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Polish firm launches potato-scented perfume
Its founder says the scent is “a tribute to the down-to-earth and rugged charm of Polish markets”.
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Polish farmers suspend protest at Ukraine border crossing but truckers intensify blockade at another
Waiting times at the Dorohusk crossing rose to over 30 days.
President vetoes Polish government’s budget plans due to public media takeover
“There cannot be consent in view of the flagrant violation of the constitution and the principles of a democratic state of law,” said Duda.
Cost of rent in Poland up 62% since 2015, fifth-fastest rise in OECD
Between 2015 and 2022, the average wage in Poland also rose by 24.5%.
New Polish government updates budget with election promises, including 30% raise for teachers
The new budget assumes an 11% higher deficit than planned by the previous administration.
Decision to disband Ukraine border blockade overturned by Polish court
One of the protest leaders says they now plan to resume the blockade on Monday.
Tusk announces “Christmas present” of first €5bn in EU funds to be paid to Poland this year
Ursula von der Leyen said she “welcomes [Tusk’s] commitment to put the rule of law at the top of the government agenda”.
Main index on Warsaw Stock Exchange rises to historic high after EU funds announcement
It has risen over 35% since the begining of the year.
New Polish government “may invalidate” final arms deals signed by predecessor
The included a $2.6 billion deal with South Korea to purchase over 150 self-propelled howitzers.
Mayor disbands Polish truckers’ blockade of one border crossing with Ukraine
Traffic at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing has resumed as normal for the first time since the protest began early last month.
Part of Poland’s nuclear plans in question after negative assessment by security agency
Orlen Synthos Green Energy, which plans to deploy nuclear small modular reactions, has rejected the assessment.
Polish parliament votes to extend energy price freeze for first half of 2024
The outgoing ruling Law and Justice party argued that the price freeze should be extended for the whole of 2024.
EU approves first €5 billion for Poland from recovery funds
Brussels has until now withheld funds over rule-of-law concerns, but the new money comes from a separate part of the package.