reaching into Poles’ pockets”.
Orlen starts construction Poland’s first bioLNG refuelling network
The company says heavy transport firms are keen to switch to bioLNG, a renewable fuel produced from organic waste.
Poland’s president signs bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The measures are seen as a key part of Poland’s transition towards cleaner forms of energy.
Korean tyre maker Kumho moves ahead with $587m Polish factory, its first in Europe
The facility will produce up to six million tyres a year and employ around 400 people.
Polish mining giant KGHM signs agreement with Canadian First Nation on mine development
The arrangement provides for the members of the community to be involved in development of the mine and environmental protection.
Poland-Slovakia gas interconnector stands largely idle as Bratislava sticks with Russian supplies
No gas has flowed from Poland to Slovakia via the €100 million interconnector since March 2024.
Poland to launch construction of first nuclear plant after EU approves €14bn in state aid
The decision means “construction will be able to start immediately”, as early as this month, says Donald Tusk.
Poland breaks annual gas trading record, surpassing level before invasion of Ukraine
The share of gas in electricity production has also reached record high.
